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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1947

Page

2

Sally Comes Home Doe Sally Returns to Russell Family

A two year old doe named Sally, freed by Mrs. William H. Russell, visits regularly after being found as a two day old fawn on the army reservation at Picatinny arsenal Lake Denmark New Jersey. Russell, a seeing eye instructor and former director of the arsenal K-9 patrol, raised Sally who has mothered two fawns and expects another.

Sally Doe William H. Russell Army Picatinny Arsenal Lake Denmark WN. J

Hike in Potato Sales Driven by New Wet Strength Bags

Millions of pounds of potatoes are moving to market in new paper bags made of wet strength material. The bags come in 10 15 and 50 pound sizes and allow retailers to sell immediately without further sorting or handling.

Self-Regulating Vent for Barn and Poultry Houses

A ventilator designed to fit any roof size or type should ensure that snow rain or cold cannot enter. The drawing shows a mechanism adaptable to various buildings and climates.

Know Your Breed Cheviot by W J Dryden

Cheviot sheep are one of the oldest purebred varieties. They are prolific hardy with wool low oil content and produce a high class fleece. Mutton is top quality with balanced fat and flavor. Rams yield 8 to 10 pounds while ewes offer strong growth.

Keeping the Farm in The Family Forever

Thousands of elderly farmers carried on while their sons fought the war. Many seek a way to retire and transfer their farms to younger hands. Retiring farmers want fair treatment for sons and siblings. Swift events demand sound, continuous farm property arrangements for nation and family welfare.

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