Birthday Gift Quilt for President Roosevelt by 77 Year Old Democrat
Laura J. Kohl of Mechanicsville ages seventy seven creates a hand stitched flag quilt as a birthday present for Franklin D. Roosevelt after a family bet. Roosevelt accepts the gift and expresses gratitude via private secretary M. A. LeHand. Kohl, born 1857, has deep Democratic roots and a lifelong habit of crafts including quilting and other handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Laura J. Kohl
Mechanicsville
Mae’ Staab
Third Avenue SE
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Iowa
Kohl
Prior Scott
Ohio
Cedar County
Dodge
Territory of
Joseph Scott
Rebekah Lodge
Roosevalt
Flowers and Gardens by Mrs J L Rhea
A spring garden guide notes bulbs planted last fall will bloom soon with snowdrops and crocus leading to spring beauties. It explains hardy and tender bulbs, storage needs for tropical types, and highlights Zephyranthus lilies as rain lilies with pink and white varieties for rock gardens and edging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nial
Gastonia
Mexico
Eranthis
Scillas
Crocus
Tropics
Rock Garden
Peren
Good Cook As Wife One Secret Of Mail Carrier's Success
Ottumwa veteran John W. Hughes, after forty five years with the postal service, notes the key to his success is marrying a good cook and keeping feet healthy. He urges uniform large mailbox receptacles for magazines and packages at every doorway. Hughes, who began in 1890, has traveled about 135000 miles on his route across the railroad tracks and has witnessed the post office grow more efficient as loads are distributed to trucks and boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Ottumwa
Table Talks February Palette Buffet Plans
A detailed guide to hosting a festive February buffet with red and white themes. Describes tray service, beverage flow, and elegant layouts plus several menu ideas including scalloped oysters and creamed chicken in pastry shells. Includes recipes for scalloped oysters and Toe Box Cookies. Urbana high school declamatory contest noted.
Crow Sentenced 90 Days in County Jail
Crow pled guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor in district court before Judge Carl B. Stiger. He waived arraignment with attorney Louis P. Tobin and began serving a sentence from Jan. 22, with time already served in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Crow
Carl B. Stiger
Louis P. Tobin
Want Ads Advertisement Invitation to Apply
A generic advertisement urges readers to check Want Ads for daily opportunities and hints that many people are being awarded positions or prizes this month. It invites individuals to search for their own name among listings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adeline Taylor
Oscar J. Kohl
Clinton, J. A
T. D. Kohl
J. L. Rhea
True Rain Lily
Washington
Fesicie Beyer
Palette
Jeanette Beyer
Pernes
Nasleus
Nat
Lilah
Hearty Buffet
Valentine
Valentine Ice Cream Box
Sidereal Sabre
Urbana
Urbana High School
Oratorica
Everette Hilliard
Vernon Remer
Bernadine Holloway
Martha Martin
Bonnie Ferguson
Vanita Ferguson
Eldred Hansen
Elaine Markham
Panaeter
Cory
General Electric
Rey
Suntemp
W. J. Binney
D.C
Cedar. Rapids
Zope Se Croceries
Les
Campbell's Tomato Soup
Tee
Woodbury's Teller
Our Leader
M.J.B
del Monte
Ibs
Hills Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!