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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

8

Perch for a Heart by George Churchill to be shown by London Group

An abstract carving titled Perch for a Heart by George Churchill will appear in the London Group winter exhibition at Burlington Galleries in London. The artist assembled the oddly shaped wood pieces with a screwdriver chisel and hammer.

George Churchill London Burlington Galleries

Deck Yields Many Card Games Says Lyndon Expert

A Lyndon card expert states that an ordinary deck can host more than 700 distinct games. The claim highlights the versatility of standard playing cards and the wide range of possible rules and variations across households and clubs.

Lyndon

The Great Spring Tides Align Moon Sun Earth

When the moon is full the sun and earth align to create the strongest tides, known as spring tides. The phenomenon peaks with high gravitational forces pulling ocean waters higher than normal. Observers note powerful shoreline surges and tidal ranges during these periods.

Griddle Cakes Win

Ellen travels to the Oakes home to win over Bob's stern father. She remodels the house, plans a grand supper with griddle cakes, and earns the approval she seeks as Mr. Oakes softens and asks when they will marry.

Bob Ellen Mr. Oakes Mother Ma'' Burton Elien

Where Quicksilver Comes From

Quicksilver or mercury occurs in nature in small amounts in lodes and placer deposits. Commercial mercury is mainly extracted from cinnabar ore, the sulphide of quicksilver, by heating to vapor and condensing. The richest mercury deposit is at Almaden in central Spain, worked since Roman times.

Almaden Spain

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