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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1940

Page

3

Kathleen Norris urges parents to aid daughters social life

Kathleen Norris argues many mothers and fathers fail their daughters by restricting gatherings and night outings. She presents a reader letter about a family with strong father opposition, urging two sisters to establish their own welcoming homes and gradually expand social circles with simple, natural entertaining.

Kathleen Norris Hilda Mrs. Norris Miss Norris Alma Alfia Grace

Boxing experts debate punching power and shoulder use in ring science

The article quotes Locker and others on why Billy Conn lacks true punching power. They compare Conn to Dempsey Tunney Louis and Greb, noting shoulder back muscle engagement and balance as key to force. They praise Greb's speed and power while cautioning Conn to improve technique.

Paes Socker Coe Florida Socker Navy Locker Conn Savold Grantland Rice Steve Knows Bobby Jones Bobby Hagen Sarazen Dempsey Tunney Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Joe Louis Gene Camera Billy Conn Louis Icid Billy Conns Greb

Taxi drivers urged as frontline fighters in wartime panic

A columnist extols New York taxi drivers as ideal wartime troops arguing they would be effective in combat and could deter enemies. The piece features a mock plea to Roosevelt and praises the driver’s eye test denial as an oddity while praising taxis as a “mystery weapon.”

New York America Hitler Goering Goebbels Roosevelt Valentine

Hawaiian Hot Cup and Holiday Menu for New Year Party

Readable text outlines a New Year party menu with drink ideas and a buffet. Recipes include Hawaiian Hot Cup, Hot Spiced Cider, Holiday Mulled Grape Juice, and Orange Gingerbread plus tuna curry on Chinese noodles and a mixed salad. Provides ingredients and basic method.

Better Baking cook book offer from Eleanor Howe

Have you made New Year's resolutions for good food and meals. The ad invites sending 10 cents to Eleanor Howe at 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois to receive the cook book Better Baking featuring Mountain Muffins Honey Drop Biscuits Hot Cinnamon Rolls and Boston Brown Bread plus Lemon Sunny Silver Pie.

Eleanor Howe North Michigan Avenue Chicago Llinois

Household Hints for Sticking Foods and Desserts

Practical tips for preventing sticking when cooking oats cornmeal or rice. Steps include letting mixtures stand five minutes after removing from heat to loosen from pans. Also suggests peanut butter frosting for white or spice cakes and edible place cards using baked dough shapes.

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