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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
5
A compendium of humorous and editorial asides from Nebraska papers lampooning Prohibition, national pride, and local news. Jabs at the bone dry law, spuds prices, and political figures mix with quips about newspapers, taxes, and Eden in Nebraska.
The Omaha Bee editorial says federal action to stop intoxicant shipments to dry states would render state laws moot, and condemns Nebraska legislators for lingering over dry bills while Congress pursues a faster path.
The Progress Roll of Honor lists new subscribers Forrest Saint, Grant Leader, Mark Millsap, I. T. Samuelson, F. N. Reckner, Henry Sandell, Frank Adelson, John Myers, Géo. M. Colby and T. A. Saint. Richard Dahle also renewed his subscription.
Washington February 21 The senate bone dry amendment to the postal bill forbids shipments of liquor into states with prohibition laws. The House approved the measure by 321 to 72 signaling one of the era s most sweeping prohibition actions.
Highlander Castle of Polk schedules Friday gathering for buly installation ceremonies. Mr. Boles will be present as U A. Gahn urges all members to attend.
A reception honoring Mr and Mrs Kroger and Mrs Geo Keeb was held Sunday with relatives present. Guests enjoyed a four course dinner and music. The couple married in Omaha last Wednesday February 14 by Rev BW Seesko. The groom is prominent in the community and the bride recently moved from Grand Island. They will reside three miles west and three and four tenths miles south of Polk.
On February 15 1892 1917 last Thursday about eighty guests gathered to celebrate the twenty five year marriage of Mr and Mrs Aug Steelquist with a noon surprise dinner. Rev Pehrson of Hordville spoke and the guests praised the couple receiving silver presents.
Estrayed red spring calf sought by farmer F. S. Lindburg. The Bone Dry law affects 22 states. A cow sold for 118 dollars at N. B. Peterson’s sale. P. G. Garretson left for Omaha on business. Farmers State Bank reports deposits of 355546 57. Earl Kingston had tonsils removed at York hospital. Major General Frederick Funston dead and to be buried in San Francisco.
Mr and Mrs Wurtz were kidnapped briefly as their Ford and Arthur were taken last Saturday evening. They were located at A J Hanquists where relatives gathered to recall a 200 year old wedding day. Six women serenaded the couple on the porch and guests enjoyed a three course luncheon. The couple received a cash gift and departed for home amid well wishes for many more anniversaries.
The paper promotes weekly ads as profit for readers and urges watching ads for best prices. Film development and printing services are offered by a jewelry store with a first class guarantee. Mrs D G Rhoades visited Mrs J E Pelton in Stromsburg on Wednesday.
Middle aged lady sought to perform household duties and cooking for a single man. Applicants must provide good references. For more information write or call Progress office.
Gresham in York County has raised 5000 dollars toward a 10000 dollar auditorium project. Kodak pictures printed the way you like. Leave your films with Shafer and Son for development. Call 3130 for particulars about the Arborville rental.
The article details early chiropractic theory that spinal nerve pressure from displaced vertebrae causes disease and that many ailments can be healed through spinal adjustment. It cites Dr. Alfred Walton and advocates self-investigation, offering free consultation and spinal analysis.
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