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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
1
Edwin Lindburg hosted an elaborate Monday evening party at his home for the Polk high school senior class and faculty. The program followed a four seasons theme with many unique features and refreshments served.
The notice notes raster services were well attended in all churches. It mentions C. O. Eckles spending Sunday at Stromsburg with Mrs Eckles and lists C. E. Cohagan and wife as reported on the sick list. Measles are reported among several southwest of town. The piece promotes Gordon's Fun Shows and asks about Progress subscription. The Viking Theatre show is advertised for Friday evening April 13.
Parties seeking a second hand Maxwell runabout may gather at the Progress office to arrange a purchase. The notice invites prospective buyers to learn details and contact points for the sale.
240 acre farm with good improvements three miles from Polk Nebraska price 130 dollars per acre good terms address Box 181 University Place Nebr.
Infant Clarence Wilshusen died Tuesday noon. funeral held today at German Lutheran church Splash. Good Friday services at the German Lutheran church. John G. Ehn planted his spuds a day before Good Friday. Mrs. A. K. Crow and two sons visited Benedict Wednesday. Smith & Son and Green Bros shipped hogs to Omaha Wednesday. Mrs. W. C. Peer and two children visiting relatives in Holstein. War gardening urged before service calls. Government control of wireless stations mandated by secret service. Farmers report hens refusing to set, implying high egg prices keep them prudent.
The article argues that grocery prices vary widely and cannot be accurately estimated. It asserts the store keeps costs low by buying economically and selling at moderate prices, claiming customers benefit from steady, fair pricing and that rival dealers may raise costs.
All applicants for enlistment in the Navy can get the required information at the post office. Local residents attend to visits and travel notices with multiple names listed, including Miss Ethel Beckman and Miss Bertha Malmgren. The piece also covers community reactions to wartime questions and emphasizes lawful conduct and temperance in discussions.
Mayor Woodward and the Commercial club seek a mass meeting at the courthouse in Aurora to organize a local militia company. Dr. O M Newman, former captain and Nebraska National Guard major, is commissioned to raise the unit. A severe sleet storm damaged lines across Butler to Adams counties, with $15,000 in likely damages.
Easter morning brought bright new life after Saturday rain. A large choir performed tidings with a duet and solo. The evening service featured choir in a decorated loft and the program traced Christ life from burial to resurrection, ending with baptism in Romans 6 after Rev Nickell sermonette.
A fragmentary local column notes Mrs. Boslow of Crete on business, visits the Lindburg home, and quips about a hidden potato stash. It pivots to a pennywise economy with cucumbers at three dollars a thousand and ends with a patriotic rebuke to greed and modern vice.
A large brown scarf has been found. The owner may reclaim by paying for this notice.
Two spans of six and eight year old mules for sale by J A Theiss. Interested buyers may inquire for details on availability and price.
The text urges widespread display of American flags in homes and buildings, arguing it is proper to show national colors in public spaces and not keep them hidden. It emphasizes flopping colors as a symbol of patriotism.
The Lincoln Star urges citizens to reject rumors accusing others of disloyalty. It argues loyalty is widespread, denounces seditious gossip, and calls for open, fact based discussion to maintain calm and promote mutual understanding among neighbors and communities.
A six room house is offered for sale at 25000 dollars with a prompt purchase preferred. For more details contact Henry F. Reeb at phone 731.
Read Progress newspaper section highlights new ads this week at Jensen's store. Multiple offers urged by local ad pages. shoppers invited to compare prices and grab limited bargains at the downtown retailer.
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