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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
4
The April 26 program at the M E church thrilled a full house. Highlights included Kowalski Salut A Pesth piano solo by Jackle, duets by Engleke and Alphin, Mrs C F Moore’s mezzo soprano, and Spero directed pieces like Daughter of Error and Star of Decending Night, reflecting high effort and artistry.
Report of eighth grade exams shows 69 rural pupils enrolled with seven passing. Carl Steelquist 12 of District 38 led with 88 in arithmetic and 98 in geography, while Mildred Richmond and Ruth Gudgel posted other top scores. Passing requires no grade below 60 and average 75.
The Apollo Club presents a program of soprano solos by Denyle Moore and Anna Buck, tenor and piano pieces by Earl Cockle and J A Spero, a parry quartet, and a grand final chorus led by Emerson. The lineup features oblong solos with brass and accompanists, and ends with a full chorus performance titled Star of Descending Night.
County Superintendent Lily M. Cole urges boys to obtain a package of corn from the office to grow good seed for the Polk County contest this summer. The message stresses universal access and serious effort to produce high quality corn.
The 1910 State Fair Swine department runs Sept 5 to 9 featuring Poland China Berkshire Duroc Chester White Hampshire Large Yorkshire and Tamworth hogs. Prices for swine are strong and Superintendent G A Leonard from Pawnee City is assigning pens to early applicants.
The Lincoln State Journal announces a limited time offer in which the paper can be subscribed to through Jan 1, 1911 for $2 with Sunday copy at $2.50. The promotion emphasizes direct low rates, cutting out middlemen, and a policy of stopping delivery if payment lapses.
Alex Lyon a Hamilton county real estate dealer dies after his auto skids seven miles east of Central City Nebraska plunging into a ditch with water and mud. His brother John Lyon and another man escape but cannot lift the car. Lyon leaves a wife and children.
Margret Morgan twelve year old daughter of John Morgan died Monday after a illness of three or four weeks. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon and the Morgan family received community sympathy in their hour of bereavement.
Attention to farmers as J C Mc Clure the census enumerator visits to collect farm schedule data. Residents are urged to fill out required census forms and provide accurate farm details.
J M Bay agent advertises Stevens Livery offering team or single driver Auto rides and vehicle sales. Indicates new location one door south of Tenny's store and evening station presence until 8 30 with cream eggs and poultry buying at the highest price. phone 117.
For sale a five room house in good condition on main street suitable for store or restaurant business. Sell cheap with terms. Inquire J. T. Sealey Polk Nebraska. 2tf
J. E. Hill announces he has secured the agency of the Polk Butler County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and offers cheap policies. He invites farmers to the Progress Office to sign a contract with To-Ka Han, describing it as a last chance to get in cheap. Watch the Fords go by.
Burke-Thomas Co maintains a continually refreshed assortment of groceries, ensuring customers have access to up-to-date staples and produce. The store emphasizes freshness, value, and reliable service for local shoppers.
TheWater Works Building appeals for customers to call on F. J. Hahn for a complete range of pipes pipe fittings pumps fittings cistern rings bath fixtures towel racks toilet paper holders steam and hot water heating plants feed tankage baled hay alfalfa meal hose nozzles sprays and related supplies in a compact 19th or early 20th century town notice.
Duch a dapple grey Perchon seven years old weighs 1800 pounds. He is near thoroughbred status and a sure foal getter. The owner Steven's barn at 1-4 mile east at my place in Id offers Duch for breeding. Terms ten dollars to insure a live colt that stands and nurses. owner H. L. Stunckel.
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