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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1930
Page
1
A health note advises eating less rich foods to avoid kidney trouble and urges drinking plenty of water. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy, taken as four ounces in water before breakfast to flush kidneys, neutralize acids, and ease bladder irritation. The remedy is described as safe and beneficial for men and women.
In the Fife district Scotland a shortage of women able to mend herring nets disrupts preparations for the fishing season. A renowned Cellardyke fisherman cites modern wife roles as the reason, noting the dwindling number of older men to repair nets and the lack of interest among young wives to learn the task.
A battered weather scene drives the day’s news as storms disrupt plans and residents brace for impact. City officials urge caution while meteorologists track high winds and heavy rain, with school closures and travel delays likely across the region.
The article cites Carl A. Mertzer of Colorado A&M noting a shift toward small, branded potato packages. Idaho and Michigan have tested five and ten pound packs with positive results, while national efforts push for standardized 100 pound bags. Consumers prefer uniform, clearly labeled packs over bulk sacks amid urban living and faster meal prep.
Forestry experts say winter is best for improving farm shelter belts and woodlots. Owners should treat lumber as an annual crop, remove diseased or crowded trees, and plan several years ahead with guidance from the state agricultural college on tree varieties thinning and marketing.
Agricultural notes describe mixing one ton of manure with 50 pounds of superphosphate for balanced fertilizer. It discusses protein values of corn and wheat, recommends soybean cropping with corn for hogging, and advises wearing a dust mask when treating wheat with copper carbonate dust. It also instructs examining wheat for smut, noting smutted heads may appear normal with exposed false kernels.
San Diego reports large parachutes tested to lift crippled planes, with valves enabling rapid inflation. Captain Roscoe Turner tested a 60 foot parachute at Santa Ana. aircraft gear was damaged on one landing. J M Russell’s valve system promises five second fill. large chutes could replace individual parachutes for crews and passengers, costing around 2590 dollars for a 30 passenger plane.
The article argues that length is a poor measure of airship size. It compares the Akron navy dirigibles to the Graf Zeppelin, noting the metal craft is about five times shorter in length yet contains far more lifting gas, with size tied to cubic footage of the gas bag rather than overall length.
In Los Angeles a device called the ice warning indicator signals pilots when a thin ice film forms on wing tops near 32 degrees. It has proven valuable on routes between Albuquerque and Kansas City, prompting planes to climb or descend to avoid icing. Everett Drinkwater says the entire fleet is now equipped, addressing a long standing aviation challenge.
Deutsche Lufthansa runs a rigid blind flying course at Berlin Staaken to train traffic pilots for night or foggy conditions using instrument flight alone. Three plane types pair two pilots side by side with one in a frosted cockpit or with shutters to simulate darkness while illuminated instruments guide the flight. The lead pilot follows orders and communicates maneuvers to the other, with a second control set to correct any errors.
A Department of Labor survey shows about 24 999 people are directly employed in U S airplane and airplane motor manufacturing. The industry supports jobs in factories and hangars, pilot work, schools, and ground crew. Major plants span 29 states with New York employing 4 296, California 1 005, and Michigan Washington Kansas and Ohio each over 1,000.
Secretary Ayde notes a federal amendment allowing half the cost of highway tree planting to be paid by the U S government. States slow to act, legislative approval needed. Many highway groups can move quickly with limited funds, using government cooperation to plant miles of chosen shade trees along major routes. Kansas City Star
A railroad president argues livability outweighs size, listing pure water sewer systems paved streets schools taxes libraries parks and vibrant spirit as small city strengths. He contends closer personal contact makes these advantages easier to achieve than in large cities.
The piece highlights how stained shingles reveal wood grain with a soft texture and rich color. It explains using harmonious browns and yellows by dipping shingles in different tones to create varied wall surfaces, noting that tasteful mixing yields many beautiful results.
The United States Department of Agriculture says roadside trees are best planted and cared for by the community rather than individuals. Interest in country highways has grown with rising automobile traffic, especially pleasure driving, as travelers seek the most scenic routes.
The contractor is made responsible for trees and shrubs by contract clauses. The contractor must box all trees, avoid piling materials against them, and preserve shrubs in any suitable manner.
A city planner envisions expanding order from chaos and transforming two beauty spots into thriving areas, promising limitless possibilities for urban development and improved public spaces.
Money for home ownership is increasingly supplied by life insurance companies, with trust companies and mortgage companies also playing a major role. The shift highlights the expanding influence of financial institutions in financing housing.
A New Albany Tribune note warns that parasite plants weaken trees by sap loss and suggests parasite people ruin communities by taking benefits without returning anything. The piece frames environmental and social harm as interconnected threats.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a perfect stomach aid for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims medical endorsement, widespread consumer trust since 1875, and that the product is pleasant to take and effective for discomfort after hearty meals.
A brief note traces writing to Egyptian hieroglyphs and follows its development through Roman, Greek, and Phoenician alphabets, highlighting how early scripts influenced modern literacy.
In a playful exchange SWEIs argues golf is easier because you hit nothing while motoring involves hitting everything, Babs counters that both are equally difficult. The dialogue ponders skill and challenge in two sports.
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