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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
3
An Irvin S. Cobb column riffs on critics, fame, and pretenders. He samples anecdotes from Edward Everett, Oliver Herford, and assorted nobles, lampooning pretentious praise and Punch-like grandstanding with a drummer’s cadence.
George Ade mocks modern society as Rosalie Jellaby’s summer wedding, with a high profile guest list, elaborate decor, and a noon ceremony. Guests critique punch, caterers lament dull fare, and old observers joke about changing vows and social norms. The piece ends with a quip about the usual justice of the peace charge.
STAR DUST reports MGM producer ETE SMITH launching a nationwide amateur film contest after remaking a local entry. George Arliss and brother Fred H Andrews advise Oriental matters for East Meets West. Chatterton flies, Chatterton quits planes, Oberon sues then stars again in Hollywood.
A Barbara Bell pattern No 1922-B offers a cool culotte outfit for bicycling and daily tasks. Sizes 2 14 16 18 and 26 with adjustable waist ribbons and a matching blouse feature. Requires 412 yards of 39 inch material for size 14. send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago Ill for the Summer Pattern Book with 100 patterns.
A reflective piece notes the value of mutual aid reminding readers that support and sympathy can heal loneliness and sorrow. It emphasizes that anyone can begin again by maintaining enthusiasm and offering comforting handclasp and kind eyes to lift a hidden soul.
An Australian in Sydney buys up entire fruit barrows and resells the produce at a penny a dozen. He says the habit started in childhood and brings him happiness, often drawing crowds as he strolls and buys whole stalls.
A short admonition suggests true rest comes from outward focus during a vacation. If the mind stays on work, home burdens, or future plans, the trip yields no renewal and sleep and comfort are not improved.
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