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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1940

Page

3

Censor Bans Paramount Film The World in Flames

Paramount wins bid for Hemingway tale For Whom the Bell Tolls at 100000. Gary Cooper stars in Land of Liberty distribution by MGM to aid Red Cross welfare. Noted stars include Davis Stewart Arliss Sullavan Raft. Kenny Baker Day set for November 20 with fan clubs honoring the radio star.

Paramount Ernest Hemingway Spain Gary Cooper Metro Goldwyn - Mayer American Red Cross America Bette Davis Spencer Tracy Claudette Colbert James Stewart George Arliss Margaret Sullavan Walter Houston George Raft Frances Langford Metra Leadville Vivian Leigh Clark Gable Colorado Kenny Baker

Various Quick Jabs and Quips in Modern Public Life

In a string of humorous vignettes a federal court testimony reveals a prisoner shunning freedom. Sibelius jokes about critics in Finland. A New York committee woman praises a candidate with a misfired election joke. Lindbergh and Orville Wright are cited in defense of modesty. A warden’s wife is described amid a jail-turned-normal life. A Pueblo AP filler notes color pins. An Italian destroyer signals to swim. Duchin mocks windmill victories. Robert Rose criticizes short radio ads. A definition of American highlights voting for preferred leaders.

Federal Lewisburg Gov't Pen Associated Press Pueblo Colo Eddy Duchin Holland Robert Rose Tobacco Road

Philanthropist Offers 20 Pounds Per Nazi Plane Down

A British philanthropist visited a pursuit squadron and proposed a prize of 20 pounds for every Nazi aircraft shot down. Canadian pilots welcomed the offer and kept it in mind during patrols over the channel as a hundred-strong Luftwaffe formation loomed.

Channel

Pinafore jumper pattern No 8797 for 11 to 19 sizes

A vintage advertisement invites readers to order pattern No 8797 for a stylish pinafore jumper. It describes a flattering fit with a corselet waistline, soft fullness and secure wide back straps, plus blouse options in crepe challis or jersey. Instructions note yardage for 54 inch and 39 inch materials and detail a sew chart.

Strange Facts and Objects Coined in One Paragraph Notes

The Dominican Republic president requires a 25 cent stamp on citizens letters. Lithuanian mourners place heart shaped stones on graves as symbols. A rabbit at high altitude study swelled to twice its size under 12 mile altitude pressure. The Guayaquil statue Olmedo 1780 1847 is a secondhand Byron tribute bought cheaply from a London junk shop.

Dominican Republic Olmedo Guayaquil Ecuador Lord Byron London Collier’s

Household tips for curtains, prunes, bricks, pies and more

Practical home guidance covers ironing paired curtains as one, soaking and simmering prunes, cleaning fireplace bricks with a soda pumice salt cream, salting apple pies to shorten bake time, butter mustard spread on ham, milk curdling prevention with baking soda, a orange juice cheese filling for fruit salads, and storing small items on screw-eyes inside cabinets for easy reach.

Quiz on General Knowledge and History Answers

A mixed Q and A list covers topics from Romany speech to U S presidents and classical music. Notable facts include the shot fired at Concord the fool's gold pyrite and the Hallelujah Chorus. Presidents who died in office include Harrison and Taylor with others dying elsewhere.

Joe Miller White House Cain Concord Rome Carthage United States William Henry Harrison Zachary Taylor Lincoln Peterson House Washington Garfield Elberon, N. J McKinley Buffalo Harding San Francisco

Shadow of Doubt Ends with Is It Is

An actor, thrilled for his first speaking part, rehearsed for weeks aiming for a grand moment. On opening night he delivers a thunderous cry asking Is it, revealing his dramatic flair.

Raise Mushrooms for Profit Marketing Tips

Classified notice offers business opportunities for mushroom farming profits with new methods and pure culture spawn. Provides guidance and marketing tips from Hughes 6PAWN Denver Colorado.

Fres Follo Hughes Dept Denver Colorado

Soul Bath Music Bath Habit Suggestion

A quote encourages a habit of taking a music bath once or twice a week for several seasons. It compares the effect on the soul to a water bath for the body, attributed to Holmes.

Holmes

Correct Constipation Before Not After

An urging public health note promotes preventing constipation by dietary bulk. It praises Kellogg's All Bran as a ready to eat cereal aiding regularity, advises drinking water, and suggests consulting a physician for chronic cases.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Inquisitive One Quote Challenges Silent Hearer

A sharp line from Horace notes shun the inquisitive person who talks too much. The proverb warns against chatty minds that dominate conversations.

Horace

Walks Across Estate Yield Coins In Every Trek

A man walking his estate discovers a coin on each trek, proving steady profitable returns from daily outdoor exploration.

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