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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
5
Adelaide frets over thirteen living room curtain sets and buckram headings, seeking a practical top molding to ease washing. The article then traces Paisley shawls from ancient cashmeres to 19th century Paisley weavers, praising their enduring designs and wide use.
Parma shoemaker Anacleto Fochi uncovered an autographed Paganini manuscript titled Fourth Concert in D Minor. He bought two packages of Paganini papers for 20 lire, then connected with Prof. Romeo Franzosi and city conservatory officials to verify and arrange transfer under state property rules.
A reader column offers practical tips on removing glue from polished surfaces with olive oil, watering and planting dahlias in sun, avoiding planting under tree roots, heating butter to ease spreading, and handling mayonnaise to prevent separation. Delicate vegetables should be steamed gently with little water.
The piece notes steam fire engines began in Cincinnati in 1850, with Roman era pumps used earlier. Hero of Alexandria described an early pump around 150 B C. Modern engines move about 1,500 gallons per minute using the same basic motive power to drive the pump along streets.
A state university leader tells a writer he loves a fight to confront difficult problems and find solutions. He says fear makes cowards and that perfect love casts out fear in emotions and society.
The speaker argues fear blocks progress and urges facing life’s storms with courage and responsibility. They claim storms reveal flaws like selfishness and pride, but bravery and fidelity expand beyond danger, promising renewal after turmoil.
The piece surveys film figures like Jack Holt Clark Gable Carole Lombard Ginger Rogers Myrna Loy and Susan Fleming. It notes industry dynamics rumors upcoming projects The Plainsman Maid of Salem I James Lewis Wells Fargo history themes and casting anecdotes amid flu related delays and tabloids style questions.
A vintage sewing notice offers Pattern 5570 for an embroidered bedspread transfer with a large spray bow knot and multiple sprays. Includes color suggestions, stitch illustrations, material needs, and instructions. Send 18 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. at 259 W Fourteenth St New York NY with name address and pattern number.
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