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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1950

Page

7

Nose counting will not change U S House size

Minnesota columnist notes the 16th national census will not alter the 435 seats but will apportion representation by state. California and Pacific states may gain while Mississippi valley farmers lose influence due to mechanization. Anecdote about Lake of the Woods Canada border and census official Mitchell illustrates counting costs and political stakes. Public demand is for less government spending and Hoover commission ideas gain attention.

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Judge in District He Served Appointed After Long Career

A famed Southern lawyer was made district judge where he spent many years practice. His first case involved a old Negro accused of ham theft from a rotisserie. The judge, who had often defended him, quipped Ras is in trouble again and offered to appoint a new lawyer but the man refused. An explorer marooned in Canada recounted his return home, noting the voyage was hard sledding since there was no snow for transport.

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Food Prep Shortcuts and Flavor Tweaks

Practical tips include flicking seeds from pear halves with a melon ball gadget. Blanch almonds by boiling briefly then peeling skins. Cure pork by brining with two pounds salt and one ounce saltpeter per gallon water, tested with a potato. Sour cream boosts mashed potato flavor with chives or parsley.

Lawyer Seeks Fee from Winning Client

A lawyer reports to a judge that his client, whom he just won against, refuses to pay the fee. The judge asks if the request was written. the lawyer confirms and says the client told him to go to the devil. The judge then asks what happened next, and the lawyer states the client came straight to the judge.

Pillowcase Decoration With Crocheted Pansies

Crochet pattern No. 5011 offers four eight inch designs with hot iron transfers color chart and stitch guides. It includes materials making directions and finishing tips for decorative pillowcases suitable as gifts or linen cabinet accents.

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