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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1929
Page
6
A Fairy Queen calls all fairies and creatures to a Fairyland evening party as Mr Moon rises. Elves, gnomes, brownies, giants, and Witty Witch attend a pumpkin garlanded celebration with games, refreshments, and a bonfire under autumn leaves.
Silk care guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture advises washing silk in lukewarm water with neutral soaps. Do not rub, rinse in the same temperature, and squeeze between towels. Dry quickly, avoid sun, silk bows not ironed, crepe de chine lightly ironed with cheesecloth.
Chinese students at American universities seek a deodorant for parasol odor and wilt resistance. Treated American kraft paper is hoped to make parasols more durable. About four years ago half a million Chinese parasols were carried in the United States, now practically none remain.
The United States Department of Agriculture advises homeowners to periodically clean waste traps in sinks and laundry tubs. Dirt and grease accumulate in the trap bottoms, reducing drainage and potentially causing odors. Regular cleaning helps maintain proper plumbing function.
The page compiles various practical kitchen tips and recipes. It includes Bread Pudding with marmalade, Rice Pudding with dates, Potatoes with milk and beef gravy, an Egg Sandwich over onion and butter, and fruit desserts like Lemon Tapioca Orange Souffle and Orange Gelatin. It also references food preservation and maintenance notes, plus a brief quote on spiritual achievement and daily life wisdom.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union feature by Julia Bottomley explores hat trimming using fur and chenille to match chic ensembles. It describes black felt hats with white ermine accents, coordinating colors with dresses, and reversible gardenia-trimmed hats plus a beby bonnet crochet chenille model.
A paraphrase of John Tauler notes that fleeing temptation is easy but listening to it invites a hard inner struggle. The piece argues constant vigilance prevents a fall, urging restraint and mental fortitude. It frames temptation as a battle of ear and mind, demanding discipline.
Training children in proper eating relies on consistent, appealing meals served on schedule with small portions. Fathers and mothers share duties to distinguish genuine appetite from fussiness, address constipation, and avoid snacks that disrupt three regular meals. Fatigue, illness, and emotional distress affect appetite. rest and steady routines help restore normal eating behavior.
Dr Caldwell, a family physician, developed a harmless prescription in 1885 to tackle constipation by correcting its cause. His mixture of herbs and pure ingredients became the world’s most popular laxative, praised for not graping and appealing to adults and children alike.
Miss Gudrun Trogstad, twenty one, receives Oslo shipmaster certificate becoming Norway's first woman to gain the distinction. She may command vessels up to 200 teus displacement after training at Oslo Seamen's School and work on a Norwegian Lake steamer. Also mentions Cole's Garboli salve advertisement.
A brief aphorism from Dome IL Capper's Weekly urges action and warns that doubters are often interrupted by others who take on tasks. It emphasizes seizing the moment over delaying initiatives.
A garbled passage cites unnamed reporters questioning a man about his wife and claims she spoke unlikely words. The text references London and contrasts a smiling woman with a man swearing under provocation, leaving the exact story unclear.
A vintage advertorial promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims medical endorsement and widespread use by millions, noting the Phillips name as the genuine, trademarked product from the Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co. since 1875.
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