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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
8
A children fairy tale unfolds as the Fairy Queen plans a Fairyland party inviting elves gnomes brownies and other beings. Fairies decorate with autumn leaves pumpkins and maple colors then host games feasts and a bonfire as stars and Mr Moon watch over the gathering.
Household hints cover cleaning stains while fresh and improving flavors. Brown sugar enhances apple dumplings. cornmeal revitalizes light felt hats. ammonia in water corrects fabric shine with light pressing. For drinks, making lemonade or fruit punch with syrup from sugar yields uniform sweetness and avoids settling.
Silk dyes tolerate heat poorly. use lukewarm water and neutral soap. Gently work fabrics in suds, avoid rubbing or twisting, rinse in same temperature, and dry promptly with towels. Silk hose rarely need ironing. crepe de chine may be ironed warm with cheesecloth. Chinese parasols may be saved with deodorants for oil and treated kraft paper. demand for parasols in the U S has collapsed from a prior supply.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges periodic cleaning of waste traps under sinks and in laundry areas to prevent dirt buildup and grease adherence. Regular maintenance helps reduce clogs and hygiene issues in the home.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union recipe column offers practical quick meals and desserts. It covers bread pudding with marmalade, rice pudding, scalloped potatoes with beefsteak, an egg sandwich with onion, and hot beverages. It also suggests fruit desserts like orange souffle and orange gelatin, plus kitchen tips and optional plumbing notes.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union feature discusses fur and chenille trims for hats as part of coordinated ensembles. It describes black crepe frocks with white ermine accents, black felt hats with fur patches, and crochet chenille hats in dark greens and browns, including a reversible gardenia-trimmed felt model. The piece highlights how hat styling complements dress color and overall fashion.
A fragment quoting John Tauler emphasizes inner struggle with temptation and self-control, noting resistance when minds ignore temptations but succumbing once attention dwells on them. The piece frames temptation as a persistent conflict within the self.
Training children in proper food habits by setting regular meals and appealing options, with emphasis on portion size, timing, and mother’s role. Addresses appetite signals, constipation, adequate hydration, fatigue, and when to consult a physician. Advises against using games to induce eating and explains occasional small snacks at regular times.
Dr Caldwell developed a harmless laxative in 1885 to address constipation by correcting cause. His Syrup Pepsin, a blend of herbs and pure ingredients, became the world’s most popular laxative, praised for gentle action and pleasant taste. It remains sold in drugstores.
Miss Gudrun Trogstad, 21, wins a shipmaster's certificate in Oslo becoming Norway's first female holder. She may captain vessels up to 200 tons displacement after training at Oslo Seamen's School and work on a Norwegian lake steamer.
A brief saying from Cappers Weekly emphasizes action over delay and notes that the doubter may be interrupted by someone actually getting it done. The quote reinforces time priority and decisive effort.
A disjointed exchange laments reporters misstatements with Sampson noting a wife declined comment. Loandon answers claim a woman’s smile hides truth while a man swears at the slightest provocation.
An advertiser touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a perfect antiseptic stomach helper. It claims medical endorsement and widespread use, urging readers not to diet or suffer indigestion while stressing the trademark and long company history since 1875.
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.