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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1929
Page
3
An old advertisement urges parents to soothe babies with plain Castoria drops during colic constipation or diarrhea. It emphasizes non drug reassurance and notes many children were taught about its use last year while promising rapid comfort.
Fragmentary text references Baden Powell and a call for hearty cheerful effort suggesting a scouting or youth movement context without clear events or details.
The article surveys St Patrick and St Brigid legends, tracing Patrick’s death date as his feast day rather than his birthdate, debating his birthplace, and exploring the shamrock symbol. It notes white clover as a strong candidate and recounts Brigid’s medieval role, ending with reflections on Irish identity and patrimony.
US broom making declined sharply in 1927 with industry value dropping from 21.7 million to 17.9 million dollars. Employment fell from 4,725 to 4,450 as production of broom corn products including brooms and whisk brooms slid. Output totaled 3,124,063 dozen brooms and 1,594 thousand street sweeping machines. An elderly Kansas woman claims a century of life while keeping sewing daily. a couple debating a car purchase face an earnest salesman pitch about ownership costs.
A vintage advertisement promotes Atwater Kent radios as durable family helpers. It stresses strict quality with 222 factory tests, battery and all electric models, and a wide price range. The copy highlights reliability, broad dealer support, and long term use for rural households.
An all night swim by a wild horse near Le Araroa New Zealand as two Maotis pursued it. The animal dashed into the sea and vanished, then landed ashore at nine o'clock next morning and escaped. A local observer, Ar Gallagher, recalled the event with humor.
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