Bread as Culture Across the World
Martha Harmon notes how bread varies by region from central Europe rye and long Paris twists to tortillas in Mexico and sun baked deserts in Egypt. The loaf serves as staff of life, with religious blessings in Hungary and as a portable staple for nomadic camps and northern wafers in Norway.
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Martha Harmon
Philadelphia
Europe
Paris
Holy Land
Hungary
Lower
Egypt
Nor‘way
Origin of the London clearing house and China’s first emperor
The passage links the coffee house clearing system of 1600s London banks to modern clearinghouses and notes 1853 New York bank clearings. It also recounts Prince Chin, founder of the Chinese empire, who unified principalities into a single state, built the Great Wall, and saw the empire rise and fall multiple times.
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London
Chicago Tribune
Lach
New York
Wall Street
New York Clearing House
Prince Chin
China
Shi Huang Ti
Language Treats Dog Phrases From Britain and London Answers
A London Answers Magazine writer surveys common English phrases about dogs and weather. It traces meanings for go to the dogs a dog’s life and a dog’s death, noting dog fish dog fennel and stinking camomile.
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Britain
London Answers
Langage
Jade the Precious Stone in Chinese Culture
A historical note explains jade's valued status among Chinese, comparing it to diamonds for Westerners. It describes jade carved as bats and storks to symbolize long life, its color range from deep blue to white, and how Chinese experts assess value by texture rather than color.
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China
Notice to Creditors in Stella J Moberg Estate
Creditors of Stella J Moberg deceased must file claims in Polk County Court by October 22, 1938. A hearing to hear and allow claims will be held October 24, 1988 in the County Court Room. Dated June 24, 1938. L M Merrick County Judge Seal.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Stella J. Moberg
L. M. Merrick County
Anna Louise Ehn
L. M. Merrick
Polk Village budget estimate for 1938-39 tax levy
Polk Nebraska trustees determine the total revenue for the fiscal year ending May 1 1938 to be 13261 93 dollars and approve an estimate of funds needed for all purposes to be raised by taxation or otherwise for the next year.
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Polk
Nebraska
Public Notice of 1938 Village Budget and Claims
The document outlines an estimate of expenses for street, general, library, intersection paving, fire protection, park, water fund and related items with amounts listed. It sets publishing in Polk Progress for four weeks and a July 5 1938 meeting to pass the annual appropriation bill. It also notes a County Court hearing for claims dated June 14 1938 with a due date October 8 1938.
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Polk Progress
A. Isaacson
Medical Facts Sponsored By The Polk County Medical Society
Pain in the back is rarely caused by kidney trouble though pills are sold on this claim. Most back pain stems from rheumatic joint disorders, muscles, tendons, or fascia. Other causes include lumbago, pleurisy, tuberculosis, cancer, gall bladder disease, ulcers, pancreas inflammation, pelvic or prostate issues, and piles. A thorough history and exam by a family physician are needed to diagnose and treat the underlying disease.
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Polk County Medical Society
Official Proceedings of County Commissioners
Osceola Nebraska records open session notes from county board meeting. Topics include financials, contracts, road projects, and administrative approvals with votes recorded and signatures. Councillors discuss budget priorities and upcoming assessments while public attendance is noted.
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OF County Commissioners
Polk County meeting notes appoint substitute judge and bids
County records show the Polk County Board appointing W. W. Norton of Osceola as substitute County Judge in the Julius Cerny estate case due to disqualification of L. M. Merrick. Bond set at 10000. deputy sheriff bond continued. gravel bids rejected. tax protest on NW 1-43-13-4 for 1872-73 taxes upheld and cancelled. meeting adjourned to July 6, 1938.
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Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
County General Fund
Fred W. Schuman
Arthur Scholz
Gunnardi Peterson
Joel Hanson Insurance
The
Traveler’s Insurance Co
Omaha Printing Company
At Augustine Company
Aaron Fever & Son
Harry E Bradford Speaker
F. E. Klein
Martha Harbert
Lillian Timm
Sophia Kresha
Ruth Stewart
LeRoy M. Smith Co. Treas
Carleton Anderson
Rodewald
C. W. Moon Food
C. G. Ekstrom Food
Moore & Hunsaker
M. B. Olson
Forslund Grocery Co
P J Garten Food Food Center
Geo J Berck Food
R. M. McDonald Food and Clothing
Anderson Mercantile Co
Stromsburg
David Timment
Capital Bridge Co
Standard Oil Co
E. M. Carter
Maurice Houdersheldt
Clarence Funkhouser
Dean Carter
Henry Abbott Same
Marion Abbott
Anchor Oil Corporation
S. J. Harless
Anchor Oil Corporatign
Sinclair Refining Co
Overland Sand & Gravel Co
Ernest M. Carlson
Eveschy Spsevade
Etense
Roy W
Gerald Obrist
Gust Monson
W. W. Norton
Osceola
Julius Cerny
Arthur E. Schor
Joel Hanson
John I. Andersom
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