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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
8
The Board of Managers urges county residents to help with the 1919 fair. They emphasize the Boy’s and Girl’s Club work and invite adults to attend the 10:30 AM meetings while ensuring children 16 and under are admitted free daily. They request participation from Monday through Thursday to ensure a successful event.
Miss Velma Ostbloom visits Mrs John Thelander as the Chautauqua in York starts. The Polk band invited to perform at the county fair. Local moves include Frank Adelson in Akron Colorado tending wheat and Walt Hipolite touring for Lincoln Pure Butter Co.
Washington August 20 The senate followed the house and passed the daylight savings repeal bill 57 to 19. The law would take effect in October at the time of the current time change returning to standard time.
The pastor closes his work with the church after morning and evening subjects A Through Ticket and Benedictus. He thanks the church and local citizens for courtesies during his stay and invites friends to greet him at the closing services.
Branch Millinery Store announces a full line of Fall and Winter hats on display at the Branting store in Hordville with weekly Wednesday and Saturday showings. Mrs J N Plessinger invites local ladies to view the collection and visit the shop.
Notice states after sale all parties who had work done at the Pork Tire Repair Shop may claim uncalled for repairs at W. E. Anderson's cream station Bert Cummings.
A notice warns that anyone entering the watermelon patch will risk life. requests interested buyers to call at the house. Bert Sherwood advertises high market prices and mentions Geo. Dahlgren of Mer.if and The Lincoln Pure Butter Co. will handle produce.
The New Nebraska Federation calls for all residents to join its effort to defend the people and property against class legislation and state socialism while drafting a new Nebraska constitution. It positions itself as the sole united body in the state advocating these goals.
The text notes everyday citizens must support and sustain ongoing Federation efforts. It highlights appreciation shown by members who joined and contributed, proving public backing in the face of no endowment.
A call to readers to seek a fair share for every class whether home farmer shop or profession. Emphasizes opposition to advantages granted to any privileged group and urges equitable treatment in public and economic life.
Highest market prices at Lincoln Pure Butter Co reported. The Ladies Aid of the M E church plans a meeting August 28 in church parlors with Mrs Sundberg and Mrs Shenk as hostesses. A Shafer family reunion noted for Sunday with six children and four daughters visiting from Oregon and Lincoln. Edith Anderson returned from a Iowa trip including Falls City Baptist assembly. Dr W L Hall offers dental care over Farmers State Bank.
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