16 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
1
Fragmentary ad copy urges readers to treat rheumatic gout with Joint Base, claiming quick relief from agony, swelling, and stiffness after ordinary cures fail. It promotes seeking the product at a druggist and emphasizes fast results for joint pain.
A damaged ad fragment touts Kerop's Delsam famous balsam as a remedy for persistent coughs and throat irritation. It claims to soothe nerves and stop coughing and wheezing, while noting it is not recommended for children's coughs or for certain symptoms.
An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for 'that cough' and old sores piles and eczema. It claims a Rochester responder William J. Nichol from Wilder Street endorses its leg surgery avoidance, promising money back and broad uses from burns to sunburn.
The article outlines passenger and pedestrian tolls at ten cents and envisions public ownership after a reasonable toll period. It notes the bridge company’s charter and cites construction costs near six million dollars, including road work over two miles, with the figure and images implying broader infrastructure stakes.
The Bear Mountain Bridge spans the Hudson River near Peekskill connecting the Albany Post Road corridor to Middletown Binghamton Syracuse and Rochester routes. It shortens trips to West Point Palisades Park and Newburgh, cutting ferry delays and boosting motor truck service from farms to New York City. The bridge opened November 27 1924 after March 4 1923 construction.
Knitted evening frocks emerge as a fashion highlight with colorful hems and rhinestone designs. Spring neckwear showcases varied scarves and shawls that add glamour to simple costumes, while readers note the return of tailored lines and high necks in upcoming frocks.
William Shawn of Cambridge Massachusetts designed a silent telephone for deaf and dead persons to exchange communication. The device features a bank of electric lights, each inscribed with a letter to convey messages.
A London report describes a keyboard based communication method for the deaf and mute, noting its convenience for exchanging messages. It mentions a scene crossing the Pacific and a steward sacrificing a lock of white hair to facilitate relief in a pictured relief, reflecting vivid wartime news wording.
A description notes a Chinese merchant's wife in Canada returning from China carrying embroidered items. She bore a bobbed hay and trestles, and fashioned an exquisite auric image of Macao herbor, embroidered with care, reflecting travel and craft.
A garbled line refers to a sky view and a new boarder with an unclear message about Miley. The text appears as a rough transcription fragment lacking coherent structure or complete details.
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