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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
3
A call to action urges Americans to plant and farm every available space to feed the army and civilian population. Citizens are urged to grow lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and other foods, boosting national production with banners and flags waving in towns.
The cornerstone will be laid Sunday at 2 30. Dr I B Schreckengast will speak. Polk band to play. Public invited. Bible study Sunday night on The Baptism of Jesus. Regular services Sunday morning at 11 00 and Epworth League at 7 00. Hospital Eagle Day Sunday May 6. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets May 3 at Mrs McConnell's home. Everyone welcome.
The Lincoln Star argues Roosevelt should lead a 100000 strong volunteer army to Europe at government expense. It condemns pacifist objections and says sending his force would prove the flag’s meaning beyond sentiment and honor the nation’s wartime duty.
The piece urges homeowners to clear refuse from back yards and plant potatoes or other foodstuffs. It argues a collective effort could yield millions of bushels, stressing immediate community action and national appeal from the president.
The Polk Municipal Band’s Friday concert far surpassed prior efforts with a two part program featuring marches overtures solos and a tone poem. Soloists Mrs Griffen Mr Jenner and Mr Spencer drew special praise as the band wore blue uniforms against stage decorations and patriotic backdrop. Arnold K Crow and aud Krott visited the county seat Tuesday afternoon and a new supply of flowers was noted at the Variety Store.
Polk County Nebraska commissioners met in adjourned session on April 17 1917 to review the Scholz et al drainage petition for No 5. They found the petition signed by 13 landowners and bonded, ordered the project in process and authorized J N Bridgman Civil Engineer to survey and prepare plans. The board also addressed Drainage Ditch No 6 and approved related costs and claims before adjourning to April 20, 1917.
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