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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

Page

7

Lessons on God's Good Laws for a Nation

The lesson outlines Moses receiving the Ten Commandments at Sinai and divides them into two parts: praise and worship of God, and right relations with others. It emphasizes worship of the true God, Sabbath observance, honoring parents, moral issues of life, stealing, false testimony, and covetousness, with calls to apply these laws to personal conduct and society.

Israel Mt. Sinai America Wilbur M. Smith

Leatrice Joy Gilbert Seen Testing for National Velvet Role

Hollywood buzz centers on Leatrice Joy Gilbert daughter of Leatrice Joy and the late John Gilbert testing for the heroine in National Velvet. Wardrobe tears and cameraman applause mark a warm set, while industry chatter notes actors and directors shaping summer productions across major studios.

Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Leatrice Joy Gilbert Leatrice Joy John Gilbert Garbo Miss Gilbert National Velvet Beatrice Hollywood Ginger Rogers Katherine ‘Hepburn RKO Studio Twentieth Century - Fox Virginia Bruce Loretta Young Columbia Grace Moore John Ford

No Title, Golf, Senate, and Nazi Remarks Collide in a Column

A columnist shares musings from Oakland California about aging golfers and a failed golf career, then pivots to satire on Congress and society. The piece mocks long speeches and political antics, contrasts rabbinic views on Nazism with Catholic church leaders, and ends with a provocative comparison involving Rabbi Stephen Wise and Adolf Hitler.

Rabbi Wise Shirley Temple Herr Hitler

Feeding pullets for fall egg production emphasized

Extension advises in July to feed pullets well to boost September and October outputs. Use a starting mash with ground grain for 200 pullets, two range feeders, grind grain to improve intake, and keep mash covered part of the day to control maturity. Emphasizes clean range, water, heat protection, and strict culling to avoid waste.

WNU

Gully Control Varies With Local Conditions

Farmers may use soil-laying check dams earth fills or diversion ditches to curb gullies. SCS experts note effectiveness depends on climate soils and cropping methods with options including grass plantings terraces and different dam types. Dams create water for livestock and irrigation while slowing runoff and reducing soil loss.

T. B. Chambers Soil Conservation Service SCS

Farmers Large Eggs Hatch Worse Than Small Ones

The report notes that large eggs hatch less successfully than small eggs. It cites related agricultural data and methods, including culling nonlayers by September 1 and cost figures for farm horses. The text mentions egg imports to the United States in shell, whole, dried, frozen forms and yolks.

United States

Weight loss by noon dinner and walking in stores

A 5 foot 6 woman weighing 225 pounds seeks weight reduction. She hates dieting and exercise, so a physician lets her keep eating the same amount but moves her heaviest meal to noon. She loses 16 pounds in four months due to walking in city stores and a lighter evening meal, with exercise increasing energy and gradual weight drop. Regular medical supervision is advised.

New Sewing Circle Patterns Inspire Modern Princess Frocks

Ladies receive guidance for stylish frocks in dotted Swiss gingham and taffeta. Pattern 1349 offers short and long sleeve options for young wearers, with yardage details and sewing instructions from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago.

Milady Little Sis Sewing Circle Pattern Dept W. Wacker Dr Chicago Bell Syndicato WNU

Father Joins Boy in Tiny Charity Ice Cream Penny

Willie asks for a penny for a poor man crying outside. Father obliges and learns the man cries for ice cream, with Willie explaining the plea and securing the coin.

Willie Father

Carpet argument and tacks joke

A joke recounts a husband claiming one past argument with his wife was won while they were laying carpets. He recalls her mouth full of tacks, a vivid misdirection that undercuts the expected rivalry with a humorous image.

Goldfish Lesson Sparks Sardine Joke In Class

A nature lesson turns humorous when a student defines a goldfish as a sardine that has got rich. An angler recalls tossing an undersized catch back into the water with two men assisting.

Teddy

Time Taker Confesses Pocket Theft to Tell Time

A man admits stealing a gentleman's watch from his pocket to know the time. The judge remarks that the thief can tell twelve months, implying a warning about time served or duration.

Late Awakening Pugilist Crowned Champion?

Boxer notes he was knocked out, then claims the rival has been beaten twice since. The exchange hints at status shift but confirms no official title change.

Chocolate Wonder Frosting From Favorite Recipe of the Week

Cream cheese and milk blended with confectioners sugar and melted unsweetened chocolate to make a glossy frosting. The mix yields enough to cover an 8 by 8 by 2 inch cake and may be refrigerated for several days when tightly covered.

Reverence as Chief Joy Inspires Faithful Labor

Quote from Ruskin on reverence as the supreme joy and power in life. It urges reverence for youthful purity, enduring truth, and the gracious and the marvelous in life and death, praising powers that cannot die.

Ruskin

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