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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
4
Local items note oats and corn prices, hog values, and a stream of visits and travels among residents. Reports mention Mrs. Benson, A. F. Johnson, Fred Monson, Rev. N. Gibson, Miss Nancy Bankson, and many others visiting Central City, Osceola, Lincoln, and nearby towns.
A newspaper contest offers prizes valued at $1800 including a Don Pierre piano, sewing machines, 20 year gold case Elgin watches, and piano certificates. Participants save coupons and ballots to enter with the grand prize described as a four foot ten inch mahogany piano with deluxe features and a ten year maker’s guarantee.
The contest spans two districts Polk County District 1 and 2 with a Grand Piano prize worth 400 and multiple district prizes. Votes determine winners with a 2500 vote minimum for eligibility and a 16 member Awarding Committee to count and distribute prizes. The closing date is November 9 1910 at 6 pm with ballot security measures.
The text describes weekly clipped contestant ballots from a payjer and merchant coupons issued by merchants. It notes subscription coupons offered by the paper for paid subscriptions and official ballots supplied by the pay for special work.
Mrs. Morris Benson entertained a number of lady friends for luncheon Friday. Will and John Lyon of Central City spent Sunday here as guests of Swan Swanson. Mrs. Frank Foster went to Chapman to care for Mrs. Guy Rice who is ill. Henry Blaze’s boys are improving after illness. Mr. and Mrs. McMurrin visit Palmer. Glen Nelson owns a new top buggy. Type and wedding stationary offered for August invitations.
Merchants aiding the piano contest include A. F. Brown Axel F. Johnson N. C. Nordstrom and Mitchell and Cohagen. They offer coupons or votes with purchases, supporting the event.
The notice states each candidate has a 250 vote ballot and can vote for themselves or another candidate by notifying the issuer within two weeks. Voters must not reveal their identity on the popular list and cannot sign multiple ballots. It urges candidates to obtain votes for others and promises a triple vote benefit.
The newspaper announces a contest with prizes including a grand Don Vierre piano, $40 sewing machines, and Elgin watches. Participants win by saving coupons and ballots, with certificates usable toward a $400 piano and guarantees of ten or twenty years on items.
Eastbound trains No 28 passenger and No 76 freight are due at 6 42 am and 11 25 am respectively. Westbound No 27 passenger is due at 6 44 am and No 15 freight at 11 20 pm.
The notice lists Rev N Gilson of the Swedish Lutheran Church preaching at 11:00 a m in the forenoon and 8:00 p m in the evening. Sunday School is scheduled for 10:00. A M E Church also notes preaching at 8:00 p m.
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