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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

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Sheriff Recovers Thirteen Stolen Autos Reported

Hamilton and Merrick counties police recovered thirteen stolen automobiles in two weeks. Milan Shepherd, linked to Omaha gang activity, posted $2000 bond with his father signing. Preliminary hearing set for July 15 as Will Shepherd faces charges with others arrested in Kimball.

Hamilton Aurora Milan Howardv Merrick Omaha Shepherd Will Shepherd Kimball Lincoln Star

Coal Shortage Threat Now Cast For Next Winter

A statement by B. S. Peabody, chairman of the National Coal Association special committee, warns of a historic coal shortage next winter unless production rises 25 percent or more. The committee reports that at current rates one industrial plant out of eight could shut down due to extremely low demand and supply gaps.

Chicag Jung Peabody Coal, Association United States

Social page notes from Bradshaw area life and war talk

Local items report visits and entertainment by Bradshaw residents Mrs V an Stratton and Items Mx, news of Mrs Fred Berger illness, and word that Sergeant John L Wochner arrived home at Camp Merritt, N J. Notes on Candy, ice cream, and band concert in town. Quotation humor and moralizing lines alongside life snippets.

van Stratton Lafalot ‘Elu Fred Berger Town Wochner Brothers Bradshaw Louis Berger York John L. Wochner Camp Merritt N. J

United States Debt and Peace Terms Discussed

The United States debt on January 1 stood at 22 079 084 247 18 dollars. The text argues debt remains large but lower than press estimates and a permanent peace would sharply reduce military spending and armaments, lowering taxes. It urges public support for policy reducing armaments to lessen war likelihood.

United States Treasury Department

Wilson Sees War Costs in German Military Power

A World Herald report quotes J Stitt Wilson condemning German military power. He cites 4 5 million deaths from starvation and battle since 1914 and vast property destruction. He says U S entered war after efforts to preserve peace failed.

J. Stitt Wilson United States Wilson World-Herald

Local social notes from Polk area and visitors

W C Bell of Palisade Colorado was in Polk Thursday. Hartwig Fredman and wife were Osceola visitors Monday. R H H Shesing sold a Buick to Louis Beckman Saturday. H G White and wife hosted Bradshaw friends Sunday afternoon. Bauder and wife drove to York Sunday afternoon. Bauder & Son placed a new Davis auto with the Hesiy Stunkle family last week. Grant Ramage and wife of Central City visited the Z F and John Myers families Sunday. Geralyn Walrath from Osceola organized a violin study class here Saturday. D H Westfall and wife with son visited Lincoln Sunday and returned Monday. Abusing the President is considered by some Republicans in Congress as a substitute for duty. Mr and Mrs Delmar Larkin from Exeter and Mr and Mrs Orlando Arkin from Beaver Crossing settled business Saturday. John Kubista of Praghe accepted a position on the Myers dray. Lieuts Laurence Arlander visited Polk Saturday night and Sunday. He is in qua work and appeared with sailors quartet in Marquette on Saturday. Bhiege and a party left Polk for a concert Sunday, attended by A G Lindburg and Edwin. Mae Me Gaffin mentioned among attendees. Others listed include I T Samuelson, Philip Sack and David Anderson.

W. C. Bell Palisade Colo Polk Hartwig Fredman Osceola Mrnday R. HH. Shesing Louis Beckman H. G. White Bradshaw Friends Grant Ramage Central City Z. F John Myers Geralyn Walrath D.H. ‘Westfall Lincoln Congress Astas Delmar Larkin Exeter Orlando Beaver John. Kubista Praghe Joe Laurence Arlander Marquette McCoo A. G Lindburg Gon Edwin Mae-Me- Gaffin Samuélson Philip Sack David Anderson Ernest ‘Iéhhson James, Duan Ay E, Jenkins Kansas City Samm “McConnell Stromsburg Rystrom Margaret Tillery York John Sjoblom Ford Ust Keaton Mildred Boulder August Molzer Chas. Graves Phoebe Martin Grand Island Johnson Minnie Mitchell

Local notes mix illness travel and public notices

A stream of small items reports Rev. Palin ill Monday and Fourth of July closures. locomotion updates include east bound passenger Olof Alfred yesterday and Mrs. F N Larson sick Monday evening. Community names read like a town directory with Prairie Meadow Grove Creamery ads and village officials, paving plans, and a new police hire.

F. N. Larson Olof’ Alfred Oscar Strand Fairbury Byron Tatlow Chas. Dahlgren Stromberg Gon Carl Omaha

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