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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
7
The piece praises Woodrow Wilson for enemies he made and questions if his Americanism needs a pro before his name. It contrasts fighting for liberty with the idea of facing a Kaiser and notes the war’s birthday passed without celebration.
A fragmented column mixes opinion on military exemptions, recalls, and political figures including Marshall Wanamaker and Bryan. It critiques pacings of aviation units, German victory risks, and Kaiser reverence while lampooning American attitudes and headlines from Lincoln Star.
Lincoln Aug. 15 The State Council of Defense demands the resignation of Chairman Frank Haller of the State Board of Regents amid allegations he authored letters under the name Patricia Newcomb. The council calls for his removal or a full clearing of his name.
The Polk Neb. Progress reports social visits, farm and hail district activity, and community events. Items include visits by Mrs. McCune and family, attention to hail claims by adjusters, scouts fund raising for a church window, a Boy Scout play, and a municipal band concert with tenor solo. An open market section lists cars for sale and farm ads.
The Progress lists renewed subscribers Mrs. Katherine Kingston Mrs. Wm Ice J M Bay A L Anderson and three names removed J W Kuchlitz St James Minn W J Joseph St Paul Minn Wm Light Sheridan Ore W 4 Johnson renewed today Chauncey Gustafson is a new subscriber.
A wagon endgate is missing on the road between the Jim Myers and Frank Merchant farms. The finder is asked to call phone 1312.
The Swede Home band will give a concert at the home of Alex Adelson, 53 miles west and 1 mile south of Swede Home, on Thursday evening, Aug. 23. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is cordially invited.
Baptist church announces Rev. B. Fellman formerly pastor of York will preach both morning and evening next Sunday. All invited to hear this able preacher. Rystrom Implement Co lists farm drills and engines for sale including several Hoosier drills and portable engines with prices.
Ledger lists Osceola Lumber Co. purchases 74.70 and Moore & Hunsaker lumber 3.52 11.25 7.38. Road District 9 payments to J Zimmerman 7.00 and several workers 4.25 4.50. Board adjourned to meet August 14, 1917 with miscellaneous items totaling 20.00.
The Nebraska State Fair is praised as a key venue for teaching farming methods and food conservation under President Wilson's call for Practical Patriotism. Officials urge all to attend the fair’s demonstrations on September 8 to 7, benefiting both producers and consumers with hands on lessons.
Several businesses advertise in this issue including Dr. R. L. Peterson for Ford Polk Mercantile Co. and A. O. Manson Co. merchant offerings. Frazier and Pure Food Grocery publish new ads. Rystrom Implement Co. lists C. C. McCune advertising Rudeman farm of 160 acres with details available in the paper.
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