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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1936

Page

2

Europe at War Looms as Communist and Fascist Forces Clash

An analysis argues European tensions rise from a Soviet backed push toward war, with fascism and communism battling in a triangle led by Stalin Mussolini and Franco in Spain. Versailles fallout and weak states fuel hatred from Russia to Gibraltar, while US policy and propaganda risk dragging America into conflict.

Washington Stalin Russia Europe State Department Spain Mussolini Italy Hitler Germany People’s Front France Kaiser Wilhelm Straits of Gibraltar Africa United States Roosevelt Earle Browder Rexford Guy Turpwell Delaware

Cod Liver Oil Heals Burns and Aids Wounds Says Dr Steel

Dr J P Steel reports in Lancet that cod liver oil applied as a lint dressing, with daily resoaking, speeds recovery in extensive burns and slow healing wounds. It also aids indolent ulcers after pus is drained. People should avoid overreliance on heavy dressings and let pus escape.

J. P. Steel Dr Steel

Saliva composition includes mucin ptyalin and carbonates

The text states saliva contains mucin for thickness ptyalin to convert starch to sugar maltase as a digested sugar small amounts of protein CO2 and several inorganic salts. It notes 0.65 pounds of saliva would be carbon dioxide with nearly half bound as carbonates.

STAR DUST Movie Radio Comeback News and Gossip

Karen Morley signs a seven year contract to make four films a year after a health battle that boosted her appeal. Shirley Temple heads to China for Stowaway and Wee Willie Winkie in India. Margot Grahame returns to lead roles with Lee Tracy in Criminal Lawyer for RKO. Madeleine Carroll shines in The General Died at Dawn with striking costumes. Irene Dunne, Joan Blondell, and Dick Powell arrive in New York amid fanfare. Betty Furness, Phillip Lord, Martha Atwell, Buck Jones, and Katherine Hepburn feature in assorted industry notes and social coverage.

Karen Morley New York Paramount Shirley Temple China Shanghai Wee Willie Winkie Kipling India Shirley Margot Grahame England RKO Lee Tracy

When Paul Preached in a Schoolhouse in Ephesus

Lesson notes emphasize spiritual warfare and Christian armor. Paul returns to Ephesus teaching in the synagogue, performing miracles to attest his message, and calling believers to forsake sin. The lesson highlights burning evil books and the five defensive weapons with the sword of the Spirit as the offensive tool, urging believers to put on the full armor of God.

Adam Bede Paul Ephesus Satan Asia Minor Diana Christian God

Planning Our Work Through Daily Time Plans

A quotation from Hugo extols planning the day and following a set plan to guide busy life. It contrasts orderly time management with chaos when no plan is laid and time disposal is left to chance.

Hugo

Worrying About the Future Versus Providence

A reflection warns that fretting about future troubles adds weight to them. If they arise, worry compounds their burden. if they do not, worry was wasted and springs from distrust of divine providence.

No direct news item found in the text

Philosophical advice on choosing company and role models. It urges young readers to seek superior company, valuing books and wise life, and to admire great deeds while shunning narrow or petty admiration.

Postum Free Week Offer for Health Drink

The Postum Company offers a full week’s supply of Postum free to anyone who writes for it. This advertisement promises health benefits and invites readers to request the sample by mail.

Postum Company

Tip on Etiquette Hostess Says "At last" Arrivals Departures

A columnist notes etiquette guidance for hosts with the idea that greeting guests with "At last" on arrival and "Already?" at departure reflects refined manners and social timing. The brief advice frames welcome and farewell dynamics in social gatherings.

First Duties Then Rights in Civic Balance

A reflective piece argues that duties accompany rights, urging citizens to prioritize responsibility as a foundation for meaningful liberty and community strength. It emphasizes mutual accountability and civic participation over mere entitlement.

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