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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
7
A carpenter is held liable for striking a neighbor in court while a salesman wins a case over an arm jerk. A barber on a Sunday shave is ruled guilty under a blue law. A lingerie window leads to damages for the shopper, and a captain retains ownership of a found chest washed ashore.
The piece argues party labels fail to predict congressional behavior as officials switch between party lines. It notes two party discipline erodes with direct primaries, leaving voters confused about promised platforms and the actual votes of senators and representatives. It questions consequences for homeowners facing government claims if payers default.
Illinois expert H B Petty says spraying dairy cows with methoxychlor to control horn flies can add about 75 dollars in milk checks per four month fly season. A 15 percent milk boost could yield 170 pounds per cow, with 15 cows adding roughly 2,550 pounds. Spraying costs 20 to 25 cents per head. use methoxychlor mixed in water every two to four weeks.
The piece argues reflexes decline with age in sports as the signal from eye or mind to muscle slows. Citing Jack Dempsey and Louis, it notes older fighters miss openings and pitchers and batters sometimes react slower, while Ted Williams allegedly preserves quick reflexes for a fifth of a second.
A sewing pattern No 8448 features a slanted closing waist and panelled skirt in sizes 12 to 42. The ad promotes Fall and Winter Fashion book 61 with a 25 cent copy price and notes a story from Walter Good Time Charlie Friedman about hungry fighters and boxing legends.
The text advises on treating stubborn mirror streaks with oil-based polish and nickel faucet tarnish with a soft cloth dampened by spirits of ammonia, followed by hot water and soap. It warns wax users to avoid over-application and ensure ample buffing to prevent rubber heel marks and scratches on floors.
To speed drying you may use portable stoves but avoid oil paint before two months. For fast coverage apply a resin-base water-emulsion paint, not ideal for baths or kitchens. After it dries apply varnish size and two coats enamel undercoat plus finish enamel coat.
Michigan State College researchers report vitamin B12 shows growth stimulating properties in pigs. When added to other diets in small quantities it yields gains for dry-ot pigs, though they do not claim a revolution in hog feeding.
A home repair tip advises mixing a tablespoon of ordinary flour with every cup of plaster of Paris to keep the material from drying out too quickly and to extend working time.
To freshen a cloth rug, spread salt evenly, let it sit one or two hours, then vacuum up the residue to brighten the fabric. The method uses common salt to lift dirt and restore fluff before thorough cleaning.
Small throw rugs tend to slip on floors. Anchor them by attaching several jar rubbers to the underside or by shellacking the reverse side to prevent movement.
Rust stains on tile can be removed by applying kerosene for a few hours and then washing the tile with soap and hot water. The method targets fresh stains and avoids harsh cleaners.
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