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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
3
Two college boys watch a play and joke that the actress resembles one of their aunts. One admits it is amazing because the actress is not his aunt, yet he suggests this similarity makes the scene more remarkable. The other boy questions the claim as they share a light moment.
A sentry stops a uniformed figure from entering a camp demanding a password. Major Jones admits identity but cannot provide the password. The sentry refuses entry and a voice from the guard tent orders shooting the intruder if he persists.
A suburban resident exclaims delight at hearing leaves whisper outside the window while a city man notes he dislikes the grass moaning. The playful exchange contrasts rural calm with urban irritation, highlighting differing reactions to nature sounds.
A humorous exchange debunks a student's claim about Denver’s location. The dialogue jokes that Denver is nowhere near New York City, then plays on a radio dial misreading to place both cities on a single line.
An observant citizen warns that surprises will occur in politics while Senator Sorghem notes managers run the process so tightly that the delegates who slip away cannot disrupt the program.
A subscriber asks why the inside of chick en houses is whitewashed. The editor explains the practice prevents chickens from pecking grain from the wood, protecting feed and reducing waste.
In a public exchange, Senator Sorghum questions the crowd about belief in political rhetoric. He concedes he will not reveal every belief but argues speakers should not distort or hide their intentions.
In this rustic remark Uncle Eben notes some people push for sleep with the chickens but those who own the birds may not fully trust them. The line captures a folksy sentiment about routines and the keepers of animals.
The fragment evokes a weary view of a landscape with repeated yawning chasms and a sense of monotony. The terse lines hint at an observer noting dullness in the terrain and the fatigue of perception.
Uncle Eben jokes that political speeches at the New York fair leave him too enthused to recall the topic. He notes the bustling buildings distract from thoughts on the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and police regulations.
Tyto recalls facing a Hon alone and weaponless. He notes the creature crawled closer, he considered drastic actions but chose to retreat and move to the next cage.
A cheeky adage suggests Hicks has already divorced his wealthy widow. The quip echoes the saying a fool and his money are soon parted, reflecting gossip on a high-stakes split.
A gold digger’s estate auction opens with a parrot on the block. The auctioneer questions a bidder’s offer as a bystander offers a bean, another two dollars, and the parrot finally promises a kiss for five dollars.
A humorous exchange features Bones and a statistician debating gender ratios and whether half the world understands the other half. The joke hinges on the idea of one half not knowing how the other half lives.
A humorous anecdote about an impolite exit and a mistaken usher. The speaker recounts being thrown out after claiming to belong to an important family, then the usher apologizes, admits the error, and reenters through the back, only to be expelled again through the front.
A mother asks her son to give a present to the boys next door who have no parents. The boy eagerly suggests giving them Aunt Emma as a caring gesture.
A story notes a man claiming college bred background who assists in a bakery at the big school. The item emphasizes his education linked to his work at the college bakery and hints at local interest in the campus kitchen’s staff.
A dialogue questions whether payment should determine the necessity of an operation. The patient asks if the doctor would deem an operation necessary if the patient could not pay. The exchange explores medical ethics and financial constraints.
A rumor circulates in the town alleging a dangerous ailment called lint on the lung. The exchange questions the illness and its cause, attributing the phrase to gossip and idle chatter.
A hostess reassures Mrs Jones that enough ice cream and cake exist for twenty boys, noting the mothers were invited to the event.
Mr Brown explains his son left college due to poor eyesight after mistaking the dean of women for a coed. Mr White confirms the incident and its impact on his son’s college career.
A dialogue frames an insurance agent pressuring a prospective client to take out coverage while the client insists he is already unsafe at home, highlighting risk awareness and reluctance to insure.
The saying attributed to Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown declares restraint unappreciated as a dog refuses a muzzle, illustrating a humorous or cautionary note about discipline and self control.
Leland Spencer reports on New York state college of agriculture findings. A shrinking birth rate demands intensified milk promotion to adults and adolescents, plus cheaper Maid milk for low income families. Dealers’ retail spreads rose after the Depression, driven by wages and labor use, affecting public attitudes. Outlook tied to commodity price trends.
Leafy green vegetables are valued as protective foods rich in iron, vitamin A, and calcium. A nationwide survey shows these nutrients often missing from American diets while greens also supply vitamin G C and B vitamins and provide dietary bulk for overall health.
The Agricultural Adjustment Act advances aerial photography for land mapping and field measurement to verify soil conservation compliance. Air photo checks cost about four cents per acre versus six cents with older methods, and the expense is deducted from farmer payments.
The piece notes US mushroom cultivation under half a century old and Ohio’s 1938 farm income, with crops totaling 63.9 million dollars and livestock products 218.7 million. It cites New York dairy inquiry endorsing artificial insemination, and compares prewar power use to modern machinery costs plus a garden fertilization tip of one cord manure per 5,000 square feet.
A review lauds the B movie Five Came Back from RKO as surprisingly good thanks to a solid script and capable cast led by Joseph Calleia Lucille Ball Wendy Barrie C Aubrey Smith and Chester Morris Director John Farrow and producer Robert Sisk emphasize story over budget noting the film’s jungle airliner landing plot and sharp dialogue The piece also notes cast changes due to location delays and mentions other industry items including Alec Templeton Gabriel Hecater and Conrad Nagel in current radio and film projects.
The pattern No 1779 suits sizes 34 to 48 with a V neck, short sleeves or collar options and uses 4% yards of fabric. Pattern No 1783 fits sizes 12 to 20 with frock and jacket pieces needing 4% yards of 35 inch material plus trimming. Send orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago Illinois. patterns cost 15 cents.
Instructions for making bright summer cushion covers from old dress parts and winter silk covers are shared. The piece includes steps for round and patchwork designs and suggests patterns and finishing tips. A notice offers two sewing books for sale with free leaflets for two-book orders.
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