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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1947

Page

8

Farms For Sale In Polk County Nebraska Ad

160 acres located 144 miles east and 6 miles north of Polk described as SE 4 of Section 22 14 4 Polk County. South of High Prairie school. graveled road to paved highway. wired for REA. good improvements. lease for 1947 with rent share of crops. 80 acres north of Polk near Buckley Park Stromsburg and Polk. WISWI4 813 3 Polk County. level with fair improvements. lease for 1947. 200 acres west and north of Polk in Hamilton County described as W 1 2 W 4 and SW1 N W 14 Section 11 35. 100 acres farm ground and 100 good upland pasture. good improvements. lease for 1947 with purchaser to share crop for 1947. Fine combination farm.

Polk Polk County High Prairie School R.E.A Buckley Park Stromsburg Hamilton County

Fall Planting Best for Perennial Vegetables

Perennial vegetables such as asparagus rhubarb and hardy onions fare better when planted in fall than spring. Asparagus beds last decades with deep soil and wide spacing, rhubarb needs six plants for a typical family, and the Egyptian red perennial onion should be planted in fall with onion sets placed a foot apart in two foot apart rows. The harvest for asparagus and rhubarb begins about a year later, while onions yield next spring.

Old Fashioned Polka Tops Jitterbug in Dance Test

At Arthur Murray's Fifth Avenue studio a vibration meter tested dance jumps among styles including samba tango rhumba fox trot waltz and jitterbug polka outscored jitterbugging 170 mills per second to 120. The Harlem version ran 120 while jitterbugging reached 40. Also notes mistletoe legends linking it to Christmas symbolism, star radiance and Norse Druids.

Arthur Murray Fifth Avenue Harlem Britain

Field dog trials offer thrilling spectacle for spectators

The Gaines Dog Research Center, New York City, explains field trials as public competitions to improve hunting dogs. Events cover 27 breeds with categories by age, class, and discipline, featuring hounds, retrievers, and pointers with judges on horseback assessing speed, style, and hunting skill. The article highlights the excitement and training unity of dog and handler.

Gaines Dog Research Center New York City

Thrilling Act for Shrine Circus in Omaha

The Tangier Temple Shrine Circus starts April 7 to 12 at the Omaha City Auditorium with a premier act The Antaleks a trio of women and two men perform daring balancing feats high above the floor Proceeds support Tangier Temple activities and a matinee for shut ins and crippled children will open the run officials note the show benefits the civic effort to bring entertainment to Omaha within a 56 mile radius.

Tangier Temple Shrine Omaha Omaha City F. F. Whitcomb Circus Committee

Pipe Noise Types and Prevention in Piping Systems

The text explains two common pipe noises hammering from rapid valve closure and whistling from high speed water flow. It cites factors reducing noise including proper piping size correct installation air chambers and correct pressure. Undersized systems increase noise while larger pipes reduce velocity and noise, especially at bends and tees.

Perfect Eyes Emmetropia and Visual Precision

The article explains emmetropia as the ideal eye condition where parallel light focuses sharply on the retina. It notes that few people reach this standard, with many eyes approaching it, while irregular cornea curvature lens issues and axial length affect image focus.

Has Your Local Tavern Situation Improved

Report discusses liquor license renewal for 1947 in Nebraska. It questions tavern performance, adherence to state commissions, and public interest, urging replacement of licensees who fail duties with reputable citizens. It emphasizes relicensing as a community responsibility.

State Liquor Commission Nebraska Committee

Company Announces Broad Price Reductions Across Key Products

A major firm declares it will cut prices on selected tractor, farm machine, motor truck, and industrial power products to save users about 20 million dollars annually. Reductions begin before April 1 and vary by product, with details to follow. The decision reflects a belief that any price is too high if reducible and notes dependence on materials costs, production stability, and wage conditions.

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