Local briefs note visitors and outfits in Polk area
Earl Cockle piano instructor promotes rubber heels for easy walking. C Burgess visited Ablion Friday. Swanson and Garretson advertise sheet music. Rev Ponath hosted by friends at Hordville. H C Becker offers painting through W Anderson & Co. Mrs A L Carlson visited sister in HWardville. Mildred McDaniels improving from illness. Rystrom Implement advertises farm wagons. Mrs John Fredrickson of Council Bluffs visiting daughter Mrs J H Dempster. Mrs R Hinsley and children head to Juniata to visit parents. F C Benjamin of Belgrade in town for relatives and business. Harry Meredith of Central City visiting family. George Cohagan and wife visit Loyd Varirie at Ord. Mrs Fossburg and daughter and Mrs Carlson travel west by motor. Bartlett & Sioy advertise cut lawn mowers.
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Ponath
Hordville
H. C Becker
W. Anderson & Co
A. L. Carlson
Wm. Hanquist
Hwardville
Mildred McDaniels
Rystrom Implement Company
John Fredrickson
Council Bluffs
J. H. Dempster
R.hinsley
Juniata
F.C. Benjamin
Belgrade
Harry Meridith
Central City
R. P. Meridith
George Cohagan
Loyd Varirie
Ord
Fossburg
Carlson
Bartlett & Sioy
Local Folks Journey and Community Notes
Community items include Mrs. A R Benjamin visiting Central City, Rev R A Harrison family from David City as guests, A G Quillen and others on the river for the Fourth, J O Thomas buying goods in St Louis, Burke Co. and various local residents visiting Polk and Beatrice. Local ads promote cream and eggs prices, plumbing supplies, corn grinding, shoe repairs, and DAVID HARUM flour.
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A. R. Benjamin
Central City
J. O
Burke-Thomas Co
Polk County News Boosts Polk Anniversary Plans
Local notes report F. L. Bedient family guests, birth of a seven pound boy to R. C. Weist family, and Polk anniversary celebrations urged by boosters. Drowning of Stella Curran in York's Blue River near city park reported. editor Mr. Curran related. Political debate planned at David City Chautauqua with Sloan and Skiles opposing in Republican and Democratic sides. Other items include travel updates, ads, and local notices.
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F. L. Bedient
Bradshaw
Tewell
Shafer
R. C. Weist
Polk
Stella
Thomas Curran
York
Blue River
David City
Chautauqua
C.J .H. Sloan
Geneva
C/ M. Skiles
Sloan
Butler County Press
Hammocks Offered At Sund Berg & Son’s
Sund berg and Son’s advertises hammocks ranging from one to four dollars with a simple sales pitch promising the exact item readers seek.
Good Rains in South Dakota Boost Crops, Reports Ayres
H. E. Ayres travels in South Dakota on land business and writes the Progress that two fine rains have recently visited the state. Crops are developing nicely and in good shape. Agent Bailey told the Progress on Friday morning about the following number on the forest...
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South Dakota
H. E. Ayres
Bailey
Fores Ok Ald
Concert at Plain Church July 16 features vocal and instrumental duets
Admission 25 and 16 cents. Proceeds go to the Epworth League. Music supervised by GC E Charnquist and W E Cockle.варт
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Plain Church
GC. E. Charnquist
W. E. Cockle
Epworth League
Wee Nee
Boy Injures Shoulder At Osceola Porch Fall
Mrs McGaffin and a scribe report their son Billy broke his collar bone while playing near the Osceola front porch on the fourth. The accident occurred during ball games and he was taken to Dr Slusser for treatment.
What the Farmer Said
Two farmers debate the value of advertisements in the local paper. One argues ads pay for the paper by offering business benefits and farmer readers save money by reviewing them. The other admits ads help farmers and urges business men to invite customers, noting hospitality matters.
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Farrier
For Sale Threshing Outfit Attracts Quick Offer
One good threshing outfit offered at 500 dollars for quick sale. Inquire of W. E. Green Polk Neb.
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W. E. Green Polk
Nebr
Ice for Sunday to be bought Saturday only
Z. F. Myres announces he will not open the ice house on Sunday and urges customers to purchase ice on Saturday for Sunday use.
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Z. F. Myres
The Country Editor as Town Confessor and Guide
A satirical portrait by Walter Mason depicts the country editor as central to village life. He guides churches clubs and committees, feeds harmony, and mentors troubled residents while bearing roles from confessor to town symbol of refuge. The piece critiques overreaching local press influence.
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Law‘ and’ Order
Boomer
Grand’ Lodge
Pade
Walter Mason
Jewelry Buying Confidence and Store Future
The text emphasizes confidence as central to jewelry buying and as the store’s future driver. It suggests the shop aims to be a confidence builder, inspiring trust in customers and shaping long‑term success.
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Earl Cockle
C. Burgess
Ablion
Swanson & Garretson
MG Samuelson Sis
A. V. Burke
Beatrice
Bert Benjamin
F. W. Fossburg
Pease
Stromsburg
Progress Office
Brother Pease
Burg
Dr. Slusser
J. L. Stouffer
Andy Sundberg
Ed Larson
Patriach
C. F
Seward
Stouffer
H Kelly
Shelby
Harry Landon
Mr. Landon
the Express
Polk County
Cecil Lind
Westfall
Omaha
Alice Tewell
A. J. Hanquist
H. C. Becker
David Harum
Aldrich
Nance County
H. E. Ayres & Co
Verdon
Baby
Mr. Verdon
Kate Rochlitz
Weist and Johnson
C. A. Peterson
Peterson
A. G. Lindburg
Verle Barr
John Blair
Aledo
Ill
Mrs. Fruide
Gladys
Mr. Fruide
Chicago
A. W. Shafer
Portland
Oregon
Shannon Shafer
Wier
Bee Moore & Hunsaker
Victor Anderson & Co
Swanson
Garrétson
Lundgren
Stella Statner
Mildred Smith
Lincoln
Klock
Ike Conger
Wurtz
Weist & Johnson
Chas
F. Becker
Sundberg & Son’s
Osce
Musica
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