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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1947

Page

8

240 Acre Iowa Farm For Sale With Irrigation And Strong Yields

240 acres located 24 miles from town on a gravel road to town. Land is level with highly productive soil ideal for corn alfalfa and small grains. Fertility has not been mined with 78 acres under plow 19 acres alfalfa 18 acres sweet clover 60 acres native pasture and a strong stand of brome crested wheat and legumes. Last year 93 cattle fed on grass. Corn averaged 72 bushels per acre 140 irrigable acres with electric pump and REA service. Land is leveled with large ditches.

REA

Profit and Freedom in American Industry

George S Benson argues that profits are misunderstood and essential to free markets. He explains price setting by demand, competitive efficiency, and mass production lowering costs, with the public benefiting from better goods at fair prices. He contrasts American capitalism with socialist systems, praising competition as civilizational progress.

Expansion joints and pork safety in historic notes

The article discusses Queen Elizabeth hull design with elastic steel expansion joints to withstand seas. It then warns about trichinosis from undercooked pork in holiday foods, noting sausage and hamburgers can carry parasites if not cooked thoroughly and emphasizing complete cooking due to heat penetration depths.

Eight Amino Acids Found Essential in Diet Tests

Tests show eight amino acids, termed bricks in protein, are essential in the human diet. Dr William C Rose of the University of Illinois reports on volunteers, noting the remaining 13 amino acids are not required for nitrogen balance and can be synthesized by the body.

William C. Rose University of

Proper digging and storage of dahlias

Proper digging and storage of dahlia tubers affects keeping quality. Dig after the first killing frost, cut stalks to two inches, avoid breaking clumps or pulling by stems, and store upside down in a dry cellar for two weeks. Afterward trim loose roots, dust crowns with sulphur, and store at 40 to 45 degrees.

Rose Fungicidal Dust for Roses and Other Plants

Du Pont introduces a special fungicidal dusting compound for roses to combat black spot powdery mildew and rust. It can be used as a dust or spray and suits carnations and snapdragons. Apply to cover new foliage during rainy and foggy periods without drowning plants. Timing is key for proper use. as a spray, three tablespoonfuls per gallon. No leaf burn observed except in hot weather.

du Pont Company

How Minors are Prevented from Breaking the Law

The article describes measures by Nebraska brewers to deter underage sales. Retailers must obtain sworn statements in doubtful cases and risk license revocation. Minors face prosecution for misrepresentation, with a $50 fine highlighted for misstatement. The piece frames these actions as public service aligning beer retail with other products.

Nebraska Brewing Industry of

Railroad project bid notice in Polk County Nebraska

Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Roads and Irrigation in Lincoln Nebraska on April 24 at 10 00 AM for grading sand gravel surfacing concrete pavement culverts and incidental work on the Stromsburg Shelby Federal Aid project Nos F329 tS apa F 143 031 7 miles of Pavel Road with quantities including 63730 cubic yards excavation 114153 square yards concrete paving and 275 cubic yards sand gravel surface course for a detour 24958 linear feet reinforcing steel for culverts 24 inch pipes and corrugated metal pipe several wage requirements and a 100 bond required. Plans may be seen at Osceola County Clerk or Lincoln Roads and Irrigation offices. Bidder must file a certified check of 17500 with proposal. Wardner G. Scott State Engineer John I Anderson County Clerk Polk County.

Department of Roads and Irrigation Lincoln Nebraska Stromsburg Shelby Cohverts Lan Fe U. S. Department of Labor Osceola

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