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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

6

Ironside Visit and Polish Danzig Crisis Amid UK Poland Talks

The piece reviews Sir Ironside's Warsaw visit as Britain pledges to defend Poland, while Danzig rumors of peace swirl amid German pressure. It notes British credit offers, Chamberlain’s guarantees, and conflicting signals from Berlin, plus WPA wage strikes and political turmoil in Louisiana and New York over Huey Long era scandals.

Europe East Prussia Danzig Albert Forster Adolf Hitler Berchtesgaden Warsaw Germany Ironside Corre London Berlin Poland Britain Edmund Ironside Neville Chamberlain Chamberlain Nevile Henderson Hitler Fleet Street

Congress Braces as Senate Pushes War Material Embargo

In a tense session, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged considering an embargo on U S war materials to Japan and denunciation of the 1911 trade treaty. The House moved toward wage hour reforms while the logan bill faced court review implications. The session also eyed federal crop insurance and potential preparedness steps amid global price pressures.

Congress Europe White House Stephen Franklin Roosevelt Cordell Hull Senate Foreign Relations Committee U. S Japan Selves Jesse Jones Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr New York James Mead Senate Charles McNary House New Jersey Mary Norton North Carolina Graham Barden Logan Congressional Labor Board Circuit Court of Appeals New Mexico John J. Dempsey Carl Hatch

Conflicting Claims Loom Over Tyrol and Sakhalin

Pictorial report notes Austrian German speaking farmers in the Italian Tyrol resisting Italianization and German return. Mussolini orders evictions hurting tourism and Rome and Berlin press disputed control. Italy denies plans to lease Tyrol to Germany. In Asia a separate clash over Sakhalin and Manchukuo publicizes Soviet Japan coal and oil concessions with a 112000 ruble fine dispute and mutual hard positions.

Italian Tyrol Germany Mussolini Tyrol Hitler Italy Manchukuo Lake Bor Sakhalin Island Sakhalin Russia Japan Tokyo

Roosevelt McNutt Ticket Favored, Walther Whispered

A New York gossip column quotes an informant claiming the 1940 Democratic ticket will be Roosevelt and McNutt. Treasury data in Washington shows a daily deficit of 22.3 million dollars in the new fiscal year's first fifteen days. In the Pacific, an American ship rescued 209 from the Bokuyo Maru. In Tokyo talks over British rights in China end in deadlock. In Jerusalem Arab kidnappers seize Dr Jacob Goldner and his son Gerauld, later releasing the doctor for a five thousand dollar ransom.

New York Walter Winchell Roosevelt McNutt Washington Treasury U. S Mid-Pacific Tokyo China Jerusalem Jacob Goldner Cleveland Gerould Goldner

Preventing Deafness Begins With Proper Nasal Breathing

Dr James W Barton explains most hearing loss stems from blocked nasal passages. Enlarged turbinates a bent septum adenoids or enlarged tonsils disrupt nasal airflow leading to eustachian tube pressure changes and middle ear inflammation. Removing obstructions and restoring nose breathing through hygienic care or surgery can prevent chronic deafness.

James W. Barton Harold Walker Boston

Dangers of Electrolysis Highlighted by Medical Authority

Dr Anthony C Cipolaro of New York warns in the Journal of the American Medical Association that electrolysis is not safe in unskilled hands and can cause disfiguring painful injuries. The piece outlines careful practice including minimal current, test treatment, avoiding inflamed areas, and removing only a few hairs at a time.

Anthony C. Cipolaro New York Journal of the American Medical Association Western Newspaper Union

Cold cuts and succulent summer party ideas

A digest of chic cold cut platters and recipe ideas for entertaining. Features salami liver sausage boiled ham corned beef with cheese pickles and radish roses plus uses in salads casseroles and sandwiches. Includes Luncheon Slices Ham and Cheese Pinwheels Rarebit filling and Corned Beef de Luxe with step by step prep.

Vacuum Cleaner Efficiency and Bag Care Tips

Purdue studies show a clean dust bag delivers best cleaning results and should be emptied daily. Do not wash the bag to avoid damaging its dustproof finish. Dust pickup depends on push speed, best at one to two feet per second. Avoid sharp objects to protect the bag and fan blades. Keep the machine in a clean, dust free area.

Purdue University Experiment Station

Kitchen outlets vital for lighting and power needs

When planning a new house, the kitchen often lacks outlets despite heavy use for lamps, clocks, radios, and appliances. There cannot be too many appliance outlets in the kitchen, as electricity powers lighting and motive devices. Consider the load each outlet must carry and adapt to diverse appliance current consumption.

Sterilize Bread Containers To Prevent Ropiness

Ropiness in bread stems from a bacillus and renders bread unfit for use. All containers used in mixing baking and storing bread should be sterilized by boiling. Ropiness does not appear immediately after baking and is indicated by a disagreeable odor.

How to Remove Jar Covers Safely

The guide instructs turning the jar top downward and placing it in hot water for five to ten minutes. It then suggests inserting a steel kitchen knife at several points under the rubber to release air and lift the cover easily.

Washing Curtains With Dye In The Washing Machine

When washing curtains add dye or tint to the washing machine with soap flakes. This method colors the fabric more evenly and results in uniform shade.

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