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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1938

Page

2

The Particular Thief Told by Anna Robinson Guest

Anna Robinson of Bronx N Y speaks at the Adventurers Club about a thief who sought an item other than money. The tale notes the thief’s demand and threats, contrasting a simple theft with a harder, non monetary demand.

Ello Anna Robinson Bronx N. Y Anna

Dope Addict Surrenders After Nurse Talks Him Down

In Jeffersonville New York 1927 Anna a nurse faced a cocaine craving dope addict who forced entry into a doctor's office She talked the man through drug addiction dangers and arranged for him to surrender to the health officer saving her life and earning praise for quick thinking and calm police work. The tale closes with Anna now married to a New York policeman reflecting on that day.

New York Jeffersonville Anna Copyright WIN Service

Annuities and Joint Survivor Concepts in Insurance

A definition of annuity payments describes a life based duration with a recipient called the annuitant. It notes joint and survivor forms continue payments after one death, often with reduced amounts, and clarifies a true joint annuity ends at the first death. The piece then shifts to John Adams in 1793 writing from Philadelphia about travel, wealth, and travel arrangements in a stage coach.

John Adams United States Philadelphia Abby

Bulgarians Named World’s Top Grape Eaters

Professor Nedelkoff of the University of Sofia reports Bulgarians consume about 40 pounds of grapes per person each year making them the world’s heaviest grape eaters. He cites dietary habits and local fruit availability as key factors shaping this statistic.

Bulgaria Nedelkoff Agricultural Department University of Sofia

A Man Who Wasted His Strength in Bible Study

Lesson on Samson in Judges 14 and 15 contrasts physical power with moral strength. It warns that strength alone does not guarantee God’s favor and highlights the consequences of unrestrained lust, ending with Samson’s downfall and death.

Samson God Israel Samsonould

Power in Faith Guards Against Sudden Fear

A biblical reflection cites Proverbs urging trust in the Lord as defense against sudden fear and desolation. The text emphasizes confidence in God to keep one’s footing and avert danger.

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