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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
7
The budget message to Congress projects a 1938 deficit of about 1.088 billion and a 1939 deficit near 950 million as revenues fall to 5.019 billion. Defense spending rises to about 991 million with possible new naval builds. Expenditures drop in public works and relief. debt hits a record 38.5 billion by mid‑1939.
The Senate committee studying unemployment and relief heard from industry leaders after two days of listening. The Automotive Manufacturers' Association submitted a detailed statement noting 1937 auto production of 4.8 million, down 10 percent from 1929, with Ford absent from the brief.
Sister Hill, an administration ally, wins the Democratic primary to become Alabama's senator designate. At forty three he will be among the chamber's youngest members, replacing Hugo Black whose seat was held by Dixie Bibb Graves pending election.
President Roosevelt reaffirmed New Deal fundamentals in his annual message to Congress urging wage and hour controls, balanced taxation, and cautious reform. He praised the majority of businesspeople while condemning dishonest practices and pressed for a farm program and restrained federal spending. Farley reported a postal department surplus offset by nonpostal costs, noting busted lottery rackets and large-scale ticket seizures.
A fashion feature touts five shipshape frock patterns from Sew-Your-Own with instructions to mail order Pattern 1431 1436 and 1435 from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1020 211 W Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois. Prices are 15 cents each. Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
The infant automobile industry in 1906 provided direct or indirect work for about 80 000 people and produced cars priced at $5 000 and up. Advertising created demand that now sustains roughly 5 000 000 jobs, fueling improved cars and making ownership possible for one in five Americans.
A week’s recipe features Shrimp Creole with onions celery tomatoes peas and rice. The method guides browning vegetables thickening with flour then simmering with vinegar sugar and shrimp. Reheating directions use double boiler or casserole. Dessert suggestion includes chilled pears with custard sauce.
Carlyle Said the modern majesty lies in labor and effort. A man’s deeds define his dignity and ornament, as he chooses to act with purpose and resolve.
The passage lists notable presidents and figures with varied living patterns and careers. It notes Taylor and a fluctuating voting status, Van Buren's salary during 1837 panic, Wilsons at Buckingham Palace, Roosevelt's view of the White House, Jackson as Florida's first territorial governor, and Harding moving from senate to the White House.
A Collier's Weekly note argues trains have right of way over vehicles, citing financial responsibility. It claims trains win most seven cases. Also includes an ad for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription tonic praised for all ages and a proverb urging virtue in youth for lasting honor.
A Lydia E. Pinkham advertisement touts Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female functional disorders. It claims women share success stories across generations and urges readers to buy now from their druggist with over a million testimonial letters cited.
Chiang Kai shek relinquishes civil duties to lead the army as commander in chief of land forces and temporarily heads the navy. H. H. Kung becomes premier steering the executive yuan while training a new 800,000 strong army to join the 900,000 already fighting Japan.
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