Younkers
Younkers

Author: Vicki Ingham

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016-11-07

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1625857810

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When shoppers went to Younkers, they experienced something magical. Celebrities signed autographs, chefs gave cooking demonstrations and Miss Universe discussed the latest styles in swimwear. The flagship store, a showplace in the heart of downtown Des Moines, boasted dazzling selling spaces equipped with the first escalator and air conditioner in the state. The Tea Room established a legendary reputation for its food, fashion shows and Theater Nights. A great place to work, it gave thousands of teens their first paychecks and afforded hundreds of associates a lifelong career. Join Vicki Ingham for Younkers' journey to become one of the most important department store chains in the Midwest.

Classic Restaurants of Des Moines and Their Recipes
Classic Restaurants of Des Moines and Their Recipes

Author: Darcy Dougherty Maulsby

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1467145459

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"Iowa History one plate at a time... With Italian steakhouses, the Younkers Tea Room and Stella's Blue Sky Diner, Des Moines's culinary history is tantalizingly diverse. It's filled with colorful characters like bootlegger/'millionaire bus boy' Babe Bisignano, a buxom bar owner named Ruthie and future president of the United States Ronald Reagan. The savory details reveal deeper stories of race relations, women's rights, Iowa Caucus politics, the arts, immigration and assimilation. Don't be surprised if you experience sudden cravings for Steak de Burgo, fried pork tenderloin sandwiches and chocolate ambrosia pie, âa la Bishop's Buffet. Author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby serves up a feast of Des Moines classics mixed with Iowa history, complete with iconic recipes." -- cover page 4.

Hearings
Hearings

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs

Publisher:

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 2156

ISBN-13:

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Coal
Coal

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Special Subcommittee on Coal Research

Publisher:

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13:

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Report
Report

Author: United States. Congress. House

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 2460

ISBN-13:

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A Culinary History of Iowa
A Culinary History of Iowa

Author: Darcy Dougherty Maulsby

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2018-08-06

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1439656991

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This volume serves up a bountiful combination of local history, classic recipes, and colorful Midwestern food lore. Iowa’s delectable cuisine is quintessentially midwestern, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. Classics like fresh sweet corn and breaded pork tenderloins are found on menus and in home kitchens across the state. At the world-famous Iowa State Fair, a dizzying array of food on a stick commands a nationwide cult following. From Maid-Rites to the moveable feast known as RAGBRAI, A Culinary History of Iowa reveals the remarkable stories behind Iowa originals. Find recipes for favorites ranging from classic Iowa ham balls and Steak de Burgo to homemade cinnamon rolls—served with chili, of course!