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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

7

Classified department sale of farm machinery in Crete Nebraska

All new farm machinery listed for sale including John Deere and IH C equipment. Prices span from 5 to 2650 dollars with items like combines, balers, spreaders, cultivators and mowers. Located 14 block south of Safeway store in Crete Nebraska. Contact Lester Halkwarf at phone 9400.

John Deere I-H-C Case Ohn Deere New Holland Rand Oliver Safeway Store Crete Nebr Lester Halkwarf

Vast Sheep Ranges Found In Many Parts Of World

The article notes sheep thrive on land unsuitable for farming and dry ground. It highlights global wool regions with Australia as a leading producer, supplying about a quarter of world wool from a grassy belt across eastern Australia. It lists major wool nations in both hemispheres and cites temperate zones as key.

Australia Argentina New Zealand South Africa Uruguay United States Great Britain France Germany Canada Dead Heart

Cabeza de Vaca Reaches New Mexico in 1536 Trek

Cabeza de Vaca is recorded as the first white explorer to view what is now New Mexico. He traversed the region in 1536 during his voyage from the Atlantic toward the Pacific coast.

Cabeza de Vaca New Mexico State Atlantic Pacific Coast

Erosion Rates Drive Vast Loss of Arable Land

Over the last 150 years erosion has caused at least 50 million acres of productive cropland to be abandoned. The long term trend shows soil loss outpacing soil formation, threatening future yields and regional food supplies.

Electric hotbeds boost early sweet potato production

Sweet potato growers in increasing numbers install electric hotbeds to produce early sweet potato plants.

Making Zippers Zip for Smooth Opening

Rubbing stiff zippers with wax helps them open and close easily, reducing snagging and sticking. This simple treatment adds glide and helps maintain smooth operation.

Buttons From the Waters in Freshwater Mussel Shells

The article notes about two billion buttons annually come from shells of freshwater mussels harvested in the Missile alppi valley region. It also warns of jar dangers from improperly processed home canned beans and reports postwar mine drift with 270 major vessels struck in waters around war zones.

Missile Alppi

Pocketful of Nickels and a Chase Through the Subway

In a New York City subway scene, a man named Jeff follows a woman with velvety eyes after he notices she left her nickel in a change booth. He courts her through stations like West 4th Street and Sixth Avenue, hoping to learn her name as the crowded platforms swallow their chance encounter.

Jeff 34Th Street 23Rd 14Th West 4Th Street Sixth Avenue West 4Th 42Nd Street Times

Subway Lochinvar

Jeff chases a mysterious dark eyed woman through a New York subway, loses sight of her after a chaotic stairway scene, and returns to the same route hoping to find her again. A wallet he valued disappears, heightening the tension as he plans an approach to meet her.

Tact as a Daily Need and the Way to Life Skill

A discussion on tact as essential charm and a lifestyle. It argues tact is learned, not born, and stems from thinking of others over self. Training involves seeing others’ viewpoints and expressing oneself selflessly to avoid causing offense.

Baseball Is a Village Game in a Big League World

The author argues big league success comes from small towns not cities, citing players from San Dimas Wilmette Chestertown and more. It credits Commissioner Wallander of New York for guiding careers and predicts a record 1948 attendance surpassing 20 million as baseball remains in its infancy.

Ewell Blackwell San Dimas Calif Phil Cavaretta Wilmette Ill Bill Nicholson Chestertown Larry Jansen Forest Grove Ore Harry Walker Leeds Ala Bob Feller van Meter Iowa George Kell Swifton Ark Phil Marchedon Penetang Ont Bill Johnson Montclair N. J Joe DiMaggio Dom DiMaggio Martinez Bobby Doerr Kane Ty Cobb Royston Mathewson Factoryville Lajoie Woonsocket Cy Young Alexander Ohio Nebraska Wallander New York Charley Ebbets

Pennant Predictions for 1946 American and National Leagues

The piece predicts the 1946 AL with New York Yankees led by Bucky Harris as favorites ahead of Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics while Browns White Sox and Senators fight for last. In the NL St Louis Cardinals edge Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves as the tightest race with Cardinals relying on strong pitching and thinner reserves.

New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Browns White Sox Senators Bucky Harris Yankees Red Sox Tigers Steve O’neil Cleveland Indians Connie Mack St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Cardinals Dodgers Braves Eddie Dyer Dickson Munger Brecheen Pollet Hearn Brazie

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