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Measuring cups and home economics tips from Iowa State
Wilma Holcomb promotes precise outcomes in cookery at the State University of Iowa home economics department with plastic polyethylene measuring cups and liquid measures. She demonstrates the liquid displacement method for shortening and notes durability and heat resistance of polyethylene. Also reported are 1955 Iowa unemployment benefits totaling 6.12 million dollars and reserve funds at 108.31 million, with detailed breakdowns by industry and employer contributions.
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Iowa City
Wilma Holcomb
State University of Iowa
Home Economics Department
Iowa Employment Commission
Des Moines
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Iowa