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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
8
A hymn-like passage evokes the star over Bethlehem, the Virgin birth, and blessing of Jesus as King. The verse celebrates the manger, the joyous birth, and a global chorus praising the Savior. Poetic lines attribute the song to Josiah G. Holland.
The W. W. Guild was entertained at the home of Mrs. Ed Larson Monday evening with hostesses Mrs. Ellen Larson Lillian Brown Ruth Carter and Mae McGuffin. The decorated home reflected the holiday season and Santa Claus visited, giving favors to each guest. Dainty refreshments followed social hour.
R H Thesing made a business trip to Osceola Wednesday. Fine line Box Candies for Xmas at Crow's drug store. It was a little argument between two ladies. No one can say you two faced. Then hostilitis became furious.
Crow's offers Sheaffer pens for Xmas while Frazier advertises a $300 all metal trimmed phonograph. Farmers State Bank at Polk promotes farm loans with low rates and favorable terms. Also a real estate listing in Central City showcases a modern nine room residence with 4 acres, barn, fruit trees, and stock pasture.
Frazier headlines a gift season with a good line of silverware for Xmas and Pyrex ware at Frazier's. A local fashion decree says ladies skirts will be three to four inches shorter and full of hips with no mention of blinders for men. Come in to see gifts before buying your wife’s Xmas present.
Pair of ladies shoes reported missing near the Electric Light office last Saturday evening. Finder advised to leave at the Progress office.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies like Hall's Catarrh Medicine act through the blood to affect mucous surfaces. Prescribed by leading physicians, it combines tonics and blood purifiers for catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials. price 76 cents. sold by all druggists.
A writer recalls a luncheon with a woman and a small group of guests. They discuss Nabisco and snacks served for children including Uneeda Biscuit Milk Graham Crackers Oatmeal Crackers Lunch Emquits and occasional ice cream reflecting Nabisco products and past treats.
A Christmas prayerful meditation recalling Christ in a world scarred by war and shells. The poem links faith to peace on earth and asks for divine presence with those still grieving, proclaiming that in this season the Christ is born anew in human hearts.
Doris asks about skating plans with George and Marjorie recalls they were going but he suggested a walk after noticing her hat trimmed with mistletoe.
The piece recounts the New York Sun editorial answering Virginia O’Hanlon’s question about Santa Claus. It emphasizes belief in the spirit of love, generosity, and devotion, arguing that Santa exists as surely as those virtues, and that a world without him would lack poetry and joy.
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