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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
7
Kathleen Norris analyzes a modern split of duties in the Brown family. Ann, 36, runs a city office and radio work while Rex tends the farm and home. Norris argues the arrangement reflects a fair, if unusual, balance and urges appreciation of both partners' contributions.
A veteran observer projects American and National Leagues standings by September. Yankees and Cardinals lead, with Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, White Sox, Browns and Athletics in varied positions. Key pitches and players such as Feller, Gehringer, Dickey, and Vander Meer influence outcomes as late pennant races unfold.
The piece playfully notes leap year traditions and a modern flirtatious tea to announce engagements. It highlights cheery, no fuss games, cookies and teas for both sexes, and includes several dessert recipes such as Frosted Squares and Queen of Hearts Cake from Eleanor Howe.
With an engagement announced, celebrations begin for the bride. Read Eleanor Howe’s next column for tested recipes and menus ideal for entertaining at a June bride’s parties.
Reader photo shows a grove of braided rag rugs with scalloped borders. Ruth Wyeth Spears explains using wool scraps dyed as desired, braided strips sewn with double carpet thread, and kept flat during sewing. The center measures 15 inches, rug grows to 31 by 16 inches, loops added around edge.
Miss Marion McKenzie walked Hollywood Boulevard wearing a lamp shade hat adorned with a rubber band a shoelace flowers pipe cleaners a banana skin and bath tub plug chain. Wealthy shopper visits an exclusive milliner and is told the restraint is the price as she gawks at a plain ribbonless model priced at 25 dollars.
An ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach discomfort. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna moves the bowels, improving belching acidity and nausea. TheTaste-friendly syrup is marketed for both adults and children.
A compact reflection noting that faith serves as the soul s instrument for envisioning heavenly things as expressed by Burbridge.
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