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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

6

Raid Shelters Foil Jap Bombs In War Capital

New York report by Gerald Wilson describes Chungking as the safest war capital due to extensive air raid shelters and alarm systems. Rees notes 16 times safer today than two years ago with shelters, tunnels, and underground hospitals housing thousands amid ongoing relief work feeding free China.

Gerald Wilson Union New York City Chungking Ronald Rees National Christian Council New York China Rees United China Relief Mr Rees Mr. Rees Japan Free China Europe Hongkong Hongkong-Chungking Chinese National Aviation Corporation Eurasia CNAC Kunming Rangoon Chengtu Lanchow Russia Germany Yangtze River Trans- Siberian Udinsk Sergiopol Yangtze Chialing Shanghai Hankow United China Relief Campaign Fund

German Americans Form Militant Pro Democracy Group to Oppose Hitler

New York announces the Loyal Americans of German Descent a nationwide anti Nazi organization led by Robert F. Wagner Jr. and Dr. George N Shuster. The group vows to guide German Americans toward Americanism and democracy, opposing Nazi influence and urging unity among diverse citizens. Directors span Stanford to New Jersey, with leaders across labor, education, and civic groups.

New York Robert F. Wagner Jr George N Shuster Hunter College Hitler Adolf Hitler America Quisling Karl Brandt Food Research Institute Stanford University Calif Gotthilf P. Bronisch Elisabeth Christman National Women's Trade Union League Washington, D. C Carl Holderman Textile Workers Union Newark N. J Clara Leiser William Allan Neilson Falls Village Conn Wilhelm Sollmann Wallingford Edward J. Volz International Photo Engravers Union Felix Wittmer N. J. State Teachers College Montclair

Farm income up as 1941 outlook grows brighter in Chicago

1941 Record Farm Crop notes farm income rising to a peak not seen since 1930 with 1937 exception. Weather trends favor harvests and government programs expand support including soil conservation payments and acreage rules. Farmers may adjust 1941 quotas and excess 1941 acreage without penalty while urged to boost dairy, pork, beef, fruits and vegetables.

L. G. Elliott la Salle Extension University Chicago U. S. Department of Agriculture Department

Peter Encourages Suffering Christians

A sermon on I Peter 4 12 19 and 416 urges Christians to view fiery trials as tests of faith not punishment. It emphasizes no surprise no shame no escape no worry and no wavering as they endure persecution and rely on Christ for grace guidance and strength.

Peter Paul Luke Christ Calvary George Herbert Jesus F. B. Meyer Hell Satan Wilbur M. Smith

Patterns and Sewing Circle Pattern No. 8988

Pattern No 8988 designed for sizes 34 to 40. Size 36 requires 2 1 2 yards of 32 inch material and 8 yards of 14 inch bias binding. Send your order to the indicated address for Percale Calico and broadcloth sewing patterns.

Truth's Safe Guard Stressed by Max Muller Quote

A Max Muller quotation declares truth righteous and warns that withholding truth for expediency marks a person as cowardly or criminal. The saying emphasizes integrity as essential for all men.

Max Muller

Fortune teller predicts trip to Chicago at railway station

A traveler speaks with a fortune teller who reads his palm and predicts a journey soon to Chicago. He then asks the clerk for a train ticket and hesitates over single or return, asking for another look at his palm.

Chicago

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