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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
6
Chicago riots and a streetcar men strike paralyze the city as authorities deploy militia and ration attention to curb profiteering. federal talks seek relief measures as farmers protest grain pricing and the war department sells surplus foods to lower living costs nationwide.
A wide range of Nebraska items: Eighth Regiment formation planned. Burt county land sells high at 450 per acre. Richardson county levy victory. McKelvie to speak at Salt Lake City conference. Wheat yields rise. electric railways talk. 1000 Nebraskans to Columbus encampment. bridge expansion urged. aerial accidents near Fremont. Farm and school news, highway efforts, and local trades feature throughout.
An American consular officer describes crossing a flooded Indian river using a bedstead as a frame and earthen pots as floats. Native swimmers tow the improvised raft, lifting the rider above the water as he reaches the opposite bank.
A Colorado sheriff arrested a man on no charge of assault with intent to kill after a water rights dispute. Unable to post bond, the groom-to-be faced jail until his wedding day. The bride urged the sheriff to let the wedding proceed with the groom handcuffed to him. The ceremony went on as planned and the groom was later acquitted.
The Ogala Light lists 93 Pine Ridge students near Rapid City S D with unusual names such as Lizzie Shot to Pieces Victoria Holy Rock Julian Afraid of Hawk Mary Brown Ears Julia Crazy Ghost Mercy Yellow Shirt Emma No Fat Ella Red Eyes Martin Chase Alone Noah Horse John Left Hand and Julian Stand Up. Only four have French names and seven English origin names.
An old pamphlet claims a simple cure for ivy poisoning using Epsom salts. It recommends frequent baths in a strong solution as a quick remedy with no danger, urging doubters to try this harmless treatment.
A vacationist asks the old farmer about the scarecrow. The farmer replies with quirky slang about tramps and keeping birds away, noting the clothes may tempt theft while deterring birds, as reported in the Boston Transcript.
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