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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
18
The article advises seven bloomers or rompers for the week plus seven more to replace them, with extra for emergencies and a few dress up outfits. It suggests starting with four or five new garments in spring, then adding as needed, and using growth allowances in hems and openings for future seasons.
Light injures cotton curtains more than wool rayon and silk. Do not wring quilts to avoid lumping of filling. A little soap left in chamois groves softens texture after washing. Do not dry wooden kitchen utensils over heat to prevent cracking. Dry woolen or worsted garments near a stove or radiator to avoid shrinkage. Salt in the skillet prevents fish from sticking when frying.
A Sandman Story for Children narrates a mice family feasting in a pantry behind shelves and drawers, lamenting tin boxes and board egos, while humans discover the ruse and the mice seek a new home as they move on in hope.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union feature describes varied salad ideas and a buttermilk health claim. It lists numerous fruit and vegetable pairings with cheeses, nuts, greens, and dressings plus a Tuna and Apple Salad recipe with lemon, tuna, vegetables and mayonnaise.
Fashion notes describe a peach colored sheer rayon and wool ensemble with pin tucked accents at the waist and blouse sides. Two tone color pairings, contrasting coats and dresses, a peach hat crown, rayon georgette crown, and plaited skirt panels highlight this season’s stylish detailing.
Office bureau recommends a fast apple float using 2 cups thick apple sauce and 4 egg whites. Sweeten hot sauce, add a pinch of salt, cool, beat whites to stiffness, fold in sauce, and flavor with lemon juice or a hint of nutmeg or cinnamon.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the bulletin urges constant vigilance by housewives to prevent moth damage. It recommends thorough cleaning drying and sunning of woolens and blankets before storage using tight trunks with naphthalene paradichlorobenzene crystals or red cedar chests and fumigation with carbon disulfide or carbon tetrachloride to kill larvae and eggs.
Fragmented OCR text appears to parody naming a child and confusing addresses. It includes garbled dialogue about a wife, a misquoted remark on calling a husband, and vague references to fashion and industry failures. No clear event or single person is established.
A familiar household product Castoria is advertised as a safe vegetable remedy for infants and children. The copy claims quick relief for stomach upset and diarrhea, notes doctors often recommend Castoria for babies, and urges mothers to keep a bottle handy for any hour.
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