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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
8
Gaines Dog Research Center in New York City outlines humane training to curb jumping, furniture lounging, and barking. Start at three to four months, use sharp No commands, apply steady pressure or knee taps, and enlist consistent helpers. Gradually extend separation to reduce isolation barking.
Dr. Kurt G. Stern of Yale announces a newly identified substance named Pasteur enzyme that directs body use of food toward respiration rather than fermentation. He warns without it adults would need the daily bread of ten loaves.
Para-aminobenzoic acid, the latest vitamin B member, is claimed to turn gray hair back to its original color with daily 100 mg doses. Reported in over 30 Boston City Hospital cases and 300 more nationwide, the antigray effect is linked to yeast and liver sources, though blood pressure rise is possible. no toxic effects observed. Research by the Warmer Institute for Therapeutic Research and the International Vitamin Corporation of New York city.
Ethel Bernstein, a rare female buyer for a New York wholesale diamond dealer, handles about a million dollars in diamonds annually. She rose from an office job two decades ago to the buyer’s chair, inspecting stones with a loupe and steel tweezers each weekday. The best selling diamond she cites is the round engagement solitaire.
In a survey of five thousand Britons, roughly half the women and half the men bought stockings and socks, 20 percent bought underwear, 10 percent bought suits, and 20 percent bought pants. Miners led in underwear purchases while men under 50 were as keen as women on stockings, and many bought ties scarves and shirts.
The 1940 Portuguese stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Braganza monarchy with a likeness of King John IV. He led the patriotic party to expel Spanish rule in 1640 after six decades of dominance, establishing a royal line that endured until 1910.
Farmers can prevent injuries and lost time by winter cleanup in the barn. Put items in a designated place to clear alleys and work areas, store hay and tools safely, and reduce fall and fire risks. Do not smoke in barns. light lanterns safely and ground lightning rods. Ensure gasoline and kerosene are stored apart and lanterns are secure.
Here are some stain remedies from common sources. Fruit and berry stains respond to boiling water and sun bleaching, with chlorine bleach for set on white fabrics. Coffee and cocoa stains need cold soak, then boiling water, borax paste for set, then warm wash. Wine should be salted, then boiled water before washing. Mustard requires soapsuds, candle wax is melted away with pressing paper and a hot iron.
Records show a broad, indiscriminate war against hawks and owls with killers unable to distinguish beneficial species from damage-causing ones. About 11 percent of 11,200 birds banded or killed were harmful species, while 1,100 of 1,250 banded hawks and owls killed in recent years benefited humanity.
Dr. Lester R. Dragstedt reports to the National Academy of Sciences that hardening of the arteries is a fat disease related to lipocaic deficiency and not an inevitable part of aging. He notes diabetes shows similar sugar metabolism issues and that pancreatic failure to secrete lipocaic may trigger arteriosclerosis in dogs and possibly humans. The condition is common in diabetics and can occur in younger individuals.
The average-sized sweet potato provides all daily vitamin A plus some vitamin C and iron. Do not peel to conserve flavor and nutrients. Serve plain or spiced, glazed, or baked as orange sweet potatoes. Pair well with pork and other meats like chicken sausage and lamb.
The quartermaster corps experiments with cements as substitutes for thread to seal seams in clothing gloves tentage and equipage. War studies show stitched seams fail often in raincoats and moisture penetration. New adhesives offer bond strength beyond fabrics. they resist heat cold humidity and water retaining flexibility for army laundering aging and varying climates.
Botanically the narcissus, jonquil and daffodil are the same flower. Daffodil is English, narcissus Latin. Jonquil denotes a specific miniature, fragrant narcissus group with two or more blossoms per stem and onion-like leaves. classifications hinge on trumpet length vs perianth.
Advice on keeping a dog clean and healthy includes promptly removing last meals, washing and drying dishes, changing drinking water, laundering bedding, and monthly baths in hot weather. Emphasizes thorough shampooing, brushing, and flea checks to prevent odors and rheumatism.
Detroit dermatologist Dr. Lee Carrick reports an outbreak of scalp ringworm across major U S cities and Canada, based on 171 Detroit Receiving Hospital cases. He notes x ray removal of hairs as the preferred treatment but cites lack of facilities and qualified staff. Three ointments are useful locally, yet cannot replace hair removal by x ray.
A concise overview of Native American groups in the southeastern United States before extensive contact with Europeans. It notes a spectrum of lifeways from nomadic hunters and warriors to peaceful farmers, varying governments from monarchies to democracies, and religions from animism to organized theocracies. It mentions about 50 tribal names across three or four broad racial groups with diverse languages and customs.
The Gaines Dog Research Center notes the deep bond between soldiers and their dogs in World War I. Dogs followed troops on patrols and flights, with many shipped home aboard War Shipping Admin boats for about 75 dollars covering passage, inoculations, crate, and care. Thousands of servicemen’s dogs reached the United States, greeted by owners at ports as dog ships docked, signaling a wave of pet reunions.
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