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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
8
Polk County Medical Society explains the pancreas as a dual gland with islands of Langerhans producing insulin and guiding sugar use. It notes pancreatic juice enzymes trypsin amylase and lipase neutralize stomach acid and aid digestion.
Frank Burgeson conducts a public sale of repairs, shop tools and stock in Stromsburg on Saturday February 22 starting at 12 30 p m. The event offers a complete sell out of workshop items.
A lighthearted sample from the San Francisco Examiner presents quick jests about sensibility marriage and prayer. It includes a quip about a father planning retirement and a bridge remark from Mrs. Vose. The tone is playful and dated, with multiple short anecdotes.
To settle the estate of the late Wesley M. Ward a public auction will be held at the farm location described miles north and west of Osceola and other nearby reference points. The sale starts at 12:00 sharp on Wednesday February 26 and includes 6 horses 13 cattle and 13 machinery with usual terms and a lunch stand. Mrs Lulu M Ward is the administrator with Tooker Noble as auditors and D R Byers as clerk.
Community members travel to Stromsburg Omaha and nearby towns for birthdays anniversaries and worship. A Valentine party at Miss Marjorie Nelson’s home features a mock wedding and scrapbook making while families share meals and celebrate birthdays and anniversaries across Polk and surrounding towns.
The article recalls George Washington's ties to Tudor Hall on the Maryland Peninsula and notes visits by Presidents and a descendant author. It also reports defense orders involving Nebraska firms, lend lease politics, and Col. Lindbergh’s Senate hearing exchange with Senator Pepper.
Notices detail creditor claims and probate actions in Polk County Nebraska. Multiple estate matters for Anna Charlotta Backstrom Ralph Leonard Smith and Andrew Ang outline claim deadlines hearings set by County Judge L. M. Merrick with dates in February March 1941 and caucus notice for school district No. 72 Polk.
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