02 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
1
A reflective piece urges readers to look for sunshine amid fears as the old year ends. It notes homes touched by sorrow and separation, emptier nests, and new beginnings, urging bravery in adversity and kindness in farewell to loved ones.
Local items recount Christmas week travel by T A James and wife returning to Prague from Omaha, school events with Alumni and High School basketball, flu era cautions, community prayers, and a brief note on War era aviation arrivals in Coblenz with German planes handed to American forces.
Reflections on a lost year and deeds not done mix with local notices from Polk area. Reports include a death by influenza, travel of residents, prohibition notes, church society meeting details, a musical event, and tax guidance from Omaha dated 1918.
On Saturday January 4 The Progress offers a Polk County Map to every subscriber who renews that day and to new subscribers as well. The up to date maps are convenient to have in the home.
Government railways grant ministers of the gospel half fare on all roads. Exact fare undetermined but about one and a half cents a mile. Ministers gain this privilege after government takeover. Apply to Eben MacLeod, Western Clergy bureau, Transportation building, Chicago, Ill.
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