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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1937

Page

7

Felton reports no suffering found in Neb state tour

Nebraska WPA administrator Linclon D. Felton said after a 1200 mile county tour that no suffering of the needy is evident though farm income cuts threaten county budgets. He noted optimism in rural areas and good moisture for wheat.

Lincoln D. F. Felton Nebraska WPA Crouth W. H. Smith Netaska Dreath Smith Federal Crop Statistician Platte North Platte

What Can I Do for Christ and the Church

Lesson stresses every Christian as worker in God s vineyard not just pastors. It outlines builders of the house with Jesus Christ as foundation the master builder Paul s call to lay only that foundation and the danger of wood hay and stubble then moves to seed sowers Galatians 6 6 10 urging patient harvest and enduring faithfulness in good works.

God’s Vineyard Christ Jesus Christ Paul God

Cause and Cure of Rheumatism in Modern Times

A discussion on rheumatism or arthritis outlines its historical prevalence, links infection from teeth tonsils and other organs as a cause, and notes factors like climate diet and heredity that worsen symptoms. It promotes threefold treatment: heat, salicylates for pain, and reducing starch intake, plus advocating smaller meals to aid digestion and boost energy.

Great Britain Europe America Ralph Pemberton Philadelphia A. A. Fletcher Toronto

Father of Electricity Title: William Gilbert born in 1540 dubbed father of electricity

The article notes Englishman William Gilbert born in 1540 is called the father of electricity for his early work on magnetism and static electricity. It emphasizes his pioneering investigations into electric and magnetic forces.

William Gilbert

Citizen King Louis Philippe of France a 1830 48 ruler

Louis Philippe known as Citizen King ruled France from 1830 to 1848. The moniker reflected his constitutional monarchy and popular appeal during the July Monarchy era.

Louis Philippe France

Star Dust and Studio Scuttlebutt in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie sign a three year contract for joint films. Freddie Bartholomew settles with MGM for large weekly sums and legal fees. Clayton Collier gains radio stage success while Tyrone Power hides a party persona. Anne Miller rises from obscurity, Warren Newell saves Alice Faye, and Bing Crosby pursues Claude Binyon for future scripts amid talk of Great Garrick and Doctor Christian on radio.

Paramount John Barrymore Elaine Barrie Mr. Barrymore Miss Barrie New York Clayton Collier Leo Reisman Eddy Duchin Kitty Kelly Inferne Bing Crosby Carole Lombard Claude Binyon Bing Mary Carlisle Gary Robert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck Lanny Ross Warner Brothers Garrick Brian Aherne Olivia de Haviland Jean Hersholt Doctor Dafoe Doctor Christian Columbia System Western Newspaper Union

Answers to Ask Me trivia questions from historical page

Topics cover earth water area, US land and water area, Aeolus winds, shellac origin, top vocal range, and a floating weather bureau. Notable items include 196,950,000 square miles of earth surface with 139,440,000 water, 3,738,395 square miles US land water, Aeolus as wind ruler, shellac from a insect, and Erna Sack high C singer.

United States Luther Burbank Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Weather Bureau mid-Atlantic Brawley Calif

Onward Christian Soldiers Hymn Origin Story

The Washington Post recalls how students in Yorkshire asked Rev Sabine Bar ing Gould to compose a marching hymn for Whitsuntide. He wrote it in minutes, originally set to a Haydn tune, with later music by Sir Arthur Sullivan inspired by a sudden impulse.

Yorkshire Eng Sabine Baring Gould Joseph Haydn Sir Arthur Sullivan Washington Post

One for the Judge Policeman Warning

A light humor item contrasts a motorist’s misread notice with a police request to slow down. A beauty column touts natural charm in a girl from carriage to modern car, while a boy’s charm hinges on a sporty coupe as advised by a beauty authority.

Concluding Joke Latch of a Circus Sitdown

A humor piece presents lines about history jokes and crowd banter at a circus. A portly man asks a woman to pardon him after stepping on her foot while a spectator notes elephants remain outside the ring.

Paredon

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