Congressmen jump to rescue over Iowa in crop fund plan
Secretary McAdoo and Assistant Secretary Williams faced protest from Representative Connolly over excluding Iowa from early crop moving fund distribution. McAdoo invited Des Moines and Sioux City Clearing House presidents to discuss deposits, with Iowa likely to gain multiple locations.
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Shortage of hog cholera serum hits Iowa hog industry
Dr. James I. Gibson state veterinarian reports a severe hog cholera serum shortage crippling Iowa hog production. state college and commercial plants cannot meet orders. thousands of hogs die while serum makers struggle to fill demand. implications for county fairs include possible lax immunization checks.
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Lace and French negligees highlight idle hours fashion
The article details lace dominated negligee trends with chiffon, crepe de chine, and lace ensembles for summer wear. It notes French allover lace negligees with flesh colored tulle, ribbon accents, and weighted girdles, plus sash and drapery emphasis for a fashionable, not immodest, look. It also reports a temporary Rock Island freight depot at fair grounds to ease state fair shipments with new loading platforms and extra tracks.
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Des Meinas Commercial Club
How to curl ostrich feathers for hat trimming
The article explains that fashionable ostrich feathers curl poorly when damp, and recommends a home method. After drying or heating near a fire, recurl with a dull blade or nail, working small sections at a time to restore the feather’s natural curl.
Cretonne Craft and Simple Dishes Mix in One Page
A local kitchen and craft column offers a cretonne box making project using scraps to cover a hat box and a series of quick recipes. Instructions describe cutting and pasting cretonne to wrap the box lid and sides, plus recipes for ginger snaps raisin pie savory rice and tomatoes cheese salad date nut pineapple salad and a closing quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson about happiness on the journey.
Bleach and Cleanse Woolen Waists and Fabrics Tips
Instructions describe removing perspiration stains from waists using peroxide, ammonia, and washing. For woolen waist marks, ammonia water is recommended to clean without harming fabric and to remove odor. A method for removing marks on fine material uses sulfur fumes from burning a match under a funnel with a draft to bleach the spot.
Kitten Night Nets Wins Amid Adversity
A fragile season turns heroic as the KittEN Night NETS rally to a hard fought victory. Browning leads with steady play and the team overcomes adversity to secure the win.
Afternoon gown described with lace and satin trim
The description notes a white gown with clung lace over chiffon and a draped skirt. It features black maline trimming and a matching sash, detailing the fabric and styling of the dress.
Silk Stocking Care Tip Extends Wear Time
A vintage advice note suggests prolonging silk stocking wear by inserting soft silk patches inside the toe and heel. Use Japanese wash silk, darn around the edges, and sew silk at the top where the garters fasten for added durability.
Salad Making For Delightful, Attractively Served Dishes
A guide to creating appealing salads emphasizes food value and presentation. It covers using cooked vegetables like carrots and potatoes, beets sliced or whole, and crisp greens such as lettuce and parsley. It discusses dressing choices, especially French and mayonnaise, and notes color contrast and marinating meats or potatoes before mixing.
Practice Makes Perfect in a Witty Exchange
A playful exchange features a wombat claiming to be the town’s worst liar as a friend encourages persistence. The dialogue hints at progress through consistent effort and self-deprecating humor.
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