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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1936

Page

3

Invasion of Wild Lands by Roads and Cars

Herbert A. Smith argues that while states protect wild forest lands, wilderness is fading as highways and skyline drives expand. He cites Adirondack changes, Maine and New Hampshire development, and the push for more parklands as public access and recreation rise. He urges educational effort to improve preservation.

New York Herbert A. Smith Journal of Ee Adirondack Mount Whiteface Maine White Mountain Presidential Range Green Mountains Great Smokies Blue Ridge Virginia North Carolina Mountains OGC Ocean New Hampshire Seta

Striking Woolen Rehe Ensemble Worn by Jane Wyatt

A woolen ensemble worn by Jane Wyatt on We're Only Human features a pearl gray bodice with braided cording loops over wooden handle buttons. The skirt matches blue wool with off the face hat, blue accessories, reptile shoes, and a flat handbag.

Jane Wyatt RKO Radio Miss Wyatt Reptile

Practical Household Tips From a 1940s Column

Medium sized sweet potatoes with smooth skins are best for marketing. Soak dried apples apricots and prunes overnight to plump them. Fill hot water bottle three quarters full to avoid heaviness. Pack dresses with pasteboard inside to prevent wrinkles. Steam from a tea kettle removes stains from fabric.

Beon Gaelic Word for Woman in Scottish Highlands

Gaelic term Beon defined as woman in the Scottish highlands with linguistic ties to local speech and cultural usage noted in historical language references.

Beon

Science and Progress in a World of Discovery

The piece surveys AAAS reports noting cures for angina pectoris inhaled remedies, sleeping sickness vaccines, and leprosy trends. It highlights bold claims on spontaneous life creation, air-borne poison powders, hypnotism memory gains, a new ultra-sweet chemical, weather balloons, and an electronic eye. It ends with a moral claim that science shows WHAT IS but cannot tell WHAT OUGHT TO BE.

American Association For the Advancement of Science

Covering books with cloth or paper and unit furniture ideas

Guidance on binding books with textile or paper covers, including nonslip tucking and derby hem details. Also outlines two methods for textile and paper covers, care tips, and suggestions for decorative fabrics. Describes unit furniture configurations to maximize space in small rooms and multiuse areas.

Bell Syndicate WNU

Fashionable Beau Brummell Dies a Pauper in 1810

The mouvicker recounts George Bryan Brummell's fashion leadership in England for 21 years before his death in 1810. Once a favored companion of the prince of Wales, Brummell styled dress with flair but squandered his inheritance and died in poverty.

Beau Brummell George Bryan Brummell England Prince of Wales George IV Brummell Western Newspaper Union

Jurisprudence Overview in Legal Philosophy

A concise definition explains jurisprudence as the science or philosophy of law, focusing on how laws are created interpreted and applied. It outlines methods for studying legal systems theories of justice and the role of judges and scholars in shaping normative standards.

Dame Commander Christabel Pankhurst Honored in Empire Order

Christabel Pankhurst aged fifty five is made a dame commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The honor follows her prominence in the suffrage movement alongside Emmeline and Sylvia Pankhurst. Photograph taken at her London home.

Christabel Pankhurst Emmeline Sylvia British Isles London

Ammonite An Extinct Marine Mollusk Type

An ammonite is an extinct marine mollusk related to the nautilus with a coiled chambered shell. The type includes numerous species widely distributed during the Mesozoic era.

Shirtmaker pattern offers versatile wardrobe staple

The budget wardrobe pattern shows a shirtmaker frock suitable for country or town wear and for classroom or office use. Pattern 2507 comes in many sizes with illustrated sewing instructions and 15 cents. orders to the Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. New York City.

Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Seventeenth St New York City

Prison Governor Aftercare Conversation Cited

Conversation from the Louisville Times notes a prison governor telling a convicted person they were kept too long, with the offender replying that one week extra was acceptable and to “knock it off” next time.

Louisville Times

Moe and Less Trade Banter in Pathfind er Magazine

A brief dialogue snippet shows Moe and Less joking about top and bottom drawers as a humorous exchange featured in Pathfind er Magazine. The light exchange hints at domestic humor and familiarity between the speakers.

Pathfinder Magazine

Conversation Sparks Debate Over Conceit and Preference

A brief dialogue ponders whether one favors conceited men over others. The exchange contrasts strong self-regard with blurred judgments of character.

Joe Frisco Five Minute Bit on Air Promo

A theatrical agent persuaded a conductor to feature Joe Frisco in a five minute on air comedy bit. Frisco stuttered his way through a short routine by clearing his throat as requested.

Joe Frisco Joe New York Post

In Other Words About a Wife and Her Clothes

A brief dialogue shows a wife accusing her husband of not loving her due to her old clothes and the husband affirming his love. The exchange highlights domestic tension and affection despite attire.

Gender differences in disease and aging patterns from census data

The text notes men suffer more from ulcers stomach cancers liver disease and brain or spinal cord conditions, while gallbladder diseases affect women. It cites census data showing declining male predominance after 55, with females outnumbering males at 75 and twice as many centenarians being women. It also mentions higher stillbirth and deformity rates among male births.

United States

Arabian Proverb on Four Men Wise Awake Fool Child

An old Arabian proverb states men fall into four types. He who knows and knows he knows is wise and should be followed. He who knows and knows not he knows is asleep and should be awakened. He who knows not and knows not he knows not is a fool and should be shunned. He who knows not and knows he does not know is a child and should be taught.

Postum Free Week Supply Ad Promises Health Benefit

The Postum Company offers a full week’s supply of Postum free to any reader who writes for it, advertised in this newspaper page. The promotion promotes Postum as health giving and invites correspondence for the free supply.

Postum Company

Woman Transforms Wardrobe Dilemma Into Style Statement

A former complainant about having nothing to wear now embraces a bold fashion reboot. She showcases a complete wardrobe overhaul featuring standout pieces and curated outfits, turning a perceived limitation into personal style confidence.

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