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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
4
A garbled 1912 era column blends odd prophecies and curiosities. It references China as the land of the rising sun and hints at inventions by Edison and Burbank. The piece wobblingly muses on weather, politics, and social aims without clear coherence.
The Norfolk News reports roiling views on Taft’s fitness, Roosevelt’s stance on supporting Taft if renominated, and Roosevelts possible third term agenda, questioning motives and political brinkmanship between the two leaders.
A sermon urging readers to join the greatest community movement for the kingdom of righteousness. Personal growth comes from full commitment, bearing the burden, and praying through to achieve true usefulness and greatness in God’s sight. Baltimore Southern Methodist.
Expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during illness and death. Thanks those who sent flowers and helped with music. Blessings wished. Signed by P. J. Bengston and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Widga, Mr. and Mrs. L. Beckman, and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Lindburg.
The Polk County Agricultural Association held a hog sale at Osceola last Saturday. Thoroughbred sows donated by county breeders funded a modern hog barn on the Fair Grounds. Proceeds and cash subscriptions aim to start construction in spring, with total sales reaching 571 dollars and an average of 35.68.
A Kansas man declares he seeks peace and safety for his wife and children and plans to garden and protect his property with a gun if chickens threaten his blue-grass and onions. He says he is not a crack shot but intends to act if birds appear.
Bengtson Peterson born in Werraland Sweden on Oct 1 1822 died March 25 1912 aged 89 years 5 months 24 days a Polk County settler since 1872. He helped found Stromsburg and Hordville churches and leaves four children twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Friday at the Baptist church conducted by Rev A M Burgason and Rev F W Benjamin.
Central South Dakota offers exceptional opportunities for home seekers and investors in the artesian basin near the state capital. A partial list highlights 820 acres four miles from town with fencing, 170 cultivated acres and a seven room house, multiple tracts with houses barns wells and fences priced from 25 to 3750 per acre with favorable financing and terms. The firm invites readers to visit the office, discuss details, and arrange trips with carfare.
Roy Derby of Morrill visited his sisters Mrs. McGaffin and Mrs. Ayres Tuesday evening and Wednesday. He was joined by Mrs. John Campbell of David City who plans to stay at the Derby home in Morrill. The note shifts to a farm advertisement urging buyers to relocate to the Corn Belt region, promoting land in Blue Blanket Valley, South Dakota, with H. E. Ayres & Co. of Polk listed.
Sabbath School each Sunday at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting every Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Mid week Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Ladies Missionary Meeting meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:30. Rev. F. Wit Benjamin, Pastor.
The M E Church conducts Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday and preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. Weekly prayer meeting is Thursday evening with Epworth League Devotional at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ottol G. Ponath.
Free Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m preaching at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m Prayer meeting at Wednesday 7:30 p m Rev C H Sawyer is the pastor.
Swede Plain M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Epworth League Devotional at 7 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. Ladies Aid Society meets biweekly in the afternoon. Swedish Mission Church offers 10 a. m. Sunday school with classes for all ages and services at 1:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Young folks meet Sundays at 7 p. m. Meeting Thursday 8 p. m. Last Wednesday monthly at 2 p. m. All welcome. Rev. W. Westlund, Pastor.
Time table lists No 28 Passenger East at 6 56 A M No 27 Passenger West 6 29 P M daily except Sunday No 76 Freight East 11 57 A M daily except Saturday No 75 Freight West 10 50 A M daily except Sunday All above trains carry passengers and freight.
A business care notice promotes Dr Ludden, a dentist, with contact details linked to the First National Bank. It highlights professional services and a local ad placement for patient outreach.
F Woeppel is described as a physician surgeon and optician with an office located over Victor Anderson's Store. The notice highlights his medical and optical services in the local area.
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