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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
7
A diner scene shows customers picking from yesterday or today menus with humorous scratches. Separately a wartime poem contrasts Nazi regalia with GI baseball, lamenting der Fuhrer’s demise and the shift to a Bronxville corporal yelling from the stands.
A serene scene along a brook shows horses running and capering while cows and sheep graze nearby. The description praises the beauty of the wall-papers and the rustic riverside setting.
Washington plans to sell surplus planes with 15 percent down and eleven remaining payments. President Truman urges auto owners to nurse their cars along while new vehicles remain distant. The tone reflects anxious adjustments and a relentless payment schedule amid wartime strain.
The piece ranks historic marks by DiMaggio Gehrig Ruth Cobb and Johnson among all time targets. It notes DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak 1941 Gehrig's 14 year 2 000 game run streak Ruth's 60 homers in 1927 Cobb's 2244 runs 4191 hits and 892 steals. It cites Cy Young 906 games pitched 510 wins and 56 scoreless innings as enduring feats. It argues only extreme skill and stamina can beat these records.
Middletown Kentucky sees 33 Tenderex farm houses built with Gothic arch prefab units. Construction combines roof and wall framing on a concrete foundation with tongue and groove sheathing and asphalt shingles. Fire resistant materials include mineral wool and asbestos board.
From an old Reach Guide 1910 the note cites a player named Wilson as General Eisenhower while with Abilene in the Central Kansas League during the 1909 season. The data includes standard batting and fielding figures with tallies for runs hits and games. Michael E. Bush of Flushing New York is listed with similar prep data.
The automatic self feeding baler by McCormick Deering offers one man operation with bale separation. It shapes neat hay bales weighing 40 to 65 pounds at 3 to 5 per minute, designed for wind row pickup and minimizes leaf loss by carrying all hay into the bale chamber.
Dr. Floyd Cross of the American Veterinary Medical association warns that sheep scab could comeback, hitting the Midwest hard with wool loss, weight decline, and deaths. Effective control relies on medicated dips like lime sulfur or nicotine, followed by isolation to curb the mite.
The guide notes carbon disulphide as the common fumigant on farms. It is a volatile liquid that becomes heavier than air. Operators must avoid inhaling vapors or spilling on clothing and take great care to prevent fires. Do not fumigate below 60 degrees. Begin late afternoon when air is calm. Fumigation requires about 24 hours.
Harold L Lundquist of the Moody Bible Institute delivers a Sunday School lesson released through Western Newspaper Union. The piece presents devotional guidance for readers and emphasizes Christian teaching.
This entry lists the lesson topics and scripture passages selected for August 5 as part of the International Council of Religious Education program. Texts are presented under copyright with permission for use in teaching materials.
A religious lesson highlights Abraham’s servant choosing a wife for Isaac, Rebekah’s character and readiness for marriage, and the ensuing love match. It stresses parental guidance, honesty in marriage proposals, and enduring love grounded in devotion to God as essential for a stable union.
Gay little princess two piece frock for back to school in floral prints checks or stripes. Pattern No 8782 fits sizes 6 8 10 12 14 with yardage details and ric rac trim. Pattern No 8870 covers sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 42 with skirt and jacket yardage. Order by sending request.
Add horseradish to hot buttered beets for tang and sweeten with a little brown sugar melted over the dish. Boiling in soda removes grease from agate ware. To extend baby’s rubber panties life wash in thick mild suds rinse well and dust with talcum after each use. Use a shaving brush for small statues and decorated china for gentler safer cleaning. Dust regular china before washing to remove dust. Successful cleaning depends on extra care with clean cloths and ample water.
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