Wheat Tariff Endorsement Moves Wheat Prices Higher
George C. Jewett of the American Wheat Growers Association urges a higher tariff on wheat arguing it raises domestic prices. The group contends Liverpool pricing does not fix U S wheat, and a tariff boost could lift bread costs, prompting careful consideration by growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Jewett
American Wheat Growers’ Association
Wong
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Canada
Liverpool
United States
Filling Stations Change From Booze to Gasoline
A speaker laments shifts in society from saloon culture to gas stations supplying fuel. He recalls men drinking at bars and the impact on home life, praising gasoline over liquor as a safer business and lifestyle choice. The poem critiques alcohol’s influence and celebrates modern fueling as practical commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Freeman Shaw Dominates Corn Shucking Field in Revelry
Freeman Shaw wowed townsfolk by shucking 72 bushels of corn in a single day and consistently reaching 70 bushel gates, earning praise from Ed Shaw and rivals like Tom Skidmore. The piece chronicles community characters, playful wagers, and plans for indoor games as the bystanders fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Shaw
Freeman
Heck
Ed Shaw
Edd
Tom
Ennie
Piches
Billy Burrtt
Shelby
Local Notes From Stromsburg And Surrounding Community
Correspondence details visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and family and many other townsfolk. Reports of church activities, travel to Lincoln and Grand Island for football and Armistice events, school illnesses, and plans for a new Dist. 8 High Prairie school building. Residents frequenting areas in Polk and nearby towns are listed along with social events at the Baptist church and D A R meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Anderson
Eller Bay
Oscar Sundberg
Lloyd Cole
Elsie Cordes Goldie Adelson
Wm. Lindburg
Raymond Sundberg
H. G. Brauer
Linburg
Lindburg
Motor Inn
Midland
Baptist Church
D. J. Koon
Kearney
Missionary Fund
Walter Lewis
Platte Precinct
Ss. J. Harless
Durant
Harless
Mr. Lewis
John H. Anderson
Lewis Farm
Polk
Lincoln
R. J. Allison
Raymond Peterson
Ralph Peterson
Albert Sundberg
Edwin Lindburg
R. L. Cox
A. L. Firstrom
Leibee
Westfall
Lillian Brown
Florence Alderson
Dist
High Prairie
Claire Willets
Stromsburg
Osceola
M. F. Smith
E.F. Graff
Smith
Mesdames
C. B. Hansen
A. F. Nugust
W. F. Kepner
M. E. Church
Scott Hall
Sigfrid Matson
M. Var Dorn
Rose
Clayton Rystrom
Clarence Isaacson
Norfolk
A. G. Anderson
Des Moines
Hannah
Mrs. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Chas. Lambert
Einer M. Swanson
Buick Automobile Agency
C. i Thesing
A. G. Carlson
Hastings Sanitarium
C. E. Hagelin
Local Notes and Wedding Celebrations in Shelby Area
Shelby community reports varied events from illnesses and home improvements to visits and travel. The Krumbachs celebrate a Golden Wedding with a church service, reception, and local honors while Armistice Day events attract large Shelby attendance and remarks on America’s Golden Hour.
Local notes from Stromsburg and Polk County events
Neighbor visits and illness reports in Stromsburg and surrounding areas. Residents travel to Lincoln Omaha Benedict and Wahoo while a new filling station is planned nearby. American Legion officers elected. County commissioners approve plumbing work and a long list of county and road fund expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Anderson
C. G. Anderson
Central City
Pauline Presson
Anna Beckman
R. J. Allison
Polk
G. H. Presson
Wahoo
Presson
Lincoln
Tom Farris
Burke Bros
Ray Hunsaker
Earl Wright
Omaha
Alfred Fusby
York
Eric Forslund
Benedict
Delbert Query
Stromsburg
Scott & Alderson
Osman Tire
Ben Stromberg
Emil S. F. Johnson
American Legion
Victor Altberg
A .E. Bodine
H. R. Anderson
R. L. Anderson
Adj. C. T. Moline
Glen Severine
Grant Cypher
Los Angeles
Cypher
Wm. Lind
Laramie
Wyo
U. P. Railway
Carl Hayden
Telephone Company
E. E. Knerr
Federal
Crossley
Globe and Ace
E. &. Knorr
Stromsburge
Osceola
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
John A. Carlson
Blacksmith W B Fagg Moves Shop In Town
Public notice states W B Fagg has moved his shop two blocks east and one block north of the Courthouse on the Meridian Highway. He invites old customers and new patrons to try his plow work and other blacksmith duties at reasonable prices.
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Frank Hubbert
Burg
August Henstrom
Pete Pike
Tom Graves
Frank Mowden
Erick Jones
John Tongue
Horse Shore
Shbby
Frank Clifford
Simon Tompson
Didju Eyver
Maybby Thare
Nels Neilson
Jack Rabbitt Woods
Orrigor
Jo Hartman
Thare
Enny
Nels Anderson
Bill Welch
Dave Mace
Bill Everetts
Chester Danze
Fred Her
Burt Miller
Lund
Court House
Meridian Highway
W. B. Fagg
Eye Wash Remains Quick Aid For Strained Eyes
Lavoptik eye wash mixed with camphor hydrastics witch hazel offers rapid relief for weak sore or strained eyes. A small bottle suffices for most cases and a free aluminum eye cup is included with purchase from Crouse-Tex Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse-Tex Drug Company
Dewey Shaw Attends Lincoln Football Game
Dewey Shaw, a Polk Progress employee, traveled to Lincoln on Saturday to attend the football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lindburg
Lincoln
Des Moines
Dewey Shaw
Polk Progress
Mrs Henry Sundberg Visits Stromsburg Relatives
Mrs Henry Sundberg traveled to Stromsburg on Tuesday to visit relatives for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sundberg
Stromsburg
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Chas. Becker
Haxtun
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Henry Knorr
John
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Sam Andrews
J. A. Tarbie
S. J. Funkhouser
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Phil Ball
Alonzo Merrick
Kiss¢ City
Sie
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Joe Lockard
Herman Richter
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Old Country
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Chas. Krumbach
Wm. Schumaker
Wilson Creek
Wash
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Bernard Schienz
David City
J. L. Peterson
A. C. Dunning
Joe Gabel
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Fullerton
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E. E. Reece
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Claude
Umsaler
A.E. Merrick
Rollie Michener
Garland
W. B. Michener
Workman Hall
Wreatha Brazee
George McMeekir
Butler County
David, George and
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Rising City
A. J. Nelson
Henry Knudsor
Wewman Grove
C. c. Hardy
Columbus
L. Myers
John Rosenberry
Ira Irland
John M. Miller
Whittier
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Queen City
Frank Barker
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Barker
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Jack
Wauneta Finch
G. T. Lavery
Sdvery
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Thayer
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Sacred Heart Church
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Hebron
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Teddy
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E. Lunner
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J. H. Powell
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Ora Olson
H. O. Swan
Olson
McFarlane
Ralph Tschauner
Anton Carlson
Rystrom Co
A. P. Buckley
Julian Buckley
Scribner
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N. A. Nelson
Tracy Nelson
Aurora
Lambert
General Fund
Sarah E. LeMar
W. Roy van Hoosen
Beard
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Ruth Glasser
Wnaoma Pike
I. D. Huston
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H. Christensen
F. M. Leibee
G. T. Ray
E. A. Trussell
Polk County Farm Bureau
Scott & Anderson
Benson
J. Anderson
Ecaes
University Publishing Co
Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co
Serice and Tolls
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
George E. Campbell
E. F. Ready
Jaith
John W. Oberg
Che Algie Oig
srouse-Tex Drug Co
The
Northwestern Mfg. Co
Sup- Phes Lee
Ceee
Tee Eae
K-B Printing Co
State Journal Company
T. C. Lord Co
Grace Pheasant Johnston
Mothers’ Pension Fund
G. Weeden
YS Etne
Elizabeth Rudeen
Mary McCumber
Mabel A. Olson
Margaret Fittinger
Wretta Kelly
Haga Mne
Oscar Monson
Yemiji Monson
Same
Les L. Westring
Arthur Nordberg
Donald Nordberg
E. J. Howland
Pidge
Omaha Bridge Works
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Holger Nielsen
Fred Gunter
Louis Ernst
Barney Boback
Louis Babcock
Jesse Olcott
George Supencheck
Frank Rinehart
Archie Stevens
Will Cohagan
Rueben Weist
Harry Dahlin
Sam Bennett
Clyde Green
Nebraska Culvert & Mfg. Co
Cee
C. G. Timm
Sheet Iron
T. B. Hard Grain Co
Lund & Hansen Howe Co
Eugene Beecas
Generali Road Fund
G. Timm
Manhattan Oil Co
Sinclair Refining Co
Rystrom Company
Wickberg Auto Co
Lee Campbell
L. Heuston
Fred Bond
R. Burke
Ieee
Harvey McKeag
F. A. Campbell
Clyde Maase
G. Martin
Ora Bond
Carl Albers
O. A. Watkins
Henry Abbott
Dewey Lockard
Hugh Lockard
Jean Cunningham
Thelen Hon
Farmer’s Union Exchange
Carl Alers
John F.ernst
Holger Nielson
George Supendheck
Paul Hegi
Louie Ernst
Will Fyfe
Harold Fyfe
J. W. Ernst
Robert Nyfeler
H. A. Johanson
John Oberg
W. D. Hastings
John*Liske
Ed Shott
Seees
Arnold Grossnicklaus
Adolph Grossnicklaus
al Grossncklaus
Geo. Miller
Fred Schmoker
Mike Horst
Weesee
Herman Sarow
Carl Weiseman
Merle Fagg
W. T. Hartman
Calmar Dunn
Fred Dunn
Oscar Anderson
W. Wieseman
A. A. Hannell
Walford Nelson
Harry Jacobson
Elias Timm
Arthur Wieseman
Oscar Hedberg
Oscar Bodine
Gust Bodine
John Monson
Elmer Nelson
Herman Franson
Geo. Gilbert
Walter Pierson
Alfred Peterson
Sam Johnson
Frank McLean
Elmer Swanson
Frank Thelander
Vie. Thelader
Alfred Swanson
Morroe Swanson
Segurd Allinder
J. A. Oberg
John Lisko
Bend District
Andrew Myrberg
Archie, Myrberg
N. Montgomery
Bert Saint
J. E. Johnson
Justus Johnson
Willie Cohagan
Rueben Wiest
Harry Dahlia
Clye Green
Rudolph Gustafson
Oscar Jones
Curtis Flodman
E. A. Flodman
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Harvey Lind
C. Edwin Johnson
Geo
Mace
Rollie Mace
John Gestyine
E. I. Toline
DR Johnson
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