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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
3
Sewing Circle describes pattern No. 3189 for a maternity frock with waist drawstring and a jacket in sizes 12 through 42. The kit includes dress slip coat yardage for size 14 and costs 30 cents plus 6 cents for first class mail from Chicago pattern department.
A floor finish should be protected by waxing, using paste wax in a thin even coat and polished after drying. Clean floors with a dry broom, cloth, or a specially treated mop. rarely rewax, only in high traffic areas. Polish weekly with a polishing weight or electric machine. For badly soiled spots, use a liquid wax cleaner. Finger marks on woodwork can be wiped with soap and water if desired.
A 1970s style menu lists Almond Coconut Bars and Orange Cookies with instructions and baking times. Recipes include ingredient amounts for bars row toppings and orange icing plus variations. Also features Butterscotch and Frosted Black Walnut Cookies and savory snack ideas with kidney beans and sardines.
C H Drew on a 160 acre Huntington area farm credits an 8 to 12 foot deep pond with boosting livability and keeping children at home. An 80 acre drainage feeds the pond which doubles as a picnic site and wildlife area. Summers bring swimming boating and fishing while winters support skating.
The 4-H canning and freezing programs involve home food preservation and cost saving, with participation by more than 217 000 4-H members in 1950 across 47 states. Programs are run by the cooperative extension service to improve diets year round. County winners receive medals of honor, state champions earn trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, and six national college scholarships are funded by Kerr Glass company.
A household tip suggests wrapping a short piece of solder around the three largest feathers of one wing to prevent full wing spread and keep a small flock from flying. The wire adds weight, forcing each flight to circle and stay near the yard.
A revised U S department of agriculture bulletin outlines causes of decay and rot and safe guards to protect buildings. It covers building material durability care for houses and methods to control wood rats termites and related infestations. Recommended for farmers.
A stock broker recalls a curious morning when he discovered a forgotten roll of bills in a trousers pocket from last summer's wardrobe. The anecdote sparks a wary joke from a pessimist about receipts.
A humorous scene unfolds as a street hawker proclaims he raised his canaries from seed and guarantees their quality. The exchange hinges on a playful mix of bravado and wit, underscoring lively local commerce.
A Difference asks how Ridhleigh made his money with judicious speculation and investment while Poorman lost his wealth gambling on the stock market. The dialogue contrasts prudent financial strategy with reckless risk taking.
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