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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
3
A London homemaker column presents inventive vegetable dishes for Lent, stressing easy, nourishing twists like canned peas with onions and carrots, Vegetable Rice Ring, Orange Sweet Potato Baskets, Baked Tomatoes and Shrimp, Stuffed Baked Onions, and tips from Household Hints for practical kitchen tricks.
A vintage sewing pattern description for a sleeveless pinafore bolero and sunbonnet designed for infants. The text blends fashion directions with recipes for cauliflower a la Parmesan spinach nut ring savory glazed carrots corn souffle and Brussels sprouts, all with period measurements and methods.
A bustling table full of hungry boarders critiques a chicken dish with jokes about neck and leg portions. A landlady’s sharp humor punctuates a kitchen scene as morsels are served and discussed.
A Missouri woman reports a net $300 profit from a two thirds acre garden in one season. Food used fresh brought $230, canned $80, stored $71. seed and sets cost $20. Key factors include willing workers and quality seed plus multi purpose crops like beets onions and tomatoes.
A padded hen and proud rooster with bright colors and smooth plumage are shown in 13 inch print material. Pattern 79034 priced at 15 cents lets you make both hen and rooster into cuddly toys for children. Send orders to:
A philosophical reflection compares athletic and agricultural cycles, noting that when stock is strong a run of excellent competitors appears, followed by a drought of standout talent, illustrating cyclical greatness.
A quotation attributed to Benjamin Franklin reflects on the vast potential of human power over matter and laments the cruelty of people toward each other. It argues for moral science to advance and for humanity to replace predatory behavior with enlightenment.
A reflective quote from T. H. Huxley urges humility in pursuing knowledge. It emphasizes setting aside preconceived notions and following nature’s path to learn. The line underscores the value of disciplined inquiry.
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