Fire destroys H Kuhns shed on Scotch Grove farm
Fire of undetermined origin wiped out a machine shed on the Harry Kuhns farm Tuesday evening. Anamosa and Monticello fire units saved adjacent buildings. Community notes record club meetings, ordination services, showers, and local visits across Scotch Grove and Center Junction communities.
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Scotch Grove
Harry Kuhns
Anamosa
Monticello
Farm Bureau
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
Frank Sutherland
Irving Eilers
Arthur Wilcox
Charles Nelson
A. H. Schroeder
Griddle Cakes Win A Household Trial For Ellen
Ellen travels to the stern Mr. Oakes to win his approval for marriage to Bob. She reshapes the old house with griddle cakes and patient resolve, and a sudden shift in Mr. Oakes’s mood signals acceptance as he asks about the wedding.
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Ellen
Bob
Mr. Oakes
Mother
Ma” Burton
Edlen
Leftovers Find New Life in Varied Dishes Across Kitchens
Food writing lists ways to reuse leftovers in cas serole dishes vegetable soup meat pies stews potato and rice cakes rice pudding and Spanish rice bread pudding dressing salads fruit cocktail chili mush and hash.
Window Sills Need Constant Care To Stay Clean
Slick Sills suggest regular maintenance for window sills and frames to prevent grime buildup. A coat of liquid paste or self polishing wax eases cleaning and keeps surfaces looking fresh.
Peanut Butter Twist in Muffin Pan Trick
A small amount of peanut butter is placed in each muffin cavity before batter. This technique adds a rich nutty flavor as the muffins bake. Vegetables and fruit could alter texture. plain batter remains the base.
Origin of Quicksilver and Mercury Deposits
The element mercury occurs free in nature and in small quantities. It is mainly extracted from cinnabar ore, processed by heating to vaporize mercury then condensing it. The richest deposit is at Almaden in central Spain, mined since Roman times.
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Almaden
Spain
Rockwell Man Traps Rat Injured Pole Cat With Vet Help
Roger Campbell set a rat trap in his Rockwell basement. When a pole cat was caught he and Dr. J. C. Kaiser devised a method using a box and chloroform soaked cotton to calm the animal. The cat fought as the caper progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Campbell
Rockwell
Roger
J. C. Kaiser
Thanksgiving Dinner at Polk 2 Rural School
Twenty one pupils and their teacher Miss Margaret Cave enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner at Polk 2 rural school in Bremer county. All 22 participated in cooking the dinner with the work divided among the pupils. Some dishes came from home while the rest was prepared at the school on an electric stove.
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Polk 2
Bremer County
Margaret Cave
Jones County 4-H and Farm Calendar Highlights 1945
Jones County community events list December gatherings for 4-H clubs and Farm Bureaus including Oxford, Castle Grove, Hale, Cass, and Oxford Junction activities. A 1945 census shows nine boys 4-H clubs with 162 members and detailed livestock counts across beef, dairy, swine, poultry, garden, and purebred beef heifers.
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Oxford
Castle Grove
Hale Farm Bureau
R. Y. P. Rea
Cass Farm Bureau
Albert Schrader
Oxford Junction
Wayne
Paul Zimmerman
Ruth Hicks
Fairview Farm Bureau
Jones County
Limestone Use in American Steel Industry Rises
The American steel industry used 29,337,10 tons of limestone last year, reflecting a high demand for key flux material across production.
Dress-up School Dances Feature Black and White Plaid Frock
A black and white plaid rayon dress with a black crepe fringe is made from a pattern available at discount stores. The thrifty schoolgirl can save for Victory Bonds through the U.S. Treasury Department as part of wartime savings efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icent
Treasury Department
Crisp Bacon Cooking Tips for Perfect Crispiness
Slow low heat renders fat and keeps meat tender. Turn often and drain fat as it accumulates for uniformly crisp bacon.
Veteran views 20 year retirement plan proposal
A serviceman argues for a retirement scheme offering a start at half pay after 20 years, increasing yearly to three quarters after 30 years, counting active service toward the retirement line, and endorses reenlistment as sound.
Hot Breads Baking Tips
Use evenly sized pans to prevent crusty outsides. For muffins, add a little water to unfilled cups to protect the batter and keep moist, even bake, and avoid overbrowning.
Candle Molding Tip for Fitting to Candlesticks
A short guidance suggests warming a candle in a basin of hot water until soft enough to press into a shape that fits a candlestick. The method helps adjust base size for proper seating and stability.
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Kuhns
Community Club
Roydens
Seatech Grove Community Club
Frank Royden
Leslie Himebaugh
M. M. Sinclair
W. B. Clark
Mazel Bohlken
Kenny
Adolph Bohlken
L. A. Oltman
T. R. Rohlken
Catherine Rohlken
Ed Meier
Ida Cass
Edwin Wilcox
Meier
Oak Drive Community Club
G. J. Hughes
Jack Fedderer
Chicago
Sala Streets
Marvin Lacock
Pauline Oltman
Women’s Club
Center Junction
Louie Hanken
Luzerne
Albert H. Schroeder
W. EE
Carson
California
Carl
Harold Husmann
Janine Fagan
Iowa City
Dev. 14
WSUL
Sacred Heart School
Miss Fagan
Wayne Rizer
Walter Rizer
Seatch Grove
R.A. Naylor
Jerry
B.D. Oppelt
Lane
Eunice Fricke
Mt. Union
Rick Naylor
Washington, D.C
Paul Ernest Paulsen
Realto Kuehl
Stenee
Elkader
George Kuehl
Geore Bohlken
Dad
Normandy
Jones County Farm Calendar
McNeill Hardware
Vicks VA
Express
Sinclair Farm
Sinclair Refining Company
Fifth Avenue
New York
Dept. H
N.Y
R.F.D. NO
U. S
BEA
Guardian OF Victory
U. S. Army
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Mr. Devaney
Chest of Drawers
Ivory
Stemware
Devaney’s Furniture and Undertaking
Cascade
Devaney’s
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