The Cottontail Rabbit Facts From Town Region
A compact look at the common Cottontail Rabbit detailing its range across town land. It notes 10 species in 44 races in North America, annual rabbit meat value near 25 million dollars, and 10 million hunters. It describes habitat preferences, home range about an acre, nocturnal habits, diet, and myths about barked fruit trees. It covers speed, life expectancy around six to seven years, and the role of rabbits in local life.
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North America
Dead pheasants in northwest Iowa link to gun load issues
Fish and Game officials note several dead birds found after open pheasant season. Supervisor Schuenke explains birds shot with insufficient loads may linger wounded and die when cold snaps hit. He urges careful gun and shell selection to prevent future losses.
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Fish and Game Department
Iowa
Wm. Schuenke
Schuenke
Hints to Remove Coffee Stains From Clothing
Wet the stained area with cold water. Cover with glycerine and let stand for two or three hours. Then wash with cold water and soap. Repeat if necessary.
Trimmings for St Patrick's Dishes and Mice Cookies
March by Betty Webster offers festive green trimmings for St Patrick's dishes. The recipe describes shaping dough into two inch mice, rolling in butter, cinnamon, and sugar, then baking a delicate brown. It provides detailed mixing steps for yolks whites sugar flour hot water baking powder salt and flavoring and guides rolling the baked sheet into a thin roll.
To Remove Egg Shell After Boiling Eggs
Instructions advise removing eggs directly from boiling water and placing in cold water for easy shell removal. It notes the shell will come off without difficulty.
Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon Menu Card
A readable menu lists Saint Patrick's Day items including chicken pattie labeled paddies peas Emeralds olives stuffed baked potatoes shamrock salad mint or pistachio ice cream plain cake with green frosting coffee and green and white candy. The style resembles a social club luncheon offering festive dishes.
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Saint Patrick's Day
Mint Cocktail Recipe From Citrus and Pineapple
Fruit is cut and placed in cocktail glasses. Pineapple juice is added with optional sugar to taste. Mint cherries are included for garnish, creating a tropical mint cocktail with grapefruit and pineapple components.
Ducks Outlook and Winter Snows Boost Breeding Grounds
The American Game association reports heavy snows may improve duck breeding areas in Canada and the U S as snowmelt boosts habitat. A survey finds sportsmen favor short seasons and bag limits. 1932 duck crop may exceed 1931 but remain below 1928. A Cresco man disposes a pure white striped gopher prized by the fish and game department. The gopher winters in a lifeless curled state four to five days, then awakens with a rapid heartbeat before dormancy resumes.
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Canada
United States
American Game Association
Gordon Bowers
Cresco
Fish and Game Department
Apple Preparation and Egg White Meringue Mix
Peel and grate enough apples to yield two cupfuls. Beat the whites of five eggs until very stiff, then fold in four tablespoons of powdered sugar to finish.
Looking Backward In the Leader's Files
Miss Fannie Guiney, long time Leader employee, retires from the office. Ida Ohlendorf resigns as Tri Poli House dining room girl. Mrs. Louise Kressner leaves for Gerry SD after visiting Ed Dravis. Melva Meier returns from Cedar Falls where she attended school. Wm. Henning and wife move to Tripoli from the farm. Caroline Henning marries John Henning at Mrs Sophia Haase’s home. August Nolte and family attend sister Schnurstein’s funeral. Mrs. Rev Winkler returns from Ackley visit. Historical prices: eggs 15c, butter 35c, potatoes 50c, veal 3 to 4, hides 3c, chickens 6 to 7c, hogs 3.50 to 4, corn 65c.
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Louise Kressner
Gerry, S. Dak
Ed Dravis
Melva Meier
Cedar Falls
Wm. Henning
Tripoli
Sophia Haase
Caroline
John Henning
August Nolte
Waverly
Schnurstein
Rev. Winkler
Ackley
Ten Years Ago March 14 1923 News Briefs
Obituary notes report John Kelsey’s death after a long illness on Sunday. Funeral attendees recalled include Carl Koch W H Notdorf H H Nevermann Emma Redeman Will Krull. Waterloo obit for Mrs H H Koeneke referenced. Zatha Gunsalus to host 10 couples for 500 this Wednesday. Carl Eichman ill with pneumonia. Peter Goodenbour and family visit Charles City to fetch Alfred and wife. Raymond Dohrman mentioned in brief.
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John Kelsey
Carl Koch
W. H. Notdorf
H. H. Nevermann
Emma Redeman
Will Krull
H. H. Koeneke
Waterloo
Zatha Gunsalus
Carl Eichman
Peter Goodenbour
Charles City
Alfred
Goodenbour
Raymond Dohrman
Apple Pudding With Lemon Custard Sauce
Stir the grated apples with two tablespoons of lemon juice then turn into a pudding dish and bake for thirty minutes. Serve with hot custard sauce and eat immediately.
Salmon Rice Bake Case Study
A recipe combines rice, canned salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, an egg and seasonings. Cook rice, line a greased dish, place fish center, cover with rice, bake in shallow water for 40 minutes, then turn onto a platter and serve with tomato sauce if desired.
Glossary of French dishes and menu terms
A compact glossary listing terms such as A La Creole with tomatoes, Cafe noir black coffee, Casserole a covered dish, Consomme clear soup, Menu bill of fare, and Ragout stewed meat in rich gravy. Copyright 1982 by The Bonnet Brown Corporation Chicago.
Health Setback Keeps Man Home for Weeks
A man has been confined to his home for the past three weeks due to the grippe and an abscess of the ear, limiting his usual activities as he recovers.
Five Years Ago March Birthday and Moves
A birthday party honored John Sassman on his birthday. Lucille Spragg’s marriage to Randolph Goodenbour was announced at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Helen Garland. Walter Buechele moved from Randalia to the Fred Sommer residence. Louie Tegtmeier and family moved from Westgate to Tripoli, living with Mrs. Johanna Jungblut. Art Slack left for Des Moines to attend a Ford school of instruction.
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John Sassman
Mr. Sassman
Lucille Spragg
Randolph Goodenbour
Miss Spragg
Helen Garland
Walter Buechele
Randalia
Fred Sommer
Louie Tegtmeier
Westgate
Tripoli
Johanna Jungblut
Art Slack
Des Moines
Ford
Adolph Hitler Was Ordinary Mechanic
Adolph Hitler a German political leader born April 20 1889 in Braunau Austria worked as a carpenter and decorator in Vienna before moving to Munich where he enlisted in the German army in 1914. After World War I he embraced anti democratic views and built a following that led to his presidential election. In 1923 he overestimated his group’s strength and tried to seize power, resulting in a year in prison.
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Adolph Hitler
Braunau
Austria
Vienna
Munich
Baby learns to say papa debate at home
Conversation between Mr and Mrs Plane hints at delaying paternity reveal until the baby is stronger, with Mrs Plane resisting identifying the father. The dialogue suggests tension over parental disclosure.
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Mr. Plane
Mrs. Plane
Proposed Iowa Liquor Control Act Would Net Large Revenue
Officials from the Iowa Repeal Council and Moderation League estimate annual revenue of about 3.5 million dollars from a state liquor control act. Projected income includes 2,293,750 from permits, 875,000 from beverage taxes, and 362,750 from licenses, with a state liquor commission to oversee permits and stores.
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Iowa Repeal Council and Moderation League
Liquor Control Commission
G. Decker French
Iowa Repeal Council
U. S
French
State Commission
Executors Appointed in L. J. Smith Estate Bremer Co IA
On February 20 1933 the District Court of Bremer county Iowa appointed Charles H Smith and Frank E Hatch as executors of the estate of L J Smith deceased. All debts to be paid to the executors and all claims presented to the court for allowance. Dated February 20 1933. The text includes a quoted line about Merlin and his marriage.
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District Court
Bremer County
Iowa
L. J. Smith
Bremer County Supervisors Name Bank as Sheriff Fund Depository
Bremer county Iowa board of supervisors met in Waverly on February 23 1933 and designated State Bank of Waverly as the sheriff funds depository with a maximum deposit of 500.00. The vote was unanimous and the board adjourned to March 7, 1933. The proceedings end with a quip about marriage and polygamy.
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Board of Supervisors
Bremer County
Iowa
Waverly
Frank Lang
C. G. Schwein
Wm. Ducker
Nayes
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H J. Metcalf
Fish and Game
Betty Webster
St. Patrick's
Fannie Guiney
Leader
Ida Ohlendorf
Tripoli House
Bonnet- Brown Corporation
Chicago
Charles H. Smith
Frank E. Hatch
Merlin
Vicks Plan
R Vicks
Cou
Bayer Aspirin
BAYER
Betty Run
Uncle Jay
James
TH Supervisors’ Board
Towa
A. M. Stegeman
Sorg Drug Store
E. C. Claus
Paul Schober
Bankers Life Insurance
Buhr
G. A. Tjernagel Chiropractor
F. W. Hale Res
Sumner
West Door Syndicate Building
W. H. Wehrmacher
Fred Rewoldt
First National Bank
H. W. Krueger
Ambrose Bldg
Tripoli Produce Co
M. M. Kingsley
First National Bank Bldg
Waverly, Iowa
Herman Kleiss
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