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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
7
The column highlights ham as an economical choice with rosy pink slices and versatile uses for feeding groups. It explains roasting times for cured and ready cooked ham, then shares recipes for baked orange picnic ham, South Sea Island ham, and mallow sweet potato balls, with clear ingredient lists and simple steps.
Lynn suggests simple barbecued ham or hamburger toppings. Mix two tablespoons brown sugar two tablespoons vinegar one tablespoon worcestershire sauce and a half cup catsup to glaze. Form seasoned ground meat into balls brown them then simmer in tomato or mushroom sauce with onion for 20 minutes.
Earworm damage to field and sweet corn is tied to planting times. Research shows silking date as the critical injury point, with recommended Midwest planting on May 1 for field corn and long-season sweet corn, and May 15–18 for medium-season varieties.
A 1926 to today cost comparison shows building materials now cost $1.89 per dollar, food $1.51, textiles $1.37, and fuel and lighting $1.30. The data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics frames how far a dollar goes in different categories today versus 1926.
A nostalgic guide suggests spicing canned luncheon meat with cloves and a brown sugar syrup glaze, then baking. It also covers creaming dried beef with peas for a fast meal, served in potato nests or over fried noodles. A second recipe combines bulk sausage with egg milk catsup and corn, baked in custard cups.
Virgil Freed of the Oregon State College Agricultural Experiment Station reports IPC as a selective grass killer with strong potential in legumes seed crops vegetables strawberries orchards and perennial grasses. He notes lawn use is in early experiments but crop applications show advanced promise comparable to 2,4-D.
A farm electrification specialist explains a magnetic relay based control that lets farmers switch yard lights on or off from about six points with simple push-button switches. The unit is economical to operate and easy to install.
The old game rises from slumps with record crowds in Miami and across Florida as 1950 projections mention 22 million attendees. Stars like Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio command high salaries while clubs see major gate revenue. Maurice McDermott emerges as a notable rookie left-hander for Boston with striking speed and potential.
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