Baking Tips From Boston Cooking School Magazine
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill explains oven heat control to ensure cake rise and even surfaces. She notes gradual temperature increases prevent dough hardening, cautions against baking bread and pastry together, and describes effects of small ovens and open doors. A KC Baking Powder promotion follows. Local items: Mrs Lisk and children return from Rose Hill trip, Henry Pietenpol returns to Orange City academy, Will Pietenpol visits Mt Pleasant, Fred Myers visits Oskaloosa. Hog cholera impact reported with state rules planned for January 10.
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Lisk
Rose Hill
Henry Pietenpol
Orange City Academy
Will Pietenpol
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Myers
Iowa Central
Marion Myers
Rhynsburge-Gg Trade Offer At One Price Clothing
H D Wormhoudt One Price Clothing Store advertises higher trade rates offering two cents more per dozen in trade than imarket prices and one cent per pound for poultry orders. The notice emphasizes favorable terms for customers and potential suppliers.
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H. D. Wormhoudt
Local notes mention travel and visits across Iowa towns
Ansel Reuvers returns to work in Kansas City. Miss Lottie Boyd visits Des Moines. Jas Vanderpol and wife travel to Des Moines. Pearl Steinkamp visits brother Harry near Leighton. Neal De Hoog visits Oskaloosa. Beulah Benson visits Des Moines with parents. Dave Thomas travels to Des Moines. Amos Hedges and family visit Newton. Margaret Muilenburg from Des Moines visits uncle Joe DeHoog. Mrs G Paardekooper of Keokuk visits Pella relatives. Will Vernteeg visits relatives New Year’s Day. H Viersen builds a farm dwelling north of town. Luella and Henry Herbig return from Kansas City. Carrie Edmand visits Muscatine. Earl and Freddie Wheeler visit Fairfield and Des Moines. John Hollebrands leaves for Woonsocket. Mrs C F Shaw visits her mother. Mearl Wharton visits aunts. Mrs Robt McIntire and children return from southeast Town. Home cooking welcomed again. Charles Smith of Brazil Ind travels toward Wyoming. Mrs John Wray and son Guy visit from San Diego. Questions raised about snow removal on crossings and city ordinance. John Andeweg from New Sharon stays overnight.
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Ansel Reuvers
Kansas City
Lottie Boyd
Des Moines
Jas. Vanderpol
Pearl Steinkamp
Harry
Leighton
Neal de Hoog
Beulah Benson
Dave Thomas
Will Vernteeg
Oskaloosa
H. Viersen
P. R. Anderson
Luella
Henry Herbig
J. H. Reavers
Carrie Edmand
Muscatine High Schools
Earl
Freddie Wheeler
Fairfield
Fay Lankelma
John Hollebrands
Woonsocket
South Dakota
C. F. Shaw
Adair
Iowa
B. Buerkens
Mearl Wharton
Fremont
Dora
Hattie Lee
Robt. McIntire
Charles Smith
Brazil
Ind
Bert Stegeman
Wyoming
John Wray
Guy
San Diego
Cal
John Andeweg
New Sharon
Weather report for 1911 rainfall and climate data
The 1911 weather report tabulates monthly rainfall excess or deficiency and totals for comparison with 1910. It lists inches of rainfall by month, highest temperature 107 in July, lowest 17 in December, and frost dates April 16 and October 22, noting 107 precipitation days, 62 thunderstorms, and 4 auroras. John H. Versteeg submits as observer.
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Iran
John H. Versteeg
Hand of Death Claims Mrs De Bruyn Near Pella
Mrs. John De Bruyn died at her home five miles east of Pella on Thursday of last week. She was 22 and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry De Witt. Funeral services were held Monday January 1 conducted by Rev Beckering of the Third Reformed Church. Burial followed at Van Domsela cemetery.
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John de Bruyn
Pella
Henry de Witt
Beckering
Third Reformed Church
van Domsela
Death of Jan LeCocq A Pella Cigar Maker at 85
Jan LeCocq died last Thursday at age eighty five. A longtime Pella resident, he was a cigar maker for many years. His wife had passed away earlier. Funeral services were held at First Reformed Church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. S. Vander Werf, with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
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Jan LeCocq
LeCocq
Pella
First Reformed Church
S. Vander Werf
Oakland Cemetery
First Reformed Church to Hold English Services Next Sunday
Next Sunday evening services in English will be conducted by the pastor with all invited to attend. Last Sunday 15 new members joined on confession of faith and five by letter. Snowstorm kept many away. opportunity given next Sunday to make a special offering. Wednesday at 1 30 p m the annual meeting of two Ladies Societies and the congregational meeting will be a joint social gathering with a short program and refreshments.
City Library December Report Summary
Report shows 2198 books issued in December from 25 days open. Average daily circulation 8, with largest 205 and smallest 28. Adults 80 percent fiction, periodicals 161, new readers 43. Books repaired 100. Fines on overdue books 8.15, charges to non residents 2.40.
Central College Tops Muscatine Y M C A In Muscatine
Central College basketball traveled to Muscatine to face the strong Y M C A squad. Final score Muscatine 48 Central 24 with Muscatine's Van Spanckeren and De Cock standouts and Kellogg of S U I lauded as referee.
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Central College
Muscatine
Kellogg
Muscatine Y. M
Central
Bogaards
van Spanckeren
de Cock
van Zante
Aschenbrener
Gezel
Central Muscatine
Bogarde
Gould
RF Haun
K. P. Banquet Praises by Members’ Social Event
A stray social at the K. P. Lodge room Tuesday evening drew about one hundred attendees as lady friends prepared refreshments and a social program. Members praised the event and pledged to return the compliment soon.
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K. P
Open House for Pastor Bailey and Family
Pastor Bailey and his wife of the Baptist church hosted an open house this week for church members, congregation, and friends. Visitors greeted the pastor and family and extended New Year wishes during the gathering at their home.
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Bailey
The
Baptist Church
Political platforms praise real productive forces
A compilation of editorial snippets from regional papers argues that political weight should be given to the country’s great productive forces of farm, factory, trade, and commerce rather than mere money. It stresses open delegation leadership, anti profanity campaigns, and civic duties like sidewalk maintenance, noting Iowa's population loss is not a simple downturn.
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Burlington
Iess
Essen
Dubuque Times-Journal
Holy Name Society of
Cedar Rapids
Holy Name Society
Davenport Times
Ottumwa
Keokuk Gate City
Atches
New York
Cummins
Iowa
Waterloo
Hampton Chronicle
Kossuth
Winnebago
Palo Alto
Emmet
Hancock
Mayor Proclaims Ash Disposal Prohibition in City
The mayor declares it unlawful to throw ashes in the streets alleys or on parkings and warns the public against such acts. N. J. Gesman, Mayor.
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N. J. Gesman
Local Patient Praises Dr. Webber For Nasal Tumor Cure
H Gray of Williams Iowa suffered catarrh and a nasal growth that blocked breathing, caused weakness and fainting, plus ear symptoms. After three doctors failed, Dr Webber, a nasal disease specialist, removed the tumor painlessly and healed his catarrh and ear troubles, restoring energy and ability to work.
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Mr. Gray
Dr. Webber
H. Gray
Williams
Iowa
Keables Drug Store Eye Ear Nose Throat Services
Keables' Drug Store offers treatment for diseases of the eye ear nose and throat with free examinations and perfectly fitted glasses.
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Keables’ Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janet McKenzie Hill
Mie
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Jaques Mr. Co
Chicago
Simon Vanderzyl, Jr
James Gibson
State Animal Health Commission
Amos Hedges
Newton
Margaret Muilenburg
Joe DeHoog
Weather Report
Hand OF Death
Speaes
Julia van Zante
ATIME
Webber
Pella Steam Laundry
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