Ladies Aid Bazaar and Friends Leave for California
Community events span a church bazaar hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the American Reformed church. Pastor Rev F J Drost and family depart for a new field in California on Tuesday.
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Ladies Aid Society of the American Reformed Church
F. J. Drost
Christian Reformed Church
Jebdor
Angeles
Cali
A. van Duren
Cornela
DeGeus
Arie Ver Steeg
Pella
W. W. Society
Wm. Vandehaar
Red Stocking Club Opens Des Moines Christmas Aid
The Des Moines News launches the Red Stocking Club to aid about a thousand poor children at Christmas. Fundraising appeals urge early gifts directed to the Red Stocking Editor, with assurances that every penny funds candy, toys, clothing for the kiddies.
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Des Moines News
Red Stocking Club
Calumet the Secret of Economy in Baking
The article argues the high cost of living and rising prices, urging housewives to economize through better food knowledge and vigilance. It highlights baking as a key area where Calumet Baking Powder can automate saving, noting economy relies on ingredients and careful practice.
Calumet the Secret of Economy in Baking
The ad touts Calumet as preventing failures and ensuring baking success, framing it as the economy secret for cooks. It claims improved results, purity certified by physicians, and top awards at Chicago and Paris World Pure Food Expositions in March 1912.
Domestic Science Short Course Meeting at Knox ville
Women and girls urged to attend a county wide domestic science meeting at the county superintendent's office on Saturday December 20 at 2 30 PM in Knox ville for committee selection and course details prizes for bread butter and cakes and meat cut demonstrations by a local butcher plus premium lists and a spelling contest in Marion County Short Course for January 23 open to all enrolled pupils in Marion County schools with two classes for high school and eighth grade students
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Christian Church
Knoxville
Marion County
Mae Goldizen
Scoois
Prize plan for seventh grade spelling contest announced
An article outlines class B divisions for seventh grade and below in graded and rural schools, with thirteen prizes per class including six dollar first prizes, four dollar second prizes, and two fifty third prizes. Ten runners-up receive one dollar each. Words are pronounced twice max, each pupil spelling each word aloud before beginning, with one trial per word. Additional items advertise The Youth's Companion publication and subscription details for 1914.
Hearst's War Interest Tied to Mexican Lands
The New York Mail reports Hearst estate owns about 1,000,000 acres in northern Mexico. If the U S seizes Mexico, land could rise ten to fifteen dollars an acre, boosting Hearst holdings by ten to fifteen million dollars. The article suggests Hearst has a direct interest in war, possibly willing to sacrifice American soldiers.
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Mr. Hearst
New York American
Mr. Bryan
Mexico
Cedar Rapids
Hearst
New York
New York Mail
United States
The Youth's Companion 1914 Contributors List
Seven college presidents and instructors including Ex-President Taft will contribute to The Youth's Companion in 1914 along with noted authors Gene Stratton Porter Kate Douglas Wiggin and Mrs Burton Harrison. The piece promises a preview of next year's content and invites requests for a sample issue.
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Taft
Gene Stratton Porter
Indiana Woods
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Burton Harrison
Washington
Virginia
Sam
Farm For Sale Near Pleasantville Iowa 270 Acres
270 acre farm one mile from Pleasantville Iowa with plenty of water and clover. Price 110 dollars per acre if sold before January 1. Write or come and see this farm. Contact ER W Freel agent Pleasantville Iowa.
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Pleasantville
Pictures Talk Bring Words We Can Show At Low Prices
A listed item from Vander Lindens Bazar offers a line of framed pictures that “talk” without words. Carefully framed and priced accessibly from 5c to 4.00, inviting shoppers to explore visual storytelling through affordable art.
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Vander Lindens Bazar
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