Sundberg and Son advertise for business growth
A mixed reading lists ads and notices from a local paper. Mentions Sundberg and Son promoting hustle for customers. Notes village life items including visitors Zora Shafer and Neva Hill and a birth at A H Peterson home. The piece quotes editorials criticizing politics and peace treaty debates from World-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundberg & Son
Zora Shafer
Neva Hill
A. H.peterson
The
Angels
World Herald
France
World-Herald
League of Nations
Omaha
New Nebraskan
Rules for Winning Women From a New York Cell
Charles H. Wilson, jailed in the tombs, releases dating advice from his prison cell. He urges men to pursue women quickly, appeal to their better nature, and avoid sordidness, insisting on neatness and dressing well, noting he never spent more than 18 dollars on a suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wilson
New York
Seasonable Millinery Offers New Hat Shipment
A local shop touts an excellent line of fall and winter hats for ladies and little ladies. The dealer notes every woman prefers a hat different and newer than others seen, inviting customers to view the new shipment.
Community Spirit Builds Unified Local Prosperity
The article defines community spirit as shared prosperity through cooperative effort. It contrasts isolated personal gain with collective action that transforms rivalry into group success, benefiting the entire town of Polk through broader enterprise and townwide facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busines
Polk
Miss Mae Tenney Weds Charles F Becker in Aug Home Ceremony
Miss Mae Tenney daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Tenney and Mr Charles F Becker were married at the bride's parents home Thursday August 21 at four o'clock attended only by immediate family Rev A H Nickell Baptist pastor performed the ceremony and a wedding dinner followed They plan to move Sept 1 to Haxtun Colorado with good wishes from friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Tenney
J. W. Tenney
Charles F. Becker
A. H. Nickell
The
Baptist Church
Haxtun
Colo
Labor Day Holiday Closes Rural Post Office Hours
Labor Day next Monday brings a postal holiday for rural mail carriers. The post office will be closed from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Lost gray raincoat reported near Headville area
A gray raincoat lost last Monday between Nierman’s home place and two miles west of Headville. Finder will receive a suitable reward by notifying the Progress office or by calling 1811.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nierman
Headville
Progress Office
Variety Store promotes school supplies and local ads
Polk area shoppers are urged to buy school supplies at Eckles Variety Store with Osceola Shelby ball game and county fair notes. Arthur Ernstmeyer arrived from Grand Island to visit. Neva Hill had tonsil removal at York hospital. Citizens Bank urges saving. Stouffer family celebrated near Arborville as Polk bank issues and neighbors greet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sundberg
Polk Mercantile
C. C. Lowe
Wheatland
Wyo
A. QC
Monson Co
Arthur Ernstmeyer
Grand Island
Eckles’ Variety Store
Neva Hill
York Hospital
Osceola
Shelby
Stromaburg
Notice on uncalled for work at new cream station
After Polk Tire Repair Shop completed repairs, all customers with uncalled for work must visit W. E. Anderson's cream station to collect items. Bert Cummings announced the transfer of services and collection point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Tire
W. E. Anderson
Bert Cummings
Warning on Watermelon Patch
A hard warning from Bert Sherwood says entering his watermelon patch will endanger life. Calls for melons should be made by contacting the house.
Program and Coffee Social at Swede Plain Church
A program and coffee social are planned at Swede Plain church on Friday evening August 29 at 8 P.M. The event invites attendees to share coffee and participate in the church program.
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Swede Plain Church
Baptist Pulpit Guest Rev. B. Franklin Irving to Preach
Rev. B Franklin Irving of Teka mah will occupy the Baptist pulpit on Sunday morning and evening. He is described as an able preacher and is urged to be heard if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Franklin Irving
Tekamah
Irving
Local church notes and health updates
Joe Wochner is on the sick list. Mrs. E A Wilcox and daughter Mary traveled to Omaha last Tuesday to consult a specialist for Mrs. Wilcox health. Mrs. Ellinger and Mrs. Harvey are sick. A Deihl cousin visited from Indiana on the way to Pasadena. Sunday services and a missionary program drew a large crowd. Rev. Fletcher returns to duty and invites regular services next Sunday. Subject 11 am Card Playing and Gambling. The pastor and wife visited York with Mrs. Blair and son Lawrence.
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Joe Wochner
E. A. Wilcox
Mary
Omaha
Wilcox
Ellinger
Harvey
Paul Deihl
Deihl
Indiana
Pasadena
California
Fletcher
York
Blair
Lawrence
The New Nebraska Federation Urges Membership
A call to join the New Nebraska Federation describing it as the sole group defending all people and property against class legislation and state socialism. It argues for broad support from everyday citizens and lists donation options of 1.00 5.00 25.00 to sustain the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Afl
County Sunday School Picnic Draws Large Turnout
The County Sunday School picnic at Buckley Park Stromsburg drew broad attendance with Polk county sending the largest delegation. Sixty four Methodist representatives and twenty two Baptist from eleven schools enjoyed games and a big picnic dinner. Dr W L Hull and Dr C R Peterson are mentioned for local dental offices.
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Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Polk
Methodist
Baptist
Rat Terrier Pups for Sale by H. R. Harris
Rat Terrier pups for sale advertised by H. R. Harris with contact phone 921. The notice notes extra good pups and repeats the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Harris
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Polk Nebraska
H. M. McGaffin
Crow’s
Abs
Jo N
Plessinger
T. J. Nelson
Variety Store
Bank
J. L. Stouffer
Arborville
Stouffebank
Bert Sherwood
Eckles Variety Store
NEW Nebraska Federation
Federation
H. M. Davis
Ord
Mnilosed Fund
Smith
Kearney, Neb
Horaj “Annus
Xtragood
Sovn
Monson Company
Monson
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Polk Markets
W. L. Hull
Farmers State Bank
Beeigs
Clocey Entertainment
U. P
Neal
Dewey Sigler
Russel Anderson
V . W. E. Cockle
Progress
F. O. Johnson
Overland
Lincoln
Ardenal
ANDO
Amusemzent
Polk Mercantile Store
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