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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
6
A clever designer dresses the back of an upright piano to allow placement in the middle of a room. Guidance on removing whitewash advises washing with clear water before repainting. Domestic wool figures show 60 to 70 percent of U S wool production occurs domestically.
The shoe maker advises washing white shoes with soap and water before applying whiting for a better finish. For especially dirty shoes, rinse thoroughly and remember to wash the shoelaces as well to ensure a clean, uniform look.
Cottage cheese stands as a strong protein and calcium source. It can be served plain or with dressing, milk and sugar, or paired with fruits and vegetables and fits well in salads and sandwich fillings.
Instructions explain using the upper and lower parts of a double boiler to cook sweet potatoes for candying Irish potatoes salad beets or hard boiled eggs. The method saves fuel and reduces later stove attention.
Warning urges farmers to halt running machinery before any tinkering or unclogging. It notes over 200 injuries yearly from belts and gears and emphasizes strict safety practice to prevent the loss of arms legs and hands.
The Russians announce a new screen that renders moving pictures in three dimensions. It uses glass etched with thousands of fine lines to create the effect.
A simple project to cover or paint a wooden hanger to hold hair ribbons for a teen. Reminder to wash and iron ribbons weekly helps keep colors bright and organized.
Heating experts advise choosing flat white paint for radiators to maximize radiation efficiency. The guidance emphasizes light color as a key factor in heat distribution and energy savings in homes.
A newly developed water holding cotton fire hose may prove useful for tent cloth tarpaulin and outer rain resistant clothing expanding its practical applications beyond firefighting.
A 12 ounce navy lemonade offers more than half a person’s daily vitamin C requirement. The beverage highlights citrus content and positions itself as a healthful option for daily vitamin intake.
A dry cleaning tip recommends inserting a flat bottle into a sleeve to shield the opposite side and prevent staining when removing spots. This simple preventive measure helps maintain fabric integrity and color during stain treatment.
Poultry fat is valued for its rich flavor and use in extending meat flavor to other dishes.
A 16 ounce loaf of bread contains an average 16 slices. This simple measure helps bakers and shoppers gauge loaf size and portioning.
Warship repair in U S navy yards sped up by photography and microfilm. Images of damaged parts are photographed and sent to shipyards, while blueprints are reproduced and rushed from Washington. By arrival, replacement plates are ready for installation.
Proper exterior painting uses any good grade paint. Scrape loose paint, sand edges, and prime exposed wood as directed. Ensure surfaces are dry, above 50 degrees, and free from night dampness or intense sun before painting.
Instructions for washing shirts emphasize soaking in lukewarm water for ten minutes and using ample soap to create suds two inches high. Brush suds into neckbands and cuffs, wash colored shirts in lukewarm water and whites in hot water, and rinse at least twice.
The text warns that incorrect fuse sizes endanger circuits by overheating wires, damaging insulation, or starting fires. It notes a 15 ampere fuse as the maximum for a standard lighting circuit.
Mothers face prickly heat in summer from dust and perspiration. Cleanse babies with soap and washcloth to prevent irritation, and give showers with gentle soaping for all ages. After outdoor play, ensure a thorough scrub before bed to keep skin clean and cool.
Blood pressure readings in both arms are not always equal with about two of every three people showing higher pressure in the right arm. The gap tends to be larger in individuals with hypertension.
Special glass pots can include chemical fertilizers that slowly leak into soil and water. The glass would supply nutrients as plants grow, offering a new method for feeding pots and gardens.
A study notes starch in pan fried potatoes digests more readily than in french fried or boiled forms. It adds fat speeds digestion.
Advice warns homemakers to run heavy garments twice through the wringer and rinse promptly to avoid excess suds. It notes falls are most common in farm homes and urges keeping kitchen floors dry and clean to reduce accidents.
UNRRA seed shipments reach Europe and Asia to avert famine with 1945 fall and 1946 spring targets. Wheat rye barley oats and alfalfa are sent to Czechoslovakia Greece Yugoslavia and other nations as vegetable and forage seeds flow to rebuilding farms. Transportation and fuel shortages amid postwar disruption challenge distribution even as military and UNRRA coordinate to restore seed supply.
Gabrielle Fry promotes a chiropodist visit for removing callous spots on toes and soles plus nail trimming. A professional foot massage is described as refreshing and self massage is advised before wearing shoes.
A New York Hollywood trend features costly antique medals as fashion deco with tips to repurpose old medals on outfits. The column also teases playful soda fountain jokes and quips about Boys Scouts and dating, ending with a far from safe gun safety parody about handling firearms.
The behind the wheel driver education program spreads across about 5000 high schools, led by states like North Dakota Iowa California Wisconsin North Carolina and Illinois. Delaware reports 27 classes across 18 high schools with six schools lacking full program due to wartime limits. West Virginia approves driver education in state curriculum and Minnesota hosts institutes collaborating with university and state traffic education agencies. North Carolina uses state school buses for training to reach thousands of students.
Prices for eggs are expected to stay strong through the rest of 1945 with possible increases in coming weeks due to seasonal production declines and ceilings revisions. In early 1948 prices may fall below 1945 levels as civilian meat supplies rise and egg output depends on chick sales.
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