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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
7
A financier reflects on whether success and completion depend on crowd praise, sale price, or economic value. He cites Ruskin and asks if great works gain worth from money or intrinsic merit, noting Milton and Paradi— without finishing the thought.
The essay argues that minds like Newton and Kepler pursued work for its own sake, not pay, finding fulfillment in mastering problems. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is praised as a flawless, life‑blooded achievement whose balance and diction grant it lasting societal impact. Ruskin’s idea that the effect of a completed task judges its value is cited as central to meaning.
A bustling household balances a large family with decorative taupe interiors. The piece contrasts a lively home life with Gwen’s solo study space featuring a green and yellow studio setup and a full length mirror.
A playful fragment shows two speakers noting a woman’s sweet atmosphere and her good taste in choosing scents. The exchange hints at a witty, scented themed encounter without further details.
London, England Amy Johnson famed for the England to Australia solo flight and multiple record runs says she will quit flying. She plans no new records and hints at seeking government backing to pursue further ventures. Her career spans 1920s to 1930s with syndication fees and notable tours.
A miscellaneous note from the WNU Service offers kitchen and home tips. It discusses choosing decorative vases, turning cupcakes for level frosting tops, soaking prunes to remove pits, avoiding overmixing muffins, briefly overheating to improve muffins, and not salting lettuce and sandwiches to keep them firm.
Glass does not have a melting point but a long melting range. Ordinary glass begins around 900 F and may extend to about 1800 F. Silica glass has a higher range from 2200 to 3600 F.
A humorous Civil War era quip questions if a son in the army is superior to an ordinary soldier. It notes the punchline that he measures six feet four inches in his stockings.
A remark highlights a strategy of spending winters in Florida and summers in Maine to dodge both coal and ice bills, illustrating a practical seasonal migration. The exchange underscores the desire to balance cost of living with climate.
A waterfront exchange recalls a dreamer seeking a fair wind to success while a stern resident notes winds cannot be raised in the town. The dialogue highlights ambition clashing with local pragmatism amid a small town setting.
Police captain asks if the precinct has been cleaned up. An officer reports thorough scouring from end to end, confirming effort to root out remaining issues.
In a quoted exchange, one speaker notes that many foreigners come to the United States for liberty, while another counters by asking why they do not write to a native born American before departing. The dialogue highlights attitudes toward immigration and practical preparations.
Dairy specialist F R Farnham notes few farmers fully use corn for winter feed. Silage yields more succulent roughage per acre than hay, trench silos suit small farms, and silage preserves feed longer. A narrow trench with a cheap roof protects feed and prevents wall collapse.
E A Hanson extension dairyman at University Farm St Paul says fall feeding of early fall freshening cows and cows during the dry period boosts income. He notes underfeeding during this time lowers butterfat and production, recommends alfalfa hay as pasture supplement, full hay and grain during poor pastures, and a six week dry period for best results.
Ohio research poultry men report higher mortality when day-old chicks are kept with older birds and allowed limited range. Chicks kept apart yet raised to laying age off the station showed lower mortality, prompting call for specialized production of livable ready-to-lay pullets and a shift toward commercial brooding and pullet growth.
A collection of farming tips notes ten eggs per pound and advises room temperature eggs whip better. It cites a 5,035,000 motor vehicles use on U.S. farms and lists nitrogen fertilizers nitrate of soda sulphate of ammonia cyanamid as common options. Canada led honey exports to British markets in 1936. Lamb crop for 1937 is estimated at about 31.6 million head. A dirt floor cellar is better for potato storage than cement.
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