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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
3
Prospect readers are urged to buy a 10 cent Cascarets box to relieve headaches biliousness indigestion and sour stomach. The ad promises a night cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels with no griping and a fresh morning result.
In New York last summer a fat plumber and a thin carpenter discuss a round shallow vessel on a post found on a central park lawn. They reveal it as a bird bath, though one doubts a bird can distinguish Saturday night from other times.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician prescribed remedy for kidneys and bladder. It claims quick, effective results from thousands of cases and offers bottles at 50 cents or one dollar with a sample available for ten cents.
An advertisement claims Danderine stops dandruff and hair loss within ten minutes and that weeks of use bring new hair growth. It promises hair becomes light fluffy and lustrous, with a bright appearance after brushing and minor product use.
The piece notes Scribbler’s fondness for placing ads in newspapers and claims that ads are nearly all he writes that makes print. The quip reflects lighthearted views on his publishing habits and public image.
Danish Politiken details a Norwegian sailing ship crew from Storskog of 2191 tons aboard a German submarine for three weeks. They witnessed the sinking of four large steamers and an armed English merchant ship, then landed on Helgeland island before returning home.
A Norwegian wage and price overview notes government controls easing living costs in war time and shifts to tractors due to scarce horses. The Belgian relief ship Storstad carrying maize for Belgium was sunk, with one American aboard and 27 crew saved. A Norwegian sheep's unusual birth history near Opdal ends with a remarkable 17 offspring over years.
King Gustaf attends a banquet at Resal Tennis Club in Stockholm and personally presents a small box of bread to guests amid wartime food shortages. The piece highlights democratization in Sweden, royal humility, and changes in royal households. It notes Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Margareta’s children, and recounts cabinet tensions and economic measures including hotel drink cuts, customs receipts, and pension certificates in 1916.
Madame Aino Malmberg former member of the Finnish landtag spoke in Minneapolis arguing Finland has faced Russian oppression since the war began. She said Russian rule replaced Finnish in schools and public offices with native language limited to religious and agricultural prints. She doubted victory by any side, predicting the best result would be a badly beaten both sides.
Nebraska lawmakers back H R No 1 Richmond bill for a 700000 east wing of the capitol with 67 votes. federal road aid passes 72 to 18. 200 acre purchase for Norfolk hospital at 31,400 approved 51 to 16 as investment. Senate activity shows 331 bills introduced, 112 passed to house, and ongoing anti cigaret measures in progress. Adjournment hoped between April 6 and 10 with fast tracking of bills.
The lower house spoke in favor of government ownership of railroads by a clear majority. It overturned the railroad committee’s decision to kill Beal resolution and sent it to the sitting committee for further consideration. Senate had passed S. F. 167 as a memorial to Congress, but the railroads committee recommended indefinite postponement.
Governor Neville orders a thorough cleaning and testing of all fire apparatus in the state capital. He notes dust on hose bobbins and that hose lines and chemical extinguishers have not been tested for years.
A brief, period tone exchange depicts a fascinating widow aged thirty six and the suggestion that winters spent at gay resorts do not affect her apparent youth, implying social intrigue around her life and appearances.
George Victor Hugo, grandson of Victor Hugo, displays about 100 sketches in Paris drawing great attention. He left censorship to serve as a lieutenant after the war’s start and, after a year and a half at the front, returned from Champagne with acclaimed aquarelles. He has been twice cited in the orders of the day for meritorious conduct.
A pupil named Frank explains he was late because he had to rise at night to fetch a doctor. The teacher scolds but excuses him for this time, hoping it will not recur, while Frank adds a surprising aside about the doctor’s warning.
A temperance worker questions Mr. Millican about residence then two residents confirm, Mrs. Milligan asks to carry him in.
A farmer named Pupley buys six worn hens and expects market eggs. The grocer buys 42 eggs after the first week. Inspecting the hens, the grocer jokes that wet weather makes them lay pickled eggs.
A fragmentary Irish dialect scene shows Mrs Mulligan and Mulligan at 1 am discussing who helped him home after an incident. Mulligan claims it was not a friend but the Jimny, a likely misheard name, in a humorous exchange.
A note on the proverb attributed to Beaumont and Fletcher examines hunger as a more decisive force than weaponry, highlighting literary concerns with human need.
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