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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
3
Kathleen Norris explores stories of young couples delaying marriage to cope with poverty and job scarcity. She argues against quick marriages, urging self restraint, extended engagement, and responsible planning to avoid tragic outcomes and rising young divorces.
The piece surveys 1940 season outlooks with the Reds and Dodgers leading the National League while the Giants rise as threats. It notes Walter’s pitching and Werber’s infield value for Cincinnati, and praises Dodgers manager Leo Durocher and Pee Wee Reese’s absence. It also mentions the Yankees surging toward a possible fifth pennant, plus strong showings by the Red Sox Indians and Tigers and wary notes on the White Sox Browns and Senators.
A homemaker can plan a light time saving dinner using prepared items and simple dishes. A suggested menu includes Scrambled Eggs with Creole Sauce, mixed green salad, hot rolls, pineapple dessert and drinks, plus easy prep tips and a six layer casserole that cooks unattended. The piece promotes Eleanor Howe's Household Hints booklet for further time saving kitchen guidance.
Poised Miss Liberty statue scene described as a tribute to American heritage. The piece features a glowing torch symbolizing freedom and democracy. A transfer stamp of 29191 and 15 cents indicates sale, with an order to be sent in.
The leading US Navy death cause is disease. Count von Zeppelin did not fight in the American Civil War. DC has three presidential electors. MLB and the AL use about sixty to seventy balls per season. There were air battles in the Civil War. An American cannot renounce citizenship to become another country while the US is at war.
For six years motor vehicle accidents dominated. On the Union side, one incident involved an exchange of shots between a Confederate and a Union observation balloon. Two Union soldiers in the balloon were killed. The cost was about 130000 dollars for 105000. A law prohibits it.
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