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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1946

Page

5

Vermont’s people and history of liberty featured

The piece extols Vermont for thrift and public spirit, noting early abolitionist actions and universal manhood suffrage. It recounts figures like William Lloyd Garrison and John F Winslow, plus Vermont’s climate, geology, and rich scenery including Lake Champlain and several other lakes.

Vermont Georgia Pierce Bennington William Lloyd Garrison the Times John F. Winslow Monitor

Vermont the Green Mountain State highlights and history

From Mount Mansfield to Lake Champlain, Vermont offers vast scenery and outdoor recreation. The state is dairy heavy with maple, lumber, and stone industries and hosts notable figures from Frost to Coolidge. Vermont’s geography features Green Mountains and diverse geology with rich educational roots.

Mount Mansfield White Mountains Adirondacks Lake Champlain Vermont St. Johnsbury Dorothy Canfield Fisher Arlington Robert Frost Shaftsbury Chester A. Arthur Poultney Horace Greeley Salmon P. Chase Randolph Peacham Thaddeus Stevens Eugene Field Newfane Hardy Samuel Champlain Canada Long Lake la Motte Isle la Motte Jacobus de Warm Chimney Point University of Vermont Norwich University Northfield Bennington College Middlebury College St. Michael’s Winsocki Trinity Burlington Green Mountains Killington Eillen Lincoln Camel’s Hump Mansfield Jay Green Mountain

Vermont a 12 Year Independent Republic History

Vermont stood as an independent republic from 1777 to 1791 after conflicts over its status with New York and New Hampshire. The Green Mountain Boys fought in the Revolution, Bennington Monument honors the 1777 battle, and Montpelier became the capital in 1805.

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Record Crowds Hint Golden Age Of Sport Returns

Grantland Rice notes a tidal wave of interest in postwar sports led by baseball and the Yankees under Larry MacPhail. He predicts record gate receipts, compares past stars to current stars, and lists questions facing teams like the Yankees Tigers Dodgers Cardinals and Giants as the season nears rollout.

Yankee Stadium Larry MacPhail Yankees Tigers Cubs Dodgers Babe Ruth Jack Dempsey Bobby Jones Bill Tilden Tommy Hitchcock Devereux Milburn Walter Hagen Rogers Hornsby Earl Sande Red Grange DiMaggio Williams Nelson Hogan Arcaro Blanchard Davis New York England Yankee Red Sox Indians Senators Tiger Steve O'Neill Leo Durocher Cardinals Giants Mel Ott Bob Feller al Newhouser A. L Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Dick Wakefield Hank Greenberg Pesky Doerr Rizzuto Gordon Phillies Athletics Joe Gordon Bobby Doerr Billy Southworth Braves Boston

Exquisite Irish crocheted doily heirloom centerpiece

A 14 inch Irish crocheted doily with 19 roses around the edge and 16 almonds radiating from the center rose is described as an ideal luncheon centerpiece. Instructions for the Heirloom Daily Pattern No 5196 cost 20 cents and require name address and pattern number. Due to high demand some delays may occur.

Simple home care tips for plants and sewing items

Easy watering by ice cubes in pots. Fold draperies over a padded hanger bar to prevent wrinkling. Clean piano keys with sour milk cloth and dry wipe afterward. Thin paste wax over floor wax for shine. Paint hoe handle with three red bands to measure rows. Put pillowcase ends through wringer first to avoid bubbles and seam breaks. Use Turkish towel on ironing board for embroidery and laces.

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