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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
2
Admiral Cary T. Grayson chairs the American Red Cross which is aiding flood refugees. Red Cross nurses doctors and hospital units prevent epidemics and funds from public contributions supply food shelter and clothing for the sufferers.
General Malin Craig, chief of staff of the U.S. Army, directed the flood response along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The U.S. Engineer Corps assisted by calculating flood extent and water height and by strengthening levees to aid evacuation and shelter operations.
This study centers on Jesus as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. It compares true shepherds with hirelings, portrays the door of the sheepfold, and calls believers to follow, defend, and bring in all of God’s sheep into one fold under one shepherd.
The excerpt proclaims mankind's upward course toward a future like Heaven when all are Christlike. It emphasizes the divinity of King Jesus manifested in human flesh as the enduring hope, joy, and glory of humanity beyond past discouragements.
A sermon excerpt argues that discourtesy harms beyond simple offense and frames Christian courtesy as a grace to all who practice it, quoting R. W. Dale on social virtue and moral conduct.
A concise moral reflection cites Charles Hodge asserting that all ethical obligation resolves into conformity to the will of God. This saying frames duty as a divine alignment rather than human invention.
An observer recalls street fund drives led by women and girls using sealed tin banks labeled with the beneficiary. A typical collector earns about one donation in six, with tips on badge wear and the psychology of generosity. Some donors refuse the badge, others give up to a dollar, and weather and time of day influence proceeds.
Simplicity offers Pattern 1223 velveteen dress for size 6 to 14 with smart collar and puff sleeves. Pattern 1998 a shirt frock for sizes 34 to 46 with long sleeves. Pattern 1224 princess line dress for sizes 12 to 20 with heartbreak sleeves. Barbara Bell Pattern Book features easy, well-cut designs for children and mature figures.
A quip contrasts pre marriage caution with post marriage overlook. The saying names Baggs as exemplars and frames matrimony as a test of foresight and aftercare.
A passenger asks if the cook is the mate. The cook replies that he is the man who cooks the mate.
A humorous exchange about a dog taking the prize cat at a local show. The joke hinges on a dog winning a cat competition. No additional facts or participants are provided.
A gamekeeper chides a friend for not shooting a rabbit when it escaped sight, noting he did not notice the quarry until it was out of view. The exchange captures rural humor and hunting etiquette in a concise vignette.
In a humorous domestic scene a maid confesses the vase was broken by the cat. The mistress questions ownership and responds with surprise over the lack of a cat. The exchange captures light social satire through dialogue.
After indulgence heartburn warns against hurried eating and excess drinking. Milnesia water form relieves heartburn. Each wafer equals 4 teaspoonfuls milk of magnesia. Packages priced at 2c, 35c and 60c.
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