The Cottonwood scandal and a mining camp romance
In Cottonwood camp reporter Marcus Handy and young proofreader narrator pursue a dangerous tale of a ten thousand dollar fraud, a missing confession, and local intrigue. Constance Denne, married to Deane, figures in a mounting jealous love triangle as newspaper ethics clash with camp power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
Rocky Mountains
Marcus
Sid Marcus
Constance Denne
Jim Huffaker
Jim
Hutchins
Michelson
Galena
Selden
Barton
Old Pop Eldridge
Stage
Sam Parton
Sam Barton
Mrs. Deane
Pop Eldridge
Navy Boosts Popularity of Sweet Cream Butter in 20th Century
William White of the USDA details how the Navy fostered the spread of unripened pasteurized sweet-cream butter since 1908. From 1918 the Navy bought over nine million pounds annually, with New York dealers marketing butter under their brand due to its uniform quality and long shelf life. By last year an associa tion of creameries reported 50 million pounds sold and bonus payments to members for using sweet-cream butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Pax
Mrs. Deane
Nowers
Deane
Barton
American Dairy Science Association
Springfield
Mass
William White
United States Department of Agriculture
Navy
United States Navy
New York
One Association of Creameries
Why Women Sew at Home Versus Ready-Made Clothing
A large survey of nearly 2,000 women shows most sew nine or more garments for families, with rural and low income groups most active. Home sewing is valued for fit, style, individuality, and cost savings, offering relaxation and creative outlet while meeting family needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Ngriculture
Animated Pie in Tudor Feasts and Elizabethan Jests
The article recounts the animated pie as a real dish at Tudor banquets, noting King Charles I and Henrietta Maria were served such a pie with Jeffrey Hudson the dwarf. It cites the 1791 banquet for the Duke of Clarence as the last record and compares similar jokes like the Almaine Leap with custard pies and stage mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pdea
Charles
Henrietta Maria
Burleigh
Buckingham
Jeffrey Hudson
Duke of Clarence
West Indies
Shakespeare
Ben Jonson
Of Interest to Livestock Owners in This Vicinity
Reported hog cholera losses across multiple towns with a farmer near Ollie selling only eight of about 160 hogs due to advanced disease. Hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle appeared at Newhall Norway and Town City, with contagious abortion issues in cows at Martelle and Anamosa. A single flu case in swine was noted at Martelle.
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Eastern Town Veterinary Association
Ollie
What Cheer
Pleasant Plaines
Delta
Fairfield
Durant
Walcott
Sunbury
Montrose
Keokuk
van Horne
Olin
Muscatine
Wilton Junction
Tipton
Newhall
Norway
Town City
Martelle
Anamosa
Story Submissions See Low Publication Chance
A Dearborn Independent report notes only ten of every thousand story submissions to large publishers earn serious consideration. It says editors use the first manuscript page to judge if a piece warrants further reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Mr. Curtis
Curtis
Cairo
Tanois
Bank of Cottonwood
Tidmels
Chris McGrath
Chris
Marcus Handy
Cottonwood
Lt Conway
St Conway
Edgar
Marshal McGrath
Dearborn
Average Iowa schoolmaams face short stays and stylish looks
Des Moines Register reports that Iowa teachers average about three years in service. Salaries, marriage, and business lure reduce longevity while fashion and personality increasingly define teacher appeal. Officials say older teachers now imitate younger styles and remain modern in appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Charles Pye
Town State Teachers Association
J. W. Studebaker
Des Moines
November Muses and Poetic Reflections by Dorr Stoddard
A fragmentary collection notes November’s arrival, with lines from Julia C. R. Dorr and R. H. Stoddard and a terse reminder from Stevenson that amusements deserve attention. The verses critique the month’s renewal and the melancholy of late autumn amid the year’s cycle.
Thos Hood’s Last Stanzas Written 1846 Poem
Poem fragment written February 1846 by Thomas Hood describing farewell life and shifting senses. Imagery contrasts night and light, cold air and moldy scent, with lines about the spirit’s struggle and renewal. Ends with note of God with the patient and a rose scent amid gloom.
Auction Sale of J C McCarthy Estate Ideal Stock Farm
Public auction scheduled for 2:00 p m Tuesday November 15 to sell a 736 acre Otter Creek township farm in Jackson county near Du buque Maquoketa Otter Creek Bernard and Zwingle with 300 acres cultivated rich bottom land and a eight room dwelling with water furnace and multiple barns and outbuildings including windmill tank and fence. Administratrix Mrs Margaret McCarthy. auctioneer Col W M McCabe. clerk T J Lambe.
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J. C.mccarthy
Dubuque
Maquoketa
Otter Creek Store
Bernard
Otter Creek Township
Jackson County
Margaret McCarthy
Col W., M. McCabe
T. J. Lambe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Si Conway
Black Jack
Mr. Qur
Fritz
Pate
Rubicon
Mrs. Denne
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Constance Deane
Mr. Gilson
Waltzing
Julia C. R. Dorr
R. H. Stoddard
Stevenson
Thos. Hood
God
Ideal Stock Farm
BUICK
CG. AM. A.C
Frank W. Page
duPont
UCU
GU Pont
du Pont Aralog
R. H. Balster
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