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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
2
The notice records the title PROGRESS as entered as second class mail at Polk Nebraska post office on March 21, 1907 under the act of March 3, 1879.
Rates listed by line and inch for various insertions. Obituary poetry and wedding presents priced at half regular, while cards of thanks run per line. Church notices and entertainment notices involving money have a reduced rate per line. Editor and Publisher.
The paper notes the upcoming legislative session next Tuesday and a widely supported pledge to submit a referendum amendment. Voters elected members consciously and must be held to account, with emphasis on intelligent action and real reform. The piece praises growth, thanks supporters, and urges subscribers to recruit new readers.
The Polk Progress extols its Christmas number with ornate color cover and bold town portrayal. It lauds Polk as the finest town of its size in the region, highlighting local enterprise and community spirit.
The York Republican notes the 12 page edition reflects credit on the paper’s owner and town residents. It commends local enterprise, saying few county papers in the state rival this effort from every angle.
The postmaster general announced that after January 1, 1914, stamped envelopes will be discontinued by the federal government. Local newspapers would print envelopes under permits, with a uniform scale set by the Post Office Department ensuring profitable rates. Large towns would not gain monopolies, and first class mail would require a return card.
Polk Motor Company announces A. L. Carlson O. Johnson and Win Overstreet formed a new partnership with Carlson and Johnson continuing the business. Overstreet retires to farm. The firm seeks settlements of all debts by January first and notes the line remains up to date with automobiles and supplies. Also reports a birth: a baby girl born December 18 to Mr and Mrs Wm Roch Fitz Jr weighing ten pounds. Wedding stationery offered at the office.
Christmas visits fill Polk and nearby towns with travelers and relatives. Many names and places appear including Stromsburg Crete York Oakdale Beatrice and Lincoln. A public sale is announced near Polk with details to follow. Chamberlain remedies are recommended for colds and the excerpt ends with a sale notice.
A New Hampshire observer argues billboards ruin scenic beauty and hurt land value. Citizens, officials, and business leaders clash over whether advertisements disfigure landscapes and undermine open spaces cherished by the community.
The text lists church activities at Among The Churches Baptist Church with Sunday Sabbath School at 1 m. Preaching scheduled at Td., m., and 7:39 p.m. B Y P U prayer Sunday evening at 64 percent. Midweek Prayer on Wednesday. Ladies Missionary meets second Thursday of each month led by Rev. 2 WW Rerjanan, besten.
Public sale expected at the Moulds farm near Tunercus on Wednesday June 11. The auction will feature 14 horses 23 head of cattle farm implements and other articles. Sale bills prepared by S Muffly and S A Charles provide further details and terms.
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