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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
3
A guide for mothers to create a masculine nautical room for boys using motifs like galley oars, anchors, waves, lighthouses, and ships. It suggests embroidery, appliqué, and wallpaper patterns such as sea scenes to evoke a maritime theme.
An Andes quake devastated Tuquerres a town high in southern Colombia. The plateau settlement lies 10 000 feet above sea level on the Andean ridge with peaks above and tropical lowlands nearby. The National Geographic Society notes Tuquerres sits near the crest of Colombia’s mountain spine. The quake left the town nearly wiped out and stranded in rugged terrain.
Snowy haired Mrs. Jack Dunn widow of former Orioles owner takes presidency of the club after the death of Charles H. Knapp head of the Orioles and league president. Dunn watched stars such as Babe Ruth Lefty Grove George Earnshaw and Al Thomas develop in Baltimore.
The piece argues that labor unrest stems from the absence of good will and the rise of rivalry. It urges cultivating goodwill in homes, neighborhoods, business, and nations to reduce conflict, promote fair dealing, and achieve lasting peace beyond money or law.
Leonard A. Barrett argues that the Christmas ideal of peace on earth could guide present social reform. He urges applying the scientific method to living, learning, and social problems to find practical solutions and better human action.
The Star Dust column notes ENRY FONDA'S engagement to Frances Seymour Brokaw, linking her rise from modest origins to charity work and social circles in Hollywood. It also covers Bette Davis, Jean Muir, Simone Simon, Ruth Chatterton, and others as they juggle fame, fashion, and future projects amid the evolving film industry.
Pete recalls childhood wish when his mother combed his hair and he wished not to have hair. He reflects on realizing that wish in a poignant moment.
In a light exchange Em Henry jokes about proposing to Mabel to set a new personal milestone. Mabel urges a proposal, adding she needs one more bid to surpass her own prior record.
A humorous dialogue features children comparing fathers who are tall enough to see over fences. One child notes his dad can see over a garden fence, while another replies that his dad can too when wearing his hat.
A dialogue fragment shows a woman asking about marriage timing and a man replying with a vague answer. The exchange captures a personal discussion about commitment and timing.
A teacher notices a stray dot on a drawing of The Flight into Egypt and asks about it. The child explains the mark represents a flea and repeats the quoted line Take the young child and flea into Egypt.
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