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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
7
The essay argues that recognizing one’s limitations prevents overreach and paralysis yet warns that excessive self-awareness may sap energy and initiative. It contrasts Ball’s humorless restraint with Clancy’s crude audacity and eventual success, noting Clancy overmasters his supposed flaws to become a respected literary critic.
Rev. Augustus Partridge departs Southampton for Tristan da Cunha to serve as chaplain. He brings a vest pocket organ and rat poison, aiming to uplift a remote 100-person community on 16 square miles. He quotes past missions in South Africa and Brazil, including a notable excommunication episode to protect a native woman.
A pious reflection from Matthew Henry extols the righteous as trees of life whose deeds of charity instruction and prayer nourish spiritual life and benefit earthly communities through their example and influence.
A Kansas City Star opinion line notes that men and women share troubles but men have Jess to comment on them, reflecting on gender perspectives in the humorous column.
A building being moved in Red Wing Minnesota escaped a wreck when a Chicago Great Western engine stopped the train just feet from the runaway structure. Workmen hacked away a corner of the building and the train continued on its route.
A compact historical quote notes that mischief offers many chances daily while good deeds appear only annually, reflecting Voltaire's view on human conduct and opportunity.
In Pasadena, a four thousand dollar radium capsule used with Dr. Millikan’s cosmic ray work was found after being dumped with hospital ashes. Caltech technician John Ranson guided the search with an electroscope that detects radium emanations from very small quantities, locating the capsule in the last box of ashes. The recovered radium belongs to Dr. Paul Ferrier and is among the city’s largest holdings.
A reflection on shared youth experiences across nations. The passage quotes Sarojini Naidu praising young people’s universal dreams and challenges, noting similarities in clothing speech customs and ideals, and calling youth the great unfolding toward a world in morning.
Madison reports more than 800000 people in the United States keep bees with honey crops valued at 40 to 50 million dollars. University of Wisconsin agricultural staff notes beekeeping has bright prospects but needs leadership and finance.
Henry Mullins, a 13-year-old in Atlanta at seven feet two, dreams of football stardom at Georgia Tech. Doctors cite overactivity of his pituitary gland as the cause, predicting possiblegrowth well beyond normal, with treatments planned. He excels in school, sports, and golf, though boxing remains his elusive goal.
When Dr. Caldwell began practice in 1875 he rejected harsh purges and used a mild liquid laxative. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, marketed in 1892, became the leading liquid laxative for women, children, and the elderly, claimed to relieve headaches biliousness and indigestion. Free trial bottle offered from Monticello Illinois.
Mrs L E Hatt of Johnson City New York describes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a friend in need aiding her daughter through two years of misery Nervous aches pains and loss of appetite improved after two bottles leading to better mood and energy in daily work
Humorous vignette from American Legion Monthly features Betty Smith and Bob Betty-Bobby Smith in a playful exchange about motives and willpower as a mother questions why the kiss occurred. The piece highlights light family interaction with a tongue in cheek tone.
An authority promotes daily quart water to flush kidneys and says rheumatic, nervous, liver, and urinary issues stem from sluggish kidneys. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily before breakfast to stimulate kidney function and neutralize system acid. Jad Salts is described as inexpensive and pleasant, aiding blood purity and preventing complications.
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