Fortnightly club home economics meeting highlights thrift demonstrations
The third home economics department of the Fortnightly club met at Mrs Wilsons home for a thrift and labor saver forum. Members wore favorite house dresses or aprons and shared thrift ideas along with a general recipe list and book recommendations from the Chilcote Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
F. B. Appleby
Chilcote
Town Gas & Electric Company
T. W. Harwood
W. G. Stewart
M. C. De-Long
Charles Pauls
George Maxwell
Maxwell
J. A. Marsh
McCreedy
George Foster
St. Clair Lewis
Patterson
Treacher
May party and society notes across community clubs
A detailed social roundup describes a May party hosted by Mrs. Orville Elder with committee members Elia Gordon Mita Grace Conner and others and a buffet luncheon in green and white. It highlightsRooster club meetings Fortnightly club and Eastern Star events plus a wedding of Ola Mae Foster and Edgar Franks Hedrick and various society gatherings across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Gordon
Mita Grace Conner
Harry Evans
Harvey Meek
Edna Purvin
Orville Elder
Elder
Marion McLarkhimn
Helen Wood
Ethel Grecian
Ruth Vincent
W. A. Cook
W.A. Cook
A. C. Larson
John Green
Clem Edgar
George Jarrard
Merle Bekels
Harry Anderson
Homer Jarrard
Shebeck
Axel Anderson
Luncheon Ends With Strawberry Shortcake For Guests
The luncheon concludes with a large strawberry shortcake served by the hostess. Afternoon attendees include Mrs. G. D. Arthur and Mrs. Ed Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Arthur
Ed Miller
Sunshine Biscuits New Lines Hoisted by Loose-Wiles Co
Richard Johnson exclusive agency announces a fresh Sunshine Biscuits line from the Loose-Wiles Co. The nationally advertised fancy cookies and cakes are described as the nicest yet and Sunshine Biscuit week is upcoming to encourage new customers to adopt the Sunshine habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loose-Wilés Co
The Twins Arrive for Summer Visit in Davis Home
Four year old Mildred and Milton Strauff from Chicago arrive with Ed Davis to spend the summer at the Davis residence. The children, who enjoyed a wonderful previous visit, are popular with relatives and eager to see green grass in the yard.
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James Foster
Haskins
Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
Ernest Badham
Linn County
Titus School
Mildred
Milton Strauff
Chicago
Ed Davis
Davis
Twins Bring Unexpected Reassurance for Ben
A lighthearted family moment reveals Ben hoped for a brother but learns twins shift expectations after one twin waters the wrong girl. The remark hints at family dynamics and sibling bonding as the children grow.
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Ben
Neighbors Help At McConnell Farm
Yesterday forenoon neighbors organized a work raid to aid W H McConnell after his daughter died and his wife was ill. Forty five horses and two tractors helped plow and harrow twenty five acres, restoring normal farm progress. Participants included Nelson Thompson James Swift Charley Kennedy Lauder Kennedy Lee Foster Howard McCreedy Jay Brewer Boyd Stephens Glen Mintier and Oscar Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McConnell
Mr. McConnell
McConnell
Nelson Thompson
James Swift
Charley Kennedy
Lauder Kennedy
Lee Foster
Howard McCreedy
Jay Brewer
Boyd Stephens
Glen Mintier
Oscar Hughes
Fascination With Origins Across Humans and Ideas
A fragment discusses the enduring interest in origins of everything from humans to language and culture. It mentions thinkers like Darwin and references to sources such as the Encyclopedia Britannica as tools to uncover foundational firstlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Encyclopedia Britannica
Homer Joseph Dodge
May Breakfast Draws 200 Plus At Presbyterian Social
More than 200 people attended the annual May breakfast at the Presbyterian dining room hosted by the Ladies' Social. The event ran from six to nine with lilacs and May blossoms decorating the room and an orchestra providing lively tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Oates
Vincent Eppel
Milan Shields
Mr. Lloyd
Gust Bramer
George Kerr
Chal Ford
R. B. Dougherty
J. A. Jones
A. B. Schmoeller
Out to the Nih Phrase Explained in Folkloric Math Rhyme
A curious saying traced to a mathematician's formula uses Owt to tie nih to mean surpassing any limit. The quip notes the phrase signals complete oblivion by a friend and elevates beyond ordinary understanding.
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Tme
Rooster Club
John Shebeck
Havre
Washington
A. R. Oates
Ola Mae Foster
Edgar Frank Hedrick
Marion
Presbyterian Manse
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
The
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Sunset Park
Juanita Ellis
Mabel Parsons
Ira Couch
E. O. W. Club
Fred Sweet
Corbin Fields
Roy Luttrell
Charles Bloat
Mesdames Carbauch
McCormick and Anderson
Alfred Johnson
Esther Lovelett
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Tein Kk Ming Kompany
Menand Ih
Sunshine Biscuits
Richard Johnson
McConnell Farm
Nih
Patent Vici
Heonomy Price
Keenan Price
Oxfords
Ini
Southwest Corner
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