Iowa Farley race, Perry straw mayor, and city notices
A skim of Iowa items reports Farley race meeting a success and Frank McDonnell acquitted of murder by self defense. Straw vote names J. B. Anderson as straw mayor candidate for Perry during carnival week. Articles filed by Clear Lake Ice Company with 10000 capital, and interurban officers lead wholesale shipping plans. Mrs. William Giesen dies by self-inflicted gunshot, ill health given as cause. McBride Will Drug Co faces 25000 suit from Enola Bennett Friend. E J Willard of Mason City awarded 9500 for death in 1908 crash. Reverend Stauffer resigns after long Grace Reformed pastorate in Sioux City. Cedar Falls Gazette seeks receiver to settle with editor. Fairview Cemetery reports burrowing animals desecrating graves. Des Moines Winterset Cres ton Electric line raises 6000 in subscriptions. County voting machines set for Cedar Rapids and statewide use. Council Bluffs auditorium project advances with 40000 funds and Dec 14 19 congress dates. Various local incidents include bank fears, thefts, arson verdicts, crosswalk injury suit, and a striking wedding rush in Moline. S
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Farley
Frank McDonnell
George . Stevens
J. B. Anderson
Perry
Clear Lake
Interurban
William Giesen
Hamilton
McBride, & Will Drug Company
Marshalltown
Enola Bennett Friend
Iowa Central
Grace Reformed Church
Sioux City
T. F. Stauffer
Reformed Church
George D. Robb
Cedar Falls
Gazette
A. L. Sibble
Te Gazette
Perkins Brothers
Fairview
Des Moines
Mr. Wolf
County Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
Cedar
Rapids
Winneshiek
Polk
Council Bluffs
Pottewattamié
County
Commercial Club of
National Horticultural Congress
James Wilk
A. B
Edgewood
Habitants
Cascade Add
Decorah
Bromley & Co
King's Daughters’ Convention
Burlington
Evangelical Luthern Synod of
Davenport
Paul Radloff
Gile
de B. Copeland
Woodbury
Board of Supervisors
Treynbr
W. P. Broderick
Broderick
Clarence Baum
Iowa Stock Food Company
Madrid
Story County
Fuel & Fertilizer Company of
State Department
Joseph G. Oberchain
Harris & Cole Brothers
Amanda Redel
Oskaloosa
Townsend
Lillian M. Griffith
Molinefit
Harl R. Summerville
Columbus Junction
Moline
Young Summerville
Iowa
Richard L. Haney
Dbefora
Jennie Gogerty
Myrtle Gogerty
May Reindle
Maxwell
Boone
S. R. Chase
Muscatine County
New Kind of Pumpkin Pie Weighing Flavor Over Size
A historic recipe advises selecting small sweet pumpkins, cooking until tender, draining, then mashing. For the filling mix salt, nutmeg, mace, ginger, sugar, eggs, milk and cream, then bake in pastry until golden and firm. Serve with American cheese.
Barley Soup For Winter From A Summer Health Note
The piece describes barley as cooling and nourishing in summer and now suitable as a winter soup. It prescribes two pounds beef skin in a gallon water, one teacup barley, onions, parsley, potatoes, thyme, pepper and salt. Simmer three to four hours, stir often, and do not boil.
Freshen Winter Clothing At Home
On a sunny day air winter clothes by hanging them from trunks. Check buttons and pockets on black denim. Replace missing buttons with new ones to avoid a worn look. Patch frayed sleeves by cutting, hemming, and sewing with silk thread. Use black knitting silk to fasten buttons. Refill trunks with fresh newspapers after mending garments.
Potato Ribbons Fashion for Luncheon Servings
The article describes forming long potato ribbons as a dainty luncheon presentation. Wash and peel six potatoes, soak briefly, cut into uniform ribbons, fry in hot fat until lightly browned about eight minutes, drain, season with pepper and salt, and serve hot on a platter.
Codfish Dinner Hash with Pork and Boiled Onions
Instructions describe preparing codfish by simmering in water then boiling briefly, frying fat from salt pork, and making a hash with two thirds fish and one third potatoes and beets. Serve with boiled onions as a side dish for a hearty dinner.
Apple Potpie With Sour Apples And Maple Sauce
A deep dish potpie uses quartered sour apples cooked with boiling water until tender. A biscuit crust is laid over and baked about 40 minutes. Sauce combines butter flour maple syrup and a pinch of mace until smooth.
Bottle Mint Sauce
Mint leaves are washed and charred then packed with cold water in a quart glass jar half full of mint. Sealed and stored in a dark cool place, this keeps green and flavorful. The finished sauce remains fresh and ready for use when opened.
Salt in Fire Kills Odor Tip
A home remedy suggests adding a handful of salt to a stove or furnace fire to eliminate unpleasant odors from burning vegetables or other refuse.
Lace table decorations from Italy and Mexican work trend in homes
Table accessories gain attention as imported pieces tempt purchases and delicate lace centerpieces surge in demand. Cluny lace remains popular though filet lace and embroidery win favor for centerpieces and doilies, with medallions, squares, and linen work showcased in shops and homes.
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Ainty Hnen
Italy
Jace
White Linen Work Apron with Embroidered Edges and Belts
A novel white linen work apron features a scalloped edge, belt, and bretelles. It includes a pocketable design via a bow and eye, plus ribbon belts and shoulder bows for a refined, versatile use during embroidery or entertaining.
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Bretelles
Wear Plain School Dresses
Children of the new rich may wear elaborate frocks but the child to the manor born will wear the simplest gown to school this year. Little princess dresses are popular yet no jewelry or trim will adorn the frock of the girl from a well bred home. The desire to emphasize simplicity limits such adornments, though small gifts may be kept at home.
Wearing Green Tulle In Winter Style
The article notes heavy weave green tulle becoming a fashionable accessory this winter. Bright blue tops light blues while parrot and apple greens lead the palette. Neck bows on evening bodices will feature the fabric, worn beside hats to hold flowers.
Fashion notes on Paris gowns and trims of the era
Styles feature soft checked fabrics with stripes and decided colors, tucked nets for guimpes, rhinestone horseshoe brooches paired with coral turquoise and fet, opera hoods, Paris ribbon gowns, empire waist Directoire coats, crewel embroidery, ribbon hair ornaments, rosettes and ribbon bands braided through hair for coordinated gowns.
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Paris
Linen Napkin Rings For Everyday Use In White Linen
Linen napkin rings are best in daily use and should be made from fine white linen. Fold the linen double to about three inches wide and long enough to fasten around the napkin. Embroider a monogram, add a pointed button-hole end, and sew a pearl button on the other end. Edges may be bound or turned and machine stitched or basted and feather stitched. Monogram should be padded.
Uses for Sand Bags at Sewing Tables
Small sand cushions three to four inches square act as weights to hold patterns on cloth. Cover with bright silk ribbon or velvet for neatness. They prevent pinholes, keep fabric from slipping, and stop the work from blowing about while cutting garments, saving time and effort.
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Chicago
T. Han
Chas, A. Grubb
Attorney AT Law
4Th & Chestnut Streets
Atlantic
G, R, Miller
Gilleaple Building
Mussom
C. G. Clark
Orly Interne Hoellad Btate Univere. of
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Black
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Steopathic and Medical Physician
Opera House Block
Phone
T. B. Swan
Atlantis
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Campbell
Gillespie Building
Musson
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CG W. Savery Abstractes
Chestnut Sts. Atlantic
Mullins
Opfera
Charles D. Finley
Josephine Cook
Findley
Chestnut St
Atlantic, Iowa
Nels Brown
Butler
Mr. Butler
C. J. Litterst
Walnut Street
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