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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
7
An extended pledge proclaims the American home town newspaper as guardian of liberty and democracy. It asserts commitment to reporting births, marriages, deaths, and events, while supporting charities, schools, and community growth through advertising and civic service.
The article argues readers and newspapers share a vital bond. It warns that encroaching on press freedom harms the people and democracy. Readers must actively support free press to sustain strong communities and nations.
Professor John E. Stempel profiles Bill Jenks, editor of The Courier, for boosting Jonesville population, commerce, and civic life. His effort spurred a new park, improved school facilities, crop and 4-H programs, road fixes, and town pride, making the town a model of community journalism.
Dr James W Barton notes a rise in sinus infections linked to removing tonsils in childhood. He cites studies by Kayser and Mitchell showing allergy as a possible sinus irritant and explains how tonsil removal shifts sinus workload, changing infection patterns and symptom presentation.
Medical brief notes doctors cautious about new treatments for hard of hearing patients. A report from Ear Eye Nose and Throat Monthly details prostigmin injections helping partial deafness. In 28 cases with head noises and blocked eustachian tubes rapid symptom relief followed. 33 chronic cases showed gradual or slow hearing improvements with injections two to three times weekly.
The term negative on a standard blood test usually means the test for syphilis is negative, indicating no syphilis infection. It does not indicate absence of toxins from teeth or tonsils, and a blood test cannot prove poison in those areas. Dizziness from weather changes is not explained by this test.
A photographer quotes thirty dollars per dozen for prints while a captioned patron poses for a photo. A man notes people are alike in one respect yet each person differs. In a humorous exchange, a request to change a dollar bill prompts chatter about motives and a child answers with a shy joke about names.
In New England reminiscence the author uses old flat irons as book ends and shares a method for fastening booklets in ring binders. Five homemaking booklets are available with No 5 featuring 30 ideas including fall curtains and holiday gifts. send 10 cents for a copy.
Antipodes refers to two places on opposite sides of the earth. The U.S. secret service was established during the Civil War, with the date cited as July 2, 1864. A misanthrope is a hater of mankind.
A compact quiz with solutions on diverse topics lists questions and concise answers. It touches geography historic dates flags language and colonial history noting the North Pole flattening, Senate treaty rule, early American ensigns, the date January 1 1901, crying as an action, and Brazil’s Portuguese heritage as the official language in the Western Hemisphere.
A contractor borrows a worn car for an emergency trip. The brakes fail, the gas pedal jams, and a six foot gap to a bridge looms as they speed toward it. The driver jokes that perhaps the gas will give out.
A compact aphorism notes that taking trouble prevents future woes. It argues that avoiding effort often creates more problems, while deliberate effort reduces risk and fosters stability in daily life.
Practical tips on washing machines and cleaning habits. Run soapy water a minute to dissolve soap before clothes. Sweep with windows open to avoid dust on woodwork. Annual shade cleaning uses a wet white soap cloth, rinsed and dried. Rickrack braid adds a bright finish to curtains of various fabrics.
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