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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
2
A homemaker friendly menu presents Spanish Coconut Cream and Cherry Almond Sauce desserts to boost daily intake of eggs milk and fruit. Recipes include Florida Cobbler Corn pudding and Blueberry Squares plus a range of toppings and accompaniments, with emphasis on nutrition and appealing presentation.
In a tangled heavyweight scene, legends Louis, Walcott, Charles, Marciano, and Layne trade blows in shifting rankings. Rex Layne and Rocky Marciano rise amid a volatile field, while Louis and Charles vie for a decisive shot. Baseball notes reflect a fading power era as Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Greenberg, and DiMaggio leave lasting marks.
Describes a skid carrier crate built to fit a hay sled or farm carrier. The crate is divided into sections with a top sliding door for loading and is skidded to the range. Two men lift the top to let poults or young chickens scoot away.
Purdue University agronomists recommend renovating rundown permanent pastures with lime and commercial fertilizer to double carrying capacity and improve forage quality. Start with a soil test, prepare a seedbed, and use a mix including red clover, Ladino clover, and trefoil with Timothy and smooth brome. Use 400 pounds per acre of 0-20-10 or 0-20-0 fertilizer at seeding to support legumes and new growth.
A study shows almost 95 percent of today’s farm homes now have electricity, up over 50 percent in ten years, with electric ranges, refrigerators, and automatic heating systems becoming standard. Over 100,000 families installed thermostat heating from 1947 to 1949, and about 4.9 million of 5.2 million farms will soon be electrified.
The Commodity Credit Corporation loan program for farmers to finance construction or purchase of new grain storage facilities is extended to 1951-52. Secretary Brannan announced continuation beyond the June 30, 1951 expiration with annual renewal possible.
Sewing circle offers patterns to create a graceful surplice closing dress with soft draping that slimly flatters the skirt. The design highlights refined detail suitable for stylish dress up occasions.
This excerpt lists home remedies for removing nail polish stains on tile, preventing rug slips with jar rubbers or shellac, keeping flowers fresh with sugars camphor salt soap baking soda or charcoal, reviving wilted cut flowers with aspirin, and treating stiff rugs with rug sizing. It also notes cold tea as fertilizer and a ammonia solution for biweekly plant care.
A high quality exterior paint holds up in any climate. The so called self cleaning effect comes from chalking as the oil weathering ages the film. Light chalking is harmless and leaves a good base for new coats, but heavy chalking undermines durability.
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