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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1938

Page

6

Arrowed escape over the barranca in a dawn flight

Joyce and Dirk race to the flivver as Dorado’s riders close in. Joyce risks a perilous leap across the barranca with a plan to reach Mexico City, while Adan and Don Jorge weigh betrayal and loyalties in a tense, lethal pursuit.

Joyce Dirk Don Jorge Leonardo Luz Adan Maxie Arnaldo Barranca Dorado Plattsburg ITV Onelia General Onelia Pancho Mexico City Senorita Chica Adan Arnaldo Toluca van Suttart Oneliat Margarida Fonseca la Barranca Sebastiano Rayo Tronido Great Court Tobalito Raya

Words People Mispronounce Most Often

The Office of Education lists twelve common words frequently mispronounced by Americans. The preposition on tops the list, often said as un or en, followed by again commonly pronounced as a gen or a-gain. Other tricky words include toward, interesting, accept, address, preferable, drowned, perform, automobile, attacked, and forehead.

Office of Education Washington United Press

Children Fear Snakes From Early Fright or Folklore

A Detroit News writer notes children fear snakes only after being frightened. The piece debunks myths about snake venom and behavior, explains misbeliefs about tongue stings and milk snakes, and clarifies that some snakes bear live young while others lay eggs.

Detroit News

What to Eat and Why Laxatives and Fiber by Goudiss

C Houston Goudiss argues that proper diet with laxative foods rich in fiber can prevent infections and chronic suffering from constipation. The article emphasizes nutrition and hygiene as key to extending life and unlocking full potential.

Constipation the Keystone of Health and Digestive Wellness

The piece warns that constipation, though described as deadly in exaggeration, causes misery from stagnating waste. It dulls the mind, saps energy, and can trigger discomfort, bad breath, and fatigue. Prompt regular elimination is urged to prevent diseases and complications like appendix irritation.

Understanding Digestion and Constipation Prevention

The article explains the digestion process from mouth to colon, highlighting how nutrients absorb into blood and lymph, and how peristalsis moves waste. It warns that insufficient roughage causes constipation, stagnation, and poisons, urging inclusion of fiber to prevent discomfort.

How to Plan a Laxative Diet

Readers are invited to request a free bulletin by C. Houston Goudiss at 6 East 39th Street New York City. The guide offers concrete eating and hygiene tips to combat faulty elimination, lists laxative foods, and includes a full week of sample menus. A post card suffices for requests.

C. Houston Goudiss East 39Th Street New York Eaders New York City

Plant foods cited as chief source of cellulose for digestion

Due to their fibrous structure plant foods provide cellulose or bulk essential for normal elimination. Vegetables and fruits are noted as key aids against constipation, with unrefined cereals also highlighted as valuable.

High residue foods and gentle laxatives listed

The passage lists foods with high residue including raw fruits with skins and seeds such as apricots prunes figs and raisins raw vegetables and cooked vegetables like onions and leafy greens legumes dried peas and beans and whole grain cereals and bran Cabbage lettuce celery spinach brussels sprouts string beans and green peas are noted Also spinach onions and cauliflower can cause gas while orange lemons and grapefruit act as mild stimulants to intestinal motion and cellulose supply is mentioned

Vitamin B Supports Digestive Health and Elimination

Vitamin B is essential for normal elimination and healthy muscular tone of the digestive tract. Experimental studies show the large intestine empties twice as slowly on a diet deficient in vitamin B. Good sources include yeast egg yolk milk whole grain cereals liver and green leafy vegetables.

Diet Advice for Gentle Bowel Evacuation

A sufficient quantity of liquids is essential to keep the lower intestine from becoming hard. Include water, milk, fruit juices and other beverages. acidophilus milk and buttermilk are especially beneficial. Fats and oils, in moderation, act as gentle lubricants.

Regular Habits for Health and Digestion

Health guidance advises eating and evacuating at consistent times to support body rhythm. Warns against overeating as a common cause of constipation.

Around the House: Tips on Cooking and Care

Practical household advice from oilcloth finishing to silk washing, sash curtain hems, painting help, baked potatoes technique, and methods to retain juices in meat by searing then slow cooking. Includes edge protection, fabric care, and simple kitchen tricks.

Question and health counsel from C Houston Goudiss

Have You a Question provides readers access to C Houston Goudiss of New York City Exper imental Kitchen Laboratory He offers expert answers on foods diet nutrition health and personal hygiene Postcard inquiries accepted at 6 East 39th Street New York City.

C. Houston Goudiss New York City East 39Th Street

Homemaker’s Guide to Balanced Meals Against Constipation

The article urges homemakers to plan meals to safeguard families from faulty elimination. It answers readers on egg yolk vs white, milk as a beverage, cream use, and strawberries as vitamin sources. It notes one yolk daily helps balance iron in a child’s diet and compares cream to milk and vitamin A content.

A. McK WNU C. Houston Goudiss

Hidden benefits of light-oil furniture polish

The article explains that a good light-oil furniture polish cleans and feeds the finish, lubricating wood pores to keep furniture healthy. It warns that cheap heavy-oil polishes are greasy and unpleasant, while regular use preserves wood life and appearance.

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