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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
6
Flush your kidneys by drinking a quart of water daily and take salts occasionally as advised by a noted authority. Too much tick food forms acids that paralyze kidneys, causing back pain, headaches, dizziness, sour stomach, coated tongue, rheumatic twinges, cloudy urine, and nightly urination. Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, may cleanse sluggish kidneys and relieve bladder weakness.
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a remedy for gas heaviness and stomach distress. It claims the elixir strengthens the stomach to work unaided and offers money-back if it does not help, noting it has helped thousands and is sold by local dealers and druggists.
White velvet for evening wear emerges as practical and elegant in a Worth couture display. Jersey dresses offer colorful daytime wear, with silver and gold accents, rhinestone embroidery, and clever detailing like shirring and inset collars. Brides increasingly favor white velvet for wedding gowns, while schoolgirls embrace bright jersey frocks in red, blue, and green.
Children enlist in a junior fire department organized by The Baltimore Sun to promote fire prevention. Each pledge signed with a parent’s approval commits youths to remove inflammable waste, place materials in proper receptacles, handle dangerous items safely, and urge neighbors to do the same. After pledging, they receive a badge and write a notice to the paper.
A long standing vegetable butter color labeled Dandelion has been sold by drug and general stores for 83 cents. The product's 50 year presence in the market is highlighted, reflecting its steady demand and distribution.
St Louis Post-Dispatch notes that ancient Connecticut blue laws punished young couples for petting with a fine of five dollars each, and rebuked the sister for tolerating it. The laws also barred tobacco use by under twenty one year olds without physician certificate and court license, with violations witnessed by a single witness in public spaces.
An early 20th century ad promotes Cole's Carbolinalye to relieve pain from cuts or burns and speed healing without scarring. It urges keeping the remedy handy and lists J. W. Cole Co. of Rockford as the supplier with a price around twenty cents.
The article traces ancient schooling from Macedonia’s period through Roman and Hebrew traditions. It notes professional teachers for reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and gymnastics, cites Suetonius on Civius Andronicus as Rome’s first literary teacher, and mentions Jewish education with synagogues as learning centers and elementary Hebrew schools from around 64 A D.
A well designed fence enhances landscape in any season and earns neighborly admiration while serving as a polite keep out sign. Substantial beauty can be achieved for modest cost as a simple DIY project, with a skilled carpenter finishing it quickly.
The Detroit News argues that a city thrives when its press reports honestly on municipal and private affairs, reflecting good works to attract praise and prosperity. Corruption or weak leadership invites scrutiny and defeats by flashy self-appointed agents.
A Liberty reader warns against planting trees near sewers and cisterns noting root pressure can crack walls and be costly to repair. He cites tree species tendencies, warns that poplars are particularly risky, and urges thoughtful site planning for home landscapes.
A call for keeping premises free from fire making materials to prevent ignitions. Emphasizes that cleanliness and order are key safeguards against fires and that responsible individuals should enforce this rule in business and domestic settings.
A brief editorial urges citizens to co operate for town prosperity and progress in business, describing cooperation as essential for moving the town onward and upward as a united team.
Advertisement urges buyers to insist on the Bayer name on aspirin tablets or packaging to ensure authenticity and safety, claiming Bayer Aspirin has been proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 26 years. Warns against imitation products.
A fragment notes a pre Civil War underground railway network with 3,111 agents station keepers and conductors aiding escaped slaves, reflecting on historical support structures.
Bold advertisement from Diamond Dyes promotes true dye tonality for underwear and stockings. It touts Diamond Dye as superior to crude coloring, promising soft delicate shades and a glint in fabrics. The ad offers a free Diamond Dye Cyclopedia and Color Craft book, plus color swatches and mailed samples.
In Bishope Gate, London, a burglar found a desk key and used it to open a long untouched safe. He stole $750 in cash and a $23,000 deposit note before fleeing. The key had sat on the desk for twenty years. Even mean people sometimes reveal themselves. Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue.
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