This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
9
An item promotes a grape and lemon salt tonic to flush kidneys, relieve back pain, and neutralize system acids. It recommends taking a tablespoon in water before breakfast for several days, noting improved kidney activity and prevention of complications.
A public notice cautions consumers to insist on the Bayer brand when purchasing aspirin to avoid dangerous counterfeit tablets. It claims Bayer aspirin has been proven safe and prescribed for 26 years and urges saying Bayer at purchase.
Devious subject speaks in slang about giving aid or mischief in a terse exchange. The fragment hints at an attempted deception or manipulation, with evasive talk about helping others. The line suggests a colloquial, sly tone without clear context or outcome.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pollois as cures for female health issues and bowel regularity. It claims mothers and babies benefit, urging readers to buy tablets from local shops and noting free samples.
A tablet is planned for a London church in memory of Stanley the Aftien explorer. It will be metal with a central symbolic figure and inscriptions on both sides, one naming Stanley and the other detailing his missions and discoveries.
Defective ad copy touts Gastoria for babies and children. Claims relief from constipation feverishness wind colic and diarrhea by regulating stomach and bowels and aiding food assimilation. Warns that only genuine signature proves authenticity.
The article reviews a two and a half story house plan labeled family-friendly with a broad footprint. It notes exterior appeal, brick foundation, and a wide chimney, plus interior layout including three bedrooms on the second floor and a large parlor, dining room, kitchen, and workspaces on the first.
The text details a reception room on the second floor with a stairs to the flying room and a 12 by 15 foot space with downto glazed doors and three windows opening onto a porch. It notes a fireplace with bookcases and a bright dining room measuring 12 by 33 feet 6 inches connected by a double door.
The article argues modern plastering using Portland cement based systems yields superior results. It warns against outdated methods and promotes a consistent, durable finish for walls and ceilings, claiming long lasting beauty and satisfaction.
Concrete can be placed in winter if water sand and stone are heated and finished work protected from frost. Heat lessens and cold delays curing. Under favorable conditions concrete gains strength to resist frost damage, though frozen concrete may still be soft before fully hardening.
The article surveys ginghams, prints, and lace frocks in 1920s style. It notes black lace and sheer gowns, long sleeves, cape collars, and white organdie trims, with designs by the Fashion Art League of America and a focus on versatile dress options for social events and afternoon wear.
Elizabeth Rowe of 410 Viret Ave West Cedar Rapids, aged 68, credits Tanlac with restoring appetite and sleep after years of backaches headaches and nervousness. She reports repeated recoveries after relapses and says Tanlac has never failed to return her to splendid health. Over 62 million bottles sold.
A fragmentary report describes how nearly 300 tons of shredded shell metal from wartime debris is melted and molded into toy soldiers and figures. The piece notes the material’s origin and mentions natural color painting, highlighting a shift from destruction to consumer playthings.
An advertisement-like snippet promotes Hare's Mentha Pepala as a swift remedy for stomach fullness and gas. It claims the elixir can relieve breathing difficulty and restore natural digestion, urging readers to try the product to stop discomfort and anxiety.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.