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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1945

Page

7

Lions or Timekeeper Benchley Tamed Em

Robert Benchley once wrote for a magazine with a timekeeper sending notes for lateness. He claimed a brutal circus escape and lion attack delayed him, a tale that led to the timekeeper abandoning the practice.

Benchley Robert Benchley

Corn Roots Need Air to Supply Plant Nourishment

Dr. George N. Hoffer of the American Potash Institute explains corn roots require well drained ventilated soils rich in oxygen. He warns wet soils harm roots and notes plow-under fertilization in 1944 often failed where soils lacked aeration, causing oxygen competition with soil bacteria and fungi.

George N. Hoffer American Potash Institute Hoffer

The Bronze Bell and The Hebrew Monarchy Lesson

In Belgium the Nazi demand for church bells tests faith as Anton Beyden guards a hidden treasure and outwits occupiers. A Belgian city prays as Angelus bells vanish, then returns with Allied arrival signaling hope. The Hebrew Monarchy lesson examines kingship from Saul to Solomon, dedication and consecration, riches’ lure, and prophetic judgment.

Belgium Antwerp Anton Beyden Anton Pierre Beyden Mme. Phillipe Mme Phillipe Hans Mueller Hans Angelus God France Samuel Israel Saul David Solomon Heaven

Hinged Feed Box Aims To Improve Sanitation In Stables

A design proposes a hinged feed box that is hard to clean. By aligning the top with the manger and using a hook to keep the box stationary, stock cannot nose out content, yielding a sanitary, foolproof feeding container.

New Coccidiosis Cure Found for Poultry

An actual cure for coccidiosis is described as the sulfadiazine drug. It is scarce and costly due to demand from the armed forces. Feeding the drug for five days is said to clear an infected flock, though it cannot reverse advanced disease or prevent deaths in severely affected birds.

Lesson for May 6 Subject and Scripture Texts

The notice lists lesson for May 6 selected subjects and scripture texts chosen by the International Council of Religious Education and used with permission.

International Council of Religious Education

Sewing Circle Patterns Sunback Frock and Pinafore Set

The Sunback Dress pattern No. 1303 offers a sunlit frock with a matching bolero or pinafore. It fits sizes 36 through 52 with fabric needs listed for size 38 and variations in material and trim.

Iic Rae

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