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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1920

Page

2

Druggists Refuse Liquor Sales Led by Dry Leader

F A High of the Anti Saloon League warned Nebraska druggists they will not sell liquor to the sick, while plans from Lincoln aim to bypass state laws by directing sales to federal authorities. James H. Hanley, Nebraska prohibition commissioner, said druggists with medicinal permits have little to fear from state anti league actions.

Omaha Nebraska F A. High Anti-Saloon League Mr. High Lincoln United States Internal Revenue Commissioner Washington Omaha Bee James H. Hanley

Mrs Nieman Visits York and Theatre Night Planned

Mrs W F Nieman and her mother Mrs Joshuaox visit York Monday as Washington's birthday is observed. Banks will be closed. Theo Larson recovers from lagrippe and improves. Viking theatre hosts a Friday night show with Prof Cockle's orchestra and a call for all to attend with best order expected.

W. F. Nieman Joshuaox York Washington Viking Theatre Cockle

Harm Shank Faces Grand Island Hearing in Liquor Conspiracy

Harm Shank formerly of Silver Creek is to plead guilty in Grand Island on Monday February 16 as part of a liquor conspiracy case. State Agent Woolsey reports Shank has cooperated, implicating others including a boatman and saloonkeepers, with charges to be considered by a grand jury.

C E. Clark Harm Shank Silver Creek Grand Island Shank Chief Mandeville C. B. Woolsey Harm Shank Gang Woolsey Dick Barrett Cody Nébr Gresham Ncludes St. Joseph York Barrett Central City

Dance Night at Viking Theatre With Cockie's Orchestra

Harry Carey stars in Ace of the Saddle at Donelson Theatre in Central City with Friday and Saturday matinee and night showings. The Viking Theatre offers a dance night featuring Cockie's Orchestra on a separate day.

Viking Theatre Riday Night Cockie’s Harry Carey Donelson Theatre Central City

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