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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
5
At Union Stock Yards South Omaha on February 18 the market showed light cattle receipts and slow trade with costs down to 15.02 cents. Hog prices fell 30 to 50 cents while hogs remained steady at $13.40 to $14.00. Sheep and lambs, in short supply, rose about 2 to 3 quarters with lambs fetching $20.00 to $20.10 and ewes up to $13.00, reflecting firmer demand.
The text lists ewe and feeder prices with ranges from 7.00 to 14.25, including good to choice ewes at 12.50 to 13.00 and culls and canners at 7.00 to 8.00. Indicates fair to good quality ewes and feeders with per-head quotes and weight notes implied.
A young golfer excitedly recounts his day on the course during a dinner party. He realizes only after dessert that his partner has stayed silent, and she asks a puzzled question about golf ending the scene.
Iron grey colt, four coming yearlings and two black or bay colts offered by F E Rungbist. Contact phone 3123 for details on the five colts described as extra good.
Seventy five acre farm for sale located three miles south of Polk Nebraska. For information contact J C Tewell Polk Neb or Progress office. Also Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching fifty cents per dozen offered by Mrs A L Winterhalter.
For Sale One new 1919 Ford Touring car. Harry White. A few good White Leghorn codd erels. Call 1622. If you wish to sell or buy a farm see Polk Realty Co. March 1st is soon here and if you are in need of a farm loan it will be to your interest to see Farmers State Bank at Polk. They have some very attractive terms and rates to offer.
Advertising a candy business invites men and women to earn 30 dollars weekly with no experience needed. Training and supplies provided. Opportunity emphasizes working from home or small spaces. Written inquiry directed to 5 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Persons placing ashes in streets or alleyways are warned that it violates Village Ordinance and must be removed. By order of Village Board.
Fifteen head of pure bred Duroc Jersey sows plus gifts offered for March and April farrow. G. E. Samuelson announces in Osceola Nebraska as the seller.
A farmer advertises to readers to place items for sale in Progress columns including horses hogs machinery hay and other needs calling 2208 for contact and listing opportunities.
Free sessions at the Viking Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday February 24 and 25 hosted by the Moline Universal Tractor Company invite all residents. Attendees will gain tractor information and further announcements follow next week.
Businesses ask all debtors to call and settle accounts for goods and repairs at an early date. The notice stresses prompt payment and is signed Englund and Peterson.
The Polk Progress urges readers to renew daily papers at its office. A bold note invites patrons to pass the buck and take two papers for fifty two doses, signaling a promotion or subscription offer.
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