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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
6
Kathleen Norris argues that American women waste time coveting neighbors luxury and ignore their own good fortune. She contrasts Sally's discontent during a seaside holiday with widowed, refugee women overseas facing deprivation, urging readers to value what they have.
A cautionary piece argues that envy over others possessions troubles many women. Sally, even with health, a husband and three children, envies Nancy who can afford an exclusive resort. The essay contrasts American women with European or Asiatic women facing harsher struggles, suggesting Sally’s discontent is trivial in war torn contexts.
Strawberries are scarce so handle with care. Do not wash until ready to serve to avoid spoilage from water. Hulls cause softening if done far in advance. For overnight storage spread on a flat plate and refrigerate uncovered. Canning is advised when possible even with limited sugar, or can without it if necessary.
Banty McCann argues with Hamp Anderson over planting cakes for easy money in a rural district. As floods and pests threaten hogs and cukes, government price controls loom. Aunt Mat hopes for breadwinning, while Banty plots to sell cucumbers. The tension centers on the illusion of easy money from farming ventures.
A guide from the Western Newspaper Union on canning fruits with or without sugar, using syrup options from light to dark, and honey substitutions. It covers selecting good fruit, prep like peeling and brining, methods such as open kettle and hot water bath, precooking, jar filling, sealing, and processing times with a home canner setup and cooling steps.
Lynn notes fruit may discolor at the top of jars if under-ripe or processing time and temperature are off. Oxidation occurs when air isn’t expelled by heat. Packing too tightly can cause liquid loss during processing. no canning powders or preservatives are needed.
DIY guide for a breakfront style cupboard using a table or chest as base. Describes constructing a scalloped front from plywood, attaching to the base, painting, and lining the back with fabric. Pattern 264 provides diagrams and directions. send 15 cents with name and address to obtain it.
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