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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1929
Page
1
A February 22 observance marks George Washington’s 197th birth anniversary. The piece defends Washington against modern critics, praising his virtue, leadership, and eight years as president that laid the foundations of the U S government and global leadership.
March 4 ceremony in Washington will be broadcast nationwide by 58 NBC and 46 CBS stations. Chief Justice Taft will administer the oath to President elect Hoover, with the inaugural address aired to energize listeners and keep radios on March 4 in Washington.
York sheriff on official business in Polk. Ar borville supervisor visits York for business. Omaha visitors Rolland Dahlin James Stroupr. York residents Oscar Cox and family visit. Spirit Lake trips by John Elving Arthur Hokenson. Pork market at Omaha topped by Edwin Glad. Hastings visitors Mrs Oscar Strand family. York trip for Jones and family from hospital. Ostberg home visit by Alfreda Ostberg. Polk farm sale: 80 acres north of Polk to Henry Smith for 10000 dollars. Woolever back to town after mouth infection. Firestone dealer ad for Polk with low prices and free mounting. Ernie Graff Kenneth in Polk visiting friends. Commercial Club meeting minutes Feb 8 1929 detailing officers committees elections and resolutions.
Henry Ford secures a quarter century concession to assemble cars in Turkey. The report notes dramatic social changes as Turkish matrons discard veils and embrace Ford cars, signaling a transforming new Turkey distinct from its past.
A. W. Shafer and wife visited old friends in Arborville Sunday. Miss Mildred Wurtz traveled from York Friday afternoon. Chas Dahlgren attended an elevator sale here last Thursday. Mrs J. Robertson came from Grand Island to attend Mrs F. G. Nelson's funeral. J S Gustafson of Pontiac fame and Postmaster A W Shafer toured the Omaha auto show Tuesday and Wednesday. A W Shafer also visited his daughter, Mrs Lynn Horrocks, in the city.
New Yorkers expect a 110 story tower that would exceed all existing and planned structures. Observers note the height could rival a monument rather than a bustling hive. Elevator system ideas are joked about as a rapid ascent concept.
A machine that automatically lowers water on train approaches is shown in Toronto yet the piece needed is a gadget that would automatically engage the clutch and move the wheel toward the beaten path.
A light exchange shows two friends debating a business. One notes the other stopped advertising and infers imminent closure. The other denies liquidation, reframing the pause as a strategic choice.
A jumble of local notices from Grand Island and Palmer Nebr covers auto industry moves. Lloyd Cole joins Sodergren Motor Co and plans to move March 1 if a householder can be secured. Darrowani family settles in Grand Island after leaving Polk County. Funeral attendance and club gatherings at Palmer are noted along with Mission Circle and Twentieth Century Club meetings.
J. S. Gustafson was at Columbus on business Wednesday of last week. Service Auto Co. delivered a Pontiac coach to Lennis Lind and another coach to Will Kons last week.
Old timers predict an early spring as Easter falls on March 31, the earliest in several years, with lingering signs of warmer days.
Sundberg and Son offer triple duty harness promising greater strength and longer life at a surprisingly low price. The ad emphasizes durability and value for money for buyers seeking earned wear and extended product life.
One block from main street a five room house with water and light, several lots, fruit trees, coal house and dwelling. For further particulars see P. T. Wor'z.
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