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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
4
A playful exchange centers on imagined tastes and a clever pun about Upsticks flavor, turning a casual remark into a humorous moment. The dialogue relies on wit rather than action, leaving readers amused by the cheeky banter.
A road wear study by the American Automobile Association estimates U S auto tires wear at about 40 million tires annually costing owners around 1 billion dollars. The director of roads argues roads impose real wear, suggesting that improving pavements could cut tire costs and gas usage, offsetting road-building expenses.
A machine method to slice asphalt uses a wire wrapped around a winding drum and threaded under a stop board. Kerosene lubricates the wire to ease cutting, with the barrel shaped asphalt broken into manageable quarters. The device saves time and labor, especially as warm asphalt is soft.
For years druggists have tracked Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is sold by druggists on its merit and should help you. Send ten cents for a sample bottle if you wish to try first. Mention this paper Adv.
An Ohio man pioneers tree surgery education at seschool training workers who secure employment with his company. The program presents an interesting scientific field, offers good pay, and promotes wholesome outdoor life for boys.
Consumers are urged to use Othine double strength to remove freckles. One ounce from a druggist, applied twice daily, promises disappearance of dark spots and a clear complexion with money back guarantee if unsuccessful.
James earns praise for his enthusiastic bee culture work. The speaker calls him a dear helper and a regular honeybug, highlighting his eagerness and charm in tending hives and learning apiculture.
A brief public exchange features a man asking if his wife has a voice and another responds that she never gave any reason to believe the opposite. The remark underscores social dialogue about marriage and authority presented with restraint.
The Bayer Company recalls that genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin bear the Bayer Cross. Directions advise drinking one or two glasses of water after taking tablets for best results. The ad lists common ailments and notes aspirin’s long physician usage and affordable packaging options.
A boy named Bennie Beanbrough denies making faces at Herman Tem mandhaw asking about his actions. He explains he had a tooth pulled and cannot keep his tongue from a mouth hole, plus an itchy eye and nose causing twitching.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to pour into shoes or use in a foot-bath, claiming it stops sting from corns and bunions and provides relief for tired swollen feet. It urges buyers not to accept substitutes and notes availability everywhere.
Success, Mrs Banks wonders how he became an art critic while Mrs De Boggs mocks his past remark about his wife's complexion. The exchange hints at social humor and evolving reputations.
A narrator notes Maude as a woman of very open disposition and jokes that noticing it makes her hard to quiet. The exchange highlights Maude’s talkative nature.
The author praises ongoing road construction and legislation for paving travel routes through farms villages towns and cities. The piece argues such roads are essential to civilization and urges continued effort until all areas are connected by travelable routes.
Improved roads spark farmers to upgrade home and outbuilding appearances. The presence of good roads awakens latent self-respect and prompts practical changes. All share in benefits from good roads across social lines and ages.
Farmers nationwide lose about 250 million dollars yearly due to inadequate road networks hindering timely transport of farm goods. Improved roads would ease marketing and reduce expenses tied to seasonal shipping bottlenecks.
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