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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
2
A vivid late night thunder and lightning storm over Washington, DC, between 2:18 am and dawn prompts crying witnesses to fear an A bomb fall. The spectacle spawns reflections on war, with locals comparing the thunder to frontline artillery and citing religious interpretations.
Taft, worried by poor poll standings, seeks to rebrand as a liberal focused on liberty and higher living standards. Dr Claude E Robinson of Opinion Research outlines a strategy to define liberalism, appeal to the common man, and frame Taft as a practical leader for public good.
Advice urges regular meals to maintain energy and digestion. Tips include simple noon options like cottage cheese fruit salad and milk, plus quick hot dishes using leftovers such as creamed meat in potato nests and a turkey ham blend, emphasizing planning and balanced lunches.
A collection of Lynn Chambers dishes including a cheese vegetable pie and salmon and ham with asparagus meals. Instructions cover croquettes, pastry, baking, and fillings for sandwiches, with tips on serving fruit and keeping desserts chilled.
A letter writer urges New York motor vehicle officials to force pedestrians to pass road tests to cut auto accidents. He rails at walkers and cites reckless crossing, baby carriages, and old ladies, claiming streets are unsafe and buses, cars, and pedestrians endanger each other. The piece closes with a lenient view toward walkers and a humorous quip about squirrels.
The piece humorously sketches Zeke Stockel’s daughter Eppie and other locals as they drift through entertainment and marriage topics. It notes Scat Doody’s misadventures, Agamemnon Bissell’s possible crime path, and references to Harold Stassen, Information Please appearances, and Eisenhower’s stance on Philadelphia.
After decades of smoking and chasing lighters, the narrator details quitting after 30 plus years, describing a gradual withdrawal, personal resolve, and the social friction of smoking culture. He recalls matches, lighters, and antismoking messages while noting his long habit and eventual abstinence.
Be ready for spontaneous visits in warm weather with a stocked refrigerator. Keep a platter of chilled fruits as snacks and pair them with quickly baked ice-box cookies to add festivity.
Donald R Brann describes a simple outdoor project a sandbox that can be built from stock lumber. The pattern includes full size outlines for easy tracing and assembly with no special tools. Waterproof a canvas inside to convert into a wading pool and mail 25 cents for Pattern No 20 to East Bird Pattern Company Pleasantville N.
A colonial era custom involved a small hand mirror set face up on a table for a bashful suitor. The girl would respond with a smile if she accepted, and would turn the mirror to indicate a negative response.
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