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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1923

Page

6

H. H. Club Hostess Plans Halloween Party

The H. H. club met with Mrs. Walter Brown on October 18 with twelve members present. A Halloween party was set for October 25 at the McArlin home, and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Earl Birney.

H. H. Club Walter Brown McArlins Earl Birney West Chester Queen Esther Circle Thresa Bayer Ruth Bauer Mite Box Hazel DuVall Hazel Florence Hough Florence Gardner Mildred DuVall America Mildred Craig Helen Gladys’ Banks F. L. Wilson Saul David Harvey Young Young Ladies Missionary Society First United Presbyterian Church D. J. Ross Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Art F.F. L. Wilson Eagle School K. of C's American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms W. F. Jacobs Roy Mallory James Swift Independent Club John Crone Washington Lookout School Christian Endeavor Society Second United Presbyterian Church Gleaners The Baptist Church E. H. Messer C.D Wyman Wyman J. K. Dunn J. B. Dodds W. R. Cannon Lee Holland W. A. Holland Mildred Elder Ames Elm Grove Township E. V. Humphreys J. R. Lease Maxine Russell Zickafoose M. ©. Huston Iowa City Shirley Bartlett Fairfield John Zickafoose Wyman Lizzie Humphreys Evan Rees Ralph Rees Clinton Paisley Lester Davis Fred Humphrey Dave Williams Joe Davis Sam Evans

Favorite Recipe Submissions From Fortnightly Meeting

Fortnightly gatherings yielded tested recipes with giver names. Instructions include Rocks by Mrs Harlan McCreedy using butter sugar eggs spices and raisins baked in a greased pan. Toasted Cheese by Mrs W F Bickel mixes cheese paprika salt mustard milk egg and bake until set and browned.

the Journal Harlan McCreedy

Simple Dougherty Recipe Arises Instructive Baking Note

Mrs R E Dougherty provides a concise batter method mixing egg salt sugar sour cream or sour milk with soda, flour and baking powder. Dissolved soda in dairy, heat iron pan, grease well, and serve on hot plate for a quick baked treat.

Mrs. R. E. Dougherty

Egg yolk cake glaze with citrus and vanilla hints

The recipe describes whisking yolks with lemon juice or orange juice and a touch of vanilla, then stiffening with powdered sugar. Grate a portion of rind and beat well. Let the mixture stand and beat occasionally while noting it should ripen as long as the cake bakes.

Quick Orange Bread by Helen Cunningham

A compact recipe for a quick bread mixing 4 cents flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk and egg with crushed orange peel or walnuts. Sift dry ingredients, warm egg with milk, combine, pour into pan, let rise 20 minutes, bake in a moderate oven.

Recipe for Candied Orange Peel by Edith Simmons

Miss Edith Simmons details how to candy orange peel. She instructs peeling one dozen oranges, soaking in salted water for 48 hours, boiling to tender, then simmering with a syrup of one pound sugar and two thirds pint water until absorbed.

Edith Simmons

Peel and Plate Drying Method Brief

Peel then place on plates to dry. When nearly dry, roll in powdered sugar if desired.

Narcissus bulb growing tips for outdoor and indoor cultures

The article outlines planting Daffodils in October with six inch spacing and bone meal soil mix for best blooms. It covers indoor culture using Paper White Narcissus or Chinese Sacred Lily in pots or bowls with water methods and staged light after a two week dark period.

Warren's Seed Store Phone 250 West Side Square

Local seed shop Warren's Seed Store lists its phone and address at 250 West Side Square Place. Details reflect a small-town business directory entry with contact location for customers seeking seeds and garden supplies.

West Side Square

High School Girls Publish Rules For Keeping Well

Ninth grade home economics students under Miss Ensign compiled health rules and food habits to keep well. The article lists 34 health habits and 14 dietary guidelines focusing on cleanliness, exercise, hygiene, sleep, reading, and safe eating practices.

Miss Ensign

Signature of the cross used by literate in Saxon law

The Detroit News notes that historically the cross mark signified good faith for both literate and illiterate signers among the Saxons. The cross was attached to signatures of those who could write and served as a substitute for those who could not.

Detroit News

Ten Best Business Women Ranked Across United States

A New York report lists ten top US businesswomen from diverse fields led by Lena Lake Forest in Detroit and Georgia Emery in New York. The group includes Miss Ann Baker of Paducah, Miss Mary Ryan of Brooklyn, Mrs. Zella A. McBerry, Mrs. Mary Stubbs Moore, and others with notable achievements in insurance, paints, ties, welding, and industry nationwide.

Elizabeth Sears Independent Woman Fords Schwabs, Rockefellers Armours of Industry C. R. Flint Trusts Sears New York League of Professional and Business Women Lena Lake Forest Detroit Georgia Emery The Mutual Life Insurance Co Mrs. Forrest Miss Ann Baker Paducah Miss Baker Lord and Ayer Tie Co Mary Ryan Brooklyn Ryan Paint & Supply Co Lena Lake Forrest Mich Ann Baker N. Y Zella R. McBerty Warren Mary Stubbs Moore Chemical Indianapolis N. B Brainard Jacksonville Fla Cecile Woodbury Iron Foundry Great Falls Mont Chas, N, Gould Oklahoma City Alice Engelhardt Cincinnati, O

Ten Greatest Business Women Ranked in Early 20th Century

A list highlights ten women in diverse fields from Detroit to Indianapolis, Paducah to Great Falls, including insurance, railroad ties, welding, chemical work, tug boats, iron foundry, and industrial geology. Narration notes many rose from modest starts to leadership roles, with a focus on midlife pioneers aged 35 to 45.

Zella A. McBerry Federal Spot Welder Co Warren, C Mary Stubbs Moore Pitman Chemical Co Indianapolis Ind Jacksonville Fla N. B. Brainard Cecile Woodbury Great Falls Mont Mis Charles N. Gould Oklahoma City Stella Coleman

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