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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
2
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The piece argues Governor Aldrich should reform law enforcement and remove ineffective local officials. It praises his courage against powerful interests and notes the press helped shape views, urging fair appointments to supporters who stood by him. It stresses that critics overstate coldness or indifference and expresses cautious optimism.
The passage notes December as a month of national focus with Congress in session affecting public welfare. It recalls an abundant corn crop year, regional gains including a South Carolina farmer’s 254 bushels per acre, and contrasts current prices with prior years. It closes by highlighting December’s Christmas significance and the resolve to endure winter with warmth and hope.
A historical note attributes notable overshoe production or promotion to the J. W. Tenny line. The mention links overshoes to the Tenny brand, reflecting a period emphasis on specific manufacturers and product lines.
A call to quickly appoint committees for a first annual Christmas festival unites town and country. The note urges a large venue, county school participation, and broad neighborly outreach to build lasting local trade ties with Polk as a growing, friendly community.
The piece catalogs types of white and married lies heard at social gatherings. It notes a range of colors and common phrases used to cover absences or excuses, with examples like I was home in bed at the time and I have had a perfectly working time.
A hungry gentle donkey was discovered inside a sidetracked Union Pacific box car near Central City. The animal, consigned from Grand Island to Charles Lucas of the east end livery barn, was fed and sheltered while the owner is sought.
A student named Tommy Mulligan is thought to have been truant after the teacher saw him walking home with bulging pockets. The next morning he brings an excuse written in an unfamiliar blotted hand claiming he did not come because his pants were torn and signed by Mrs Mulligan.
A long fragment recounts piper Tom and wartime merchants debating pork prices and a joke about Greek gifts. It touches on December origins and a Christmas rat fable, with references to Cassius and other merchants and an old proverb about Greeks bearing gifts.
A satirical piece contrasts male behavior in restaurants and homes, noting bathroom, drinking, and dining quirks. It recounts a Polk County tale of Andy Spindberg challenging Joe to eat a raw quart of meat without cooking, ending with Andy finishing the platter and appearing pale but recovering.
A Dallas reader from October 9 1910 submits a brief statement correcting a prior public report about Lynn and Frank Bue. The letter explains the hearing findings and invites publication corrections if needed, signed by the concerned resident.
Be Paterson W oH Lynn a Dal e resident who farms land accuses Berg of letting cattle damage neighbor crops. Lynn confronted Berg returning from his farm and asked to keep cattle out of corn. Berg became angry and attacked Lynn with a knife as Lynn's son intervened.
For sale 168 acres three miles from York offered for a short time at an attractive price suitable for a home or investment. Open to March 1st. Call for details. Text appears garbled but indicates a rural Nebraska listing with contact wishes and a local销售 feel.
An unnamed narrator recounts enlisting in the French army in 1839 and being sent to Mexico. He joins a doomed conspiracy, survives by posing as a trombonist in a Mexican band, learns by ear, and eventually plays in the band before fleeing to France via Vera Cruz and a voyage home.
A political page cites Abraham Lincoln and J C Cornell on seizing opportunity in business. It notes the era offers wide chances for those who convince the world of their industry and earn profits, with Josh Billings praised for backing up loud claims. The piece blends quotes from printers and editors in Paint, Oil and Drug Review.
In Turon Kansas a local shoulder of Reno County the El Paso division of the railway crosses and Turon’s population two months ago stood at 103 members. The town shows sidewalks extended along main street to the depot and a new schoolhouse planned about a mile from the business district. Turon’s population dropped 62 percent since the last census. officials note infrastructure improvements and urban layout as factors behind the decline.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses town improvement and the cost of development. It emphasizes that funds are needed for wise growth and mentions governance, participation, and public services as benefits of investment. The text references population support and daily car usage in relation to planning.
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A fragment discusses a Lexington Avenue Baptist church gathering in Wendlanin TV and the Woodlawn Business Men's association promoting local improvements. It notes business patronage at home and pride in the community, even among temporary residents, as ornate storefronts and civic effort uplift the area.
City crews in Gadaton shift street cleaning to nighttime operation. Workers report quieter, cleaner streets as wagons sweep gutters and remove litter after dark, improving curb appeal and reducing daytime disruption.
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