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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
2
A collage of comic monologue riffs and street chatter blends with sensational notes about Broadway life and espionage rumors. The piece cites actors, venues, and public figures, plus vivid street scenes and gossip of the era, ending with a flurry of sensational headlines and anecdotes.
A confidential House Post Office report on the Cleveland facility prompts potential nationwide streamlining. The study cites 72 million annual savings and recommends a six day 40 hour week for carriers, new trucks, modern shop gear, and government autos for mounted carriers.
Harold Stassen, the former Minnesota governor, has spent two years touring the country with campaign offices in several states. The article notes backers are blue-chip businessmen, including Minnesota neighbors, some with progressive ideas and good labor relations.
The piece recalls American troops in Potsdam near Berlin three years ago and their order to withdraw after protests by the Soviet Union. It notes the dynamic postwar occupation and contrasts U S cooperation with Soviet claims, mentioning the Yalta commitments and debates over Berlin's future.
The article promotes perfect ripeness for canning fruits and vegetables. It urges daily checks of garden strawberries peas and asparagus to determine peak quality then using jars and canning gear promptly. Early guidance highlights strawberries rhubarb peas and asparagus as ideal initial canning choices.
A collection of jam and preserve instructions detailing Tutti Frutt, Strawberry Jam, Rhubarb, Gooseberry or Currant mixtures, and other fruit preserves. Includes preparation steps, sugar ratios, boiling or processing times, and canning guidance for jelly glasses and jars. Also offers flavor ideas and cooking tips for using fruits with peas and meats.
The piece urges candidates to adopt give away style contests to win support, suggesting prizes like airplanes, cars, houses, and trips. It notes Truman, Dewey, Taft, and Hank Wallace in a humorous critique, plus remarks on TV reaction and ERP leadership.
Henry Hall suspects his wife Grace of theft after discovering money hidden in books. A stolen old brown suit drives his obsession, leading to a confrontation with a stranger wearing it. Mandy’s joy at a future marriage caps the tale as Hall learns a lesson about appearances.
A Commerce Department employee is questioned by a loyalty investigator about a young lawyer. When asked if he belongs to underground organizations the answer is yes the National Speleological Society. The investigator asks what its members believe and learns they study caves and underground caverns.
A refreshing fruit drink blends orange juice lemon juice pineapple and ginger ale for four glasses. Chill well then serve over chipped ice. Also a quick omelet spread with creamed crabmeat and a light meal option with tomato soup or fruit cup follows. A tuna and crabmeat mix with celery green pepper and eggs can be baked in ramekins with cream sauce.
A 1920s pattern advertises an easily built automatic swing up garage door. It promises readily obtainable hardware and complete step by step instructions for an 8 by 7 foot door with options for larger sizes and 12 styles, sent for 50 cents to East-Eye Pattern Company.
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