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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

2

Foreign dispatches report Persian ex shah to depart August seventeenth

Teheran says Mohammed Ali the deposed shah of Persia will leave the country August 17. The young shah grieves at separation from his parents and the article notes other world events from Hungary to Morocco and beyond in a broad dispatch.

Fom ‘Teheran Mohammed Ali Shah of Persia Shah Madame I of Gavan Oat Budapest Cirkvenca Hungary Abruzzi Chobin Godwin Austen William Sterne Manchester English Channel England Montague Holbein Vella Morocco Mella Cotimud Acation Morusser Washineton Pats New York Pans Department of the Loire Mt Behises Menelik Ras Tesama Sid Jeassu Judah Thomson US N Reader Providence Hospital Seattle Wash Count Zeppelin Gov Shallenberger Nebraska

Taft orders census workers kept from politics in likely scandal

President Taft writes Secretary of Commerce and Labor and the census director to bar any partisan activity by census workers. He demands regulations preventing supervisors or enumerators from influencing elections and bans involvement beyond voting. The missive names selection concerns and lists Nebraska and Iowa supervisors, urging strict nonpartisan conduct.

Beverly Masr Nayzel Department of Commere and Labor Taft United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor Petttua Regia Tons Chariles Napel Commerce and Labor Nebraska Iowa Frank F Trelvey Charles L Saunders Joseph Albert Hass Philp F Brars

Harriman Heads to Paris for Medical Consultations

Munish brief notes show Harriman traveling to Paris with health viewed as good after walks and tours. He held long talks with Dr Gustaf Hoesslin, a noted stomach disease specialist, during his Munish stop. Ice reports from St Johns Newfoundland warn of icebergs along the Labrador coast that may delay the Peary relief ship Jeanie bound for Etah Greenland, though safety is not in doubt. The Jeanie faces cautious navigation as it remains just twelve days into its voyage.

Munish Harriman Paris Gustav Hoesslin St Johns Labrador Jeanie Etah Greenland Jean'e

New Bank Law At Issue In Federal Court Case

Judge Albert argues the right to issue bank notes rests on state grant and is part of banking. the case questions regulation of banking and the franchise needed to issue such paper. The brief also discusses Guaranty feature and related regulatory issues, with references to state action, commissions, and rates affecting Hastings brewing company.

Hrisb Arizona William Rockholm Danly Review Willam Plancock Migual Avareta Jay Wilmonthe Harry K Thaws Supreme Court Isaac No “Mialls Philippines Heer Georgia Senate Albert John L. Webster Williams Allen Itds Congress

Fish Tanks and a Bridge of Glass in State Fair Work

The state fair grounds fisheries board plans heavy half inch plates in the catfish tank on Superintendent Qben's recommendation to prevent breaks. A bulky catfish starting eight feet can splinter an inch pine board, so thin glass is unsuitable for fish tanks. Governor Shallenberger offers a $200 reward for James Phillips in the Marsh Hamilton murder case in Omaha.

Qbnen Phillips Shallenberger James Phillips Marsh Hamilton Omaha

River trip invite for Taft and governors down Mississippi

Governor Shallenberger received an invitation to join President Taft and a party of governors on a Mississippi River trip from St Louis to New Orleans October 25 to 30. Secretary Junkin received a $70,000 check from A J Shores attorney for Missouri Pacific rail road. The state fee for filing amended articles of incorporation of the consolidated company was $31,000, paid under protest. Capital stock listed at $240,000,000. attorney sought credit for fee on $100,000,000 stock and offered $30,000. request refused.

Silas A Barton Nebraska J M Gilchirst Omaha New York Fidelity Consolidated Missouri Pacific Railway van Sant Minnesota Grand Army of the Republic Ife Sweden Gustaf Congo Gifford Pinchot Irrigation Congress Bat GAR Salt Lake City Albania Greece Crete Theodore Roosevelt Jr Caret Contectlot Werain Ties Armour &Co Switen Mors & Co Holmes Vane Learine Japan Bilot Hatown Bessie Watson Amd Bees Sean Cpe Te Shallenberger Taft Mississippi River St Louis New Orleans Junkin J Shores Missouri Pacific Railroad Consolidated Company Eiven

Tragic Train Death Reported In Spearfish Native

The mangled body of 11 K Brown known as Jake Brown, formerly of Hardy Nebraska, was brought to town after being killed by a train near Englewood. He had lived in Spearfish for about fifteen months and had just visited family when the accident occurred as he attempted to kiss his baby goodbye. He leaves a mother a sister and two brothers and was unmarried.

Hardy 11 K Brown Jake Brown Spearish South Dakota Mr .Brown Spearfish John CIA Englewood

Washington State forester list and Nebr County fair plans

Beatrice Nerh Dr Hedgcock of Washington hosts preliminary talks on forestry projects. Nebraska notes review of walnut trees, county fair deadlines, and plans for a large county fair with a racecourse and permanent buildings. A youth suicide in Geneva and a completed court clock in the courthouse are also mentioned along with a verse and letters exchange.

Beatrice George C Hedgcock Washington Agricultune

Pupils Cost District $4500 in Fremont Report

Fremont Nebraska city superintendent Waterhouse releases statistics on promotion failures costing the district about 4500 dollars. The report notes 240 pupils failed in previous years, affecting district finances and pupil progress. Wheat yields in Arborville average thirty bushels per acre with test weights from 49 to 61 pounds.

Fremont Neb Waterhouse Arborville

Farmers must cut weeds under county order

Nebraska City officials warn all farmers to clear weeds around properties and keep roads open. If not done, the county will trim vegetation and charge the costs to owners. This marks the first enforced weed law in the county, following city actions led by Mayor Jackson, with August 14 as the deadline.

Fae Pete Keefe Eari Tov Nebraska City Neb Jackson

Doan's Kidney Pill Praised For Relief and Cure

A testimonial from Mrs. lison of Missouri describes kidney trouble causing backache dizziness and nervousness. She claims Doan's Kidney Pills gave quick relief and a final cure, noting the product is sold for 40 cents a box by Milburn Co Buffalo NY and urged readers to remember the name.

Lison Broadmar Doan

Postum replaces coffee in reader letter

A reader recounts long coffee use causing nervousness and sleepless nights. After switching to Postum following peer testimonials, sleep and nerves improved, and the writer urges others to abandon coffee for Postum. A young woman also improves after quitting coffee. The letter ends by inviting readers to read The Road to Wellsville for more reasons.

Wellsville

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