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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
3
A dusty traveler announces he is the new tax assessor while sparring over land value with a farmer. The farmer counters the land is worth three hundred dollars an acre and hints at possible sale, setting a wary tone for a potential deal.
O Connor quipped on the Irish divide at a banquet in America. He traced a map and described Northern and Southern religious strife, saying they might be happier as heathens if they could live together peacefully.
Mrs Blabb notes the flag’s well worn look while Mrs Stabb points out that descendants have chewed it since the original traveler brought it home. The playful exchange links a historic flag to a long running chewing habit.
A light golf match reveals witty rival banter as the Englishman and the Scotsman trade taunts over hole scores. After the first hole the Englishman learns the Scotsman took eight, while the Englishman took seven, declaring it his hole. On the next hole the Scotsman insists it is his turn to ask first.
A group of men at a country club in another city relaxed after golf when one remarked that it seems odd to travel far just to hit a small golf ball and see how few times he can do it.
The exchange hints at a boxing ring confrontation where a youth license blocked a prior knockout, prompting ongoing discussions about remaining in championship contention. A suggestive dialogue between partners frames a tense, unresolved moment in the bout.
A golf club member describes a remarkable drive that traveled 375 yards. He explains the shot started with a hook, struck the concrete roadway nearby, and then rolled to its final distance.
A light exchange notes eggs are small today as the grocer explains the farmer picked them early this morning, pulling them from the nest too soon.
A motorist contends a car overhaul led to a speeding charge after a dispute with an officer. The case centers on whether the repair work caused the vehicle to exceed speed limits and if the charge is justified.
A playful exchange of a child asking if it is one o'clock and a parent answering not yet, while the child worries their stomach feels fast. The brief vignette captures a domestic moment with light humor and tempo.
A dialogue compares daily cigarette expense to long term wealth, noting ten cigars a day at twenty cents each totals two dollars daily for thirty years. The speaker admits not smoking but owns the nearby office building, contrasting personal gain with others who smoke.
A playful exchange shows a boy Jerry warning his mother and claiming his father will spank him. The scene hints at family dynamics and a domestic setting as the two women discuss the boy’s mischief and the looming consequence.
One day Betty roamed downtown with tokens but no money. She bragged to her mother about faring well while broke, recounting a free gum sample, crackerjack in a shop, a drink, a complimentary perfume spray, and a weight check, then returning home.
The passage features a dialogue about a brother who supports himself by rolling the bones, a term linked to gambling jargon. One speaker questions the other with a crass insult while another claims the brother is an osteopath, presenting a clash of accusations and a defensive retort.
Peggy recalls earning an A by participating in class. Suzanne notes concern over written exams and the difference between on-paper performance and classroom behavior. The exchange highlights early college study approaches and assessment anxieties.
Guppy asks about singing in a church choir. Chuzz recalls starting as first base, then switch to short stop after voices were heard.
A British soldier, ordered flogged, laughed throughout the punishment. The sergeant asked what was funny and the soldier replied that he was the wrong man, causing the blows to intensify as the ministered.
A discussion clarifies that bigamy does not simply mean a man has one wife too many. The exchange explains that a man can have one wife too many and still not be a bigamist under certain conditions.
A report describes an explosion arising when a father pressed for safety after a child’s match. Authorities note common hazard when flame or fuel is involved and emphasize the need for caution in home setups where matches are used.
In a trunk relic Janie reports discovering two wooden embroidery hoops and a pair of garters while showing her mother the unexpected finds. The items appear to be old sewing tools and storage garb from a past era.
Health columnist recounts treating and preventing athletes foot among sailors and the general public. It notes hot water soaking with potassium permanganate, Whitfield's ointment, and hygiene steps like drying feet after bathing. Cautions that gentler preparations may suit sensitive skin.
A physician's bout with fish causing vomiting and headache led to a realization that abdominal pain and vomiting may stem from brain or heart conditions, not food. The story notes brain tumor epilepsy and migraine can cause digestive symptoms, stressing outward causes when stomach symptoms persist.
The Redstone Hill schoolhouse from Sterling Massachusetts was relocated to Henry Ford's Wayside Inn estate in South Sudbury. It remains in use with 16 first four year pupils attending during the scholastic year, part of Sudbury’s Lawn district.
A mother confronts a boy who cuts pictures from magazines. An idea from Mrs. Macgregor turns the urge into a constructive scrapbook hobby featuring dogs. Co operation from parents helps him learn to handle his impulse and respect others’ property.
The passage notes air composition remains constant up to seven miles, then varies with altitude. It cites wind-driven mixing, predicts higher lighter gas proportions with elevation, and cites measurements to 23 miles validating the trend, with mathematical estimates for further levels.
Public Deb No 1 on location in Fifteenth century Paris features Harles Laughton saving a scene when a bear overbalances a crowd. Linda Darnell rises to stardom at Twentieth Century Fox while John Garfield reshapes his career. William Holden, chosen from 4500, lands the lead in Golden Boy after a college start and a Mamoulian test.
Paul Muni's wife recently took a screen test. Elsa Lancaster, wife of Charles Laughton, will appear on the Bing Crosby program September 21. Bob Burns phones his daughter Barbara Ann every Thursday night after his pieces on the same program to say good night.
Atlanta markets a Scarlet O'Hara cocktail sparking regulatory push. Universal backs Gloria Jean to rival Deanna Durbin, while Jessica Dragonette returns to radio and remains a top star. Benny Goodman flies between one night stands, criticizing trains as slow.
The quiz asks seven virtues name which vary by tradition. It queries a British king nicknamed The Farmer King and asks how many varieties of living creatures exist. It then asks how a congressman at large is elected and why wrong phone numbers are never busy. It ends with how often U.S. coins can be redesigned.
The list names Faith Hope and Charity as the holy virtues. It notes George III’s rustic dress and manners. It mentions a large zoological dictionary with about 250000 living creatures. It cites a statewide voters mandate. It asks how to tell a busy signal is a wrong number. It claims something occurs once in 25 years by law.
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