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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
3
Vignettes show a coalman carrying a dusty load up stairs and a humorous exchange about bins brushes and rubbish. A classroom scene features a misfired pun about Japan and China and a pupil failing to hear an alarm clock as the teacher questions morning routines.
A student from the agricultural college questions a farmer about his crop methods. The farmer laughs and says the crop is barley, not oats, highlighting a mix up that changes the expected earnings.
Two hunters converse about a bear shot and a planned marriage to Vanderrocks. One asks for an introduction to Vanderrocks, while the other confirms the act and readiness. The exchange hints at a social engagement intertwined with a hunting scene.
A playful exchange centers on spilled ink and mock tears. One speaker jokes about licking up ink while another notes the mishap won’t be cleaned by tears. The light verse tone mimics a casual family quip about a minor spill.
A playful exchange compares a crack in a chair to a traffic policeman. The sophomore quips both would pinch you if you mis park, while the freshman admits giving up.
A dialogue shows a boy lost and blaming his grandma for misplacing things. The old man assists, asking for the boy's location and offering reassurance as they try to find the grandma. The brief scene underscores worry and guidance.
In a overheard exchange, the speaker congratulates Dr. Smiley on marrying a patient, then corrects themselves noting the spouse belongs to Dr. French the lunacy expert. The misidentification reveals tension between professionals.
A diner voices guilt about killing cattle for steak while a companion agrees that the practice is harsh. The exchange reflects a debate on animal suffering and food choices.
Brown, invited to dine at a grand hotel, leaves with a glum air as servants collect tips. A procession of staff demand his coat umbrella hat and gloves. He pays one shilling for the coat and another for the umbrella and hat, but refuses to pay for the gloves, saying they are not worth it.
A man pays only half the repair fee by claiming the watch was a present. The watchmaker protests, but the man insists the half payment already satisfies the cost, since the watch itself was a gift.
A prisoner calls the police superintendent as a witness to character in court. The superintendent protests ignorance, while the prisoner smiles and claims his five years in the town prove his respectability despite the official doubt.
An irate spectator after a home defeat stops the umpire at the exit and jokes that the umpire is the first blind man he saw without a dog. The exchange centers on the viewer’s taunt and the umpire’s reaction.
A reflective column notes the pull of looking back as a habit and the challenge of moving forward at the shore. It contrasts nostalgia with progress and hints at personal growth through time by the sea.
Conversation shows Tuan questioning laughter while Ahmed explains he and the cook celebrated their silver wedding. Tuan warns to avoid repeating the noise.
The quote contrasts political speech with durable memory, noting that the public often forgets injudicious remarks but also tends to forget the speaker himself, as reflected in a Washington Star exchange between a confident politician and Senator Sorghum.
A dialogue between Bridget and Mistress about boiling eggs. Bridget says fifteen minutes for five eggs, Mistress scolds for not boiling more than three minutes, highlighting a misunderstanding of timing versus quantity.
A quip about suits frames a breach of promise dispute with a sharp line. The speaker notes bringing five suits and intends to reclaim one, highlighting a courtroom or social-era tension around formal attire and loyalty. The dialogue hints at a legal or social conflict centered on suits and promises.
A dialogue reveals a suffrage conflict with Mr Battlecry accusing supporters of not voting after years of effort while Mrs Battlecry clarifies she sought the right to vote, not the act of voting itself.
In a spirited exchange two women argue about a person named Pansy. Later one tells a friend she dislikes Pansy and calls her not tafr while the other counters that Pansy is eager to be noticed.
A guide to many cheese based dishes from Swiss Cheese French Toast to Macaroni and Cheese and Ham Nest cups. It highlights cheese as nutritious and economical, offers recipe steps, and promotes a Household Hints book by Eleanor Howe with ordering details.
The article notes that appropriate draperies include linen, chintz and homespun for colonial rooms featuring poster beds and patchwork quilts. It suggests that Southern colonial style with Chippendale, Sheraton or Heppelwhite pieces pairs with damask or satin draperies and upholstery.
A simple method to cover minor scratches uses iodine on a small paint brush to color the damaged area. After the iodine dries, apply a good furniture polish to blend and shine the repaired spot.
Read the June article on organizing home sewing booklets in bright oil cloth folders. Guides show sorting by subject, stiffening with cardboard, labeling backs, and drying under weight. Offers for SEWING and Gifts and Embroideries books, with special leaflets and ordering details from Mrs. Spears in Chicago.
Fun crochet project patterns offer star doilies in mercerized string. Instructions include stitches, illustrations, and a photo. pattern 6350 costs 15 cents and ships from The Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 W 14th St New York NY.
A tested kitchen note explains a lemon Kool-Aid dessert soup. Sugar and water boil then thicken with cornstarch and egg yolks, salt, butter, lemon juice, and finally Kool-Aid. Egg whites are folded in after removing from heat for a light finish.
A reflective aphorism attributed to Sir John Davis notes that clear judgment requires a mind freed from passions. The quote emphasizes restraint and rational focus over emotional arousal.
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