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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1949

Page

7

Kitchen Tips for Pans and Carrots in Cold Water

When pans have humps in the middle heat them and invert them then roll the rolling pin over the inverted bottoms. Wilted carrots regain freshness if left in cold water for a while. Hang towels and napkins crosswise between parallel lines to save steps and reduce drying space for large washes.

Forrestal to depart April first as defense chief

At a luncheon with President Truman and Louis Johnson they set an April 1 date for Johnson’s appointment, with Forrestal volunteering to aid the transition. The article notes leaks around the maneuver and mentions broader U S political corruption probes in Michigan and foreign policy concerns about Tito and Yugoslavia.

James Forrestal National Defense Truman Louis Johnson Forrestal Johnson United States Eisenhower Tydings

Wisconsin Grower Wins Barley Test Contest in Midwest

Vernon H Moore of Rock County Wisconsin won the 1948 barley contest conducted in seven midwest states by the Midwest Barley Improvement Association. He received 1000 dollars cash, a trophy, a special ribbon, and an all expense trip to Minneapolis plus Wisconsin state prize 500 dollars county prize 25 dollars and state and county trophies.

Wisconsin Vernon H. Moore Rock County Midwest Midwest Barley Improvement Association Moore Minneapolis U. S. Department of Agriculture Clinton Herbert H. Ladish

Drying Wet Corn in the Crib With Heated Air

Michigan State College engineer says wet corn can be dried by heated air to prevent spoilage as warmer weather approaches. Experiments in several states show chimneyless drying with a haydrier fan slows mold growth and preserves corn quality.

W. H. Sheldon Michigan State College Michigan Ohio Indiana Hinds Iowa

Fruit Jars Aid Fumigant Spray In Small Gardens

Auburn Polytechnic Institute extension service garden specialist J. C. Ford says a fruit jar can best apply the correct amount of fumigant per row. Drill a 10 or 20 penny hole near one lid margin to pour liquid and a smaller air hole near the opposite lid side.

J. C. Ford Auburn Polytechnic Institute Extension Service

Winter Book glances at racing odds and baseball futures

The piece surveys the Winter Book ahead of Derby season and baseball, weighing Derby contenders like Blue Peter and Capot against veterans such as Ocean Wave. It notes mixed prospects for the Indians, Red Sox, and Yankees, and previews races from Maryland to New England with names like Musial Slaughter Brecheen and Blue Peter shining through.

Cleveland Boston Braves Grantland Rice Blue Peter Ed Bradley Sun Briar Stagehand Ocean Wave Cardinals Dodgers Giants Pirates Musial Slaughter Marion Brecheen Pollet Schoendienst Kurowski Munger Indians Red Sox Maryland New England New York Capot Mr. Busher Old Rockport Citation Coaltown Joseph Roebling Andy Schuttinger Greentree Rockport Equipoise Ben Whitaker Prince Quest John Hertz Fred Hooper Olympia Ocean Drive

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