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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
3
Advice urging readers to live one day at a time and foster charity and cheer, citing World War I as inspiration. Emphasizes maintaining serenity at home, avoiding fear, and sharing hopeful, brave energy to help create a freer and happier future.
Kathleen Norris urges living one day at a time and fixing one's own home to endure world troubles. She argues civilization survives wars and calls for a revival of spirit, urging Americans to solve domestic issues first by building million strong, debt-free homes.
The author argues football rewards luck as much as skill, noting 20 coaches agree outcomes hinge on breaks. He recalls Yost predicting underdogs can beat stronger teams, cites Minnesota’s tough schedule and a key single play deciding a upset, and stresses mindset over records.
The article offers simple make ahead recipes for holiday gatherings. It describes Peach Refrigerator Cake, Refrigerator Fruit Cake, Gingerbread Waffles, Refrigerator Fruit Pudding, Plum Pudding, Left Over Cake Dessert, Graham Cracker Dessert, and general tips for easy mass refreshments to keep hosts free for moments of fun.
The article promotes Miss Howe's cookbook Better Baking as a simple guide for beginners to bake pies cakes and breads with reliable results. It invites readers to order by mailing 10 cents to Better Baking care of Eleanor Howe 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois.
Ruth Wyeth Spears presents a tiny four poster doll bed project as a Christmas gift idea. The article notes Book 6 with new projects and mentions refurbishing and sewing directions, inviting readers to order.
A short notice from Bedford Hills New York invites readers to enclose 10 cents for each book ordered and provides a name and address for responses. The fragment suggests a small mail order program likely from a local publisher or library outreach.
Advice on constipation cites causes and simple remedies. It recommends eating natural bulk producing foods like Kellogg’s All-Bran made in Battle Creek, drinking water, and joining the Regulars. If symptoms persist, seek a physician.
Old Testament proverb emphasizes early guidance shaping lifelong conduct and values for a child. It underscores parental influence, moral instruction, and lasting impact across generations.
Brief quote emphasizing beauty as divine handwriting on faces skies and flowers. A compact homage to beauty and nature in devotional language.
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