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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
7
Gardeners can boost early bloom by starting many flowers indoors six weeks before transplanting after frost danger. Seeds listed include Delphinium, pink, gaillardia, lobelia, Myosotis, pansy, Iceland poppy, salvia, stock, verbena with a later indoors sowing of Ageratum, snapdragon, aster, dahlia, nicotiana, petunia, phlox, salpiglossis, scabiosa, vinca rosea.
Advertising created demand that cut clothing costs to about one third of what materials alone would have cost a generation ago. It also opened thousands of jobs in the clothing industry beyond lower prices for consumers.
A philosophical quotation notes that crowds yield to those who push toward a goal, implying human progress follows forceful resolve. It compares crowd behavior to the drive of individuals seeking a distant objective. The reflection underscores determination as a catalyst for movement.
The 290th birth anniversary of Emanuel Swedenborg is celebrated with note of his wide impact in science, philosophy, theology, and public life. The article highlights his early scientific periodical, moon observation methods, nebular hypothesis, brain and gland studies, parliamentary work, and later theological writings. Information and works are offered by the Swedenborg Foundation in New York.
An article promotes corn as a staple grain and lists cornmeal dishes such as johnnycakes muffins and spoon bread, explains water ground meal versus granulated meal, and provides multiple recipes including corn Muns Cheese Fritters Crullers Kidneys en Brochette Fried Liver Baked Onions Cottage Cheese Salad Candied Sweet Potatoes. It also notes regional preferences, cooking temperatures, and ingredients from the Bell Syndicate.
A humorous mix of quips about hunger and parrots and stray lines from a Sunday school page. Quick asides reference a mock sports figure and scientists noting insect chatter with light, satirical tone.
A man arrives home late and, in a dark room, fears a noise under the bed. A burglar replies there is nobody there, prompting the man to remark he could have sworn he heard something. The moment ends with mistaken fear.
Scores of people who felt denied joy and confidence now rejoice at the natural radiance Pepsodent with Irium brings to their smiles. The ad promises a safe brightness with no bleach no grit and no pumice guiding readers to try Pepsodent as a solution.
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