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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1941

Page

8

Notices to Creditors and Contractors in Polk County Neb

Legal notices announce a June 2 1941 County Court hearing to settle claims against Ralph L Smith estate with claims due by May 31 1941. Also bids invited by Nebraska Department of Roads and Irrigation for Osceola Central City projects with detailed Elm tree species and labor wage requirements.

Polk County Nebraska Ralph Leonard Smith L. M. Merrick Department of Roads and Irrigation State Capitol Lincoln Osceola-Central City Osceola Wardner G Scott John I. Anderson Central City Gentral City Grand Island IL. R Jones John I Anderson Herbert Lock Merrick County Howard Rail St. Paul-Osceola York-Osceola Wardner G. Scott

Vitamins as Health Key Discussed by Doctor

Dr Howard T Kelly of Philadelphia summarized findings from a Grand Central Palace exhibit on vitamin deficiencies hosted by the American Medical Association. He warned that lack of proper vitamins or minerals in the diet underpins many diseases and disorders and noted synthetic vitamins may affect health differently across nations. He argued digestion and absorption are essential alongside intake and cited a 1938–39 Germany survey.

American Medical Association Howard T Kelly Philadelphia Edmund L. Housel Association Grand Central Palace Germany Kelly British Isles France

Cartier's alarm rings every Monday at Eight on Fifth Avenue

A loud weekly alarm at Cartier's on Fifth Avenue near Fifty second Street triggers crowds and police every Monday at eight. Citizens rush to the scene assuming a jewel robbery but officers say the device is ultra sensitive and cannot be shut off without shrieking.

Fifth Avenue New York City Fifty-second Street Cartier’s Jewels Cartier’s

Watering Lawns and Weed Control Basics

The article advises watering a lawn at first soil moisture shortage with evening sprinklerings to allow absorption before sun exposure. It recommends soil wetting to four inches deep, slow sprinkling to avoid runoff, and warns against light watering. It emphasizes constant weed vigilance and that weed suppression requires fertilization and mowing practices. It notes soil reaction affects weed control and favors slightly acidic fertilizers.

Dental Schools Urged to Endow Research Funds

Dr Harlan H Hor ner new secretary of the American Dental association council on dental education says endowments are essential for research into national dental health problems The official notes that the causes of dental diseases challenge top science and calls endowing dental research the wisest public health investment He labels neglect of school children's health as disgracefully high and notes its economic social and professional impact.

America Harlan H. Horner American Dental Association Council On Dental Education

New York Dialect Ranked Least Liked By College Students

A study of 500 college students nationwide finds the typical New York City dialect most disliked among American speech accents. Natives’ accents from 11 U S regions were rated, with Lancaster Pennsylvania favored, New York state second, and Boston third. Southern accents rated low.

New York New York City Walter H. Wilkie Joseph F. Snyder New York University United States Lancaster New York State Boston

Live Stock Prices at South Omaha February 4 1941

Cattle receipts at Omaha Monday totaled 8 700 with prices 15 25 cents lower than last week as trade lagged. Corndef steers ranged 14 60 to 15 50, feeders 9 00 to 11 50, cows 7 25 to 18 50, and heifers 7 25 to 12 50. Hog receipts were 6 500 with price gains 15 to 25 cents, best light butchers 7 75, sows 6 50 to 6 90. Sheep and lambs 65 000 head, fat lambs slow to unevenly lower. aged sheep and feeder lambs offered at steady to weaker bids.

Union Stock Yards Omaha

Photography in medicine uses cameras with x ray

An article explains how x rays create prints of body shadows on film and how glass screens with chemicals can produce viewable images. It notes cost savings with screens, usefulness in mass lung screening, and limits for detecting small defects, with a future potential for broader use.

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