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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
7
A discussion of sixty million jobs and seventy million tool owners forming the American economy. It argues that management represents investors and workers, and that prosperity comes from free competitive enterprise with broad participation. It warns that laziness or excessive government planning harms all and calls for statesmen to balance farming and food supply globally.
A robber blew up a bank after failing to seize cash, injuring a customer who sued the bank. The court denied the claim, ruling no negligence by the bank and stating sympathy has no place in legal decisions.
A park rally sparks a police clash as a rabble-rouser’s followers surge past officers and the speaker is jailed for obstruction. A rail crossing misjudgment leads to a suit dismissed, holding the man partly to blame. A wallet theft case ends with a cashier’s conviction for similar conduct. A druggist faces assault charges after a prank bonbon injection.
A trough designed by H. M. Briggs of the Oklahoma agricultural experiment station offers a simple, durable grain or hay trough for mature sheep. It saves labor, lumber, space, and feed, with its own floor and easy cleaning by tipping.
The piece argues for the two platoon system in 1940s football, highlighting Red Blaik and Fritz Crisler discussing faster, fresher play. Army star Arnold Galiffa supports the shift, saying it keeps him fresh to execute offense while teammates focus on team win over individual honors.
County agents nationwide urge careful use of sprays and other insecticides to promote healthy crop growth while warning many substances can harm people even without poison labels. Safety in insecticide use rests on precaution and proper handling.
Home management specialists suggest restoring mildewed leather quickly by wiping with a cloth dampened in a mixture of denatured alcohol and water, one to one. If needed, wash with mild soap or saddle soap, wipe dry, and finish with wax dressing.
Crochet pattern No 5942 provides complete instructions for a pineapple motif basket used as a face cloth holder. Includes pocket edging materials, stitch illustrations, finishing directions, and pattern details with material list.
A glow in the dark bear lamp stands as a jolly after dark companion. It lights up when the head lamp is on and sits clearly against the dim night light behind. Cut out paint and wire with Pattern 309, price 25c. Send order to
A home cough remedy promises quick relief without cooking. Mix 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water to form syrup, add 2 1/4 ounces Pinex from a druggist, fill to one pint with syrup, and bottle for four times the amount. It claims to loosen phlegm, soothe irritated membranes, ease breathing, and aid sleep with a refund if not pleased.
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