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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1950

Page

7

Farm Machinery and Real Estate Auction Notice

Farm machinery and equipment including a J D Model M tractor New Idea mowers and manure spreaders plus JD equipment offered for sale. 400 acre stock and grain farm near Prague Nebraska with house and barns, price 12000 dollars with down payment options. Auction company Nebraska Realty Auction Co Central City Nebr invites inquiries for May or June sales dates.

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Red Cross Key Aid for Soldiers Morale and Welfare

General Marshall highlights the American Red Cross as essential to military morale, detailing field director roles, chapter networks, and services from home communications to emergency financial aid. He cites cases of leave facilitation, medical support, and family visits, showing the Red Cross as a vital civilian arm aiding service personnel and their families.

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Prepare Woodwork For Repaint Jobs

Woodwork in farm homes can be repainted more effectively with proper prep work. The Eagle Picher company study from Cincinnati found surface prep adds value whether done by a pro or the farmer. If old paint is in good condition wash with benzine to remove grease, noting benzine is flammable. If paint is poor, remove it or focus on bad spots and clean remaining paint with benzine.

Eagle-Picher Company of Cincinnati Country

Red Cross Seeks More Volunteers Cites Lifeblood of Service

Marshall emphasizes volunteers are the Red Cross life blood and foundation of all efforts. He notes their long hours often go unrecognized beyond the local chapter, yet their readiness enables essential services for Americans and worldwide needs.

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All steel farm wagon touted for rough fields

The American farmer is offered a new all steel farm wagon with independent front and rear axles for maximum flexibility and stability. It uses auto type wheels and steering and is rated to handle loads up to 8,000 pounds.

Spring Calving Permits Cheaper Winter Feeding

A discussion notes spring calving permits cheaper winter feeding using lower-grade feed. Fall-calving cows require a milk-producing ration in winter, increasing costs. In five months of dry feed, a herd needs about 1,300 to 1,500 pounds of digestible feed. a 1,100-pound cow costs less with clover hay, corn stover, and oats.

Handling Tips for Hatching Eggs From Extension Services

Tips to farmers advise packing hatching eggs with the small end down and marketing twice weekly to avoid turning. If stopping production briefly, keep room temperature between 45 and 60 degrees to preserve viability.

Industrious Frontiersman B. W. Raymond Pioneer Chicago Leader

Industrious frontiersman B. W. Raymond fled New York to Chicago in 1836 to build a business career. By 1839 he became mayor, guiding the growing city, and later helped launch Elgin Illinois watchmaking. A timepiece bearing his name remains produced in Elgin.

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Elgin Pioneers Drive 1864 Watch Industry Gift

The city of Elgin owes its leadership as a watchmaking center to pioneer residents who donated 35 acres of land and subscribed 25,000 in stock to attract the infant industry in 1864.

Elgin

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