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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
6
Northwestern Life Insurance study urges families to build meals around whole wheat and milk to cut costs. A daily plan suggests 1 pound of whole wheat foods and 1 pint of milk per person, plus affordable additions like soy flour potatoes and carrots, enabling nourishment at about 25 cents per day.
President L G Elliott of LaSalle Extension University Chicago reports 1941 farm income up $1.201 billion over 1940 in eight months, excluding government payments. Livestock gains exceed crops by more than two to one, with $850 million from livestock and $351 million from crops. Harvests are large, granaries stocked, prices high, and livestock numbers near peak as dairy, cattle, hog, and poultry output is poised to meet rising demand.
George H. Ellis a 76 year old Minneapolis scientist spent 35 years developing insulation materials and related products. Starting with straw to make binder twine he created flax fiber boards later using wood fibers for insulation and forming a large industry. His work produced dozens of companies valued at about 150 million dollars and over 20 billion square feet of insulated space.
A letter from Oscar describes ongoing military releases, medical checks, and harsh conditions at camp. He laments being kept in service, notes missing teeth and injuries, and recalls a friend named Otto with altered records. He also mentions family, furnace duties, and appeals to his mother.
A 1936 study shows home accidents kill 38 500 and injure 170 000 while highway deaths reach 37 800 with 105 000 injuries. Falls and burns are the leading fatal home causes, especially for under 15s and those 25 to 64.
The War Department says the Quartermaster Corps is actively developing substitutes to reduce reliance on strategic and critical materials used in Army supplies and equipment. Tentative specifications guide the adoption of these alternatives.
A reflective note on illness and patience, depicting how time slows for someone awaiting recovery. The piece centers on endurance and hope while health slowly returns.
In Winnetka Al a reader asks about dental gas use during pregnancy. Dr Nathan Davis notes gas has no effect on the baby unless used long term. A reader asks about permanent effects from being knocked unconscious and is told sometimes there can be effects but more often none are found.
An ad encourages purchase of Pattern 2945 for a bride doll with veil and dress options in white. It notes materials and dress options in sheer or heavier fabric and invites orders.
St Kilda residents, cut off most of the year, posted letters in sheepskin bags dropped into the ocean. Some bags were picked up by passing ships, others floated 500 miles to Norway where contents were mailed after their evacuation about a decade ago.
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