Features of Autumn Frocks Reviewed for 1931
The fall fashion summary highlights bias cuts shaping silhouettes and diagonal trends in day and evening gowns. Emphasizes new fabrics with diagonal weaves and wrap skirts, light weight wools, crepe de chine weight, velvet, satin, metallic fabrics, and varied greens reds and browns. Also notes openwork, beading, fur trims, and the rising suit dress for business and street wear.
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Estancia
Havana
Barolo
Free Parking Space Ad Complaints Hit Hotels
Washington reports complaints from the Better Business Bureau about hotels advertising a free parking space that merely reflects street parking provided by public streets.
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Washington
The
Baking vegetables adds flavor and variety to meals
The article extols baking vegetables to preserve vitamins and natural juices, noting onions for zest and potatoes baked to fluffy texture. It recommends rubs with bacon fat or butter, and describes carrot and spinach preparations including a glaze carrots recipe and a scalloped celery dish with a spinach salad using olives eggs and mayonnaise.
Stems and Leaves Used in Simple Cajun Style Bake
A quick method uses celery stalk outside and cauliflower leaves often discarded. Break into medium pieces, simmer in salted water until tender, then layer in a dish with alternating cream sauce and bread crumbs. Top with grated cheese and bake until brown.
Carrot Bake From a Rustic Kitchen
Wash and scrape four medium carrots then cut lengthwise into quarter inch slices. Place in a baking dish with 2 3 cups brown sugar and 1 2 teaspoon salt. Dot with butter and pour 1 cup boiling water. Bake covered half an hour then uncover and bake until tender. Add water if syrup thickens.
Library on Crime Filed After Wickersham Study
A 14 volume library on modern crime costing half a million federal dollars was finished and filed in Hoover’s office. The Wickersham commission findings show foreign born are more law abiding than native born Americans, highlighting social resistance to prohibitory laws, corruption, and weak legal administration.
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Washington
Hoover
Wickersham Commission
Jury Discharged in Lawyer's Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on August 25, David H. Clark, a bright young attorney, failed to secure acquittal in the murder of Herbert Spencer, editor of the Political magazine. A jury of seven women and five men was discharged after an 11 to 1 vote for acquittal, with one juror favoring the death penalty. Clark will retire immediately as Special Prosecutor Joseph Ford commented.
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Los Angeles
David H. Clark
Herbert Spencer
Stanley Murray
William E. Weller
Clark
Joseph Ford
O Neill Dead After Teapot Dome Fallout in France
James F. O'Neill, linked to the Teapot Dome oil scandal, died Sunday night in Cannes France after fleeing the United States following his resignation or closure of the case.
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Washington
James F. O'Neil
United States
Cannes
France
Mrs Griggs hosts farewell tea for daughter Onieta
Mrs D C Griggs entertained for her daughter Onieta recently returning from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Former schoolmates Alice McDaniel Hilda Marcucci Gladys Ed wards attended at the Griggs country home with a chicken dinner and photos.
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D. C. Griggs
Onieta
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Alice McDaniel
Hilda Marcucci
Gladys Edwards
Griggs
Miss McDaniel
State University of Iowa
Miss Marcucci
Winona
Minn
Miss Griggs
Luton
Iowa
Evelyn Hexworth’s thirteenth birthday surprise party
Eleven friends gathered Monday afternoon to celebrate Evelyn Hexworth. They played games on the lawn then enjoyed ice cream cake and candy at small tables inside. Two pink and white cakes, gifts from Velda and Mrs Ralph Hoxworth, served as centerpieces as Evelyn made a wish for each guest before serving cake. The party ended with a trip to Sunset Park for more games. Guests included Maurine Walker Ruth Longer Juanita Wendner Geraldine Springman Emily Koehler Jean Davis Gail Davis Frances Sartor Betty Jean Hexworth Nora Blick Esther Hayes and more, each bringing gifts.
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Evelyn Hexworth
Evelyn
Velda
Ralph Hoxworth
Sunset Park
Maurine Walker
Ruth Longer
Juanita Wendner
Geraldine Springman
Emily Koehler
Jean and
Gail Davis
Frances Sartor
Betty Jean Hexworth
Nora Blick
Esther Hayes
Snowball Social Club Postponed to September Meeting
The Snowball Social club has been postponed one week and will meet on September 2 at the home of Mrs. Merritt Booth. The Baker-Jacobs reunion will be held at Sunset Park on Sunday, August 30. Pupils of Miss Mae Wehr will be presented in a recital at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2 30. the public is invited.
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Washington
Wildamae Hutton
St. Joseph
James Branson
First Christian
Miss Webhr
Mae Wehr
Presbyterian
Harold
Harold Wehr
Adams
Dance of the Jesters
Anthony Muriel Dunbar
Doris Klepfer
Catherine Little
Benson Evelyn Turner
Miss Wehr
Cei Pias Tate
Beverly Baker
Song of the Ploughmann
Bachmann
Merritt Booth
Baker-Jacobs
Sunset Park
Presbyterian Chorch
Thieves Hit Wetherer-McIninch Motor Company Safe
Thieves last night pried a knob from the safe of the Wetherer McIninch Motor Company in Des Moines and took between 400 and 500 dollars plus bonds totaling over 1000 dollars. Entry was gained through a window.
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Des Moines
Theives
Wetherer-McIninch Motor Company
Lynch Reported Kidnapped in Chicago
John J. Lynch, 50, nationally known figure, was reported kidnapped in Chicago as of August 25. Details remain scarce, with authorities urging any information to be reported to the Chicago police.
Small touches for home comfort enhance daily life
The article suggests affordable ways to improve home comfort through practical pillows, semi circle back supports, boudoir pillows, decorative hassocks, and small foot stools. It notes that modest, well placed items reduce fatigue and aid relaxation, emphasizing DIY options and color coordination.
Kidnapers Take Handbook Syndicate Operator for Ransom
The handbook syndicate operator was reported held today by kidnapers who threatened to kill him unless $250,000 was paid immediately for his release. The kidnappers demanded the ransom and warned of fatal consequences if payment failed.
Local club meetings and social notices brief
Society notices list the E O W club meeting at Mrs Amos Norton and the Ralph Keller Sunday school reunion at the C V Crub home both on Tuesday evening. Other events include the Rosemary club at Charley Rothlisberger home on August 25 and the Woman's Missionary society at Bethel church with Mrs EB Peters on August 26. Catholic Daughters picnic at Sunset park Wednesday at 6 00. Country club women breakfast at 7 30 Wednesday at the club house. Funeral services for Netta Baird to be announced in United Presbyterian Columbus City. she is survived by Frank two daughters a sister and four grandchildren. Thursday picnic at country club 7 00. bring dishes and silver.
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Ralph Keller
Methodist
C. V. Crub
Rosemary Club
Mrs
Charley Rothlisberger
Woman's Missionary Society of the Bethel Church
Eb, EB. Peters
Catholic Daughters of America
Sunset Park
Netta Baird
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Frank
Columbus Junction
Bessie
Nettie
Will'am Orr
Albia
Country Club
Pasa
Baptist Ladies Social Planned at First Church Friday
The Baptist ladies host their regular monthly social at the church Friday at 2 30. All members and friends are invited. The W H M 8 of the M EB church meet with Mrs Frank McCauley at 902 E 2nd Friday at 2 30. Mrs Clarence Jacobs leads the lesson. yearbooks will be distributed. large attendance expected.
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M. EB
Frank McCauley
Clarence Jacobs
Mrs Netta Moore Dies at Home in Columbus City
Mrs Netta Moore aged 70 died at 1 20 this morning from heart trouble at her home in Columbus City. A lifelong resident, she had been ill for about a year. Her passing is recorded in Columbus Junction dated August 25.
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Columbus Junction
Netta Moore
Columbus City
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C. H. Gather
ERRER
Library On Crime
Wickersham
Onieta Ghriggs
Friends
William Morrow
Rubio
I. M. Gonder
Oscar Moorer
Brighton
Arthur Bjork
Pleasant Plain
Omer Long
Howard Morrow
Richland
Rollie Morrow
Arlene
Cliff Morgan
Joe Hartnell
Valley
Bertha Smith
Harold Hyde
Mary Hadley
Richmond
John Hadley
John Brallier
Ainsworth Bible Class
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
H. C. Finney
R. J. Rowan
Harriet Bey
Engelmann Fortune Teller
Arnnold
Evelyn Turner
Dorothy Polis
Grace Shilling
Preston
Starciel Bey
Jackson Township Farm Bureau
Tyaro Sojka
Joe Knotek
Horak
Vida Casper
Leonard Horak
Miss Sojka
Kalona
Daryl Daytons
John Rittenhouse
Daryl Dayton
Cheney
Esther Condit
Pueblo
Colo
Guy Stansbury
Phoenix, Ariz
Evelyn Hoxnworth
Scott
E. O. W. Club
Amos Norton
Howard Kerr
McLellan
East Side Square
H. I. Ward & CO
Frank L. Wilson
Thurs
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