Pella seniors enjoy class pictures at Grant's Studio
Eddyville Tribune notes Pella seniors had their class pictures taken at Grant's Studio last week. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Baer Mrs. Van Zante and others visited, moved residences announced for April 1, and several residents were business callers. Community life highlights moves birthdays and anniversaries with readings of town events and visitors.
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Pella High
Grant
Eddyville Tribune
Peter Baer
Edward van Zante
Pella
L. L. Martin
Woodburn
Addie Shields
John Gosselink
Martin van Helten
Alice Heki
P. G. Gaas
Judges Score Meat Cookery in National Test
In Washington a Bureau of Home Economics study roasted over 2,000 animal meat samples to assess doneness flavor tenderness and juiciness. Five judges evaluated each roast and the findings will be shared with housewives and cooking teachers through illustrated leaflets. More than 600 rib roasts 1600 legs of lamb and 200 pork cuts were tested.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Farmers Grow More With Less Labor and Land
The Federal Department of Agriculture notes American farmers increase output yearly with less labor and acreage by better soil and plant knowledge, pest control, fertilizer use, livestock care, seed and breed choices, making them more efficient. Global demand patterns show the U S uses large shares of world resources. Also discussed is dry ice from carbon dioxide deposits and legal protections for prospecting rights in Utah and Colorado.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Utah
Colorado
Department of the Interior
Washington
Wilbur
Beautify Your Home Goods Sale at The Book Shop
Advertises waxes and polishes for chairs from 15 to 25 cents, enamel pairts, paint brushes 15 cents to 2 dollars, varnish at 15 cents to 25 cents. Includes shop name The Book Shop and pricing details in a vintage ad style.
Liquid snow spray and tariff debates in mid-century senate
A report discusses a chemical spray that releases as snow and dry ice behavior, then shifts to critiques of executive appointments in the senate. It highlights how tariff fights shape policy, cites legislators tied to corporations, and questions disqualification practices across branches. The piece surveys southern export strengths led by Texas Louisiana and Virginia, noting port rankings and rising industrialization.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chas. Evans Hughes
South
Department of Commerce
Maryland
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
New Orleans
New York
Baltimore
Houston
Norfolk
Galveston
Baton Rouge
Mobile
Tampa
Newport
Candy as quick energy booster and toy box wheels
A vintage advice note suggests eating candy to beat fatigue, noting sugar as the fastest energy source. It also recommends adding small casters to the wooden toy box so children can pull or push it easily for play when needed.
Rose talk and civic doubt in a small town ramble
An irregular column surveys garden talk and public mood, marching from complaints about roses and horticultural choices to reflections on contentment and ambition. It notes visitors D A Wynna in Oskaloosa, a repaint of the city light plant engine room, and ends with a lyrical aside about the Wright Engine Builder and human restlessness.
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City Light Plant
Fragmentary timetable note with Rowell arrivals
A damaged passage notes a schedule or transit detail mentioning Rowell, a late entry around 22:00 and 14:30, with references to Dee Mores Sie cage An and Watery. The fragment suggests arrivals or departures on alternate days and times at a restricted location near Walesh Thre Tab.
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Dee Mores
Sie Cage
Rowell
Rock Island Train Service 72 and 473 Run Between Des Moines and Keokakieee
Des Moines to Keokakieee route updates note Rock Island trains 72 and 473 operate on the line. Details on schedules and intermediate stops are not provided in the fragment.
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Rock Island Train Service
Des Moines
Keokakieee
Beautify with Interior Paints and Varnishes at Low Prices
Sale listing shows interior house paints priced per gallon and quart, varnishes in interior finishes with prices per quart and pint, Eva-Lac lacquer available by can, indicating affordable options for interior finishing and woodwork.
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Dubuque
Virgini
Steve van Roekel
Jaarsma
Ed le Cocq
Vroom
West First Street
David Breen
City
Bruina
Independence Street
Murry Grandin
James Vander Wal
Myron Brink
Margaret Vander Linden
Mrs Dick van Zee
Prairie City
X. L. Vander Linden
the Chronicle
H. J. Ruhnsberger
Broadway
Art Huyser
Lynnville
Guy Kitterman
Mr. Poole
Ottumwa
Bert Baron
Charles Forsyth
T. H. Klein
California
Seattle
Forsyth
Brown-Camp Hardware Co
Humboldt
Harry de Reus
Knoxville
J. A. Edmond
Henry
Ames
John Heerema
Puritan Drug Store
Father la Grippe
J. H. Klein
Orka- Joosa
H. Vande Voort
Harvey Porter
Clay Pryor
Reynolds
Humeston
John Pos
Pos
J. M. Cox
Hattie van Cleave
G. E. Ostrom
Professor Ostrom
Whitter College
Cal
University of Iowa
John Firth
Linn
Iowa
The
Baptist Church
Newkirk
Fred Hubbeling
C. W. Dennis
Highway 62
A.C. Droz
Won
Pleasedville
Lows
Herman Busmaen
A. E. Dunkin
Zelma Rysder
Melvin Tendy
Carrie Butler
Fred Lautenbach
Lee Lautenbach
Eekly
Nice
United States
Uncle Sam
Politica and Personalitie
By Jane Rogers
Pella, Iowa
P.S
D. A. Wynna
Oskaloosa
God
Clank
Crash
Wright Engine Builder
van den Bers
Fran Lim
Valetor Way
Exclusive Dry Cleaners
LeVine
Peggy Page
Nellie Don
Louise Alcott Street
Marion County
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