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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
7
A promotion for Phillips Magnesia claims it corrects stomach distress from over eating and excess smoking by alkalinizing acid. The ad promises quick relief and urges lasting comfort, endorsed by physicians who favor Phillips.
Late Son jokes about appetite as Sufficient Friend Wife questions fashion and price. Exchanges mention openness of wife and curiosity about Wonten's clothes. Louisville Courier-Journal tone implied.
Professor H A Bopper warns no bull should be trusted and urges strict early training. He favors dehorning and nose rings, with early humane methods to tame calves. A bulletin on dairy bull care is available from Roberts Hall Ithaca NY.
Spring freshening cows face limited gains as pasture quality fades and field work limits farmer attention. Wires add to cow and milker discomfort, causing production drops. No feeding method reverses decline after cows go down. Butterfat prices dip in spring and summer.
The article advises careful feeding of heifers before breeding to avoid excessive fat that could stunt growth into a pony-like body. After breeding, feeding may be more liberal to build nutrient stores for first lactation. On good pasture little grain now helps later. fall freshening on poor pasture should receive green feed and grain three to five pounds daily per herd.
A reader argues that incomplete rations cut dairy profits, noting cows perform better when fully fed. The piece urges feeding a complete daily ration to maximize profit, claiming abundant feeding is an investment, not an expense, and that many herds suffer from underfeeding despite potential gains.
EB CG suggest a winter feeding plan usable for small dairy herds or specialized dairy maps. Corn and cob meal or ground carp form the basis, with bran for minerals and some oil meal or oats for variation. Include protein concentrate for balanced nutrition.
New York reports forecast fleets of large, multi motor planes carrying up to 200 passengers on cross country routes. Col. Gaisie Dunwoodie predicts 2 travelers could depart New York at noon and reach San Francisco by 10 a m next day for less than rail fare. He envisions airport annexes to railway terminals and volume production to lower costs within five years.
Dr Margaret Witter, appointed official examiner for the aeronautics branch of the Department of Commerce, sits at her desk in New York. The appointment ends the need for women to endure personal questions from a masculine physician during required physical exams. Witter, private life Mrs Ford Barnard, is a Cornell Medical School graduate with five years of practice and is the first woman in her office.
Dick Grace the veteran movie stunt flyer recently crashed for the thirty second time in a controlled sequence. He was shot down by an enemy plane at about 1000 feet, hit the lake bank with his right wing, and somersaulted into the water. He suffered only a small cheek cut and slight chest bruises after protecting himself in the cockpit as the wings absorbed most of the impact. Grace stated it isn’t so dangerous if performed properly.
Washington reports Wright Field and Langley Field tests revealing a sub cloud observation nacelle suspended from an airship. The observer below clouds directs flight via a cable and voice telephone linked to the crew. Tests by the Nineteenth Airship Company at Langley Field yielded very satisfactory results, with an automatic rudder design preventing nacelle rotation.
A novel beacon transmitter system developed by the Bureau of Standards and the Commerce Department aids multidirectional airways. It uses a three phase transmitter and a three feed indicator to guide pilots along any of up to twelve air routes and identify the current course.
A Chicago Post writer urges homeowners to invest in a durable, visually appealing roof rather than cheap flat material. Describing dull black or gray roofs as ruining a house’s harmony, the piece warns that short term savings lead to higher repair and replacement costs and diminished curb appeal.
Frank D. Tomson of Lincoln Nebraska spoke at the American Railway Development association meeting in Chicago arguing that future factories will be architecturally beautiful with parks and grounds. He said beauty attracts business to the area and raises nearby property values, benefiting the builder and city.
Fire loss, over 500 million dollars annually, can be reduced mainly through improved construction. AL Ingber of the Bureau of Standards notes progress will come slowly but remains the most effective long term defense against destructive fires.
The preliminary edition of a proposed standard city planning enabling act would extend municipal jurisdiction five miles beyond the corporate limits for subdivision control. Issued by the United States Department of Commerce, the draft invites criticism from planning associations and individuals before final form is set.
The article notes a wide range of colored stuccos that need no finishing or recoating and allow bold color backgrounds. It suggests solid colors with contrasting roofs or trim and highlights charming color combinations for individual expression in stucco finishes.
A nail or misaligned siding allows moisture to enter a house. Rain drives in moisture, rotting interior wood as shingles or clapboards warp and spring up. The fragment warns of weather exposure and decay risks to exterior repairs.
Most leaks in tools stem from faulty construction or corrosion of metal finishes. The roofing material is rarely at fault, according to the report.
A reader expresses that a well kept home proves its value through time effort and money invested, arguing that a quality dwelling is worth what is spent to achieve comfort and practicality for family life.
A North Dakota resident from Leakin reports four years of poor health and inability to clean or work outside. After reading newspapers, she tried Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and says she feels much better and recommends it in the letter.
A fragment mentions Mrs. Benham a woman financier and a remark about an arm pat and a wind torn umbrella. It contrasts with a joke about overheated expenses. The passage blends personal, weather, and financial lexis in a clipped, dialogue-like style.
An old advertisement features a parent testimonial from San Antonio about California Fig Syrup helping a three year old girl recover after a severe intestinal attack. The ad touts the product as purely vegetable and suitable for frequent use, noting its long medical endorsement and high sales. It warns buyers to look for the California name on the carton to ensure authenticity.
A fragment notes a sharp exchange about affection and family ties. It also contrasts a piercing question about love with a comment that public invitations are rare for very expensive events. The tone suggests social commentary on wealth and propriety.
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