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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
7
A St. Louis traveler notes malarial ague in a Southwest region while a farmer boasts that tying a burn dasher to his worker stops the shakes and makes him bring butter in fifteen minutes.
Mrs. Bronson introduces her new driver who is cautious behind the wheel but careless about grooming. When asked how often he should shave, the chauffeur humorously suggests shaving only every third day given his weak facial growth.
A stray exchange centers on whether Fred enjoys gatherings with a witty line claiming he is “the only party he’s interested in.” The remark underscores social dynamics and a light mood about personal preferences.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mrs Noowed praises her biscuits while her timid husband questions their quality, with the cook book cited as proof of deliciousness. The light domestic vignette highlights pride in cooking.
A fragment describes a man’s success linked to encouragement and rough handling using a hairbrush or slipper, with casual mentions of Bjones and a low, quick strike as part of that dynamic.
A farmer mishears that his mare fell in a pond. A neighbor clarifies Mary is the wife, not the horse, causing shock. A child questions why babies are weighed at birth, prompting a gentle parental correction about price.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Alford once fled the altar and Tom admits vanishing courage. The parties later recount the moment with humor as Alford regains resolve and the wedding plan continues.
A lively trend in men’s grooming called He Girls gains attention for its bold cuts and modern styling. Salon enthusiasts tout versatility and fresh looks, noting rapid adoption among urban clients and social media buzz.
Dolcini and Dzudi argue about superstition and timing for a trip. Dzudi insists payday falls on Saturday, while Dolcini calls it silly. Jack asks about reclaiming letters from a broken engagement as Axel defends their value.
A Scottish attendee at a society meeting debated a Shakespearean scholar on bardic virtues. The Scot challenged the idea of Shakspeare being superior to Burns and critiqued the line about the crown. He argued Burns would not write such nonsense and would hang a crown over a chair instead.
A humorous caption about a man labeled as an efficiency expert who sits with feet on the desk while thinking up ways to keep workers busy. The quip reflects office culture and the paradox of productivity.
Not so Bad Bill and his mates battle a blazing fire for six hours as heat and smoke test their endurance. When a crewmate sighs at the limit Bill urges gratitude that they are not fighting the fire with boiling water.
A father scolds his son for being slow to learn. In a tale of mischief the boy goes to the druggist to buy common sense with a quarter. On leaving he asks the father if he should tell the pharmacist the purchase is for him.
A playful exchange hints at financial pragmatism in a domestic scene with a couple debating thrift and independence. The dialogue suggests constraints and social norms about money and partnership.
A fragment from a possibly dated scene shows casual racial stereotypes as a white man expresses gladness at seeing a Native American and a speaker jokes about a bozo while addressing a woman named Mary.
A fragment from a dialogue features Mrs Newdriver and a line about a short circuit. It then shifts to a humorous exchange about a one way journey and a fire at a restaurant prompting a character named Rastus to flee and return days later with the punchline Ain’t bin no place.
In a Scots colloquial exchange, MacPherson and MacTavish joke about the new minister and compare him to the old one, noting the new takes twenty minutes to settle him while the old only needed ten minutes. The banter highlights generational shift and local church life with humorous edge.
A man reports to another that six men were working in the woods and are safe after an incident. The first man reveals he has shot a deer during the outing, while the others confirm they are unharmed.
A humorous exchange features Gabley and Joyner discussing the time a wife spends for a picnic. Gabley explains she needs one day to prepare, one day to travel, and one day to recover, prompting Joyner’s puzzled response.
Medical note quotes Dr. Louis M Leibow on the many conditions that can mimic appendicitis on the right lower abdomen. Warning signs include nausea indigestion vomiting loss of appetite gas heaviness and tenderness in the lower right side with dull pain moving from the stomach area to the abdomen.
Doctors review records showing 5 to 10 percent have gall bladder trouble and autopsy studies reveal two in three show prior gall bladder issues. A two part mechanism distends the gall bladder via spasm or weak pushing action. A diet plan for overweight patients from Blackford King and Sherwood outlines meals including juice, fruit, eggs, toast, lean meats, potatoes, peas, gelatin, tea, milk, and crackers with adjustments for underweights.
Household hints cover spicing cookies with cinnamon and cloves to elevate dough. Other tips advise wrapping metallic scarves in black paper to prevent tarnish, tightening curtain springs, cleaning felt hats with chalk, resting ferns after growth, starch to shine windows, blueing with salt, and preserving spinach color with a pinch of soda.
Readers are invited to sew economical aprons from unbleached muslin using a supplied cutting diagram for the skirt, waist shaping, and optional pockets or bib. Belts and ties specifications are given, with encouragement to personalize. The note promotes Mrs. Spears sewing booklet offering 32 homemaker ideas for 10 cents postpaid to Chicago.
Light humor and quick exchanges appear with puns about plaster of Paris bicarbonate of soda and yarn. Short exchanges showcase witty replies about politeness and romantic lines. The collection reads as a collage of dated quips and social sallies.
A salesman touts a vacuum flask as keeping things hot indefinitely. A tired man at the counter replies with a wry joke about marriage. The exchange hinges on a humorous misfit between product claims and personal life.
A young matron faces a busy day with a funeral and a garden party. She wears sober clothes and keeps a flow ered hat in a hat box, placing it in the vestry during the service. The hat ends up resting on the coffin among the wreaths, creating an awkward moment.
A quiz item reveals Adam's needle and peak refer to yucca species and a mountain in Ceylon, with Adam's profession gardening. Artesian wells are named for Artois in France. Jockeys wear outfits under 30 ounces. Europe’s two smallest states are Monaco and San Marino. A gnomon is a geometrical figure. The song odes to a small river. Dr. Pierce's tonic claims 70 years of use. ad copy and an antique Latin maxim follow.
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