Design of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Electricity Building
The article describes Walker & Kimball of Omaha as chief designers for the Electricity Building at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. It details a Corinthian order facade, 82 feet facing the main entrance, covering about ten acres, with four entrances, bold fenestration, and extensive sculptural decoration. Electricity will play a central role in the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker & Kimball, Ton
Omaha
Jev
Heme
Au Casaent
Epson Ene
Bioghate
Ald
Nlc
Aay
Hottae
Testants
Bae Olin
Weent
Chi- Seay
Newton City franks water works franchise to Skiff Seeberger Maytag
The Newton City Council considers granting W. W. Skiff Charles Seeberger and Fred L. Maytag a twenty five year water works franchise in Newton Iowa. The ordinance requires street restoration under city supervision and preservation of public use. The city may regulate rates meters and supply water for fire protection and public needs. Acceptance must be filed within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Newton
W. W. Skiff
Charles Seeberger
Fred L. Maytag
Jasper County
Iowa
City
Two anniversaries with James Robinson and interview talk
A quoted interview features James Robinson discussing Christmas gifts and a light banter about a fat headed aunt and the year ahead. He reflects on resolutions, religious duty, and a playful argument with the interviewer about decorum and print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Robinson
Aine
Haron
Morocco
Herald Angels
Papa
James Dilwater
Nayhaw
Dilwater
Short Fund
Cair
Srkrodemesis
Cain
One Right Way to Cook per Good Housekeeping Advice
The article extols a single correct method for cooking and seasoning vegetables and warns against common errors in meat fish and cereals. It notes that proper technique depends on timing and measured ingredients and promotes improving leftovers like toast with a quick reheat and added cream to enhance texture and flavor.
Kettle Pouring Aid Improves Kitchen Handling
An inventor offers a kettle device to assist housekeepers in pouring hot water from pots. The design fits any kettle size and can be attached quickly while cooking. A stiff wire screen is fixed to an arm above the kettle to catch spills and ease cover handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainer
Des Isles Kettle Strainer and Simple Home Repairs
Des Isles of Cambridge unveils a kettle rim strainer using a swinging arm and hooks to grip any kettle edge for pouring without solids. The piece also covers tin leak mending with fresh putty, shelf lining with paper and sachet scent, and quick porcelain or iron kettle repairs using a cloth and peg method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ia Leonard H. Des Isles
Cambridge
Mass
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McFarland’s
Mershon Block
Newton, Iowa
Warey Pain
B. E
South Side Square
Newton, Ia
New York
Bigelow’s Grocery
Frank Osborn
East Side Square
South Springst
B. J. Engle
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