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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1946

Page

5

$6,000,000 Film Wilson Costs Set Record

The most expensive motion picture ever made was Wilson released in 1944 with production and advertising costs exceeding $6,000,000. Collier's notes the price stemmed from spectacular scenes including the 1912 Democratic convention where lighting drew power for a city the size of Lansing Michigan.

Wilson Collier's Lansing Mich

Ghosts on the Fence Posts Prompt Farm Doctor's Advice

A frightened patient appeals to a doctor at his farmstead claiming departed relatives haunt his orchard fence posts nightly. The doctor offers a simple remedy to banish the specters by sharpening the post tops.

Sewing Circle Patterns Tailored Lingerie for Mature Figures

Sews circle offers pattern No 8002 for built up shoulders or ribbon straps with lace edge in sizes 38 through 52. Includes step by step instructions and yardage for slip and panties. Fall and Winter issue of Fashion available for twenty five cents plus pattern price.

Oldest Army and Navy Union Founded in 1886

The Army and Navy Union, founded in 1886, is described as the oldest standing veterans organization in the United States with about 35,000 members across wars.

The Army and Navy Union United States

Torch in Hand of Vulcan Statue Warns Motorists

A new warning method in Birmingham Alabama uses a red glowing torch in the Vulcan statue for 24 hours after fatal crashes. The upraised hand of the giant statue will glow red instead of green during this period to remind drivers to slow down and be careful.

Wal Deen Torch Vulcan Birmingham Ala

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