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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
8
The Nebraska House of Representatives endorsed the Reavis plan to discontinue free distribution of garden seeds. President Wilson aims to avoid an extra congressional session while considering isolationist policy.
A proposal urged to the state legislative committee would require every city town and village to bear damages from liquor law violations unless local officials prove diligent enforcement. Proponents say it would end open joints and push responsible governance, citing Lieutenant Governor Howard’s influence and the Slocumb precedent as context.
By unanimous vote the house committee of the whole approved house roll No 2 calling for a constitutional convention to be voted on by the people at the 1918 general election. Representatives Martin Flansburg and Richmond spoke, noting overwhelming state sentiment in favor and that the process would take at least six years to establish a new government.
A proposed measure drawn by lawmakers would set aside twenty thousand dollars for old soldiers traveling to the national reunion at Vicksburg in the fall. The plan, prepared by Jacobson of Dawson and Johnson Adams, covers railroad fare and incidental expenses for those who served. The bill notes principal and interest figures tied to funds in Jefferson and Stanton counties, with several decades of account history.
The two cent passenger fare act in Nebraska bars the state railway commission from adjusting rates. Governor Shildon delayed signing in 1907 hoping for a veto. The law remained in effect until last year when Missouri Pacific and Rock Island railroads obtained federal injunctions, placing the matter in litigation.
Prof C W Pugsley announces 15000 total attendees across all sessions marking the largest gathering of farmers for educational purposes in U S history. He cites widespread participation and other speakers at St Pauls church on rural credits as evidence of the growth and impact of county agent work. A Nebraska farm bureau association forms to coordinate county agent efforts statewide. It unites officers and directors from county farm bureaus to promote ideas exchange and wider reach across Nebraska.
The legislative reference bureau hires J. H. Broady Lincoln C. L. Rine and J. P. Palmer Omaha to aid bill drafting. Director Sheldon estimates a shortfall of 1500 dollars beyond two years ago’s appropriation and the house committee has agreed to recommend a special appropriation to keep the bureau running through the session.
A bill by Mr Bulla of Douglas seeks 25000 dollars as Nebraska's share of a 100000 dollar regional fund with Colorado and Wyoming for a Buffalo Bill monument on Mount Lookout near Denver. The plan awaits full funding before any money is released.
Democratic members of the house caucus approved the administration revenue bill by 113 to 13. The measure, supported by Chairman Kitchin, raises about 248 million dollars through excess profits and inheritance taxes to cover military expenditures and plans including the Danish West Indies purchase and Alaska railroad project.
Secretary of State Lansing forwarded a communication to General Carranza via Charles B. Parker. The note discusses proposed provisions in the new Mexican situation, notably the executive power to expel property owners without court recourse and limits on civil commercial company land ownership, with area determinations resting with the executive.
Senator Norris nominated Burton M. Howe of Valentine Neb to West Point as principal and Harold H. Schultz of Hastings as first alternate with Gerald D. South of Norfolk as second alternate. The selections followed a civil service exam to ensure the highest ranking candidate receives the principal post, emphasizing merit over partisanship.
The Nebraska Legislature sent Senator Hitchcock a resolution urging Congress to bar grants of permits or licenses for liquor sales in dry states. Hitchcock replied that the government issues tax stamps, not licenses, and that federal tax records prove liquor sales occur even in dry states. He argued a failure to collect these taxes would let bootleggers evade taxes and law‑abiding merchants would be penalized.
Washington reports census estimates for midsize cities as of July 1. Nebraska figures include Beatrice 10 287 Fremont 9 925 Grand Island 12 826 Hastings 11 021 and Lincoln 46 516 with other cities listed in the release.
United States Senator Robert Lowen of Oklahoma was struck by a car here and ran over by its front wheels, suffering injuries to his right leg. The incident occurred while he was near the city. Washington officials said he was convalescing after the minor accident.
London reports estimate six to eight million people now employed by the government will lose their jobs after the war. The labor problems committee notes not all will be discharged at once, but within two months of peace two to three million may be let go.
A testimonial from Poplar Bluff Missouri claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored health and enabled a woman to bear a child. The letter describes long infertility, improved health after using the remedy, and the couple now caring for a daughter. The notice invites other women to seek free confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Philadelphia Evening Ledger reports that massive gas waste persists in the Appalachian field and in other areas with daily losses reaching hundreds of millions of cubic feet. Leaking lines and wells caused preventable losses, with one Louisiana field losing at least 400 million cubic feet daily and some wells burning for years.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest safest remedy for indigestion and stomach upset. It claims quick relief from gas heartburn sourness and belching and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for family use day or night.
The manuscript notes that papermaking originated from rags in Arabia over ten centuries ago and the craft spread to Europe in the thirteenth century. It highlights long historical roots and cross continental adoption of the technology.
A brief item notes customers balk at rising egg prices with talk of paying nothing as menus trim prices and offerings. The discussion highlights inflation effects on daily grocery costs and dining choices.
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