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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
7
Elmer Twitchell advocates a sourpuss presidential candidate with a severe mug and dull voice, arguing personality plus and charm have overplayed their role. He insists a corrective, radio-silent approach could sweep the nation and has started a Sourpuss for President club.
Dr James W Barton urges physicians to consider foot health as a vital body organ. He cites ingrown toenails caused by ill fitting shoes and improper trimming, outlining three stages from redness to granulation. Early treatment with cotton packing can help, while later stages require physician care.
A collage of studio knife throwing for star roles in North West Mounted Police and The Ghost Breakers plus Steve Clemente on Torrid Zone. Bette Davis buys a farm house near the Los Angeles river and other stars like Martha Scott, William Holden, and Albert Dekker in 1940s Hollywood trends.
A banquet celebrated America's outstanding inventors while quips joke about napkins, stage stars and future tech. The piece playfully envisions Ford’s continuous metal pouring and cars emerging from spouts, and mentions Alma O’Neil and Byrd noting pole shifts amid political platform hopes. Arthur Boran proposes a film titled Apes of Wrath.
A historical medical note explains mucous colitis as often caused by nervousness and emotional upset. It describes abdominal soreness, colic like pain, mucus in stools, and fatigue, with dietary and lifestyle recommendations. A more severe chronic ulcerative colitis is outlined, with inflammation, mucus and blood in stools, weight loss, and specific treatment steps.
Q is colitis due to rough food A says colitis is usually from nervousness and emotional disturbance but rough foods can aggravate it Q a 23 year old with baldness asks advice A if recent illness occurred hair may return. otherwise consult physician about a blood test.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1928-B offers a sun-suit frock and bonnet for ages 2 to 6 with kimono sleeve yoke, braid trim, and a sew chart. Sizes 3 requires 3 3/4 yards of 35 inch material and 5/8 yard braid. colors include gingham seersucker percale and chambray. Send order to:
Question and answer set covering a general knowledge quiz. Topics include geography military, history and language. Contains eight items with answers Iceland rank and file Utah Arizona New Mexico Colorado dugout meanings false teeth Romans Socrates and more.
Whitley hired wallpapering workers while his wife was away. The dining room was mistakenly wallpapered as the bathroom, and the bathroom got the dining room tiles. The paperhanger offered to move the bath but called it a plumber’s job, leaving the householder puzzled.
A condensed reflection on enduring life’s extremes with equanimity. The text praises resilience by noting happiness comes to those who withstand high and low fortunes without being disturbed. It frames misfortune as powerless when faced with steady resolve.
Practical advice covers cleaning tacks from floors to protect dust bags, making fruit sauce for ice cream by simmering jam with orange juice, and peeling oranges by boiling briefly. It also gives carrot prep by ricing, corduroy care in mild soap suds, flannel washing cautions, and a nourishing orange juice drink with nutmeg for convalescents.
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