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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1941

Page

2

Farm Parity Law Shifts U. S. Agriculture to Business Basis

Washington reports the Farm Parity act makes farming operate like industry with a guaranteed price floor tied to 1909 1914 buying power. It sets crop loan rates at 85 percent and aims to raise farm income beyond 10 billion dollars this year while safeguarding prices through quotas and surplus controls.

Washington Sam Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation Britain U S. Department of Agriculture Middle West Soil Improvement Committee

Army Heads Endangered Officers Face New Army School

Congress reviews a promotion system favoring ability over seniority and shifts to younger commanders. New army school graduates will be assigned by nationwide competition this month, while war games shape Europe’s future military leaders. The drills test personal qualifications as soldiers face the Damocles sword of necessity.

Washington Uncle Sam Army Europe Damocles Dean

Civilians Asked to Donate Blood for Dry Plasma Supply

New York City dispatch reports the War Department calls for civilian blood donations to create a 200 000 half pint units of dried blood plasma for army and navy use this fiscal year. The Red Cross and National Research Council coordinate the program with physicians in multiple cities and plan bids from drug and chemical firms to process the plasma.

New York City National Defense Army Navy War Department American Red Cross Division of Medical Sciences National Research Council The Red Cross

Summer Buffet on the Porch Cools Down Meals

Readers are urged to plan cool meals in early hours before heat. By avoiding the kitchen until supper and using buffet service, families enjoy simple, attractive porch dining that suits hazy summer appetites.

Homemaker’s tested recipes for salads and breads

A collection of kitchen notes detailing fillings for sandwiches with chicken and eggs, a crustless loaf assembly method, a tomato cheese salad recipe, and a ham mousse platter. It includes Honey and Nut Bran Muffins, Spiced Rhubarb Jam with Orange, and a quick tomato soup ring mold salad, all with step by step instructions and proportions.

Western Newspaper Union

Be Cool This Summer Diet and Service Guide

Lynn urges cooling strategies for hot weather. Drink water and cooling beverages, eat calmly, and serve buffet style to ease meals. Suggests casual porch setting with a bright table cloth, chilled mains, salads, and fresh fruits to maintain proper diet while people eat less in heat.

Pattern 6983 Doilies and Illustrations Instruction Notes

Pattern 6983 covers making doilies with illustrations and attachments. It lists the materials needed and provides guidance for completing the craft, with a photograph of a dolly accompanying the page. Submit orders to the stated address for pattern requests.

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U. S A. L. Mehring U. S. Department of Agriculture Walter H. Ebling Ebling Edward O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture Lynn Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave New York Doans ECOL Montrose Cedar Rapids Gppley Hotels Company EC Eppley Tee
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