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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
12
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article argues shoes belong off closet floors for ease of cleaning and order. It describes a strong washable shoe bag hung on doors, often with curtain rods for strength, and notes 4-H club girls using these projects in sewing courses.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union note promotes spring sewing with washable fabrics for children's dresses. Printed pique and dimity shine for school frocks with unbelted straight lines, short hems, and contrasting materials like organdie and gingham. Pockets collars cuffs belts and coatees update the season's styling.
Practical tips for household care include serving sauerkraut with crisp bacon boiled ham or corned beef and using weak cocoa for children. Also advise cleaning dyed fabrics prewashing and keeping vacuum bags empty for efficiency while refreshing wilted vegetables by soaking, and storing dresses in trunks with tissue between folds.
Charles M. Schwab, elected president of the American Iron and Steel Institute to succeed Judge Gary, told a New York dinner that big business worldwide must be honest. He warned that a businessman who uses dishonest tricks deceives the public. A mother asks Willie about his cleanliness while a boy replies others will think he is returning home.
In a 1929 Western Newspaper Union item, Mrs Lazy Pig and her brood the Lazy Pigs explain their odd secret. They eat and stay thin while the farmer feeds them to fatten them for sale, a joke they keep as their great mystery. Mr Lazy Pig recounts how they earned the name and their plan to fool the farmer.
A home reupholstery guide outlines steps to refresh worn furniture. It covers patterns for new covers, inspecting and replacing stuffing, and insect control including fumigation and hot-water treatment. Proper frame tightening and new stuffing selection are emphasized for durable results.
Fry onion in butter until brown then add canned tomatoes and season. Slip four eggs into the simmering sauce, bake briefly in a hot oven until set, then serve over hot toast with sauce poured over top.
A playful note on garlic elevating simple meals and dressing. The text recalls garlic transforming chicken salads and cereals into charming, distinct dishes, highlighting its broad culinary appeal.
A vintage guide offers codfish tongue prep for Sunday breakfast with warm water soak and white sauce on toast, plus broiled Finnan Haddie and creamed salt mackerel. It also covers moth larva prevention, home upholstery care, woodwork and upholstery restoration, and a variety of fish dishes including codfish balls and timbales, buttered crackers, and lemon extract preparation with simple pantry tips.
Castorla is advertised as a safe vegetable remedy for babies and older children. It promises quick ease for fretfulness, constipation, colic, and upset stomach. The pitch urges mothers to keep an unopened bottle as a house safeguard.
Twelve husky monkeys at the University of California College of Dentistry undergo preliminary teeth straightening to observe dentin effects. They resemble children in tooth types yet differ by their unusual willingness to visit the dentist and chatter during procedures. A new fire suppression method uses solid carbon dioxide at minus 100 degrees.
Brevity and repetition promote Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a universal stomach comfort. The ad asserts medical endorsement and widespread use, emphasizing quick relief from indigestion after meals. It stresses the Phillips name as identifying a genuine product and cites its long trademark history since 1875.
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