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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1929

Page

4

Valentine sketches and romance in a rooming house tale

Sally cultivates a match between artist Lattimer and pianist Carol Dening in a city rooming house. A handmade Cupid sketch and Valentine's Day cards spark secret affection. Lattimer and Carol grow closer as Sally plans a wedding-like future, while a large Pasadena telescope headline appears alongside broader sci fi notes.

VA Hin Lattimer Nyse Carel Deming Plano Sally Soomes Sally Abs Dyren Driscoll Lattimer Lttimers Carol Dening Tam Valentine Baily Carol Bally

Old Saying Harold Buress Hosts Beverly Drive Poker

Beverly residents recall Harold Buress hosting a poker gathering at his Beverly Drive home to celebrate Hoover Within the Presidential pot. A guest, puzzled by a past absence, muses on time and work, noting that half a lot is better than none.

Harold Buress Beverly Drive Hoover Marold Harold Los Angeles Times

First American Lighthouse May Have Spanish Aid

A lighthouse bureau notes the earliest American lighthouse may involve Spanish aid with no official record. The first U S lighthouse known as Keston lighthouse Maggs was established September 4 4746.

Bureau of Lighthouses America United States

The Do Not Cure Colds By Rest Belief of Past Era

The piece argues that the old idea of resting to cure a cold is a relic of earlier times. It notes that people risk grave illnesses like pneumonia by ignoring medical advice and spreading germs in public places when coughing or sneezing.

Buineas Banka Roger Babson York

Airplane Certificates Issued Show Rapid Aeronautics Growth

The seventy third approved certificate for airplanes is issued to a manufacturer by the aero nautical branch of the Department of Commerce. Since January 1 1925 fifty two certificates and since June 1 thirty three certificates have been granted. Between October 6 and 9 the engineering section checked and approved technical data for twenty five different planes and advised manufacturers on design errors in seventeen others.

Tyne Aeromautic Department of Commerce Aeronautices Daa

Airships and social trends mingle in early 20th century reflections

Opinion pieces discuss airship viability for long peace time journeys amid storm stress tests while noting accelerating youthful marriages. A French sociologist warns of short courtships ending in quick separations, yet Miss Haldeman-Julius and Audrey Roselle remain convinced companionate marriage endures after over eleven months.

Miss Haldeman- Julius Audrey Roselle

Wealth and happiness in a gambler’s life

The piece notes wealth does not guarantee happiness and highlights how wealth shapes choices and associations. It argues a millionaire gambler cannot find true contentment when surrounded by fellow gamblers and constant danger of violence.

Ganeman

Tombs as a Means to Settle Disputes Spark Outrage

The piece notes that graves are increasingly used to resolve conflicts and other issues across the country. It calls on authorities to find and implement a method to stop these outrages, stressing the need for action by officials nationwide.

Diamond field forecast near James Bay dwells in winter

Economists doubt the American political system could endure with a dominant party. Geologists forecast a new Canadian diamond field southwest of James Bay. Yet winter hampers diamond rushes as stones resemble fee.

Canada James Bay Fee

Who Is The Other Party In The Wheel Barrow Pact

Inquiry questions the identity of the other contracting party in the world roaming wheel barrow purse scheme offering a $5,000 prize. It seeks to uncover who agreed to the terms beyond the well known participant.

London curiosity grows for American blackface acts

London interest shifts toward American blackface comedians as a novelty, while enthusiasm for revivals of classic English plays remains strong, signaling a broader stage appetite and evolving cultural tastes.

London

Jokes Return Home for Unprecedented Nationwide Homecoming

A lighthearted note envisions jokes returning to their first owners to spark nationwide traffic and laughter. The concept frames humor as a circulating asset, rekindling old relationships and communal amusement across diverse communities.

Safe Few Tones Baled Prairie Hay and Alfalfa Notice

Prairie hay and alfalfa for sale at 17.00 per cent, contact FN Lareon. Call 2412 for details and delivery options.

Swede Plain M. E. Church Notice and Local Events

Swede Plain M E Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 Morning Worship at 11:00 and Evening Service at 8:00 with English language choir. W F F M S meeting at Mix Geo Phillips home Tuesday after rain April 23. Choir rehearsal Thursday nights at 8. Members plan to attend Aurora Men’s Council April 24. Vacation Bible School set for third week in May. 54th anniversary May 24 25 26 to be celebrated with further announcements. Central City visitors noted and local business notes on debt and finances.

W.ff M.S Mix Geo. Phillips Aurora

Fat cattle market at Union Stock Yards April 17 1929

Tuesday’s fat cattle market remains active with steady to strong prices. Receipts 9,500 head. Best steers quoted $14.00 to $14.65, prime light to heavy steers $14.10 to $14.65, yearlings $14.10 to $14.60, cows and heifers also in demand with various grades listed, feeders and stockers steady to higher. Market news from Union Stock Yards detailed price ranges for cattle, calves, and bulls.

Union Stock Yards

Hogs Steady as 14,000 Market Hogs Open Draggy

About 14,000 hogs were offered Tuesday with early trading slow but final quotes near Monday’s levels. Trading was largely at a spread of 10.90 to 11.05 per hundredweight, with the top butcher weights performing best.

Progress Roll of Honor for family medium renewals

The list records renewals for 52 doses since April including Herman Blase James Sealey Chas Bodine and Frank Hultman. Geo W Mitchell is noted as a new subscriber.

Herman Blase James Sealey Chas, Bodine Frank Hultman Geo W. Mitchell

Emery Peterson M E Church Notes Weekly Schedule

Emery Peterson leads Lord's Day School with 315 A M Epworth League and Morning Worship at 10 00 A M Evening Service at 8 00 P M Tuesday 8 00 Orchestra Choir Practice Thursday 7 30 Bible Study and Prayer Sunday morning King Heralds and Light Bearers meet after Sunday School Questions include Cain sacrifice restitution before forgiveness District Rally in Aurora Wednesday 24th with Italian singer and speakers free admission

Emery Peterson Lord’s Day School Sundburg Epworth King’s Heralds Cain Aurora Flan

Baptist Church Notes With Service Schedule

Sunday School at 10:00 led by Eilen Larson. Morning Worship 11:00. Junior BYPU 7:15. B Y PU 7:16. Evening Worship 7:30. Subjects for next Sunday at 11 AM The Growing Christian 8 PM The Unwillingness of God That Any One Should Perish Special music. Bible class Friday 8 PM. Men and Boys club 9. All members urged to be present. The work is going fine.

J. L. Hedbloom Eilen Larson

Arborville Congregational Notes and Services

Arborville Congregational notes show Pastor Peterson preaching at the morning service with the Sunday school and catechism at 11:00. Youth programs and weekly activities are listed for the church group and congregation.

Sunday Services and Activities at Free Methodists Church

Sunday School begins at 10:00 AM with evangelistic services to follow. Evening services at 7:30 PM. Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00 PM led by Pastor V. D. Rickard.

Ladies Learn Dress Making Program Offered

Women seeking dress making lessons are invited to call 2803 for details about a learning program and class enrollment.

Junior Class Play A Comedy Held February Evening

Polk's Junior class presented Between The Acts a three act comedy on Thursday evening February 11. Cast included Rodney Whittemore Robert Woolever Marvin Weatland Everett Stouffer Hazel Nelson Vivian Alfred Cenith McCoy. Miss Marguerite Marks directed the play which kept the audience laughing. Proceeds at the door totaled a little over 1009 dollars.

Polk Rodney Whittemore Robert Woolever Marvin Weatland Everett Stouffer Hazel Nelson Vivian Alfred Cenith McCoy Marguerite Marks

Faithful Workers Club Elects Officers At March Meeting

Faithful Workers Club met at Mrs. John Wilkinson's home on March 27 with eight members and two visitors present. Officers for the year: President Mrs. James Velvic, Vice President Mrs. F D Williams, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. John Wilkinson, Press Correspondent Mrs. S S Piper. Mrs. J W Peterson elected delegate to Fourth District Convention in Wymore April 16 18. Arbor Day reading by Mrs Velvic. New Paint Set displayed. Next meeting with Mrs Hans on April 24. refreshments by Mrs Peterson and Mrs Doremus.

Faithful Workers Club John Wilkinson Mra James Velvic F D. Williame Secy. Treas S S Piper J. W. Peterson Federation of Women’s Clubs Wymore Velvic Clib Hans Peterson Doremus

High Prairie Baby Beef Club Holds Second Meeting

High Prairie Livestock Club members met at Lyle Holmes home for the second monthly gathering. Seven members and leader Clair Willits attended to discuss calf age and breed. A ten cent monthly dues motion was approved to cover small future expenses. The next meeting was set for May 1 at Henry and Leonard Nvberg’s home.

Sweetheart Town Play by American Legion April 25 26

Band concert plans and a local production titled Sweetheart Town announced by the American Legion for April 25 and 26. The notice also mentions a community event lineup and wedding announcements alongside regional visits and social gatherings in Nebraska towns.

American’ Legion

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