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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
3
Advert says to add a half teaspoon per gallon of cream before churning to yield uniform butter with a golden shade. Claims the vegetable color is tasteless, meets state and national food laws, and is used by large creameries. Bottles sell for 85 cents, Write Fred Sample Wells and Richardson Co Burlington VT.
A playful dialogue sample features a parent asking about a son who is a writer. The son replies that he is always writing about home and how short he is, highlighting a light literary joke about creative work and self-perception.
Washington dispatch notes that eleven United States residents posted net incomes above 5,000,000 for 1927, with distributions across Illinois New Jersey New York and other states. The report totals 290 individuals earning over 1,000,000 that year and details tax paid and rates. Illinois Michigan and New York state taxes are highlighted along with regional shares of total income tax receipts.
Minneapolis court records show Wilbur B. Foshay and the W B Foshay company facing bankruptcy after a voluntary petition. The group, with holdings in public utilities banking and real estate across 30 states plus Alaska Canada and Central America, collapsed as one of the region’s largest financial failures.
Miss Edyth Rose of Portland and two male flyers were killed when their monoplane crashed near Cottage Grove and burned. The victims were Capt. F. O. Mercer and Lieut. W. B. Clark, both of Portland.
The Dallas club in the Texas league purchased Karl Swanson a second baseman from the Chicago White Sox.
Albert B. Fall former interior secretary gets one year in jail and a $100000 fine by Justice Hitz in DC Supreme Court after conviction for accepting a $100000 bribe from Edward L. Doheny related to the Elkins naval reserve lease eight years ago.
An American well driller working for the Bombay government tapped a subterranean reservoir at Sheikh Othman eight miles from Aden, providing the first adequate fresh water supply for the city. A modern drill and piping plan will deliver water to Aden with reservoirs and an eventual sewerage system.
A string of disasters on Lake Michigan leaves 100 lives lost over 52 days as four ships including the Andaste Milwaukee Wisconsin and Senator sink or collide amid storms and fog. The Senator's crew loss includes eighteen saved and seven drowned. cargoes include 241 automobiles and 40,000 dollars in ore.
Nova Scotia joins Ontario in approving a three year test of government controlled liquor sales by repealing the nine year temperance act. The move leaves Prince Edward Island as the remaining dry province in Canada.
A lesson on racial harmony from Acts 10 9 15 and 20 35 Gal 3 28 29 Ruth 1 1 18 John 4 36 10 and Romans 1 14 stressing that God shows no favoritism and that faith in Jesus unites diverse peoples. Examples include Ruth the Moabitess the Samaritan woman and Cornelius the Roman soldier illustrating inclusion through faith and the church.
A sedate businessman named John Jones was stopped for speeding by a motor officer who, while issuing the ticket, remarked that he had arrested a Billy Jones from the same address earlier that morning on his way to high school. The remark shifts the tone from annoyance to a puzzling coincidence.
A Senate of mothers lauds California Fig Syrup for easing constipation and colds in children. A Oklahoma City mother, Mrs Neal M Todd, credits the product with rapid relief and stronger, brighter kids, noting the brand name and carton label ensure genuineness.
The estimate foresees a U S population of about 180,000,000 to 200,000,000 by the year 2000 A D. The projection reflects demographic growth trends discussed in the article.
A brief aphorism noting that both giver and taker share in divine favor, reflecting a moral stance on generosity and appropriation.
Mrs L B Hart of 223 Floral Avenue Johnson City New York or North Carolina reports her daughter aged 20 improved after two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the medicine restored appetite energy and cheerfulness calling it a friend in need.
A Bangor Maine reader recounts a hospital visit and endorses Nujol as a non drug, non habit forming home remedy. She claims it cleared her skin, improved health, and boosted energy after using it for about ten days. The ad-style testimony encourages readers to try Nujol for two weeks.
Washington guests will view the seventh annual Ballhome of the Arts club on January 27 featuring decorations from tropical forests to Alaska's snowy peaks. The event spotlights the western continent’s development with themed displays and performances.
Rome reports former German ambassador to Italy and later chancellor Prince Von Buelow died at his villa at age eighty. The death marks the passing of a prominent 19th century statesman associated with German diplomacy and leadership.
Poignant Thackeray line reflects on loved ones departed, saying they have merely moved to the next room and will be followed soon. The words convey enduring love and shared memory across separation.
A reflective line from John Bunyan notes that the measure of blessing comes from one’s faith. The text likens a beggar’s reception to the size of a bowl, implying outcomes align with belief and trust in divine mercy.
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