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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1928
Page
1
An ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick remedy for sour stomach from rich foods or smoking. A spoonful alkalinizes acid, sweetening the system and easing distress from over eating. The copy emphasizes physician endorsement and a price of two dollars as reassurance.
In a sweeping Maine election, Republicans won all four congress seats with large majorities, signaling strong national support for Hoover. Democratic leaders downplay the result, while GOP officials celebrate a possible national win as turnout favored Republicans and Democrats showed apathy.
Mrs Dorothy Walworth Carman of Maplewood N J writes in American Magazine outlining ten happiness recipes for small town life A key rule is humor to keep daily events from becoming calamitous She urges tolerance kindness discretion neighborliness contentment magnanimity modesty and work interest She also advises avoiding grudges and forgives generously A hobby helps dwellers stay absorbed and less touchy
The discussion in Farm and Wireside Magazine highlights the farmhouse as now a carefully designed, cared-for home on the American farm. It notes that agriculture is a better business and lifestyle, and buyers weigh schools churches social facilities neighbors and healthfulness when considering farm life.
The piece argues large numbers of homes are being paid off like rent through companies that build and loan out properties. It notes roughly 1,000 lanes in Charlotte in 25 years were created by such organizations, whose owners now hold or have securitized ownership on a nominal monthly rental basis. It condemns rent receipts as a worthless paper and links home ownership to civic pride.
Cleveland News argues for a bold transit investment. It urges rapid action to build subways costing thirty million dollars or more to shape tomorrow’s expansive, better roads. The piece frames future city growth and traffic as reasons to start digging now.
A city plan consultant notes early focus on economic value of planning failed to win public support for the city beautiful idea. He says now the public embraces aesthetics, calling beauty the watchword of business and industry as planners push forward.
The passage lists poplars box elders and soft maples as undesirable in home grounds. It notes they grow fast and are short lived attract many insects and their roots clog drains and sap soil making it hard to grow other plants nearby.
Style tips claim most fashionable women are good managers who update wardrobes by tinting or dyeing fabrics at home with Diamond Dyes. The ad promises far-reaching color renewal without streaks, touts a free Color Craft book from Mac Martin, Diamond Dyes, Burlington Vermont.
The town contemplates a minimal improvement effort by planting $10,000 worth of flowers to enhance the village. Residents express preference for meaningful actions and deeper changes beyond cosmetic fixes.
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