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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1938

Page

6

Heather on the Ice Chase Seeks Safe Return

Alan and Noel lead the Ungavas and their dogs across the desolate river to rescue Heather from McQueen. They battle distance, hunger, and brutal odds as McQueen gains, while Heather leaves a hopeful bark message. a final vivid hunt ends with McQueen’s dog slain and Heather still missing.

Noel Alan Fort George Cameron Heather McQueen Riviere Ungavas Koksoak Chimo John McCord Rough Heath Dis Spruce Noell Noel Kiskwew Mr. McQueen

Republican tide shifts as Negro vote felled party edge

Washington analysis cites Roosevelt’s strengthened position with a friendly House Rules chair while Republicans confront a lost Negro vote that once tilted states like New York New Jersey Indiana Ohio and Illinois. It notes likely GOP gains in the next Congress but warns South-based Democrats and New Deal loyalists complicate any Republican revival.

Carter Field Roosevelt House Rules Committee Washington Herbert Hoover Prohibition Hoover New York New Jersey Indiana Ohio Illinois Maryland Texas Jong Mable Walker Willebrandt John J. O'Connor Albany Harrisburg Congress O’connor O'Connor Mr. Roosevelt William J. Driver Arkansas Capitol Hill House South South Carolina Georgia Connecticut Missouri Nevada Colorado Iowa James John D. M. Hamilton Pennsylvania New Deal Yes Maury Maverick Norman R. Hamilton Virginia Harry F. Byrd Bell Syndicate WNU

Crochet Doilies for Everyday Pleasure

Advertising copy for Crochet Doilies pattern 5998 from The Sewing Circle. Describes three sizes 15 by 28, 12 by 6, and 5 inches, with instruction, illustration, stitches, and a photograph. To obtain, send 15 cents to Household Arts Dept. 259 W. 14th Street New York NY.

Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Journey of the dog team along Koksoak River

Alan drives a husky sled along the frozen Koksoak passing the River of Death and a wind pounded lake. The Ungavas show royal strain as they trek two days with a heavy sled, McQueen urging faster pace.

Koksoak Alan River of Death Long Lake Napayo McQueen

Bittern Calls Daring Marsh Hunter

In Michigan the American bittern and least bittern appear as migratory visitors. The larger bittern emits a deep boom and a ker plunk call during nesting, while it waits motionless for prey and treads water to extract shellfish. A timid, elusive bird, it reveals many life traits to careful observers.

Michigan Albert Stoll, Jr Detroit News

Mapmaking Through the Ages

An overview notes that mapmaking is centuries old with examples from ancient Babylonians and Greeks. It highlights that early cartographers often lacked precise data before drafting maps and measuring distances between towns to estimate Earth’s size.

Pineapple Parfait Layer Cake from Favorite Recipe

A vintage recipe describes shortening lemon rind and egg yolk batter with flour and pineapple juice, baked as two 9 inch layers. It adds a pineapple frosting of egg whites corn syrup sugar and lemon rind to fill and top the cake. The method includes beating until peaks form and cooling to spreadable thickness.

Bryan’s Brief speech sparks lasting local chatter

The Boston Globe recounts William Jennings Bryan at a Chautauqua season where a prior speaker spoke long. When Bryan took the floor he raised his hands and gave the benediction. Two old men praised the earlier speaker but hinted the following speaker was decent as well.

William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan Blank Boston Globe

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