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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1946

Page

8

Sobpia Lux 1898 1946 Nebraska pianist and inspiration

Sobpia Lux born July 1 1898 died February 16 1946 aged 47 7 16 lived northeast of Shelby Nebraska later in Shelby survived by sisters Anna Huddleston Emma Rasp Elfrieda Rasp and Charles Lux plus longtime companion Bertha Benda. Despite infantile paralysis at age eleven she pursued nature languages and the fine arts becoming a pianist and encourager to others.

Sobpia Lux Shelby Nebraska Joseph and Sophia Lux Anna Huddleston Ponoka Alberta Canala Emma Rasp Gresham Elfrieda Rasp Charles Lux Bertha Benda Bertha

James Campbell Logan dies at 91 in Nebraska

James Campbell Logan born October 4 1854 in New Cumnock Scotland died February 15 1946 at his Shelby Nebraska home at age 91. He migrated to America at age 20 and traveled extensively before settling in Nebraska in 1891 with wife Margaret Merrick. He leaves five children ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held February 18 at the Shelby Methodist Church with burial in Wesley Chapel cemetery.

James Campbell Logan Wm. Logan New Cumnock Scotland Shelby John America South Carolina California Canada Hawaiian Islands Nebraska Margaret Merrick Hoxie Kansas William Peabody Earl Burns Frank Hobson Montana Fred Johnson Wallace Logan John M Methodist Church Wesley Chapel Longacre Edgar Nebr H. B. Lansing W. C. Logan F. M. Powell Hutchinson June Logan Wichita BE. C. Logan Burns Kansas Braman Oklahoma Rex Beal Coffyville Archie Logan Fred Worline

Wisconsin Deer Concentration Shapes Population

The conservation department warns deer crowd into about 10 percent of Wisconsin’s range during severe winters. Survival depends on food availability in over 500 concentration areas, with total population tied to annual survival in these shelter zones. Deer roam freely in summer, but self imposed confinement governs winter outcomes.

Wisconsin Conservation Department

Wet Cleaning Tidies Cotton Wash Dresses

The article explains wet cleaning as a method used by dry cleaners involving lukewarm water and special soaps. Garments are laid flat and brushed by hand, with emphasis on swift completion and handling non fast colors. Homemakers can sponge lightly to reduce wrinkling between washings.

Transportation Across Latin America From Water To Air

The article notes diverse Latin American transport from Lake Titicaca reed boats to totora sails, river craft, freighters, and barges, plus modern ocean ports and abundant passenger and freight planes. It highlights air routes linking Mendoza to Chile, La Paz to Sao Paulo, and Barranquilla to Havana and Miami, with 113 929 miles of routes in 1943 and a call for inter American cooperation.

Lake Titicaca Latin America Americas Mendoza Argentina Andes Chile la Paz Sao Paulo Brazil Barranquil

Dust Barrier Control For Chinch Bugs In Crops

Dinitro dust proves highly toxic to chinch bugs and kills them on contact. A one inch wide dust line between small grain and corn fields halts migration before corn damage. Application requires smooth firm soil and removal of trash. Reapply after rains or brush line to refresh. keep debris off line to avoid bypass.

Rhubarb Canning Methods Spark Old Food Debate

The rhubarb season renews the debate between cold water canning and processing. Homemakers agree canning should do more than prevent spoilage it must preserve nutrition flavor color and texture. Cold water keeps rhubarb from spoilage but dulls color and taste and may turn to sour mush if stored a full season.

Pinwheel Biscuits Brighten Breakfast Table

Homemakers find new breakfast biscuits shaped as pin wheels with raisins corn syrup and cloves as a tasty topping. Marjorie Griffin Rural Home editor notes the recipe in Capper's Farmer read by 1 250 000 farm families. Divide dough into eight pieces form into strips no rolling or cutting required.

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Raisin Pinwheel Biscuits From Old Recipe

A vintage recipe outlines making flour biscuits with raisins. Sift flour baking powder and salt cut in shortening add milk to form soft dough divide into seven to eight strips coil into pinwheels place in greased pan mix raisins with corn syrup and cloves sprinkle on dough bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes yields seven or eight large biscuits.

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