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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
3
A quaint salt box and matching spoon rack are highlighted as useful kitchen equipment for the home maker. The items are described as hand cut with a coping saw or similar tool, emphasizing craft and practicality.
An easy to make jigsaw style cutting board and gift box with brads and glue. Pattern 251 provides actual-size cutting guides for the rack and box parts, stencil designs, color guide, and step by step directions. Send 15 cents with name and address.
The 48th International Live Stock Exposition returns to Chicago’s World Largest Livestock Amphitheatre from November 30 to December 7 after wartime suspension. Officials anticipate record entries with 13,149 animals in prior years, 2,000 juniors, and heavy prize value in cattle, hogs, sheep, and grain shows.
The 1947 Yankees, led by new manager Bucky Harris and assistant Charlie Dressen, aim to return to the top after a record 1946 season. MacPhail pushes for rapid improvement while pitching and lineup, including DiMaggio and Rizzuto, fuel optimism. Army-Navy forecasts and gate tallies for baseball and football follow.
Rag rugs stay flat when washed hot then cold with heavy starch and drying iron. A rattling toy can be made by adding pebbles in a pill box with stuffing. Waxed dustpans shed dust. clean corners with a small brush and polish. Boil clothesline in salt water to prevent winter freezing. A matching hanky with a dress helps a girl remember one. Reuse an old baby highchair as a kitchen stool after removing arms and tray and painting to match.
Washington report notes a bumper cranberry crop harvested in the Cape Cod district delivering about two thirds of the national supply. More than 800 000 barrels gathered by thousands of harvesters, with Massachusetts marshes contributing a few thousand barrels over 550 000. The crop, worth about 9 million dollars, supports sauce juice dehydrated fruit and fresh berries.
A prominent woman declares women do not wear slacks to imitate men. Thus the last possible excuse disappears as she discusses fashion and gender.
This ad suggests giving smokers practical gifts this Christmas with Camel Cigarettes or Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco. It highlights Camel in a 200-cigarette carton and Prince Albert in one-pound tins, both offered with holiday gift wrap and available at local dealers.
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