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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
The Polk Progress notes a Nebraska newspaper publish day and subscription price. It lists publication details and postal registration under federal act, with reference to March 1907 and Polk County Nebraska.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention L. PL Linila in Aberville and Webcaska with unclear dates and context. The readable items reference a name and two locations, but no event or outcome is specified. Further text needed for a complete card.
The clipped text outlines display rates per line and small notices for obituaries weddings church and society items. It mentions pay rates for printing and advertising space and hints at various notices offered alongside regular content.
A.C. Hammond and i.duo. publish notice that Post Master Frost has died after months of declining health. The obituary notes a long marriage and family ties, with references to his service and final days in the home, while details of the illness remain unclear.
Report from the O Niel Frontier describes seed production and threshing on a farm. Farmers processed watermelons pumpkins and squashes for seed using frames and hand methods with three teams aiding in harvest. The article notes seed yields quality and a method to separate pulp from seed and mentions crop residue as stock feed.
The piece notes the U S dominance in corn, possible competition from South America with 240000 tons destined for Europe, and Pellagra linked to musty corn meal, with debate over causes and European handling. It also mentions farming improvements and broader economic tensions.
Agricultural prices list corn pork butter eggs and dairy products, plus community updates. Miss Larson hosted a family visit in Stromsburg while the Sorous Circle Luthern church raised thirty dollars at a Thanksgiving supper. Osceola students visited Shelby and Miss Lillie Behle traveled from Lincoln for Thanksgiving.
Osceola and nearby communities share Thanksgiving visits and personal updates. Frances Heald of Osceola travels to Omaha and Lincoln with relatives. Local residents including Bessie, Fannis, and Mai Krubach visit from Shelby. Gladys Baum visits from Ayuada and returns to school duties. Clara Feltbell entertains guests while planning a move to Stromsburg. Mrs Runyan and children visit Rising City, Misses Wellie and Daisy Kim from Omaha join Thanksgiving dinner. Ada Carbill and daughter arrive from Kearney to spend time with family. Mr and Mrs Rousine return to Gowrie Iowa after a week visiting in Osceola.
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The undersigned holds a large public sale at his place four miles east and two and a half miles south of Foi and two miles west of Benedict on the old Grosby road. On December 16 horses and hogs plus farm machinery hay harness and household goods will be sold. Lunch served. Auctioneers Ord Fike Olson with Rev and Gox to oversee settlements.
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