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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
7
Soretone Liniment Promises Quick Lumbago Relief
Advertising copy touts Soretone liniment for back and muscle pain with warm rubefacient action. Claims fast improvement, money back guarantee, price 50 cents, and an economy size. Mentions McKesson Robbins as producer with a portfolio of 223 health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKesson & Robbins
Explosion in GOP tensions as moderates clash with right wing
A turbulent scene unfolds with Senator Eugene Millikin of Colorado mocking the national committee and calling it antediluvian. The piece cites worries among Republicans about youth, policy direction, and the party's ability to win votes, plus brewing primary battles and fundraising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Millikin
Colorado
Millikin
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Vic Johnston
GOP
Congressional Campaign Committee
Republican Party
Irving Ives
New York
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
North Dakota
McKinley
Oregon
Wayne Morse
Congress
Uline Arena
Washington
Morse
Senator Lodge
Abraham Lincoln
Earl Warren
California
Ralph Tauro
Hillsdale
Ralph
Michael
Farmers Should Check Seed Varieties Before Buying
With harvest done, farmers ask about new crop varieties for 1950. County extension agents say to verify the variety is recommended for local conditions and at least as good as current varieties. Trust reliable dealers and avoid high priced but untested seeds promoted by some salesmen. Experiments test most new grains for northern central states and Canada before guidance to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central States
Canada
Blue Egg Shells Enter Poultry Trade
Cornell University researchers led by Dr J H Bruckner show blue green eggs can appear in hens with varying brown pigment levels. The technique offers egg dealers a color alternative to brown and white shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
J. H. Bruckner
Poultry Husbandry
Hens fed improperly stop laying eggs says expert
North Dakota poultry official Kermit Schlamb notes hens eat when underfed but lay few eggs. He explains a flock of 100 five pound hens needs about 125 pounds of well balanced feed weekly to stay in good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Schlamb
North Dakota
West Coast Poised For Slugging Season In Baseball
The slugging race shifts to the West as Ralph Kiner and Luke Easter loom as top challengers. Hank Greenberg praises Easter's power and forecasts Cleveland as a pennant contender while Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio boost Pacific prospects. Army faces Stanford in a high-profile fall showdown with Pollard key in a strong backfield under Red Blaik. Stanford claims depth and experience, aiming for a standout season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Williams
San Diego
Pacific
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Luke Easter
Grantland Rice
Cleveland Indians
Kiner
Ralph
Hank Greenberg
Jimmy Foxx
Greenberg
Foxx
Hack Wilson
Easter
Hank
Babe
Ruth
Cleveland
Joe DiMaggio
DiMag
Red Black
Army
West Coast
Stanford
Pollard
Los Angeles
Loyola
Hudson
Joe Louis Ponders 1950 Comeback Plans
Joe Louis has not laid out a clear plan for 1950 and even he is unsure. If he fights again it would likely be a morbid spectacle for only the morbid at heart. He has trained on roads and done gymnasium boxing to regain form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Joe
Louis
Make Handsome Gifts By Painting Designs
If you have never painted before you may turn tin trays into handsome gifts. Boxes cans and glass jars may be made into containers for cigarett es and trinkets. Pattern 290 gives tracing designs and complete directions. Price of pattern is 25e. Send order to WORKSHOP PATTERN SERVICE Drawer 10 Bedford Wills New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Wills
New York
Allbran
Sam Plesky
Churchill Av
Cleve
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Mich
Honduras Timber Imports Raise Pine Demand at Gulf Ports
The United States forest service notes imports of longleaf yellow pine timbers from Honduras and Costa Rica into Gulf ports. Honduras forests could yield up to 50 million board feet, with timbers sized 20 by 20 inches and up to 28 feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Ports
Honduras
Costa Rica
U. S Forest Service
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