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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
1
The passage ponders future plans for Calvin Coolidge after March, listing options such as becoming a college president, a Supreme Court justice, or writing a book. It notes uncertainty about Coolidge’s exact path and mentions that ex presidents pursue varied careers, with Coolidge perhaps seeking a break from duties.
The first air mail of the Sky Pilot era was due in Panama at four o’clock. Col Lindbergh landed exactly on time, completing a 2200 mile schedule with precision and setting a standard for future air mail service. If we had a thousand Lindberghs, much business could be done on time.
The year has Easter Sunday on March 81, the earliest since 1801, with bounds of March 23 to April 25 for Easter. In 1818 Easter fell on March 22, a date not matched since, marking an unusual early occurrence this era.
This week The Progress advertises affordable new dishes to tempt buyers with fine foods. It promises helpful suggestions for creating tasty meals and saving money on purchases.
The article announces Herbert Hoover set to be sworn in as the 31st president on Monday March 4 in Washington, succeeding Calvin Coolidge. It notes Taft will administer the oath, Hoover’s long service including eight years as Secretary of Commerce, and his background from West Branch Iowa with a rise from office boy to renowned engineer and administrator.
Resolution by Polk Commercial Club thanks the Polk Municipal Band and its leader for 1928 concerts that uplift the community. The note emphasizes Wednesday evenings as essential for social harmony and enjoyment, urging continued support and appreciation for the band as a town asset.
Damaged OCR shows scattered numbers and informal terms. The fragment mentions wet conditions and cents or pence values, plus stray letters and symbols. No clear event or entities are identifiable.
Edith Anderson and Lillian Brown attend Eastern Star at Clarke. Local families host and visit across Belmont, Stromaburg, Julenburg, York, and Hastings areas with church events, hospital stays, and a Valentine party. The Union Pacific system announces a pay hike for about 11 000 mechanical employees, boosting annual payroll by roughly one million dollars.
A five room house with water and light service, plus two adjoining lots including a coal and cob house. Located one block from the main street. For further particulars contact P. J. Wyrte.
Farmers Co-Operative Grain Aaso offers special price reductions on laying mash feed for poultry. Savings highlight bulk buyers and local farmers seeking affordable nutrition during the season.
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