Federal probe targets Iowa Master Plumbers association
The federal grand jury in Sioux City opened a probe into the Iowa Master Plumbers association based in Des Moines. Officers including secretary Robert Knauer and his father R. E. Knauer were subpoenaed to provide books and papers from the last year or two as authorities assess alleged restraint of trade and boycotts against nonmembers. The investigation may indict officers of related city and Des Moines associations as well.
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Des Moines
Federal Grand Jury
Sioux City
Iowa Master Plumbers’ Association
Federal
George Bidwell
United States
George N. Murdock
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Murdock
Sioux City Plumbers’ Association
Des Moines Plumbers’ Association
Iowa
State Railroad Commission
State Board
Keokuk
National Guard
Guy E. Logan
E. R. Bennett
W. S. Conkling
W. A. Graham
George W. Ball
Iowa City
John D. Springer
Eagle Grove
H. Robert Heath
Fort Dodge
Logan
Mexico
Household Tips and Home Remedies From Mrs Curtis and Friends
A collection of practical household hints from Mrs Curtis Feester and others. Tips include cooking starch with a bit of lard, using pitch and lard on shoes to repel water, cleaning and polishing kitchenware with coal oil, making lamp light with gum camphor, mending stove cracks with a salt and wood ash cement, enriching Hamburg steak with bread and egg, brightening galvanized pails with chloride lime kerosene and soft cloth, and tinting cream-closed curtains with yellow ochre for deeper color.
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Curtis Feester
Lillian Holland
W. W. Witesel
Samuel Hart
Walter Johnson
Louis Sander
Maple Waffles From Ridgefield Kitchen
Beat the yolks of two eggs with salt sugar and sour milk then fold in sifted flour melted butter and baking powder. Stir in beaten whites and add water if needed to loosen. Fill waffle irons two thirds full and cook until crisp and golden.
Veal Loaf with Tomato Sauce Recipe
A historical cooking note describes mixing two pounds of lean veal with a quarter pound salt pork and eggs, lemon juice onion juice salt and red pepper. The mixture is moistened with veal stock, pressed into a buttered pan, baked an hour, basted, then served with tomato sauce.
Scented handkerchiefs with orris root method
To perfume handkerchiefs, break up a quarter ounce of orris root and tie it in muslin. Boil with the handkerchiefs for fifteen minutes, then dry iron. The fabric will retain a delicate violet odor. Use about three pints of water for this quantity.
Glazed Chintz Shades In Country Cottage Decor
In the country cottage glazed chintz replaces plain shades. Made to fit the window and run on an ordinary roller, they let light sift through and enhance the chintz patterns. White draperies hang straight or draped back over them.
Hay tea for preserving cream color in fabrics
Instructions describe using hay tea to maintain the cream shade of washable fabrics. Boil bright hay in two gallons of water for 20 minutes, strain, then add a pinch of powdered alum before using to rinse and set the color.
Turpentine Dressings Claimed To Ease Burns
A cloth soaked in turpentine and tied to a burn is said to promptly prevent aching soreness and blistering, according to the period medical advice cited.
Clear Soup Straining Method With Muslin Cloth Tip
A household tip suggests pouring hot soup through a muslin cloth that has been wrung out in ice water. After all the liquid strains, reheat and serve, making the process easier for housewives who dislike straining soup.
Keep Vessels Well Covered in Kitchen Care
Article advises covering milk and butter vessels to prevent absorption of odors and germs, whether stored in or out of the refrigerator. It emphasizes maintaining cleanliness and minimizing contamination while handling dairy products.
Inexpensive Son-in-Law
An old gentleman questions a youth about marrying his daughter. The suitor answers that he is modest and economical in his personal expenditure, arguing he would be cheaper to maintain than any other son-in-law.
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Fair Grounds
Fair Board
Pres. C. E. Cameron
A. R. Corey
O. A. Olson
Cameron
Daugher
Newly Elected Officer Signs Luncheon Checks
A newly elected officer at a major New York publishing house is toasted at The Players. Colleagues tease with lunch and six checks, which he promptly signs, answering “Oh, yes” to the question of signing checks.
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New York
Players
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Health Department
Sumner
Britt
A. J. Cole
Hancock County
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A. E. Kepford
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Highway Commission
Fremont
Shelby
George W. Clarke
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Vincent Starsinger
Knoxville
Marion County
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Adel
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State Library Association
F. F. Dawley
Alice Tyler
State Commission
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France
Sporn
Spotun Medical
Goshen, Lad, l. 8. A
Dean
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Cleveland, O
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Buffalo
Scherces
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Canada
Western
Manitoba
Maskatchewan
Alberta
Setttler
F. H. Hewitt
West 6Th St
Ottawa
Hox
Georgia
Lo Weieetisy & Welcett
Homeland
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