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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
3
A reflective quip compares life to rotten apples stored in a cellar. The author contends many people live in worn habits and parlor limits, patching through life with inferiority ideas while waiting for others to lead. The piece cites W. L. Y. Davis in the Los Angeles Tribune.
A collection of aphorisms on memory envy happiness guilt and courage. Notable lines from Longfellow Smith Chrysostom Shakespeare Franklin and Menander urge self improvement and inner strength through terse, timeless maxims.
The column notes Joan Crawford in Not Too Narrow Not Too Deep with one dress and Gable as a tough escapee. It highlights Mickey Rooney Judy Garland as a valued pair and Dorothy Knox winning a radio role. Major Bowesdonates Laurel Hill for a church retreat and trees for St Patrick's cathedral while Greta Garbo pursues Ninotchka humor and Edward Small faces filming limits.
Dr. Bengston reports continuing work at the University of Illinois clinics with sheep pituitary extract. In 700 physicians’ observations and about 2,000 cases, results show only temporary or partial hair restoration, with most patients not retaining new hair.
The article explains how the heart receives blood through the coronary vessels and how blockage or thrombosis can impair heart function. It notes that thrombosis thickens the vessel lining, reduces blood flow, and may cause a heart attack with scar tissue formation, requiring six to eight weeks of bed rest.
Readings center on judgment faith prayer and the narrow way with emphasis on mercy discernment and perseverance. The lesson cites Luke 6 31 Golden Rule and stresses prudent judgment reverent conduct in handling sacred things and persistent prayer leading to divine response. The path to heaven is described as narrow while worldly ease abounds and companionship on the broad road fades.
The quote expresses a resolve to persevere in grace day by day. It emphasizes patient waiting on God and the aim to add one more measure of grace each day until the final day fills the vessel to the brim. It reflects Joseph Hall’s themes of faith, perseverance, and divine provision.
An illustrated sewing feature explains turning a mirror and piano stool into a dressing area using wooden boxes a curtain rod and hinged arms. White paint matches woodwork and flowered chintz tones coordinate with window curtains. Readers are offered Sewing Books No 4 plus quilt block patterns available by mail order from Mrs Spears Bedford Hills NY.
A political quotation stresses that public peace depends on informed opinion. It asserts light and knowledge guide people to their own way toward peace and highlights the role of facts in forming public sentiment.
The fat man tries golf with six clubs but all break on the tee. After the clubs shatter, he asks for guidance and the caddie hands him the bag saying to hit with it. The humorous strip ends with the empty bag as a joke solution.
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