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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1940

Page

3

Yankees' young roster kept strong by depth and drive

Ty Cobb praises the New York Yankees for their depth in pitching and fielding as a source of ongoing pennant strength. He notes rising stars Keller and other farm system pitchers may replace veterans, and stresses fitness and ambition as keys to sustained success amid aging rivals.

OS Angeles Ty Cobb Yankees Gordon DiMaggio Rolfe Kelter Bil Dickey Gill Bill Rosar Tigers Cubs Athletics Keller Ted Williams Cobb

Dental History Explains Why Teeth Decay Occurs

Dr James W Barton reports from Lancet researchers that children with decay often come from younger siblings while older children have better teeth. Diet and health habits, especially fruit leafy vegetables and dairy foods, outdoor play and rest, influence decay more than parental dental history. Natural infant feeding also aids preservation, while early infectious illness increases risk.

James W. Barton Western Newspaper Union H. G. Miller D. M. R. Crombie Lancet London

Liver performs many vital roles beyond digestion

A health article explains the liver’s extensive influence on nearly every body system. It notes 60 to 100 distinct activities and describes how digestive blood flows first to the liver for filtration before reaching the heart and tissues. It also suggests exercises and medical aids to boost liver activity.

Robert G Yfontrell Englewood

Ovie stars scarce on radio as Luncheon at the Waldorf debuts

Veiled stars like ZaSu Pitts and Ilka Chase balance TV and radio roles. Aileen Pringle plays a newspaper woman on Joyce Jordan while Chase hosts a high profile luncheon program at the Waldorf with guest interviews. Joan Fontaine and Brian Aherne delay their honeymoon for a stage tour but plan travels with a cabin plane. Edward Small draws fan letters for Valentino role. Dr Christian advances with Hersholt producing a new film and actors fund funding a home for aged actors. ODDS AND ENDS notes Janet Logan’s wardrobe, hymns recording for church use, and grand legacies recovered. Gene Autry travels in cowboy attire on trips, and flight plans affect wardrobe.

Virginia LE Union OVIE ZaSu Pitts Aileen Pringle Joyce Jordan Girl Interne Joan Fontaine Brian Aherne Rebecca Aherne New York Music Hall Jean Hersholt Dr. Christian Dr Christian Ubersholt Motion Picture Relief Fund Screen Guild Janet Logan Paramount Hollywood Joe Emerson CBS Grand Hotel Betty Lou Gerson Gene Autrey

Question Box answers common pediatric topics

The Q A covers age patterns of infantile paralysis noting most cases occur before age four. It states eggs wheat and milk commonly trigger allergies. Ezena is described as the third dry stage of catarrh causing bad breath odor.

Yard Figures Speak From Gone With the Wind Echoes

A new department highlights wallboard cutouts of Scarlett O Hara and Melanie Wilkes in yard figures. Patterns Z9067 and Z9068, each about 24 inches tall, cost 15 cents and include complete directions for making or painting. Order from Aunt Martha, Box 166 W, Kansas City, Missouri.

Scarlett O’hara Melanie Wilkes Martha Kansas City

Desperate action at school as mother confronts staff

An upset woman bursts into an infants school wielding a heavy hammer seeking Miss Davids. She insists to fix a ripped breech her boy caused, while the frightened teacher and principal urge calm and a private talk in a room.

Miss Davids Rascal

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