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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
4
The piece notes how legends from childhood fade when modern storms and crises reshape understanding. It cites a cautious view on reviving old tales, arguing that past fears do not fit current dangers and suggests that old timers doubt such narratives suit present disasters.
The article notes aviators aim to break records with dramatic stunts yet often miss practical gains. It cites a pilot who faced 2 gale and used engine thrust to hold stationary aloft for an hour, claimed as a motionless flight record.
The article notes Albania adopting modernization including a king and urban progress. Tirana gains electric street lighting and its first daily newspaper appears, signaling rapid future changes. It humorously predicts new social trends and a bustling national transformation as the world keeps moving.
Julia Manti and his peasant cabinet were welcomed by Queen Mother Helen and Princess Helen, with Manti pledging peasants will back the royal dynasty. He notes their loyalty mirrors prior promises to support the dynasty, while Marie understands Maniu and peasant aims.
The Panama Canal did not allow politics to interfere with business in October as 55 percent of commercial vessels passed while tolls totaled 2,274,545 dollars, marking records for a small month. The canal’s value lies not only in commerce but in linking Pacific and Atlantic international understanding.
The passage notes that more youths going to college helps explain the growing number of male students labeled as college boys. It questions whether universal admission will force special provisions for those who cannot live without thrills.
The text argues Kipling’s approach to copyright speeches could cure campaign chaos if American politicians refused newspapers rights to reuse speeches, implying a sweep of peace over political contests.
Odd clipping notes a tragedy where a citizen is killed by a bull deemed harmless as a domestic pet. The account presents a critique of sensational tales and questions the animal's benign status.
A spoofed fragment describes a turreted drill sergeant guiding a city street scene. It mentions a driver teacher posture and pedestrians crossing during an amber light, framed as a half hour language exercise and drill for orderly crossing.
A young private AWOL in Tacoma called his commanding general and ordered him to come to a cafe and demonstrate frying eggs to the chef. The incident reflects disciplinary concerns and unusual behavior by a service member during leave.
A humorous note states the Office Crab plans to enroll in a reputable medical school to learn to carve a turkey, reflecting a playful take on helpful professional training.
They have started perfuming hooks noting a trend in contemporary best selling items. The mention ties scent to product appeal, suggesting marketing shifts toward olfactory cues without detailing specific campaigns or brands.
Polly Filmer and Bob Huskins plan marriage as gossip swirls in Skidmore's Hill town. Polly defends love and a future with the hardware clerk while Grandmother Filmer signals across the gully and a white bungalow on Sycamore Hill frames their hopeful scene.
Worry is a strange inhabitant of the mind affecting people differently. It can bring wealth and health to some while draining others and shortening life. When controlled it can aid useful work, but when out of control it cripples and destroys.
Community fragment from Polk Nebraska outlines barley and general notices. Distorted text references publishing details, editor Ek Om, and 1907 second class matter status with small unreadable sections.
F A Hannis optometrist of York Nebraska advertises a 52 Doser device for $200. The copy emphasizes tiredness relief and improved vision through his methods.
Emer R. Peterson presides at Lord's Day School with morning worship and evening service. Tuesday orchestra practice. Thursday Bible study and prayer. Question posed on heathen condemnation. King's Heralds and Light Bearers to meet Sunday morning. W. F. M. S. at church parlors May 2. District Superintendent A. V. Hunter to attend May 5. Optometrist advertises glasses. For sale bale hay and alfalfa priced at 1700 per ton. F N Larson phone 2412.
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Evangelistic Services at 11:00 AM. Sunday night services begin at 7:30 PM with weekly Thursday prayer meetings at 8:00 PM. Pastor V. D. Rickard leads.
Receipts total 7 500 head while Monday to Tuesday trade shows 10 to 28 cents drop in prices. Best steers bring about 14 55, cows and stockers little changed. Quotations span from prime steer ranges 14.00 to 15.60 down to 11.50 for common steers, with yearlings and cows also quoted across wide bands.
Hog prices moved lower with about 19 900 head traded. The market declined around 5 15c and activity was slow. Trading ranged mainly at 13 11 to 16 per hundred pounds with a few top butcher hogs selling near 20.
The item mentions subscriptions for the Progress, pharmacy ad offers at Felton Pharmacy, and notices about EK Wilcox being critically ill in Arborville. It notes Zila Rueh leaving for Norfolk, a local ad for Johnson Cafe, and a remark on political sentiment regarding dry and wet reactions.
Don’t strain your eyes or risk health. F. A. Hannia, a trusted optometrist, offers methods that bring comfort and clearer vision.
The list honors Fred Blase Mrs Gust Ehn and Floyd Larson for renewing a family medium dose total 52 since April 18th.
Eggs for hatching from large single comb white Leghorns offered by C E Larson Hardville Nebr Phone 19. See A C Jones for insurance He can wave you money Call Phone 81 and he will call on you Polk Neb.
Arborville Congregational notes advertise Our Poultry Feed as good as the best and cheaper. Peterson pastor preaches at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Y.P.C. at 6:30 p.m. details appear in church notices.
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