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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
6
A narrator recalls a family tale about moths ruining winter clothes. The grandmother, aristocratic yet snobbish, hoarded wool garments and fur coats while children watched, learning that old things attract moths. They describe worn garments saved and discarded, and the narrator’s amused reaction at the end.
A London Morning Post item recalls a child’s puzzled moment as a pupil asks about what started the American War of Independence. The teacher prompts names like George Washington while a supervising mother and child observe.
A fragmented guide discusses making jelly from brown or white stock using gelatin from veal or chicken. It covers clarifying stock with eggs, preparing aspic, simmering stock to set, straining, and candying currants. It also mentions quick apple jelly, canning with sugar, and raspberry jam sandwiches.
A fragment from a Western Newspaper Union page presents kitchen guidance and recipes. It highlights potatoes as a versatile staple with methods for three cupfuls of cooked potatoes in deep fat, mushroom cremes on toast, and potato puree. The text includes partial steps for creamed mushrooms on toast, mashed potato dishes, and a bread pudding with candied cherries.
Des Moines reports final preparations for the largest operation of its kind in North America as the National Livestock Show joins the Greater Fair. More than 7,000 head of stock, 240 acres of exhibits, eight days of events, and five million dollars in value. Features include farm machinery, auto and radio shows, contests, horse racing, bands, acts, and Mendelssohn Elijah. Reduced rail rates and 50 cent general admission expected to break attendance records.
Des Moines hosts a major arena attraction featuring fifteen world class acts. Death defying high air stunts, clowns, educated animals, trapeze, gymnasts, and jugglers headline. Daredevil Captain Payne plans a 100 foot gasoline dive as a centerpiece during afternoon and evening shows.
The Lowe State Fair and National Livestock Show will host the largest gathering of prize grains fruits and produce in the United States this summer. More than 40 counties will present exhibits highlighting new farming developments with expert explanations. Over $3,000 in prizes awaits entrants as county farm bureaus consolidate efforts for this extensive horticultural display.
Des Moines announces a standout exhibit for the Iowa State Fair and National Livestock Show. Two pig pens compare old faded-lot raising with clean-ground methods dubbed the McLean County System. The display, a joint effort by State Fair officials, the U S Department of Agriculture, Town State College, and Tama County Farm Bureau, aims to educate farmers.
The note urges Mills county farmers to plant flowers around homes to improve appearance and curb roadside weeds. It notes light wheat and other supplies, hints at higher prices with supply and demand, and promotes beekeeping for honey and diversified farming as revenue sources. It also suggests brooder houses and incubators to capitalize on early chicken prices.
Iowa's healthiest babies will be entered in a contest for prizes including cups and awards. Entries open to Iowa babies under ten years old, with entries submitted to Secretary A. B. Gorey in Des Moines by August 12. Statewide participation expected from diverse communities.
Seven hundred dollars in cash prizes has been offered for a state wide school band contest to choose Iowa’s finest band. The event will be held at the State Mall and features more than a dozen top musical organizations. Spectators may attend free of charge and expect keen competition for the championship honors.
Three hundred singers and Metropolitan Opera stars present Menilelsipho's famed oratorio WHjJah at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 30. A 100 by 60 foot stage and front amplifiers will project an elaborate production with scenic and electrical effects. George Whitehill, a Metro star, will sing Mitel with Thayis' band providing accompaniment.
More than 2500 prize calves are entered by Iowa boys and girls for the upcoming State Fair beef show scheduled August 26 to September 4. The 500 best entries will compete, the largest baby beef event of its kind.
Owen Hamaker of Malvern believed rheumatism but an X-ray found a needle in his left knee. Surgeons at Edmundson Hospital removed the object, leaving Hamaker puzzled whether it came from his wife or past medical work on him or his son.
The tricounty Old Settlers Association plans the annual reunion at Tahoe Plains on August ath. Speakers will discuss local history and the avengion era with prizes for relics and for the oldest native of the counties. Entertainment includes music, a band, and races. attendees expect a thoroughly enjoyable day with all expenses covered.
Recount plans in Washington proceed precinct by precinct with county sheet tabulation and a final state table. About 20 percent of votes were in voting machines, leaving roughly 750 000 ballots to count. Breckhart will be represented by Lewis H Cook Dan F Steek and Joh R Pendy as counting starts in Washington Monday. A humorous note mentions the president avoiding golf clubs on vacation.
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