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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
8
Secretary Perkins announced 1,510,463 people were placed in private employment in 1936, with total placements of all types exceeding 5 million. The National Youth Administration aided 24,941 youths, and December private placements reached a record 172,354.
Two former women school teachers in Mazomanie Wisconsin pooled resources to buy a twelve acre farm near Mazomanie. Helen Brandemuehl of Madison and Louise Parman of Mazomanie faced unemployment three years ago. They run the farm themselves with three cows two horses and nine pigs. They grow crops vegetables and fruit and sell fresh or canned produce.
The piece discusses the current boom in antiques with high prices for furniture, china, and clocks from bygone homes. It notes Henry Ford's museum project and questions whether the interest is genuine appreciation or a fad.
A Western Newspaper Union reflection argues that patience and hand crafted work endure beyond mechanized production. It urges preserving the spirit of old craftsmanship while embracing new, warning against discarding values that sustain civilization and happiness.
A columnist observes couples choosing plain versus bright living room styles. Ethel defies her husband’s taupe plan with vibrant fabrics and flowers. A modern apartment scene recalls nostalgic latchkey samplers and cozy border ideas for guest rooms and meal rhythms.
An all gold automobile built 17 years ago and repaired at a cost of 7 250 dollars is leaving England for its owner, an Indian banker. Every visible part is gold plated or finished in gold, with gold leafing done by a Birmingham expert. Packing was meticulous to avoid costly scratches, and the interior uses Indian satinwood, much of which was replaced due to red ant damage.
Busy Hollywood chatter centers on Greta Garbo in Camille with magnified acclaim. Mary Pickford sails for London with niece. Douglas Fairbanks Jr joins Prisoner of Zenda cast. Fred Astaire linked to Irene Castle McLaughlin project. Dorothy McNulty earns Paramount interest. Shirley Temple draws fan letters for Wee Willie Winkie. M G M salutes Myrna Loy and William Powell pairing. three singing mice touted for The Three Siennaires.
A fragmented ad style notice touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia tablets as a fast remedy. It claims dramatic results and urges readers to buy the tablets in a large box from drug stores.
Poetic line from Gene Stratton Porter reflecting on a heart large enough to welcome many things to love in a crowded world.
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