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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1910

Page

3

Anew Town Growth and Central Canada Prosperity Outline

The report highlights Central Canada as expanding with rail stations every seven to eight miles and thriving schools funded publicly. It cites 1909 grain production valued around 195 million dollars, up from 120 million, with many U.S. settlers contributing to profits. It notes transport spending exceeding two million and many farmers earning 20 to 25 dollars per acre. The piece mentions free homestead lands and reasonable land prices, arguing affordability and wealth in the farming regions.

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Mrs Maria Goertz Credits Hartman Remedy for Health

In Orienta Oklahoma Mrs Goertz reports dramatic weight gain from 100 to 140 pounds after using Dr Hartman’s medicines and books. She says the treatment cured chronic catarrh and that her family benefited. she praises the doctor and wishes him long life.

Permi Maria Goertz Orienta Oklahoma Hartman

Breaks a Cold in a Day Remedy Recipe

A noted physician’s formula claims to cure coughs and colds quickly. It uses two ounces glycerine and half an ounce concentrated pine mixed with half a pint of whiskey, with doses every four hours, shaken before use. Drugstores can supply the ingredients, including a sealed concentrated pine vial.

Saving Time Amid Busy Philadelphia Morning

In West Philadelphia a family rushes to catch a two o'clock train to Broad Street station. The mother frets over last minute prep as luncheon ends and children hurry to dress. Edward claims he brushed teeth, but mother notes the rush caused a false assurance.

Broad Street West Philadelphia Edward Philadelphia Times

Change at Least in the Church Choir

A short note from a newspaper page recounts minor social quips and an elder claim about insomnia improving after switching from coffee to Postum. A Topeka woman credits Postum with easing nervousness and digestive issues, sleeping better for six years, and urges readers to read The Road to Wellville.

Jegsiee Topeka Postum Woallville Pligs

Frocks Shorten As Debutante Fashions Favor Silver

In Paris the season favors shorter debutante frocks with silver accents. White satin and mousseline gowns feature silver gauze, tulle, and ribbon rosebuds. Styles are elaborate yet retain youthful simplicity, with short frocks dominating reception gowns and at-home wear.

Paris

Blue Satin Dinner Dress Description and Materials

A peacock blue Liberty satin dress features a tight princess underpart with a semi fitting net tunic braided in Russia braid. The front opening is filled with chiffon, swathing the neck. Materials: nine yards satin, 144 yards chiffon, braid as design.

Russia

Frock Styles Shift Toward Fuller Skirts This Season

Descriptions note a return to fuller skirts for today’s youth fashion with frocks showing gathers behind and at the hips while remaining smooth along the front. The trend marks a shift from slimmer silhouettes to more voluminous lines.

Fragmented ad snippets mix in a 19th century humor tone

The text presents assorted lines about pain relief with Hamlin Wizard Oil and quips on morality and fashion. It reads like a collage of humorous and promotional snippets with references to detectives, footwear trends, cheap cigarettes, and a chiropodist hairdresser pairing.

P Sloan J. C. Lee Rroe Rroe Ninth St., S. I, Washington, D. C Sloan

For the Pins and Needles A Pink Silk Pincushion and Needle Case

A sketch shows a pale pink silk pincushion and matching needle case linked by a ribbon loop. Rosette bows at each corner use narrow satin ribbon with pale green cord, with a wide ribbon loop for wall hanging. covers tie with narrow ends.

Crafting a Baby Bib From a Dress Shield

A simple sewing tip converts a two piece dress shield into a baby bib. Bind raw edges and tack beneath the bib to absorb moisture and protect the frock from dampness.

Benefits of Salt Sponge and Fashion Notes for Autumn Wear

A salt sponge boosts nerves and eyes when used as a morning or evening bath treatment. Recipes include brine from sea salt with optional alcohol for extra kick. Also notes stiff linen collars return with autumn tailoring and mentions nun's ceiling as suitable for small mourning hats.

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