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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1939
Page
3
An apron pattern promising to protect skirts and tops from splashes with a secure shoulder fit. Recommends gift use and church sales. Specifies sizes 34 to 48, material needs, and price of 15 cents. requests orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1324 Chicago IN Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
A dashing traveler with a womanizer reputation sits with a seductive smile as a waitress named Gwen greets him and lists her qualities and family ties at the table asserting her work at the place. The dialogue hints at a flirtatious scene and a brother who is a cook and former professional boxer.
An early 20th century style advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein lumps in the stomach while Senna wakes lazy bowels for relief and touts child appeal and druggist availability.
Quote attrib R L Stevenson notes vanity outlives men in stubborn cases.
A minister seeks a manservant. A polished young applicant agrees to chores but balks at marriage work. Mrs Benton asks about a masquerade. Mrs Navoriche jokes about originality in the ash man’s garbage.
Dialect exchange between Sam and Rastus hints at consequences if aces are pulled from a shoe. Sam warns that an ordinary life will mature if more tricks occur. The exchange showcases regional speech and character dynamic.
A family reveals adopting a two month old French boy. They view him as a future language tutor, hoping his early exposure to French will boost his linguistic skills. The exchange underscores parental hopes and cross cultural adoption.
After a six week stay, M N ab grudgingly gives the hotel porter a shilling. He recalls tips costing about ten shillings in Paris and questions the porter about his years.
A fortune-teller reassures a client not to worry about fees as a large sum of money is anticipated. The client agrees to wait for payment until the fortune is realized.
A light exchange unfolds as the vicar’s wife notes Mrs Johnson’s irregular attendance. Mrs Johnson replies she has two good reasons: she has twins. The humorous answer underscores family duties as the cause.
A Missouri landowner complains about big crops costing him and neighbors money. He notes high harvest output but says royalties or taxes threaten his livelihood and plans to seek relief. The piece reflects rural frustration with farming income and landownership.
A negotiating artist agrees to paint a portrait if the client guarantees the result will be lifelike. The client agrees to provide the guarantee that the portrait will be realistic. The exchange frames a deal over artistic fidelity and obligation.
Eva recalls receiving a valuable item from her father at age ten and offers to show it. Edna expresses her fondness for antiques.
A chorus girl recalls a presentiment she would die young, while her friend questions how true the warning proved to be. The exchange hints at a tragic or reflective moment in a performer’s life.
A brief, in quotation style note records a Brethren remark about conversation talent and its use, followed by a light aside on marriage. The exchange hints at social wit within the group without naming individuals or events.
After a long life of not giving, Meanwump recovers from illness and helps a girl who dropped her penny. He digs into his pocket and hands her something, urging her to use the match to find it. He leaves with a hopeful, quiet expression.
A large firm discovers a customer pays only after the final registered letter. When asked, the customer reveals he uses the same letters for his own clients because they are effective at prompting payment.
A salesman offers fine Havanas to a frugal Scot in a Scottish town. The Scotsman insists he cannot take the bribe but, pressed for a nominal sixpence, agrees to buy two boxes. The exchange ends with the Scot embracing the deal.
Dialogue sketch features Bobby probing Mr. Little about swimming and deep water. Littleman evasive, insisting not a stroke. Bobby recalls hearing talk of entering deep waters, prompting a terse exchange.
A raw recruit, after a stern dressing-down, fails to salute the lieutenant the next day. When challenged, the rookie explains he thought the officer was still cross with him, prompting a tense exchange.
A humorous dialogue fragment contrasts durable character with social ingratitude. Diccan recalls cooking for a camping party. A father answers a question about college bred by joking that colleges bake bread from youth and age.
The narrator asks what seasoned troops means and Dad replies that the troops were mustered by officers and peppered by the enemy, reflecting wartime rhetoric and combat exposure.
A short dialogue fragments a comedian style exchange. Wise Guy asks about gender terms and Hal seeks a phone number. Sal deflects with a punchy line about it being in the book. A Sunday School teacher asks about conscience and Robert jokes that it is grandma.
Star Dust discusses Bobby Breen pausing acting as his voice changes and soldiers through military school and drama study. It notes Deanna Durbin, Jane Withers, Edith Fellows advancing, and Edward Small eyeing Dumas adaptations, Greta Garbo’s Ninotchka charm, Connie Boswell’s return, and Arlene Harris and Od ds and Ends updates from showbiz.
An reader describes a bay window difficulty and a 1 by 2 inch strip fix to support cranes and rods for curtain and valance installation. Also notes Sewing Books No. 4 is ready and quilt block patterns offered free with four-book orders, with 10 cent book editions and patterns for sale.
The General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park stands over 250 feet tall with a 35 foot base diameter. It rises about 6 000 feet above sea level and yields timber enough for 40 five room houses. transporting the load would require 30 railway trucks. It is as tall as a 16 story building and produces thousands of cones each year.
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