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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1919

Page

8

Record yields boost farmer profits in Julesburg area

A July 17 1919 clipping reports bumper wheat crops in the Julesburg Colorado region with grain yields far exceeding expectations. The Julesburg Co operative Graft Goffs elevator handles about 6000 bushels daily as harvest begins and fields that expected 20 to 26 bushels per acre reach 30 to 45. Polk Realty Co advertises lands in Polk county and neighboring areas for buyer investment.

Julesburge Grit-Advocate Julesburg Colo Colorado Nebraska Polk

For Sale Sixty Good Farms in Merrick County

Sixty good farms in Merrick County range from 10 to 1560 acres priced from 7500 to 300 per acre with favorable terms. Write or phone Wardman and Curren Central City Nebraska.

Merrick County Wardman & Curren Central City Nebr

Local notices and social hourly items from Meadow Grove area

Fly Chaser at Jack's Drug store and Meadow Grove Creamery Butter listed at City Meat Market. Polk Realty Co offers farm sale or purchase services. Progress office advertises wedding stationery. Social notes record Clifford Bisset of York visiting Dewey Mincks and Mr. and Mrs. Will Welch with their son from Central City visiting Mrs. C. E. Putman last week.

Meadow Grove City Will Welch Little Son Central City C. E. Putman

Notice to Creditors in Estate of George E Bennett

Notice to creditors of George E Bennett estate in Polk County Nebraska. Claims must be filed by November 8 1919 and payments by August 8 1920. Hearing and examination dates set July 8 1919 at 10 A M before Judge H Ballane in the county court.

Polk County Nebraska George E. Bennett

Farm Home Modern Convenience Tips From Extension Service

The piece discusses modern farm home amenities focusing on water systems and electric lighting, with guidance available from the Extension Service College of Agriculture Lincoln. It also notes local items including visits, a hospital stay, and a veterans drive event, plus assorted community notices and ads.

Extension Service College of Agriculture Lincoln

Great Midsummer Sport of Saving the Corn Crop

Weather and farming notes describe the corn crop battle against heat in July and August. Prophesies of drought fade as King Corn endures the sun tides and wind, with bets on harvest outcomes and rural outlooks. Further details from Bob Aldrich.

Reddy Now Poultry Remedy and Welcome Home Event

Get Reddy Now promises an early moult remedy for hens to resume winter laying. Osceola hosts Welcome Home Celebration for Polk county soldier boys on Friday August 15. Clothing prices are rising by about thirty five percent sparking debate. The Hastings Tribune notes a wife’s efforts to entertain returning husband affect marriage.

Aurora R. W. Jamison Sam J. Pelton Lincoln Maurice Colson Jennie Burke Grand Island Business College Grand Island Nebraska B. A. Thom A. G. Lindburg W. E. Anderson Osceola Polk County Soldier Boys Hastings Tribune Aurora Sun

Fruit Jars Half Gallons Discounted At One Dollar

Readable text notes half gallon fruit jars offered at one dollar per dozen while supplies last. Mentions ALG and Lindburg as possible supplier or shop names in the terse notice. Limited details due to fragmentary OCR.

Wat “Alg Lindburg

For Sale Young Horses Team Phone 1012

Local notice advertises a team of young horses for sale with contact phone 1012. Details on age, breed, and price are not provided in the fragment.

For Sale Second-hand Ford 1917 model

For sale a second-hand Ford 1917 model in good repair. Phone number 3212. Also notice to order magazines at the post office to save money.

Kodak Users Cut Your Finishing Bill In Half

Kodak users can cut finishing costs by half with films developed at 5 cents per roll and prints any size at 8 cents each. Address CAMERA JACK Box 504 University Place Nebraska.

University Place Nebr

Short Term Grain Insurance Offered by Citizens State Bank

H. A. Johnson at Citizens State Bank offers short term grain insurance with low rates and favorable terms for farmers seeking coverage.

H. A. Johnson Citizens State Bank

Hats on Sale at Half Price by Mrs J N Plessiner

Insurance rates for grain stock fire and lightning offered. Tornado rate half the fire rate. Cox & Carter advertise entire stock of hats on sale at half price with midsummer styles. Milliner Mrs J N Plessiner promotes the event.

Cox’& Carter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farmers State Bank Polk Realty Co the Land Men A. G Jack Progress Office Clifford Bisset York Dewey Mincks H, Ball Redpath Horner Enore Alfred Genoa S.H. Jones Stromsburg Earl Cole Orthopedic Hospital Mary Luke McLuke Tig Gering Midwest Bob Aldrich C. R. Peterson King, Bittner & Campbell Westfall Variety Store E.B. Susser R. L. Peterson John Plessinger Jackson Neébraska Kodak J. N. Plessiner Viking Theatre Hokenson Laundry Agency Basket Andrew Lind Strand ‘Lumber Company the Red Hot Coal Dealer And Enbalmer Frazier Harlan T.frazier Cement and Baker
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