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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1950

Page

2

Dear Old Golden Rule Days Striking Textiles Tale

A national labor relations field report recalls a 1947 New England textile strike rooted in personal enmity rather than pay or conditions. Albert Hanson and Burt Murphy, rival leaders, shun dialogue until a former teacher reconstructs their shared past in a school reunion setting that hints at reconciliation.

National Labor Relations Board New England Albert Hanson Burt Murphy National Labor Relations

Farce at the Beautiful Gate Schoolyard Encore

Burt Murphy and union boss Hanson clash in a humorous exchange about old spats and a wish for conciliation. Miss Peck recalls past discipline and suggests a mediation board while Murphy chases a baseball return and a dinner with Helen Brennan near the end.

Murphy Helen Brennan

The Fiction Corner Reins Across Hoosick Valley Chase Scene

Eben Clifford carries a vital dispatch for Gen. Newton while crossing a frozen Hoosick river. Smoke signals warn pursuers as he risks an unescorted escape, choosing danger over an escort and risking capture or death in icy torrents.

Youss Eben Clifford Gen. Newton Albany Col. Albee Bennington Eben Bonney

Rescue at River Endangers Rider and Steed

Eben struggles to guide a horse across a swift river while Indians circle the bank. A sandbar halts progress as a feathered bonnet appears on the far bank. A final push toward the east fails as the current thins the path and danger closes in.

Eben Relef Col. Albee

Eben Flings Pouch to Survive Harsh River Chase

Eben Wis throws a leather mail pouch from a floundering horse and fights the river. He swims to the west bank and nears danger as a leering Indian lunges forward. Two soldiers and Gen Newton appear with gunfire from upriver as the rescue unfolds.

Eben Wis Eben Gen. Newton

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List

A filled crossword style list with across and down clues covering charges measures names encounters histories metals and more across clues include charges for services old measures length girl s name encounter A ball medieval stories gold symbol Norse goddess past writing fluid small pools of water male deer pike like fish note of seal sweet potato fold over Jewish month bruit desire highest card constellation a metal container gold Her savage bird of prey Bavarian city contended for at that time shade trees down clues include brandish even poet all considered one by one woolly coated animals town press marshy meadow lawful put on an aplay raised platform passable carry with difficulty girl s nick name any split pulse Ind del delineate barbed spear wire measure w covering of brain native of Arabist kind of small cap obtain reproves in this place exclamation of disgust

Constellation Savage Bird of Prey

Clue Puzzle Clings to Last Week's Definitions

A cryptic clue set references a sifting utensil, a claw, a roll elevation, a sea eagle, and a concept of precious atonement. It appears as a week’s mini crossword fragment with numbered hints and cross-connecting wordplay.

Screen duo plans shorts of great stories featurettes

Inez Gerhard Arbora Stanwyck teams with director Robert Liodmark to film world’s greatest short stories as 25 minute featurettes. Hollywood stars may appear as an experiment in handling unconventional roles. Ben Grauer completes two more films for the U S Bureau of Census ahead of April 1 training start.

Arbara Stanwyck Thelma Jordan Robert Liodmark Hollywood Ltodmark Ben Grauer U.S. Bureau of Census Washington

Simple Fireside Party Ideas and Easy Desserts

A guide to hosting a budget friendly evening with easy snacks like popcorn and marshmallows. Includes a doughnut recipe and cookies, plus a basic party plan with prep steps and simple menus for a cozy gathering.

How to Clean and Maintain Broiler Pans

After every use scours prevent hardening grease on broiler pans. Line pans with aluminum foil under the rack to stop caking. Fold and toss foil with drippings for easy cleanup. Remove pans while oven is on to extend their life.

Amazing relief from constipation with All Bran cereal

A reader testimonial from Sam Plesky of Cleveland Ohio praises Kellogg's All Bran for curing constipation after ten days. The ad promises double your money back if not satisfied and instructs sending an empty carton to Kellogg's in Battle Creek Michigan.

Sam Plesky Churchill Av Cleve Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich

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Broadway Main Street Hanson Mill Town Albert Burt Anne Peck Miss Peck Billy Rose Grace Noll Crowell Brandish Ure W Inez Gerhard Barbara Stanwyck Lynn Lynn Chambers U.S Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Doan Eads Bearded Vance
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