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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1920

Page

2

Conward's plot unravels as Elden aids boy in mercy

In a bustling city amid war rumors, Conward schemes to trap Elden and Irene. Elden learns of the plan and, with a boy, drives into the country to aid a dying man, confronting a collapsed bridge and a shabby home, as Conward's treachery comes to light.

Conward Irene Mr. Conward Elden Europe Germany Rhine Dave Elden Mrs. Hardy Dave Mr. Elden Charlie Mercy

Call to keep highways clear of snow across the nation

Officials urge high class authorities nationwide to promptly remove snow from major and rural roads to ensure fuel transport and general traffic during winter. Transportation costs rise if removal lags, as melted snow weakens subgrades and damages roadbeds, creating costly repairs.

Iso Problic High Way Trafic

Europeans seek international standard for radium strength

Scientists in Europe are working to determine and agree upon an international standard of strength and purity for radium. The effort aims to harmonize measurements and ensure consistent reporting across laboratories and industries.

Europe

Federal aid road program drives highway expansion

The article notes federal aid under the highway net totaling nearly 680 million dollars with state bond issues approved by voters reaching 224.5 million. It cites Ag Secretary’s report on plans for more bonds and next year’s road funds, highlighting 1 million plus available for road improvements and factors like rail transport and labor affecting the 1920 program.

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Sentiment for brick pavements grows on bituminous base

Over the past years supporters push brick pavements on bituminous foundations claiming improved resilience. They fault concrete foundations for pavement defects and argue the bituminous base remedies these issues.

Less Meat If Back And Kidneys Hurt

Eating meat regularly can strain the kidneys by increasing uric acid. Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days, purportedly flush clogged kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and aid bladder health. The ad claims Jad Salts are safe and widely used to maintain kidney function.

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