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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
4
Display rates ten cents per inch per insertion obituary poetry and wedding presents half rate per line card of thanks one cent per line notices of entertainments with money consideration one line per insertion copy due by Tuesday noon for publication all ads run until ordered
The article stresses careful farm accounting and planning, urging purchases like clover seed and plow irons, advising on lime sulfur wash to deter rabbits, and comparing asparagus varieties Palmetto and Argenteuil. It notes farmers have time to read, plan, and improve green skills during long evenings.
Itemized notices from Polk Progress dated February 15 1907 include social visits births illnesses and local business updates. Mentions Mrs Lewis Beckman Anna Lindburg Chas Moline Olaf Nyburg a new son for Mr and Mrs Nyburg F C Freschauff opening a barber shop and rural mail delivery from Stromsburg. Community outlook focused on Little Polk's prospects.
A local speaker criticizes indolent residents near the village store. He urges better use of time and asks those with little income to focus on improving themselves and aiding loved ones rather than loafing.
The Progress invites readers to renew or start subscriptions to boost votes for contestants. Names listed include Miss Lillie Forslund, Miss Mildred Cockle, Miss Lillie Reed, Miss Hannah Sundberg, Miss Gredda Shafer, and Miss Lillie Kroger with vote counts. Rules assign votes by renewal or new subscriptions, with 1000 starting votes per contestant and various multipliers. five weeks remain to conclude the contest.
The Polk Corn Show and Farmers Institute held last Monday and Tuesday drew large crowds and praise for demonstrations on Growing Better Corn Meat preparation Home management and farm practices. Premiums awarded cover corn wheat oats and breads with many local names and judges noting strong participation by ladies and youth.
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