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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
13
A testimonial from San Antonio mother Mia G Moore extols California Fig Syrup as safe, effective for weak bowels and sickness in children. The ad-like message urges buyers to choose the genuine product bearing the California name, claimed to be trusted for 50 years.
A buyer paid 80 by 20 feet corner lot at Clark and Adams in Chicago a price of 80000, later charged with insanity for paying an excessive price. The current ground lease holder pays 150000 per year for the use of the ground, with no one deeming them crazy.
Prince Peter of Montenegro, famed as an expert cook, favors a distinctive Irish stew style. He stews meat in butter, then adds cabbage water with potatoes and various vegetables, treating cabbage water as stock and never wasting any vegetable water in the kitchen. A court case notes a chority girl seeking to sue a broker for breach of promise amid four other actresses pursuing claims.
A New York Central Magazine item explains Jim works as a haber dasher for a railroad company. He is described as tending to ties and track components while colleagues note his practical role and daily routine on the line.
Walter asks if you ever eat snails while a diner assures safety as the Courier Journal notes a lively exchange about health heart pain and casual dining with colorful dialogue and local color.
William A Radford answers readers questions on practical home building and argues small, economical designs can yield a comfortable attractive home. The 26 by 20 foot frame house features a set in porch, forward roof projection, four plans, a porch to living room, flush dining area, 12 by 12 kitchen, open stairs to a second floor with three bedrooms and bath, and a practical basement layout.
A DIY article explains how a garage floor can be built by the owner. It covers excavation six inches, proper slope to a central drain or gutter, a sand trap, and sewer outlet placement. It prescribes one part Portland cement to two parts sand and four parts crushed stone, with careful mixing and sectioned construction for easy completion.
Instructions describe smoothing with a wooden float or trowel to avoid over smoothness, and covering with earth or straw to cure. Concrete must stay damp for a week or more to reach maximum strength. For 100 square feet at 1 inch thickness, mix requires 1 1/4 bags cement, 2 3/4 cubic feet sand, and 4 cubic feet crushed stone or pebbles.
A suburban planning note warns against very large houses on compact lots. It argues buyers should secure as much land as affordable, or move farther out where land is cheaper. Room to breathe becomes essential for family life and outdoor living.
Advisory urges homeowners to protect water systems from freezing by draining outside lines and insulating exposed pipes. For extended absences, drain all water pipes and consult a plumber for suitable protection against cold weather.
State health official warns that a common cold can trigger pneumonia and deaths in children. The father’s kiss spread illness through six members, highlighting contagion, household transmission, and the need for simple precautions to reduce secondary infections in homes.
The piece criticizes extreme sun exposure during summer vacations. It notes that while sun has healing value for certain diseases, normal people should not base health on long sunbaths. It urges balance with fresh air, rest, and moderation, ending with a warning that the sun can hurt.
The article recalls Joseph Addison famed essayist of The Spacious Firmament On High who wed the duchess of Warwick on August 9 1710 and endured a melancholy later life. It quotes a Minneapolis Journal piece inviting readers to picture his lean figure fleeing the gaudy Hol- Jang house for the Kensington coffee house to enjoy dialogue with Dr Johnson and other eighteenth century wits while dining and socializing.
Mrs. Fred Schmitt of Nebraska touts Nujol as a harmless, drugless internal cleaner that lubricates the body naturally. She claims regular use keeps Barbara well, boosts energy, and improves daily life, urging buyers to try the colorless tasteless product sold in drug stores at little cost.
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