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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
7
Kathleen Norris argues women should seek lasting fulfillment beyond beauty and social life. She warns 25 to 45 may pass quietly if ignored, urging women to discover their true companion self and prepare for a serene, productive middle and old age with personal growth, finances, and meaningful pursuits.
Grantland Rice notes DiMaggio may miss time with a wounded knee and stresses the Yankees cannot rely on past dominance. Rival managers foresee tougher races as the Yankees lose keenness after four strong years. Larry MacPhail praises Dodgers spirit and Brooklyn’s strong fan base as key to a competitive season.
A homemaker offers party worthy treats for teens and crowds. Recipes include decaffeinated coffee service with cinnamon sticks, rolled cream cheese sandwiches, petit four style cakes, orange Jiffy cakes, cornucopia sandwiches, Fort Atkinson ginger creams, College Cakes, College Icing, old fashioned filled cookies, and date filling.
Eleanor Howe offers a cook book titled Easy Entertaining with menus and tested recipes for teen age parties and other occasions. The booklet includes picnic and beach party hints and plans for formal and informal entertaining. Send 10 cents to the author at 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago for a copy, released by Western Newspaper Union.
Colorful kitchen tea towels feature Mexican motifs from TLAXCALA Hidalgo Oaxaca Sonora with Pablo and Conchita designs plus sombrero motif. NUMO hot iron transfer 79174 priced at 15 cents each. three motifs of Pablo and Conchita and a fiesta pair available. order details follow.
A Thackeray quote describes the world as a looking glass that returns to each person the reflection of their behavior. Frowning brings sourness, laughing creates companionship, and the world mirrors one’s own disposition.
An advertisement promotes a combination laxative that includes Pepsin to aid digestion and Senna to stimulate bowel movements. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein lumps in the stomach and reduces symptoms like acid indigestion, belching, and nausea while the laxative wakes lazy bowels. The copy targets readers with constipation and stomach discomfort, urging purchase at their druggist.
A quotation from Junius on defense of right and wrong contracts the understanding while it hardens the heart. The line contrasts broad moral defense with the emotional toll on judgment.
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