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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
3
The article outlines strawberry jam making with rhubarb and pineapple pairings, plus several jam methods. It covers ripe berry preparation, sugar ratios, pectin use, and steps for boiling, sealing, and storage, including sun preserves and juice-based processes. It also includes recipe notes for oats, almond flavoring, and eggplant dishes.
The piece recounts Jim Jeffries as a dominant heavyweight from 1900 to 1905, noting key highlights such as a June 9 1899 knockout of Bob Fitzsimmons at Coney Island and 285 pound training weights. It cites Jim Corbett praising Jeffries as the best fighter he ever saw and reflects on his place in boxing history. It also shifts to coach Greasy Neale discussing the 1950s NFL, praising Philadelphia Eagles titles in 1948 and 1949 and his cautious draft stance.
The Heaviest Pressure Baseball notes two managers carrying the season’s load. Joe McCarthy of the Red Sox and Burt Shotton of the Dodgers are credited with strong teams in their leagues and widely picked to win. McCarthy is singled as bearing the heaviest burden.
A home cooking tip set suggests enhancing prunes with pineapple juice for extra flavor. It also recommends draining canned green beans and adding minced garlic during heating for a sharper finish. Marjoram in stewed tomatoes is praised as a special touch to impress guests.
Advertises Picture-Bib sunsuits with easy sewing and embroidery for babies. Promotes pattern 783 with transfer pattern pieces in sizes 1 2 3 4 and less than one yard fabric. Claims charts photos and concise directions. send 20 cents plus name address and pattern number.
Advertisement for a free booklet with over 100 color recipes using Sun set Dytint fabric dyes. Includes home dyeing steps, economy tips, rug dyeing by brush, and tinting bulky items up to 6 pounds in a washing machine. Request from North American Dye Corp., 519 South 5th Ave Mount Vernon.
Pattern explains a sink cabinet with adjustable width and depth. Includes construction steps and diagrams, adaptable for any sink size or to span a kitchen wall. Price noted as 25c from Workshop Pattern Service, Drawer 10 Bedford Hills, New York.
The text notes Croesus, last king of Lydia from 560 to 548 B.C., as the origin of the expression Rich as Croesus. He earned the nickname the soft-footed for wearing soft leather shoes signaling wealth and nobility in his era.
Farmers nationwide rely on Firestone Champions with Open Center tires featuring twin Punch Protectors for longer life and Traction Center models. With 2,000,000 in use, buyers are urged to pick the Champion, available through Firestone dealers or stores.
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