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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

8

Inflation Foe Hats and Goods Drive Prices Down

George S. Benson urges plain cure for inflation by increasing merchandise supply. He compares inflation to hunger and argues more hats and goods curb price spirals, noting wartime price controls provided temporary relief but should end. Bathmobiles aid bombed Europe with mobile baths and laundries, serving over a million people and three and a half million garments.

America Europe New York British Information Service Netherlands Red Cross England

Restoring Blood Flow Important in Shock Care

The article explains shock as a severe condition with cold clammy skin weakness and rapid pulse. It urges laying the patient flat with head low to aid blood flow to the brain and warns against sitting up. Keep the patient warm with newspapers as insulation.

Origins of the Rickshaw in Japan Traced to Missionary Idea

The National Geographic Society notes two versions of the rickshaw’s birth. One says Rev. Jonathan Goble, an American Baptist missionary, adapted a baby carriage to help his invalid wife and inspired a Japanese carpenter. The other says Goble proposed the idea to a Japanese official to address unemployment. The first rickshaw appeared in 1871 as a two wheeler with runner pulled shafts.

Jonathan Goble United States Marine Commodore Perry National Geographic Society Godey Japan Tokyo

Penicillin Tackles Mastitis in Dairy Herds

A bulletin from the American Veterinary Medical Association reports penicillin shows tremendous value against bovine mastitis. It may cut milk loss by reducing infections in 50 percent of herds, treats both strep and staph types, and causes less udder irritation than previous medicines.

American Veterinary Medical Association

Certified list of candidates for Polk County primary 1946

Polk County Nebraska certified list shows Republican and Democrat nominees filed for the June 11 1946 primary. Names include Glen Sack Dwight Newcomer Albert Plagem Elmer Schultz Hugh Schmoker C B Barber W R Donelson Lois B Strong David E Sundburg Mrs Ellen Larson Carl H Steelquist Hilbert Buchta Aug F Carlson Martin S Jones and others across Deerery Gresham West Stromsburg Osceola Stromsburg and Polk Platte residences.

Polk County Nebraska John 1. Anderson Polk J. QO. Boden Osceola Joel Hanson Chas Carleton Anderson Hazel McFadden Albert Ryan North Osceola Phil B Campbell M .A. Mills R. Cox Anderson C Gillmor Arthur S Nelson

National Ticket United States Senator Endorsements

Republican State Convention endorses Hugh Butler and Dwight Griswold with Gordon Warnots. John E. Mekota endorsed by Democrats in Crete. George W. Olsen endorsed by the Democratic ticket at Plattsmouth.

United States Hugh Butler Omaha Dwight Griswold Gordon Robert Warnots York John E. Mekota Crete George W. Olsen Plattsmouth Frank Sorrell Syracuse Samuel K Howard Robert B.crosby North Platte Roy W. Johnson Mary E. Kenny Lincoln Charles J. Warner Waverly Robert J. Swanson Roy M. Harrop Frank Marsh Rhes Wilkinson, JR Lincoln Ray C. Johnson Edward Gillette Holdrege Leon Swanson Walter R Johnson Republican State Convention J P Jensen Blair W. T Thompson Cozad Walter H Jensen Lincoln Michael T McLaughlin Lincoln Walter F Roberts Wahoo Paul T. Williams Repub A. Ross Richard H. Larsc J. B Good BE. H. Knudsen BD Swanson Leo Mellam Karl Stefan Richard N. Johnson Fremont McReynolds Harry K. Easton

Lincoln ballots reveal mixed endorsements across parties

A scan of names shows multiple candidates and endorcements in Lincoln area races. Figures include William Brooks Arthur Weaver Walker Thomas Swanson Johnson and others, with affiliations noted as Republican or Democrat across counties and districts.

Wal Reterson Joseph Wishart Lincoln William R. Brooks Omaha Arthur J. Weaver Linco B. Walker Lincoln George J Thomas E. Swanson Polk William Edward Johnson Clarkson

Hidden rubber parts keep classic car ridges quiet

A car’s smooth feel relies on rubber vibration absorbers like motor mounts and radiator supports. When one fails, symptoms include a chattering clutch a stuck throttle or a loosened radiator, revealing early model rattles hidden in the chassis.

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Shorty Sherock Directing Horace Heidt's Musical Knights Elayne Trent David Colby W. S. Desch Sons York and Central City Forney Reid Imp. Co Shelby NEBR George S. Benson Harding College Searcy Arkansas Crues Ricksha Hackberry Glen Sack Deerery Dwight Newcomer Gresham Shathy South Canada Wallace BE. Kinney C. W. Moon North Canada Harry Gonnerman Grace Gonnerman Shelby Shelby Democrat Lem Campbell Hoprman Thelen Marner Owen McClung North Canada WM Kosch Shelby -Ee Clear Creek Grace McMeekin Hubert Jaax Florence Reisdorfy Shelby Island Island Pelix Stachura Columbus Albert Plagem Elmer Schultz Valley— Republican Hugh Schmoker Valley— Democrat West Stromsburg B. Barber Stromsburg Donelson Hnson East Pleasant David E. Sundberg West Pleasant Ellen Larson Samuelson Carl H. Steelquist Jence Polk Polk -Polk Arnon Dover Platte Martin Jones BLIC J. R Parris Ican Oswald Lux Louis E. Daum Ommissio County Commission Republican S. J. Harless John I. Anderson Hans O. Jensen Aurora Conanandtian Abg W Reynolds E. M. Carter Owen McClung Shelby , Shelby Aathar S. Nelson Osceola F Eli W. Johnson I. D. Huston Chester L.buchholz H. Jay McDonald Gunnard Peterson Philip Nyberg Deleg Republican Royal, Pricson Phil B. Campbell Arnold Isaacson G. E. Ekstrand Madge E. Moongrach Osceola Polk Elegate ATE John A. Fale W. W. Norton Stromsburg Osceola Herman A. Anderson Albert E, Sundberg Supreme Court Fourth District Fred W Messmome Beatrice Regents OF TEE Eee University—4Th Dist. Geo. Liggatt Utica Enor Lester H Anderson Sohner, Davis Wayne O Reed Chloe C Baldridg Douglas v Seward M. Maupin Clay Center Karl M. McFadden A. A. Reed Lincoln Anton H. Jensen Lincoln Mildred Patton Pillar Lincoln Olive MN Mcbeth Shelby Polk County Rural Public Power Nellie G. Benson Silver Creek Ecruit Room 321 Federal Land Bank Atio Polk County National Farm Loan Association Oeceola W. J. Stead Henry Osantowski Meldman World-Herald Ari
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