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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

7

Ask Me Another General Quiz The Questions and Answers

The quiz asks six questions about Roman applause the Grand Canyon the equator in South America heart size trout migration and wolverines. The answers state Romans clap by snapping fingers and waving togas the Grand Canyon is 200 miles long the equator crosses Colombia the heart is about five inches by three and a half by two and a half inches weighing about eleven ounces trout migrate yes but not extensively and the wolverine is a big weasel rather than a small wolf.

Colombia

The Three Bears and an Elephant Tale for Bedtime

Daddy struggles to tell a story for Barbara and George Henry. He riffs from Goldilocks to a made up tale about three bears, Sally, and a kind elephant who helps gather firewood and builds a larger doorway for them to live happily ever after.

Barbara George Henry Daddy Sally Three Bears Sally Bear George Henry Bear Barbara Mum Eorge Henry

Mack Sees Braves Risked by Stanky Loss and Luck

Connie Mack discusses baseball luck and the impact of Eddie Stanky's injury on the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Braves. He notes Stanky's value as a second baseman, Dark's rise, and the Braves' strong pitching and hitting, arguing their pennant chances depend on replacements and continued form.

Connie Mack Eddie Stanky Branch Rickey Leo Durocher Stanky Brooklyn Dodgers Billy Southworth Johnny Sain Warren Spahn Bull Voiselle Vernon Bickford Braves Alvin Dark Young Dark Dark Mack Cardinals Stan Musial Indians Lou Boudreau

Household Hacks From Old Tips For Modern Living

Practical advice on making a permanent shaker from a mayo jar and tape, avoiding bath steam by layering cold and hot water, and clearing steam after showers. Tips include removing shoe polish with lighter fluids, protecting shoes with bags when rushing, refreshing stale raisins over boiling water, and sealing sandwiches by ironing waxed paper edges.

New Insecticide Pyrene Aims to Save Grain Losses

A new and safe insecticide named pyrene, developed by U. S. Industrial Chemicals, is in production and claimed to save substantial grain by insects. After three years of tests it works against many pests and can be applied as oil sprays aerosols emulsions dusts or wettable powders. It is non toxic and safe for use in grain bins on growing foods and around animals or households.

Athletics Mack Yankees Indians Red Sox Phil Marchildon Oldtimer Europe Glenn Haskell U. S. Industrial Chemicals Haskell United States

Sisters Meet For First Time At London Airport

Two sisters who had never met, June Morgan 31 and Violet Evans 34, finally reunited at a London airport as June arrived from the United States. Violet, now Mrs Clifford Evans of Reading, had been left in Britain as a child when their parents moved to America. The siblings recognized each other from photographs amid the crowded terminal.

London June Morgan United States Violet Clifford Evans Reading England Great Britain America June Beach

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