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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
8
Quotation Highlights Public Friction in Conversation
A fragmentary quote shows sharp public friction as an unnamed speaker criticizes a man for taking offense and using interruptions during dialogue. The remark mocks the idea of a person “taking his ateh out” while others respond with implied hostility and jest.
Same Prescription He Wrote In 1892
An OCR fragment recounts Dr Caldwell’s early laxative Syrup Pepsin, a liquid vegetable remedy marketed in 1892. It notes its wide use for headaches, biliousness, indigestion, and more, while endorsing Bayer Aspirin for joint and general pains. It references trials and public notices regarding medical products and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Ruggist
Monticello
Ilinois
Square Type Farm Home For Prospective Builders
William A Radford offers free home building advice in this feature detailing a square type farm home. The 22 by 26 foot design includes a sun parlor, colonial entrance, central hall, bathroom, three bedrooms, a play room, and a basement sized for heating and storage. The plan emphasizes low cost and attractive, practical living space for prospective builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
William A Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Rome
Gsquare
Mny
Housewife in Favor of Concrete Floors
The article extols concrete floors for homes noting their dryness, health benefits, warmth in heated basements, and nonabsorbent easy cleaning properties. It mentions no squeaks, soundproofing, and the ability to stain wax enamel or lay Dutch tile for vivid appearance with colored tiles to match rooms.
Flat Roof Styles and Regional Fit for Architecture
The piece argues flat roofs suit the West and Southwest due to low dew and few insects, but may not fit northern areas. It notes debates over fuel economy in snowbound climates and mentions architectural features such as terraced and low pitched roofs, entrances, windows, porches, and garden elements shaping design variety.
Mahogany wood favored for furniture since early 1700s
The article notes mahogany as a preferred furniture wood from the early 18th century, valued for beauty, hardness, and durability. It cites a 1505 sighting by a carpenter on Sir Walter Raleigh's ship, praises its carving suitability, and mentions sources in Africa with most U.S. usage from Cuba, Mexico, and Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Raleigh
Africa
Jdai
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Central America
Plants Add Cheer to Kitchen Window Sill
A geranium or other plant brightens the kitchen window sill while avoiding chintz and floral furniture decorations. The article suggests alternatives to white muslin curtains including plaid ginghams edged with painted braids, colored Japanese crepes, hand dyed muslin, calico, and Minimother American prints. It also notes color accents such as pan-holders towels glass towels and decorative cloth cutouts on clocks shelves or roller shades.
Bedroom design guidance for light and airflow in small houses
Bedrooms should be well lighted and airy with space for beds dressers chests and chairs without blocking doors windows or heating outlets. Cross ventilation is preferred and entrances from a hallway are better than direct entry from living rooms. Ample clothes closets are essential in small houses with limited space.
Good ventilation in homes highlighted by attic unit use
The notice explains ventilation units are essential in homes and factories. A unit placed in an attic window can move air through the entire house, cooling it on warm nights by running 14 to 20 minutes before retiring.
White Ceilings Contrast Pite Ceilings in Room Design
Decorators argue that contrasting ceilings, including harsh white lines and pure Tar 2s, become part of the room and are treated as such, influencing overall design perceptions.
Most Profitable Investment in History Revealed by Columbus Tale
Lester B Colby reports 1925 research on Columbus voyage funds. Pinzon brothers supplied ships and commanded them, Columbus earned about 300 dollars, crew earned 2.40 per month, food cost 1.20 per man monthly. Overhead estimated at 7200 dollars, about seven by the modern standard. The voyage financed European prosperity and gold shipments from the Americas. Queen Isabella’s gift was prestige rather than major funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aren [Sabella
Spain
America
United States
Martin
Vicente Pinzon
Columbus
Pinzons
Europe
Eurane
Coluubus
New World
South
Central America
Mexico
Nina
Pinto
Isabetta
John J. Smith
Isabella
Lester B Colby
Why a Boy Breaks Off Right Arm of All Dolls
A Barnard girl notes a four year old boy nicknamed Buddy and his mother at Riverside park. Buddy tears off the right arms of dolls, including a cowboy doll given to him. His mother explains he is copying his father who lost an arm at Verdun. The story frames a tender, revealing moment about family and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Riverside Park
Buddy
Verdun
New York
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Elevates Physician
The piece honors Dr. AL WV Pierce, praising his herbal remedies as durable best sellers. It touts Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach alterative improving blood quality and skin appearance. It advertises liquid and tablet forms and a 10 cent trial offer from Dr. Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL WV. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Phil May's Humorous Sketch Sparks Prohibition Tale
A fragmented reminiscence links Phil May, renowned caricaturist, to a satirical note about Lord Iveagh of the Guinness estate. The joke imagines placing Iveagh beside May as a paired “Cause” and “Effect” in an easel portrait, reflecting early 20th century humor on alcohol and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Iveagh
Guinness
Guinness Stout
Iveagh
Prohibition
Phil May
May
Shannon
Royal Academy
Veagh
Professional Capacit Shorty Snaily in Movies
Shorty Snaily reportedly broke into the movies while Huggy notes he baked custard pies for the comedians. The fragment hints at a tongue in cheek showbiz anecdote with names that resemble nicknames rather than formal personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty
Red Cross Ball Blue advertised for housekeeping needs
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as ideal for housekeeping use on kitchen towels table linen sheets and pillowcases. It suggests the product is suitable for laundry needs across household textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Housekeeping
Canary and lark purchase sparkles in light dialogue
A playful exchange turns on spending on birds with quips about value. The speakers contrast small canaries and a lily-livered lark, closing with a wry remark that all things are less dreadful than they seem.
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