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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
7
A compilation of editorial snippets and social commentary from the Plattsmouth Journal including remarks on good roads, neighborly conduct, political figures, and civic life. The clippings touch on war, leadership, humor, and legislative usefulness with local asides and opinions.
President Wilson weighed conscience and public opinion before severing diplomatic ties with the German Empire. He ordered von Bernstorff to obtain passports and recalled Gerard from Berlin, preparing for possible war while pursuing peace and urging divine guidance. The move signals war draws nearer to the United States.
In Armorica a calm stance is urged as Germany's future submarine policy could avert or trigger war. The piece cites Wilson's precedent and calls for leadership by President and Congress while promising neutrality and devotion to humane rights. Local items note illness, sales, auctions, births, travel, and community notices.
Eliza Jane Lindsey born December 24 1836 near Piqua Ohio died February 3 1917 at her Polk Nebraska home aged 80 years 1 month 10 days She married John L A Frazier May 27 1864 They had five children Leota Meixel Lincoln Lulu Jarmin Arborville Harley died in infancy Phrrl H Frazier Cedar Butte SD Harlan T Frazier Polk Surviving siblings J P Lindsay Kearney Charles Lindsay Muncie Ind and Mrs Shannon Haney Muncie Ind Joined Universalist Church in 1877 Moved to Nebraska 1870 to farm six miles southwest of Polk later to Polk Funeral at family residence Polk February 5 1917 conducted by Rev A H Nickell Baptist pastor with Rev Clinton Senneff Methodist pastor Burial Arborville Cemetery
The bulletin invites all to attend the morning communion service and a revival in the evening. It notes no public service Monday evening and invites choir singers to meet at the church with Prof. Deal to prepare the chorus for a campaign for righteousness.
Public sale of household goods on Main Street Saturday February 10 starting at 2 o clock includes chairs rugs tables rockers oil stove and more. Victor Anderson Co represented by J T Samuelson agt F J Hahn auditor C C McCune clerk. Court notes and village social updates follow with local visitors and club activities including the Poland China hog sale ad and Woman's Culture Club meeting results. Receipts from two Tuesday library sale funded by Polk Mercantile Co totaled 15 dollars.
The School Board met February 6 1917 with all members present and elected several teachers for the ensuing year Supt H R S Benjamin principal of grades H A Wilcox Miss May E Rhode Miss Kathryn Bay Asst principal and second primary to be chosen later Domestic Science to be taught next year if a competent teacher is secured Also notes Geo Sudden of Lincoln was in town Wednesday
The roll of honor shows names of subscribers recognized for service with many names including Ed Stevens Aspegren Strands Jensen Lester Stark and others. New subscribers are C N Peterson and Chris Wahl with 21 renewals and 2 new memberships noted.
A set of keys was found on Tuesday evening and should be returned to the Progress office. The finder is thanked in advance for returning the items.
An item notice offers Scotch collie puppies for sale with inquiry directed to R. L. Smith.
Friends and family gathered at Olof Ostlund’s Polk City home last Friday evening to honor his fifty first birthday. They presented him a leather rocker as a token of affection while guests including Mr and Mrs Olof Ostlund Mr and Mrs Roy Branting and child Mr and Mrs Austin Ostlund and Mr and Mrs John Jones shared in the celebration.
Notice states both Polk banks will be closed all day Monday February 12 in observance of Lincoln's birthday.
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