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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
7
In 1931 this country began importing rotenone roots in commercial quantities with 6400 pounds, a figure that soared to about 6.5 million pounds by 1940 as the chemical found wider use in insecticides.
The article notes varied desserts and salads from local producers and highlights vitamins in offerings. It also states that corn, soybeans, oats and hay crops make up 90 percent of the tom crop land in Wisconsin.
A note on Allied soldiers in Australia exchanging flower hats with dates due to hat scarcity. The article traces fashion trends sparked by troops and notes related cultural quirks tied to wartime style and social life.
Rest your eyes with cotton packs soaked in eye lotion or mild freshener then drift to dreamland. Follow with clever makeup and eye tricks to captivate his heart. Bell Syndicate WNU Features.
A breezy feature lists popular records and entertainers of the moment with playful lines and jokes. It cites Frankie, Harry James, Kitty Kallen, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Vaughn Monroe, Jo Stafford, Johnny Mercer, and Jo Stafford among others, plus light quiz jokes about tests and report cards.
A playful column riffs on why life seems to time awkward moments with fate. The piece toys with common dating and styling misfortunes, teasing readers about inevitable delays and the humor of everyday social rituals.
Q and A on English usage with examples from "used to" and in charge of. Frank Colby explains that used to is standard in negative past forms though awkward, while in charge of remains common. notes idioms evolve and claims incredulous former sense is obsolete since 1800. Bell Syndicate WNU Features.
Most of the cotton ginning damage happens in the first three to four weeks. The cotton is green and damp due to high seed moisture.
The leaves of the cotton must be removed by chemicals so picking machines work best. Cotton is easily stained by green leaves and this complicates dyeing.
As late as 1740 residents of New England believed potatoes weakened health and could shorten men's lives, reflecting widespread agrarian superstition about new world crops.
The note urges towels to dry flat on racks rather than folding or stacking to avoid mildew. It also mentions Liberia using fermented palm wine as a yeast substitute for bread. A Minnesota firm plans to can carp as Lakefish, marketed grated like tuna.
Two thirds full muffin cups baked in a moderate hot oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes yields 15 light muffins. No sugar or shortening used, date bran muffins described as cake like.
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