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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
7
A humorous exchange in which an Indian visitor returns to an Arizona village three times to purchase six bottles of cough syrup. The banter centers on the druggist’s query about illness and the Indian’s playful reply about liking syrup on pancakes.
A short exchange shows Pat puzzled by a sister in Glasgow who reports a new addition to her family. The uncle versus aunt question remains unresolved as the gender is not specified. The humor hinges on the ambiguity of the newborn's sex.
A rural scene about postwar relief and family finances. Mandy resents regular cash from returning soldiers while a minister recalls a timid groom at a church ceremony with a humorously misdirected greeting.
A child brags about a multi generational military lineage. The speaker highlights service in the army and through World War I the Civil War and earlier conflicts. The cadence emphasizes family tradition of soldiers and fighting spirit.
Paul watches his twin Peter charm girls while fear grips him over a girl described as too nice. He sits in the El Zebra club, touching a beaver jacket on a chair beside him as the scene centers on Ann.
Paul resolves to imitate his twin Peter to win Ann after Peter flirts with her on a New York date. Ann reveals a preference for Paul over Peter, sparking Paul to abandon his copying plan and embrace his true self for a life with Ann.
A Hi Style scout shows a wire taut between a wooden box used to open bobby pins, claiming it saves teeth. Also from the page a map pin system for pen pals, a jumping mothball centerpiece, ankle loop tips for slippers and rhinestone ribbons, plus a chained necklace look with a Peter Pan collar.
Advertisement describes a wing sleeve sunsuit for children with drawstring neck and applique options. Pattern No 1776 offered in sizes 1 through 5 years. fabric requirements listed for dresses and sunsuits. Also promotes a Spring and Summer FASHION book with 52 pages and a separate striking frock pattern No 1679 for older girls with fabric needs.
Practical hacks include loosening tomato peels with a dull knife edge and avoiding starch on dark fabrics by using leftover coffee. Shine stoves with waxed paper, preserve brooms with hot water, keep scissors handy in the kitchen, and care for glass by dipping edgewise in hot wash water. Also note quick shoe touch ups with black polish.
Handy tips cover glove finger protection with adhesive tape strips and small nail polish repairs for glove leaks. Cheesecloth on window screens stops soot, then washes off easily. Rejuvenate sour stewed fruit by reheating with a pinch of baking soda for a few minutes.
Readers ask how to fix bulging kitchen linoleum and warped wallboard. For the floor, slit the bulge and press linoleum cement beneath each side, wipe smears, or use roofing cement if needed, then weight until it dries. For walls, replace poor quality boards or nail down bulges and cover joints with decorative moulding.
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