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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
4
Frank A. Swanson and R. L. Castle of Stromsburg planned the County Sunday School Convention to be held at the Polk Methodist church on April 28 and 29 with state workers and speakers. The program includes addresses on child nature theory graded lessons and the Sabbath school, plus round tables and a business session.
A State Journal opinion column defends theaters and concerts against moralistic denouncers. It argues early education and intolerance drive the view that amusements are sinful, saying work requires relaxation and that well–meaning actors can improve the stage by avoiding prurient works.
Frank Dillon of Central City Nebr died suddenly in Portland Oregon after greeting H P Love with plans to return to Nebraska City. Love escorted Dillon back to Nebraska where Dillon collapsed with heart failure minutes after the farewell talk. Dillon had lived in Central City and Nebraska City before moving to Oregon, and Love had long ties to both communities.
A Polk resident publishes a humorous verse in the Polk Progress messenger recounting how girls from nearby towns kiss. The poem contrasts looks and manners from Stromsburg Hardville Clarks Arborville Osceola Central City and ends with a bawdy line about Polk’s girls. A note warns census takers and a Nebraska editor advertises items for bid.
The High School presented a fine long program on Wednesday with exams upcoming Thursday and Friday. Absent this week due to sickness were Mildred Smith Leta Fruide Mildred Samteélson Mae Ténney Bryan Anderson Esther Ehn, with more absent in lower grades. Intermediate grades plan an April 29 entertainment featuring a drill song and a comedy play about the sewing society, to raise funds for schoolroom appliances.
Steven's Livery advertises team and single driver services and offers automobile rides by calling.
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