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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

3

Quiz Questions From A General Knowledge Round

A set of six questions covering U S mail limits language spoken by most people cork versus balsa wood weight comparison present US population including armed forces correct phrase anchors away versus anchors a weigh and whether a fixed North Pole exists.

U. S United States North Pole

Improved Sheep Dip Boosts Production for Sheep Raisers

U S Department of Agriculture unveils an effective economical dipping solution to rid sheep of ticks. Derris or cube powder mixed with water creates a thin paste then diluted in 100 gallons. rotenone kills ticks and pupae in one dip and lasts weeks in fleece.

U. S. Department of Agriculture U. S Ftock Bureau of Animal Industry

Answers to Five Classic Newspaper Quiz Points

The set lists five items: first class mail weight limit at seventy pounds. Languages: Chinese including dialects with English as second. Balsa wood mass is half cork. A numeric figure 138,100,874 shows an increase since 1940 by 6,431,599. An anchor hangs just clear of the ground. The northern extremity of the earth's axis moves within a small area.

Facts on Milk in Agriculture In the News

Four and one-half million farms produce milk. The U S supply would fill a river 3,000 miles long, 40 feet wide, and 2% feet deep. Casein from milk supports paint, medical uses, and fiber. Pasteurized milk prevents undulant fever and is a vital, perishable food. Hippocrates prescribed milk in 360 B C. Sunlight degrades vitamin G. sand filtration can render milk sterile.

U. S Hippocrates B. C

Ohio State Experts Advise Feeding Cattle Corncobs

Ohio State University specialists urge aging and feeding corncobs to beef cattle instead of burning them. They foresee possible feed portage before year end, with corncob roughage meeting much of the need. Farmers are advised to grind whole corn cob and all and provide gentle encouragement for cattle to eat it.

Ohio State University

Trusteeship debate over Pacific islands fuels postwar bases plan

Washington scene shows Secretary Stettinius backing American bases and trusteeship ideas for Pacific islands while Admiral King argues world security hinges on American security. article highlights bases as essential to postwar peace, with mentions of New Caledonia Bougainville and mandates, plus Morgenthau Bretton Woods influence.

Washington United States Stettinius Chicago Council On Foreign Relations Pacific Islands New York Carnegie Peace Endowment Admiral King Pacific Navy Far Pacific Philippines New Guinea Bougainville Central Pacific King Senate Connally New Caledonia McKellar Morgenthau Congress New World Bank Fund Bretton Woods

Lesson for April 29 Scripture Selections

Religious education note listing lesson for April 29 with subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education and used with permission.

International Council of Religious Education

Built-up Shoulder Frock Patterns for Girls and Teens

Pattern No. 1281 offers a built-up shoulder frock with waist darts and a satin-smooth fit for sizes 36 to 52, featuring a tailored ensemble and contrasting lace edging. Pattern No. 1308 covers young children ages 3 to 8 with similar detailing and fabric guidance, including size 4 and yardage estimates.

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