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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1937

Page

4

Hearing scheduled on estate loan and mortgage request

In Polk County Nebraska the administrator of Freeman Runquist estate seeks court approval to join with Grace Runquist in borrowing 3200 from the Land Bank with 5 percent interest for 23 years secured by a mortgage on the SW Quarter of the SW Quarter of Section 3 and SE Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 4 in Township 13 North Range 4 West. A hearing is set for April 24, 1937, at 10:00 AM in the District Court Room, David City, with publication in The Polk Progress for three weeks.

District Court Polk County Nebraska Charles E. Brown Grace Runquist Land Bank District Court Room David City Polk Progress Hastings Campbell & Campbell

Notice of Probate Estate of Josephine Sealey

Polk County Nebraska notice to all interested parties about petition to appoint William Stevens as administrator for the estate of Josephine Sealey deceased. Hearing set for April 30 1937 before County Judge L. Merrick at Merrick County Courthouse seal.

Polk County Nebraska Nels Larson State of L. M. Merrick Josephine Sealey Willian Stevens TN Ainianl- Aom

Legislative Council Bill reshapes state law process

A reader comments on Spring Fevers and the need for a nonpartisan approach. The speaker lauds the Legislative Council Bill, which creates a 11-member committee from each district plus the Speaker to review the bill agenda before legislature. The goal is to curb numerous wasteful bills and improve planning.

Non Partizan Leggislatiff Council

Legislature Battles and Budget Bills Fuel State Debate

The legislature mends only bills the state needs. Swanson Land Company deal sparks a mess while the Supreme Court holds the elected two-year term means the man may receive state funds and a job. Gov fines the bill, people cast more votes for Swanson than to oust office. Building Fund Bill dies by one vote, planning board seen as hobby, budget fights loom. County Budgets and local taxes dominate talk as experimental measures and home rule charters draw scrutiny.

Swanson Land Commishner Spreem Guvviner Swanson Buddy Building Fund Planning Board Omaha

You Bet Your Life Gambling Versus Travel Risks

A blunt caution compares everyday street risks to lottery bets highlighting that taking small driving chances increases fatality odds far beyond lottery wins. It urges safer habits by noting the large discrepancy in potential outcomes between common risks and gambling winnings.

First Plows Of Tree Branches

The first farm implements were fashioned from crooked branches and operated by hand, signaling early methods of breaking ground before modern plows.

Jenny Lind's Grave Located in Malvern England

The Swedish nightingale Jenny Lind is buried in Malvern England according to the source, noting her final resting place away from her homeland.

Jenny Lind Nightingale Malvern England

Prince Alberts Symbolize Statesmanship in The Nineties

A historical note describes senators in the 1890s favoring Prince Alberts as a sign of maturity and substance, pairing the frock coat with a beard as symbols of authority and experience.

Prince Alberts United States

Watches once small clocks worn on girdles

The article explains that watches began as small clocks and were carried on the girdle rather than in a pocket due to their size. It notes the evolution from portable desk timepieces to wearable devices, highlighting the shift in how timepieces were worn.

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