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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
3
Among four national pet crematories the New York facility, opened in 1939, handles over 500 animals yearly including dogs cats parrots and canaries. Rates range from 15 to 25 dollars for cremation 5 to 300 for an urn and 25 to 100 for a niche with perpetual care.
The Hong Kong governor, taken prisoner by the Japanese and later released, is remembered for sharp wit. A luncheon anecdote recalls a guest who complained about seating on Sir Mark’s left, prompting his line that those who matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter.
National polio reports show 1946 as the worst epidemic year for the Foundation. The 1947 drive began January 15 with funds pledged to support research, local chapter aid, and public education while ensuring ready resources for future emergencies.
Cedar Rapids report says college students will receive a day off periodically to study discuss with teachers or reflect on problems. Faculty will hold informal conferences, library hours stay open, and the plan will be set by faculty and student leaders. Coe College may add a week’s vacation before finals.
East Lansing Mich. state police unveil the intoximeter a roadside chemical test to prove drunkenness with a balloon breath sample. All patrol cars will carry the device by mid March as a quicker on scene check subject to later technician verification.
Chicago report cites Frank G. Dickinson of the American Medical Association noting life expectancy rose from 49 in 1900 to 65 in 1946 due to modern medicine, better food, and housing. He compares lifetime earnings valuations for men aged 20 and 35, rising from about 27,400 and 25,000 dollars to 29,900 and 26,200 respectively.
Sculptor Lawrence Tenny Stevens plans a 150 to 200 foot tall plastic buffalo memorial atop Cedar Mountain for Buffalo Bil. Inside the statue would be an elevator a lunch room a curio shop and perhaps a cocktail lounge as part of the memorial.
The column laments dwindling crowd appeal beyond star power as big money reshapes pro and college sport. It cites Babe Ruth, Dizzy Dean, Ted Williams, Joe Louis, and others, arguing color and public magnetism fade when game becomes spectacle, not individual stars.
A youthful frock with three glowing buttons on the bodice and hip gathers features cap sleeves. Available in wool or crepe with white buttons, Pattern No 114 offered in sizes 12 to 20.
A home mixed cough syrup recipe claims to deliver four times value with no cooking. It instructs mixing sugar and water then adding 234 ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle, producing a long lasting syrup that soothes irritation and eases breathing with money back guarantee.
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