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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
2
A kitchen note details Cheese Souffle with flour salt paprika milk eggs butter and grated cheese plus optional corn. It covers mixing, beating egg whites, baking in a water bath and serving with a tomato onion butter sauce. Copyright WWNU Service.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a bowel cleansing remedy that acts on both upper and lower bowels. It claims to relieve gas, sour stomach, headaches, and nervousness by removing old poisonous matter and reducing intestinal bacteria. Testimonials and a New York doctor endorse its effects.
Einstein notes that in both social structures and organisms lasting value lies in steady, not rapid, maturation. He argues patience and gradual development yield the most worthwhile outcomes.
The author links the coming Congress to a push to ease business burdens through tax reform and fewer regulations. He notes corporate expansion hinges on predictable policies, warns against inflation from spending, and expects bills to relieve business while resisting federal overreach and sudden labor restrictions.
Lesson analyzes Paul’s fearless stance during the final missionary journey as he faces arrest in Jerusalem. It contrasts confident faith with fear, notes his refusal to seek personal glory, and highlights his deep concern for the salvation of his people, urging compassion revival in churches.
A reflection on happiness and faith. The speaker argues that true contentment rests on a firm faith in an ideal beyond this world and a lasting sense of beauty and goodness amid present flaws. The passage stresses living the spirit and seeking enduring realities beneath fleeting appearances.
Quote from Frances Power Bobbe warns against missing chances to give innocent pleasures or aid others on the path to God. It cautions that such neglect steals future happiness and leaves pain or remorse in its place.
State data show September private placements up from August as Rudolf Vogeler notes a seasonal slump avoidance. A. E. Anderson reports Nebraska farm income for August higher than last year despite AAA cutbacks, with August Nebraska at 24.959 million versus 20.127 million in 1935.
Nebraska officials report serious winter feed shortages due to dry conditions, especially in western areas. A conference led by W. F. Callander reviewed hay and pasture shortfalls, with plans to assess feed availability and request continued emergency rates beyond December 1.
The Works Progress Administration in Nebraska lists 38 completed educational building projects and 33 in operation, totaling federal and local funding of about 258 thousand dollars. Projects cover grade and secondary schools, universities, playgrounds, and athletic fields, with local sponsors and nearby workers. WPA also runs 450 teachers and about 572 classes monthly in emergency adult education, serving a wide age range and using formerly unemployed teachers.
State Engineer A C Tilley told the Nebraska Good Roads association that Nebraska is six months behind on matching federal highway funds. He said there is no immediate danger of losing regular highway aid and the state can begin earnest matching after January 1, with federal appropriations available from the July fiscal year start.
State Tax Commissioner W. H. Smith reported September expenditures including federal disbursements fell to 2,596,412 from August’s 2,617,120. Total warrants issued in the July 1 1935 to June 30 1937 biennium reach 29,451,465 with appropriations totaling 41,1725 884 and a remaining balance of 12,274,419.
A fragment shows a dialogue where a mistress asserts honesty while a servant denies involvement and notes keys do not fit the master’s drawer. The exchange suggests a theft accusation without conclusive proof and lacks broader context or names.
A future-oriented exchange highlights a student’s aspiration to be a bone specialist and a teacher’s supportive response affirming the candidate’s potential. The dialogue reflects early encouragement in pursuing medical careers.
The dialogue frames a two burglar exchange as they discuss the ease of the crime and moral reflection. The scene underscores the contrast between justification and admission of wrongdoing in a theft.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a schoolgirl saying she will be fifteen tomorrow and discussing marriage for money. The exchange includes a second voice referencing a rich fiancé and a desire to wed for wealth.
A concise Socratic reflection credits true wealth to contentment with the least. The line frames contentment as nature’s wealth, contrasting material riches with inner sufficiency.
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