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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

6

Potato Crowned as World’s Most Important Vegetable

National Geographic touts the potato as the world’s most important vegetable with the tomato rising in prominence. The ad promotes Camels and Prince Albert tobacco as ideal gifts for smokers for Christmas. It also markets a home cough syrup recipe using Pinex, sugar, and water, claiming quick relief and sleep aid.

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Cranberries and How to Cook Them Bulletin Offers Free Copy

A 40 page bulletin in full color promises all you need to know about cranberries with old and new recipes plus canning and freezing tips. To receive a free copy mail to Post Office Box 1083 New York New York Adv.

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