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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
3
Flush your kidneys by drinking a quart of water each day, take salts occasionally, says a noted authority. Four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast for a few days may help neutralize irritating acids and stimulate sluggish kidneys, relieving bladder weakness.
The article notes thoroughbred standards require five clean crosses in a pedigree while typical lineages show 16 to 18 crosses and some reach 28. It discusses how breeding records reflect deep generational tracking of horse lineage.
A nostalgic advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia for quick relief from gas and sour stomach. It claims acidity is checked and digestive organs are tranquilized, suitable for children, with physicians noting each spoonful neutralizes multiple times its volume in acid. Emphasizes genuine Phillips name and warns imitations don’t act the same.
A light quip where one person asks for the dog's name and learns it is Fish because he won't bite. The exchange plays on a pun about a dog and a fish name.
A curative pitch touts Pape's Cold Compound as a simple tablet remedy that cures a cold within hours. The ad claims it requires no effort or preparation and comes in handy for both men and women everywhere to avoid lingering symptoms.
A terse exchange hints at a romantic history. The dialogue mentions a past sweetheart and a question about her current whereabouts, implying an unresolved personal story within a broader piece.
Dr. Pierce’s Clinic in Buffalo New York offers confidential medical advice at no charge. A testimonial from Mrs Maude Bailey of Edgar Nebraska describes relief from severe right side pain and infertility after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription concluding with improved health and a healthy baby.
Washington report says President-Elect Hoover is devoting most of his time this week to picking his cabinet. Mellon appears likely to retain as Treasury Secretary, while Fletcher is a leading candidate for Secretary of State and Morrow has not pursued that post.
The House approved by a strong viva voce vote a bill to reapportion the 435 members based on the 1930 census. It sets automatic reapportionment every ten years by the secretary of commerce if Congress does not pass a reapportionment bill at the first session after each census. The measure targets the Seventy-second Congress and moves to the Senate.
Moscow reports the council of labor and defense has appropriated 150 million dollars to buy this year's spring crops, raw materials and dairy products in advance. Additional credits will follow for winter crop purchases.
Fifteen husky dogs ship from Vancouver aboard the liner Niagara en route to Australia to join Commander Richard E. Byrd’s Antarctic expedition.
A seat on the New York Stock Exchange sold for 400000, setting a record. The previous sale price for a seat was 595000.
Col. Arthur C. Goebel aims to be first to attempt a west-to-east nonstop world flight starting next Aug or Sep he plans a crew of two pilots and two radio men with air refueling planes. Frauk Phillips of Bartlesville backs the plan and Goebel holds the west-east nonstop trans continental record. In Paris Fokker also pursues a refueled world flight with tank planes meeting the main craft midair and accompanying it for refueling likely as soon as next June.
The Cascade tunnel, 7.79 miles long and the largest in the United States, was formally opened with elaborate ceremonies including a nationwide radio speech by President-Elect Hoover. Built by the Great Northern railroad, the project eliminates 16 miles of winding track, reduces snow plow sections, and lowers track curvature while electrifying 75 miles of line. The overall cost is listed at 75 million dollars.
Asuncion Paraguay President Gug giavi signed a decree ordering the demobilization of troops recalled to duty as regional tensions with Bolivia escalated.
Michigan Supreme Court upholds the habitual criminal statute and affirms life imprisonment for Fred Palm a bootlegger under the four felonies provision. The ruling enforces a mandatory life sentence on conviction of four felonies.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles votes to hold its national convention in Minneapolis from August A to 19. Kansas City officials announced the venue and dates for the gathering of Eagles members nationwide.
The piece notes several animal signs for coming rain. A bull angry at the prospect of rain leads the herd, a bull licking its hooves signals rain, dogs seeming sleepy or disinterested point to heavy rain, and continual cackling of ducks and geese is said to indicate rain.
Mrs. H. M. Smith of Topeka Kansas touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for her five year old son. She credits its quick purging action for improving colds feverish spells and general health. The ad notes widespread use with over four million bottles yearly and urges the genuine bottle bears the word California.
A South African inventor years ago alleged he had produced a new motor spirit from prickly pear juice. He said the fuel powered a six cylinder car for 22 miles on one gallon without special carburetor changes.
A Detroit News comic snippet plays with names and generations as The Freshman argues about Jr. status and being a sophomore. A flirtatious exchange under the mistletoe prompts a reply about thrashing a man if needed, revealing comic miscommunications.
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