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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
7
Dr. Walter A. Wells of Georgetown University outlines three stages of a cold and recommends stage specific home care. He says physician treatment helps but not all colds allow it. rest indoors, avoid cold baths and strenuous exercise during illness. prevention is best, and a cold is a fever at its core.
The article discusses plant and animal perfumes, oils forming scents, and disinfectant and vaccine debates. It notes menthol, eucalyptus as soothing elements, chlorine for early cold stages, and skepticism about vaccine claims. It advises avoiding overeating, drinking fluids, and using alkaline remedies during feverish stages.
The Dean of Men at the University of Illinois discusses common student behaviors and social pressures. He argues for responsible conduct and understanding the motives behind campus actions.
American oil magnate Harry F. Blackmer, valued between 15.9 and 25 million dollars, fled to France to avoid U S tax and income reporting charges. Treated as virtually imprisoned, he cannot leave France without facing extradition demands, while U S authorities seek to seize assets and pursue contempt citations. France has blocked his return due to limited extradition treaties and alleged tax perjury confronted by the U S Department of Justice.
A reflective column argues heredity versus environment in shaping character. It cites Gordon's shift toward alcohol after a law change and social pressure, plus anecdotes of Stella Crawford burning the midnight oil for dances and theater. The piece condemns conformity as a normalizer of irregular behavior.
Public Health guidance from Pennsylvania stresses natural sun exposure over artificial sun lamps. It warns many lamps fail to emit true ultra violet rays and require professional guidance, while daily outdoor activity and brisk sunshine offer real health benefits.
W Barry Wood Jr of Milton Massachusetts known for quarterback play on Harvard football has been chosen for the American Davis Cup team entering the 1930 international tennis championships. He is regarded by many as a leading young American tennis talent.
In Birmingham Alabama R J Goode an insurance man and Wilcox county legislator owns 15 goats of a mysterious breed described as epileptic fainting nervous or stiff legged. The animals fall rigid when startled lasting a dozen seconds then recover showing stiffness in hind legs. Offspring inherit the trait which appears by about a year old. Some scientists say the trait is hereditary not pathological.
Linz reports the Refer market church will be gas filled with potassium cyanide to eradicate worm damage in a famed German wood carving altar. Windows and doors sealed. church will be exposed for up to two weeks with masked workers checking progress before public access resumes after five days.
An article urges proper footwear for children to prevent bunions and deformed toes, blaming ill fitting shoes for future pain. It notes merchants and parents should act, cites long‑term suffering from foot problems, and warns against ultra high heels and short stockings.
A Manchester paper reports an ad seeking a cat for warehouse pest control with owner delivery and collection for five shillings weekly. The piece links pet hiring to fashion needs in London's west end and suggests ant eaters could be hired in New York, highlighting eccentric crossovers between animals and commerce.
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