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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
4
Readers glimpse a garbled eclectic mix of political talk social remarks and humorous quips. It references Easter timing Col Bryant Mississippis leap year and Taft remarks while tossing caustic lines about gossip and divorce and a Carnegie medal for honesty.
Hugh McGaffin purchases the Polk Progress from J. E. Hill. McGaffin, formerly of the Gresham Gazette, takes control and vows to advance the paper in Polk County. Local papers praise the move and anticipate an enterprising, well edited publication for Polk.
The Merrick county board of supervisors reports ground will be broken in March for a new $90,000 courthouse. They recently sold $95,000 in bonds to N. W. Halsey & Co. of Chicago. Ellenberger & Co. of Chicago will build and furnish the court house for 9595 000.
The Home of Mrs Nora Clark hosts the Young Women Rural Culture Club gathering on Saturday January 18 1912 with nine members. Officers elected include Bessie Crain President Anna Dahlgren Vice President Gleal Harrington Secretary Bertha Henderson Treasurer Mera Harrington Press Corr. The club begins a Domestic Science course and votes to join the State Federation of Women Clubs. Refreshments follow and the club adjourns awaiting a meeting on the first Saturday in February with Miss Bessie Crain.
Advertisement lists Buff Orpington cockerels for gale priced at $1.00 and up. Describes large bright birds with good color and mentions Archie Linpture.
A Stromsburg Nebrashire resident OQ M Lunpstrom appeals for votes to support his automobile race bid in the Daily News subscription contest. He asks supporters to ensure votes are counted by January 27 and thanks readers in advance for any assistance.
The article notes Russia may retaliate by halting American sewing machine purchases, while the U S relies on a San Dusky Ohio supply for caviar. It includes a college professor remark on women, and mentions Prince Henry of Prussia organizing an airplane company with eager investors.
Men decide to open a $50 pot on a pair of jacks and imagine a morning rumpus if their wives insist on a one dollar bank account for the baby.
The article contrasts farm tenants and farmer owners in Nebraska citing census figures 47 578 tenants to 68 611 owners and urges readers to test seed corn now. It notes a 1930s-like emphasis on farm problems and instructions from Secretary W R Mellor Lincoln on seed testing. It also mentions local social events and residents traveling, with brief notices of illness and deaths.
Communications crowded out. Miz-17 Madse has been in St. Paul and returned Wednesday morning. E. B. Rogers spent a few days at Beatrice last week and is now at his own fireside. Glenn Ray left Saturday for Fort Collins Colorado after a three week home vacation. Miss Ida Hanson arrived in Osceola on Wednesday after a two week vacation with her parents in Stromsburg. The Y P S C E of the Presbyterian church has decided to hold a...
Notice to creditors of Johanna Sundberg estate Nebraska. Claims must be filed by July 10 1912 and debts paid by January 9 1918. Court will convene February 9 1912 April 9 1912 and July 10 1912 to receive examine hear and adjust claims. Henry H Campbell County Judge.
Classified card notes that C. W. Carey offers drag work and invites calls at phone number 803. The terse item functions as a service advertisement for personal appearance needs.
Baptist church notices list Sunday Sabbath School at 10 and preaching at 11 in morning and 7 30 in evening Rev F W Benjamin is pastor B Y P U prayer at 6 45 Sunday evening Mid week prayer 8 o clock Wednesday Ladies Missionary meeting 2 30 on second Thursday of each month
Sabbath school at 10 a m every Sunday with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Epworth League devotional services at 7 pm led by Otto G Ponath, Pastor.
multiple local church notices list Sunday School times Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m for Free TM Methodist Swede Plain M E Church and Swedish Mission Church with Epworth League devotional 6 30 p m prayer meetings Thursday evenings and biweekly All Society meeting. Also a utility note: Water Works building stocks pipe fittings pumps cistern covers sinks lavatories baths and related plumbing items with additional stock of feed baled hay tankage and oil meal. Time table shows trains No 28 East 6 56 a m No 27 West 6 29 p m No 76 East freight 11 57 a m No 75 West 10 50 a m all passenger carrying days except Sundays.
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