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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
7
The piece argues that marriage forms civilization and yields unmatched companionship and joy. It extols a successful marriage as the source of true happiness for a man and woman, noting it as the pinnacle of social and personal fulfillment.
The piece urges couples to view marriage as a dynamic process, not a fixed state, with ongoing improvement or decline. It emphasizes that happiness should stem from the relationship itself, not external amusements, and notes that lasting success rests largely on the woman’s actions and commitment.
A long essay contrasts soil testing for lime needs with frugal farming and marriage finances. It cites how soil tests guide lime use, plus the role of phosphates and manures. It recounts a Toledo couple’s shift from impending divorce to self‑reliant, improving life after buying two acres and building cottages for rental income.
Dr William A Albrecht of the University of Missouri explains how plowing in crop residues feeds soil microbes whose oxidation can burn out crops planted soon after. Microbes require nitrogen in simple forms as well as energy. The professor notes microbes take food before crops use theirs.
Elwood Swanson of Turlock California showcased his grand champion turkey at the Far West show. A 24 1b hen led the sale at 30.50 a pound while a 41 1b tom, reserve grand champion, sold for 10.75 a pound. Birds fed a grain and mash ration with pelletized milk product.
Professor F E Mussehl of the University of Nebraska poultry husbandry department credits the U S livestock sanitation association with cutting avian tuberculosis losses. The group helps identify avian TB as a cause of hog condemnations, noting lower swine tuberculosis retentions.
Forti Chantland Rice weighs in on whether brains top brawn in sports. He cites post season awards across football baseball track boxing golf and tennis, noting smaller, smarter athletes like Frankie Albert Lou Boudreau Mel Patton Harrison Dillard Bob Mathias and Ben Hogan outpaced heavier rivals in earning honors.
A round neck gown described as easily sewn with four pattern pieces. The article highlights Betty as a model for the simple design and practicality in creating a wedding trousseau piece.
Advertisement for the Easi Build method detailing step by step bricklaying for an outdoor fireplace. Includes foundation digging, size and depth, cement mix, and illustrated assembly. Claims materials available at any lumber yard no special tools or experience needed. Pattern No. 73 offered for 25 cents from East Bird Pattern Company in Pleasantville NY.
Practical advice for measuring garden plots with marked hoe handles and feet. Linoleum care with automobile wax to prevent water spotting. Ironing cottons with long strokes for better results. Outdoor clothes drying trick using fruit jar rings and hangers. Stabilize a food chopper by placing sandpaper between clamps and table to stop slipping.
The bronze statue on the Chile Argentina border was erected in 1902 to commemorate the peaceful settlement of a boundary dispute between the two countries.
A brief urging readers to consider investing in United States Savings Bonds as a means to plan for financial security. The note highlights the bonds as a low risk, long term saving option and promotes prudent money management.
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