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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
2
The Ranger skippered by Harold S. Vanderbilt finished ahead of its British challenger to retain the America's Cup. Defender set two racing records in victories over Endeavor II commanded by T C M Sopwith. Races ran over a 30 mile triangular Atlantic course off Newport R I.
Lincoln G. Dickey the fair’s general manager says the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland will end on September 26 instead of September 6. He notes the date is final and expects more than 8,000,000 attendees across the 1936 and 1937 editions. Visitors from every state have attended.
A statewide 1937 tax assessment compiled by State Tax Commissioner W. H. Smith shows 443,019 property schedules received at a total cost of 362,655. Itemized expenses include salaries, deputy staff, and books, with land and improvements valued at 24.41 per acre and town lots at 776.05. Apple yields in southeastern Nebraska are forecast large with 150,000 bushels expected from 64,000 trees in Richardson county and several orchards contributing significant totals. prices for Wealthy apples run about 1.10 per barrel with strong forecasts for other varieties.
Lincoln WPA Administrator D F Felton reports at least 20 Nebraska counties are seriously affected by the drouth with Box Butte Cheyenne Kimball Boone Greeley and Valley among the hardest hit. He cites widespread crop losses and farmers selling stock and equipment while stressing WPA aims to employ workers rather than provide relief alone.
Lincoln state officials say relief from the Resettlement Administration or WPA may extend to Nebraska counties hit by trough drought. Til ley reports aid depends on need. agencies indicate reduced activity due to better conditions but will assist qualified farmers. Auditors report state treasury balances and accounts are accurate with $20,626,307.95 on hand.
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