Wednesday, July 21, 2010
NEW BOOK, NEW TITLE, and YOU can be a part of it!!!!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
CLOSET COBWEBS OF CRAWFORD COUNTY
I want this to be a book of TRUE memories (stories) that will live on. For more information read further in this blog. Be sure to hit the "OLDER POST" icon at the end of each page to continue in the blog.
Memories can be from 1880 through the 1960's.
If you want more information, please call me at 712 263 2540.
Thank you so very much.
Memories can be from 1880 through the 1960's.
If you want more information, please call me at 712 263 2540.
Thank you so very much.
Monday, July 12, 2010
EXTENDING YEARS........
I am extending the YEARS to be included in this book to this .....
1880's through 1960! Join in the fun. Read more about the book in following pages of my blog - just keep clicking "older post". Thanks for looking. Suzi
1880's through 1960! Join in the fun. Read more about the book in following pages of my blog - just keep clicking "older post". Thanks for looking. Suzi
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A NEW BOOK
June 2010 ............
I'm tackling another book to promote our county history a bit further. Our county (especially Denison with the abundance of large homes that once were elegant and well thought of) is a gold mine. If we allow our past memories to dwindle, our roots will become weak and soon our heritage in this rich countryside will be gone. Through books and education, perhaps the generations to follow us will recognize the joys, tears and hard work that went into the land that we so fondly call home - Crawford County Iowa.
Please consider joining me in this venture - I appreciate your support and prayers with yet another book about to be born. Suzi Barnes
BE PART OF TELLING THE STORY OF CRAWFORD COUNTY IN THE NEW BOOK "CLOSET COBWEBS IN CRAWFORD COUNTY". Here are the guidelines......
SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO DESCRIBING EVENTS OR LIFE OCCURRING BETWEEN 1880 through the 1960's.
1. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TAKEN NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 1ST - SEND TO SUZI BARNES, P.O. BOX 246, DENISON, IOWA 51442 OR DROP THEM OFF AT ROSCOE'S JEWELRY, 407 NORTH MAIN ST, DENISON - PHONE 712-263-2540. E-MAIL suzijim@frontiernet.net
2. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE TYPE WRITTEN. IF THIS IS A PROBLEM CALL ME. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER OR IT WILL NOT BE PRINTED.
3. TYPED SUBMISSIONS CAN ONLY BE TWO PAGES. THE PAGE SIZE WILL BE 6X9" (THE SAME SIZE AS MY SILK STOCKING ROW BOOK).
4. PICTURES ARE VERY WELCOME. WE ARE LOOKING FOR EVENTS, BUSINESS STORES, OLD SCHOOLS, FARMING, ORGANIZATIONS, OLD CHURCHES, ETC. PICTURES MUST BE IDENTIFIED AS TO THE LOCATION AND APPROX DATE AND NAMES OF PEOPLE IN THE PICTURES.
5. STORIES (OR TALES) FROM MEMORIES OF YOUR GREAT GRANDPARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS OR YOURSELF INCLUDE .... CHAUTAUQUA MEMORIES, BARN DANCES, HOMEMADE HOOCH, GAY 90'S PARTIES, BALLROOMS IN PRIVATE HOMES, HORSE & BUGGY TALES, GYPSIES, FARMING IN EARLY DAYS, TRAIN TRAVEL, EMPLOYMENT, PUMPKIN VINE RAILROAD, QUILTING, COOKING, ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSES, CHURCHES, SUMMER KITCHENS, OUT HOUSES,WAR TIME,FARMERS HOLIDAY, ENTERTAINING FAMILY/FRIENDS, GOING TO TOWN TO SHOP, SATURDAY NIGHTS. NAME PEOPLE, NEIGHBORS, BUSINESS PEOPLE, RELATIVES, GOSSIP OF THE TIME, PARTY LINE TELEPHONES, MAIL DELIVERY, GROCERY DELIVERY, ICE WAGONS ETC.... THE TWO PAGES ARE YOURS TO WALK BACK THROUGH MEMORY LANE - GO FOR IT!!! WHATEVER YOU WRITE WILL BE PRINTED AS YOU WRITE IT! (UNLESS THE WORDS GET TOO OFF COLOR).
6. IF YOU WANT THE PICTURES RETURNED SEND A SELF ADDRESSED AND STAMPED ENVELOPE ALONG WITH YOUR SUBMISSION. OR....YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT ROSCOE'S JEWELRY.
7. BONUS TO YOU .....IF YOU SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE BOOK, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ONE COPY OF THE BOOK FOR 30% OFF RETAIL COST DIRECTLY FROM ME. IF YOU SUBMIT PICTURES, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ONE COPY OF THE BOOK FOR 50% OFF RETAIL COST DIRECTLY FROM ME.
I will continue to post updates on this blog about the book, so if you are interested you may follow along on this journey.
I'm tackling another book to promote our county history a bit further. Our county (especially Denison with the abundance of large homes that once were elegant and well thought of) is a gold mine. If we allow our past memories to dwindle, our roots will become weak and soon our heritage in this rich countryside will be gone. Through books and education, perhaps the generations to follow us will recognize the joys, tears and hard work that went into the land that we so fondly call home - Crawford County Iowa.
Please consider joining me in this venture - I appreciate your support and prayers with yet another book about to be born. Suzi Barnes
BE PART OF TELLING THE STORY OF CRAWFORD COUNTY IN THE NEW BOOK "CLOSET COBWEBS IN CRAWFORD COUNTY". Here are the guidelines......
SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO DESCRIBING EVENTS OR LIFE OCCURRING BETWEEN 1880 through the 1960's.
1. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TAKEN NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 1ST - SEND TO SUZI BARNES, P.O. BOX 246, DENISON, IOWA 51442 OR DROP THEM OFF AT ROSCOE'S JEWELRY, 407 NORTH MAIN ST, DENISON - PHONE 712-263-2540. E-MAIL suzijim@frontiernet.net
2. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE TYPE WRITTEN. IF THIS IS A PROBLEM CALL ME. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER OR IT WILL NOT BE PRINTED.
3. TYPED SUBMISSIONS CAN ONLY BE TWO PAGES. THE PAGE SIZE WILL BE 6X9" (THE SAME SIZE AS MY SILK STOCKING ROW BOOK).
4. PICTURES ARE VERY WELCOME. WE ARE LOOKING FOR EVENTS, BUSINESS STORES, OLD SCHOOLS, FARMING, ORGANIZATIONS, OLD CHURCHES, ETC. PICTURES MUST BE IDENTIFIED AS TO THE LOCATION AND APPROX DATE AND NAMES OF PEOPLE IN THE PICTURES.
5. STORIES (OR TALES) FROM MEMORIES OF YOUR GREAT GRANDPARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS OR YOURSELF INCLUDE .... CHAUTAUQUA MEMORIES, BARN DANCES, HOMEMADE HOOCH, GAY 90'S PARTIES, BALLROOMS IN PRIVATE HOMES, HORSE & BUGGY TALES, GYPSIES, FARMING IN EARLY DAYS, TRAIN TRAVEL, EMPLOYMENT, PUMPKIN VINE RAILROAD, QUILTING, COOKING, ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSES, CHURCHES, SUMMER KITCHENS, OUT HOUSES,WAR TIME,FARMERS HOLIDAY, ENTERTAINING FAMILY/FRIENDS, GOING TO TOWN TO SHOP, SATURDAY NIGHTS. NAME PEOPLE, NEIGHBORS, BUSINESS PEOPLE, RELATIVES, GOSSIP OF THE TIME, PARTY LINE TELEPHONES, MAIL DELIVERY, GROCERY DELIVERY, ICE WAGONS ETC.... THE TWO PAGES ARE YOURS TO WALK BACK THROUGH MEMORY LANE - GO FOR IT!!! WHATEVER YOU WRITE WILL BE PRINTED AS YOU WRITE IT! (UNLESS THE WORDS GET TOO OFF COLOR).
6. IF YOU WANT THE PICTURES RETURNED SEND A SELF ADDRESSED AND STAMPED ENVELOPE ALONG WITH YOUR SUBMISSION. OR....YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT ROSCOE'S JEWELRY.
7. BONUS TO YOU .....IF YOU SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE BOOK, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ONE COPY OF THE BOOK FOR 30% OFF RETAIL COST DIRECTLY FROM ME. IF YOU SUBMIT PICTURES, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ONE COPY OF THE BOOK FOR 50% OFF RETAIL COST DIRECTLY FROM ME.
I will continue to post updates on this blog about the book, so if you are interested you may follow along on this journey.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
There MIGHT be another book in the air!......
There might be another book in the air........but this time concentrating on a bit larger area than just Denison and maybe some personal tale's from individuals who have closet cobwebs to share. teehee (: How's that for a hint.... (just teasing). I think it might be worth pursuing though. Food for thought, huh!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
OH YES........................
AND..................besides this book, I LOVE to Quilt, Knit, Tat, Needlepoint and almost anything else that has to do with working with my hand! (:
Friday, June 4, 2010
PLEASE add a comment ....
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
PICKING UP 2nd PRINTING TODAY ~
FYI................ Late this afternoon I will be able to bring home the next printing of the books! Has anyone heard any comments on the book thus far? Please leave a comment. (:
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Media Coverage
Heartwarming thanks to the media coverage. I can't believe the great media coverage for the book; a couple very fine articles in the Denison Bulletin & Review and today (May 20th) in the Carroll Times and next Tuesday I'll be doing an interview with the KMA Radio in Shenandoah, Iowa. It's overwhelming to me. (:
WOOHOO ...... it's finally done! (:
I'm so pleased to say that the book is done and already out and about in this area. Places where it can be purchased; Roscoe's Jewelry, Beans on Broadway, HyVee, Reiney's, Cronks, Good News Book Store in Carroll, HyVee stores in Carroll, Harlan and Spirit Lake and Arts on Grand at Spencer.
There will be a few "special" book signings this year - the 1st to be at HyVee on Saturday May 22nd from 9:00 - Noon.
We have already had to order more books - next shippment will be here on June 4th, but we do have books available yet (to date May 20th).
Thanks for viewing my blog. (:
Suzi
There will be a few "special" book signings this year - the 1st to be at HyVee on Saturday May 22nd from 9:00 - Noon.
We have already had to order more books - next shippment will be here on June 4th, but we do have books available yet (to date May 20th).
Thanks for viewing my blog. (:
Suzi
Friday, April 30, 2010
IT"S AT THE PRINTER!!!!! Silk Stocking Row !!!!!!
SOON........really soon, it will be here. Read the complete blog (click OLDER POSTS) at the end of the page to continue.
Book Release Date...................
My book is finally finished and will be released on May 20th, 2010
It is 450 pages and loaded with pictures!
The price will be $20.00 plus shipping and can be ordered directly from me.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 712 263 2540 or
silkstockingrow@yahoo.com
A few stores in Denison will be selling my book as well as Art's on Grand at Spencer Iowa.
This blog will tell you a little about the book - click on "OLDER POST" at the end of the first page to continue the blog.
Thanks so much for viewing this.
It is 450 pages and loaded with pictures!
The price will be $20.00 plus shipping and can be ordered directly from me.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 712 263 2540 or
silkstockingrow@yahoo.com
A few stores in Denison will be selling my book as well as Art's on Grand at Spencer Iowa.
This blog will tell you a little about the book - click on "OLDER POST" at the end of the first page to continue the blog.
Thanks so much for viewing this.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Here's a Preview of my Book!
Of course the name and location of the buildings and the name of the people will be included in the book ~ this is just a little sample.
The book will sell for $24.95 and will be released the middle of May 2010. There will be a special promotion to get it off the ground. (:
If you are interested in ording a book, you may write to
silkstockingrow@yahoo.com
The book will sell for $24.95 and will be released the middle of May 2010. There will be a special promotion to get it off the ground. (:
If you are interested in ording a book, you may write to
silkstockingrow@yahoo.com
"SAMPLE" of Silk Stocking Row
1897, the first steam laundry was introduced in Denison by Mr. Wolcott of Chicago. It was located in the Welch building at the corner of Sweet Street (14th St) and Broadway.
The Tabor House was located on the corner south of the Balle Brodersen store. It was divided into sections and moved in 1917. More on page 396.
November 1893 – Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Shaw sent 300 “At Home” reception invitations to attend their “house warming” on November 24th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. More than three hundred guests came. The Egermeyer Orchestra from Carroll played in the hall upstairs. The rooms were decorated with smilax and flowers. A caterer from Omaha served chicken salad, ice cream and confectionery. The Shaws entertained one hundred fifty young people the next day.
The Tabor House was located on the corner south of the Balle Brodersen store. It was divided into sections and moved in 1917. More on page 396.
November 1893 – Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Shaw sent 300 “At Home” reception invitations to attend their “house warming” on November 24th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. More than three hundred guests came. The Egermeyer Orchestra from Carroll played in the hall upstairs. The rooms were decorated with smilax and flowers. A caterer from Omaha served chicken salad, ice cream and confectionery. The Shaws entertained one hundred fifty young people the next day.
A "Sample" of the book!
Sewing tip 1887 ~ When mending in the evening, place a large sheet of white paper on the table. The light of the candle shining on the white paper gives extra light and is a great help for threading needles.
Removing Mud 1902 ~ Slices of raw potatoes are wonderful helps in removing mud stains. Potato takes these stains out of wood materials and will remove them from tan shoes. Just rub on the moist side, changing to a clean slice when soiled.
Cake Tester 1908 ~ I find a toothpick a very handy cake-tester. I keep a box on hand in the kitchen and when baking have several on the baking-table so that they can be picked up quickly. When one stopsIn the Windy Springtime. Keep the mouth closed and breathe through the nose, otherwise dust germs of all sorts find free access to the lungs and start irritations of the mucous membrane of the nose, throat, and bronchial tubes. This is what usually causes head colds, sore throats, and coughs in the spring – this bad breathing habit. Whirling dust inflames the eyelids. Bathe the eyes carefully in hot and then cold water at night. Do not let the children go to bed with eyes (or finger nails) uncleansed. to think, a broom straw is not a bit sanitary, besides pulling them out of the broom soon mutilates it.
Cold at Night? (1900) If your honey is not available – lie flat on your back with your arms by your side and stretched full length. Blood should circulate better and you’ll be warm. If it doesn’t work you might be dead. (Submitted by Joette Knapp – from my great aunt Elsie Knapp in New York). Joette said “this works”.
Butter ~ While the milking of your cows is going on, let your pans be placed in a kettle of boiling water. Strain the milk into one of the pans taken hot from the kettle, and cover the same with another of the hot pans, and proceed in like manner with the whole mess of milk, and you will find that you will have double the quantity of good rich cream, and get double the quantity of sweet delicious butter. (From a clipping dated 1845)
Beef or Mutton Drippings ~ If beef or mutton drippings are used in making a pie-crust, beat them to a cream with a teaspoonful of baking powder and the juice of half a lemon. This effectually removes all taste.
Cutting Bread ~ Heat the blade of the bread-knife before cutting a loaf of fresh bread. This prevents the usual breaking and crumbling of the slices. For cutting hot fudge, first dip the blade of the knife in boiling water.
How to make Whipped Cream (1900) ~ whip ½ pint of double cream (sometimes called “whipping cream by dealers) to a stiff froth and set on ice. Beat the whites of 2 eggs stiff; add 3 table-spoonful of powdered sugar. Stir the beaten eggs into the whipped cream just before serving and color with fruit juice, preferable cherry.
Strawberry Sauce (1900) ~ Rub ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar to a cream; add the beaten white of an egg, and lastly, 1 cup of crushed strawberries. Serve in a sauce pitcher, to be poured over a pudding on the table.
Removing Mud 1902 ~ Slices of raw potatoes are wonderful helps in removing mud stains. Potato takes these stains out of wood materials and will remove them from tan shoes. Just rub on the moist side, changing to a clean slice when soiled.
Cake Tester 1908 ~ I find a toothpick a very handy cake-tester. I keep a box on hand in the kitchen and when baking have several on the baking-table so that they can be picked up quickly. When one stopsIn the Windy Springtime. Keep the mouth closed and breathe through the nose, otherwise dust germs of all sorts find free access to the lungs and start irritations of the mucous membrane of the nose, throat, and bronchial tubes. This is what usually causes head colds, sore throats, and coughs in the spring – this bad breathing habit. Whirling dust inflames the eyelids. Bathe the eyes carefully in hot and then cold water at night. Do not let the children go to bed with eyes (or finger nails) uncleansed. to think, a broom straw is not a bit sanitary, besides pulling them out of the broom soon mutilates it.
Cold at Night? (1900) If your honey is not available – lie flat on your back with your arms by your side and stretched full length. Blood should circulate better and you’ll be warm. If it doesn’t work you might be dead. (Submitted by Joette Knapp – from my great aunt Elsie Knapp in New York). Joette said “this works”.
Butter ~ While the milking of your cows is going on, let your pans be placed in a kettle of boiling water. Strain the milk into one of the pans taken hot from the kettle, and cover the same with another of the hot pans, and proceed in like manner with the whole mess of milk, and you will find that you will have double the quantity of good rich cream, and get double the quantity of sweet delicious butter. (From a clipping dated 1845)
Beef or Mutton Drippings ~ If beef or mutton drippings are used in making a pie-crust, beat them to a cream with a teaspoonful of baking powder and the juice of half a lemon. This effectually removes all taste.
Cutting Bread ~ Heat the blade of the bread-knife before cutting a loaf of fresh bread. This prevents the usual breaking and crumbling of the slices. For cutting hot fudge, first dip the blade of the knife in boiling water.
How to make Whipped Cream (1900) ~ whip ½ pint of double cream (sometimes called “whipping cream by dealers) to a stiff froth and set on ice. Beat the whites of 2 eggs stiff; add 3 table-spoonful of powdered sugar. Stir the beaten eggs into the whipped cream just before serving and color with fruit juice, preferable cherry.
Strawberry Sauce (1900) ~ Rub ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar to a cream; add the beaten white of an egg, and lastly, 1 cup of crushed strawberries. Serve in a sauce pitcher, to be poured over a pudding on the table.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Cover Design Work !
The cover for my book is below. The design work is by Seth A. Boggs of Perspective Blend. Seward, Nebraska He does such amazing work. www.perspectiveblend.com
Monday, April 12, 2010
CHAPTERS (numbered in German)
Vorwort - Preface
Eins ---- The Games Children Played (games of children in early 1900's)
Zwei ---- Delightful Food Tips (food and cooking tips)
Drei -----A Pictures of Health Hints (health hints - you'll get some smiles here)
Vier -----Housewife's Tip (household tips - some useful, some funny)
Fuenf ---Priceless Nursery Rhymes (you might remember these)
Sechs ---Old Wives Tales & Folk Lore (a few good 'ol fables)
Sieben --Retail Therapy (advertisements of years ago)
Acht ----What's Cookin' Now (very old recipes)
Neun --- Historical Honey's (old photographs of an Iowan town)
Zehn --- The Life of the Party (house parties of the gay 1890's)
Elf ------ Strike a Pose ( Abodes of Denison residents)
Zworlf -- Keeping the Memories Alive (Memories of past and present residents of SSR)
Dreizehn - Freeze Frame (Several photo's of past Denison residents - and a few of retired people)
The book is around 452 pages with a couple pages at the end for your personal notes
I am a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, so throughout the book it is favored by mentioning ladies holding membership in the early 1900's. Also a story of the beginning of P.E.O. Chapter CO in Denison.
The book begins and ends with a Bible verse - God was guiding my ideas in writing (or putting together this book).
The "authors" of this book are truly the people who lived in Denison and other villages 100 years ago - I am only putting their life style to pen and paper.
Before reading this book, please note that I have purposely left the spelling and terminology in its original form. I hope you will enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed compiling all the fun and informational history of our ancestors.
It is a joy for me to have remarks on the back cover from Eric Braeden, Film and television icon and Emmy award winning star of CBS's The Young And The Restless (Victor Newman).
Steffen Kaupp, visiting Instructor of German, St. Olaf College Northfiewld MN. from Konstance Germany and
Dr. Yogi Reppmann, Northfield, MN.
Please let me know if you are interested in my book -
e-mail - silkstockingrow@yahoo.com
Eins ---- The Games Children Played (games of children in early 1900's)
Zwei ---- Delightful Food Tips (food and cooking tips)
Drei -----A Pictures of Health Hints (health hints - you'll get some smiles here)
Vier -----Housewife's Tip (household tips - some useful, some funny)
Fuenf ---Priceless Nursery Rhymes (you might remember these)
Sechs ---Old Wives Tales & Folk Lore (a few good 'ol fables)
Sieben --Retail Therapy (advertisements of years ago)
Acht ----What's Cookin' Now (very old recipes)
Neun --- Historical Honey's (old photographs of an Iowan town)
Zehn --- The Life of the Party (house parties of the gay 1890's)
Elf ------ Strike a Pose ( Abodes of Denison residents)
Zworlf -- Keeping the Memories Alive (Memories of past and present residents of SSR)
Dreizehn - Freeze Frame (Several photo's of past Denison residents - and a few of retired people)
The book is around 452 pages with a couple pages at the end for your personal notes
I am a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, so throughout the book it is favored by mentioning ladies holding membership in the early 1900's. Also a story of the beginning of P.E.O. Chapter CO in Denison.
The book begins and ends with a Bible verse - God was guiding my ideas in writing (or putting together this book).
The "authors" of this book are truly the people who lived in Denison and other villages 100 years ago - I am only putting their life style to pen and paper.
Before reading this book, please note that I have purposely left the spelling and terminology in its original form. I hope you will enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed compiling all the fun and informational history of our ancestors.
It is a joy for me to have remarks on the back cover from Eric Braeden, Film and television icon and Emmy award winning star of CBS's The Young And The Restless (Victor Newman).
Steffen Kaupp, visiting Instructor of German, St. Olaf College Northfiewld MN. from Konstance Germany and
Dr. Yogi Reppmann, Northfield, MN.
Please let me know if you are interested in my book -
e-mail - silkstockingrow@yahoo.com
Newspaper Article about Silk Stocking Row
This was an article in the Denison Review in April 2010 about the book Silk Stocking Row.
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