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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

3

Private Papers and Dinner Quips Highlight A Bittersweet Stab at Enemies

A Cub reporter Dorothy Thompson refuses to dine with allies of Hitler while defending Americanism. The column recaps a Hitler legend via ex-pilot sources, then drifts through celebrity anecdotes about Damon Runyon, Hazel Forbes, Patrice Runyon, and a parade of showbiz figures, ending with a quip about the League of American Writers.

Dorothy Thompson Hiller Dark Horse Dorothy Damon Runyons Hazel Forbes Harry Richman Richmans Hazel Reno Patrice Runyon Damon Patrice Runyon Cudahy Hitler Adolf Maxie Rosenbloom League of American Writers

Co-operation With South America Shapes War Strategy

The article notes improved U S cooperation with Brazil and Argentina amid looming Atlantic battles. It discusses Brazil’s quick reply to Portugal’s Azores protest and Argentina’s anti Nazi stance, while also weighing Dakar and West Africa as strategic priorities for possible U S intervention. It mentions the Robin Moor sinking influencing policy and debates on troop deployment and navy focus. It also reports on Paul H. Appleby’s Nebraska Cathedral of Agriculture plan and resistance from Fred Wallace, plus Army Motion Picture Service growth in camps.

Washington, D. C United States Portugal Roosevelt Azores U. S State Department Brazil Caffrey Rio de Janeiro Aranha Argentina Rocky Mountain Hitler Dakar Robin Moor White House West Africa South Atlantic North Atlantic Africa Cathedral OF Agriculture Paul H. Appleby Nebraska Lincoln Neb Appleby AAA Rural Electrification Administration Soil Conservation Farm Security Extension Service Washington Cal Ward Fred Wallace Nebraska Aaa Wallace

England as creditor nation and democracy's fate

The piece argues England funded development globally, urging America to assume that role after the next world conflict. It cites banker lore on advertising, worker wages, and divides salaries, framing democracy against rising totalitarian temptations and wartime mobilization.

Patterns Dress Design From Barbara Bell No 1381-B

A Barbara Bell pattern No 1381-B offers a dress design in sizes 34 through 48. The pattern uses linen to prints and requires 4 7/8 yards of 35-inch material for size 36. Includes a sew chart with cutting and making directions and lists suitable fabrics.

General Quiz from Ask Me Another

A set of six trivia questions covering baseball history geography ethics and weather. Topics include the New York Giants pennant history the Griselda proverb Mauritania location the seven capital sins Brian Boru and peak U S temperature.

Answers to five historical quiz prompts

Fifteen times. Griselda was proverbial for her patience. Northern Africa includes modern Morocco and part of Algeria. The seven capital sins are vainglory avarice gluttony lust sloth envy and anger per St Thomas Aquinas. Brian Boru was king and hero of the Irish 1002 14. A temperature of 134 degrees at Greenland ranch Death Valley Calif July 10 1913.

Griselda Africa Morocco Algeria St. Thomas Aquinas Brian Boru Greenland Ranch Death Valley Calif

Clever Kitchen Tips From Old Time Meals

Colored gum drops can trim cakes, apricots stuffed with mint jelly garnish meats and souffles, a coat of varnish on oilcloth extends life and aids cleaning, a corkscrew substitute uses a screw and string, and light wall paint keeps houses cooler in hot weather.

Then Came the Rush And Bothere Deadheads

In a grand concert night Blobb and Blobbs opened a spacious hall for big profits. Ticket takers and ushers were ready as the doors swung wide. Two small boys arrived asking to enter on a free pass. The scene centers on a bold free admission request at the event.

Blobb Blobbs

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