Local visits noted in Polk area and nearby towns
Chrie Thesing from Stromsburg visited Polk on business Saturday. Miss Evelyn Wallwey of Council Bluffs spent time with friends nearby last week. Shirley Ann Peterson stayed at the G. W. Gestrine home. Carroll Unlund of Arlington was a guest at Miss Edith Flick’s home recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrie Thesing
Polk
Stromsburg
Evelyn Wallwey
Council Bluffs
Shirley Ann Peterson
G. W. Gestrine
Carroll Unlund
Arlington
Edith Flick
Prices in Cents and Dollars Listed
A fragment shows multiple monetary values in cents and dollars such as 25¢ 29¢ 1.00 15¢ 28¢ 20 19¢. The text appears as OCR readouts without clear context or full sentences.
Advertising Drives Growth Says Wrigley Era Example
A historical note extols William Wrigley Jr. for reinvesting profits into advertising for years. The piece argues that modern business leaders should display clear offerings through ads and back them with quality goods, fair pricing, and service. It asserts that those who advertise most generate the largest sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wrigley, Jr
Runaway Team Sparks Notable Polk County News
In the era of frequent runaways, the Progress notes a rare team runaway in Polk. The piece contrasts past frequent editorials on such events with today’s slower pace and modern travel, framing the incident as a curiosity reflecting the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Women Break Ground in Government Roles Across the Nation
The piece notes an expanding role for women in government with the first woman appointed to a British cabinet position by Mr. MacDonald. It cites eight women in the House of Representatives and four in diplomatic service, plus growing female presence in state legislatures courts and executive departments, and in local offices such as mayor, city council, and sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
House of Representatives
War Dept Orders 162 Planes Amid Suburban Talk
War Department orders 162 new planes while remarks sideline a subway war. Local social notes list visits from Earl Cole Polk and numerous Hebron Lincoln Lincoln figures. Editor Robert Rice named acting postmaster and Hastings hosts Nebraska Press Association session August 8 to 10. Prohibition enforcement expected with ginger ale in hotel rooms. Baptist Mission Circle met June 11 with devotional, study, music, and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Press Association
Hastings
Baptist Mission Circle
A. W. Shafer
W. A. Lindburg
Gibbons
J. L. Hedbloom
Z. F. Myers
J. E McDaniel
E.J. Youmans
Extravagance and social notes mix in Nebraska item
The Smithsonian Institution bought a 24 year old automobile for 1500 dollars while local buyers seek cheaper options with cars under 12 years old. A weekend visit by Ira Brownfield to Miss Vera Hill, various visits by Lincoln residents, picnics at Seward and the city park honor Rev. Elmer Hanquist of California with a large group of local families and friends from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithonian Institution
Polk
Ira Brownfield
Lincoln
Vera Hill
Elmer Hanquist
California
Nels Nyberg
A.G Glad
Edith
Ellen
John Nordstrom
Wilmer Bodine
Westlund
Bergman
A. J Hanquist
Oscar Johnson
Eric Plane
Olaf Nyberg
Walter Nyberg
Pierson
Virginia and
Raymond
Wm Thelen
Shelby
Amel Strawberg
Hordville
Nebraska's Constitutional Conventions and Marital Stats
Nebraska has spent 158326.22 on four constitutional conventions and 158048.38 on amendments. Marriages and divorces varied: 1930s figures show 9932 marriages with 1538 divorces, 1917 had 9800 marriages and 1620 divorces, and 1916 logged 12786 marriages with 1675 divorces. Indian youths ages 10-20 total 829 males and 841 females with 21 percent illiteracy. 21.4 percent of Indian women over 21 are illiterate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Trade in for a lasting Standard Cream Separator
An advertiser urges farmers to trade in their old cream separators for a Standard Separator that lasts 10 to 15 years, offering better service and more cream while cream prices are high and abundant.
New German Battleship Showcases Speed and Firepower
The latest German battleship promises remarkable speed and higher firing rate than any existing ship in its class. It features numerous mechanical doodads aimed at boosting efficiency in vessel handling and operations.
For Sale Four Wheel Trailer Inquire of C L Davis
Four wheel trailer for sale with contact person C L Davis. Phone number listed as 81 for inquiries and arrangements.
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C L. Davis
This is your country beautify it slogan prize winner
The group seeking highway scenic preservation awarded Marion Boyd of Detroit a prize for the phrase This is your country beautify it. The line, though not a traditional slogan, captures the call for individual action and reflects the program’s purpose.
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Marion Boyd
Detroit
Farmers face moral of new farm relief law
A satirical column warns farmers to consider moral lessons behind a proposed farm relief law. The piece jokes about a flirtatious exchange and a Ford car scene to illustrate risky behavior, ending with a moral about kissing with the engine running.
Local Social Notes and Visitors From York Area
Sunday guest Miss Selah Kroger entertained by Miss Hazel Larson. Goldie Swangon returns from orthopedic hospital and vacation. Max Nelson visits grandparents. York visitors include Frank Adelson H E Larson W P Miller Forest Sedan Edward Larson. Mrs F A Anderson Frank Marion and Ruby travel to Nellegh. Mrs Roy Nelson of Havens underwent appendicitis surgery at a York hospital last Thursday.
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Selah Kroger
Hazel Larson
H. E. Larson
W. P. Miller
Forest Sedan
Edward Larson
York
F. A. Anderson
Frank Marion
Ruby
Nellegh
Roy Nelson
Havens
Peck piano in fine condition offered for sale
A Peck piano in fine condition is offered for inquiry by E G Gibbons of Polk for potential buyers or interested parties seeking more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Three Hats Describe Local Liars And Their Harms
A noted proverb classifies three kinds of hat wearers abroad: the willful liar who spreads malicious falsehoods, the harmless prevaricator who tells tales for amusement, and the fisherman who believes his own tales and harms none. The latter dominates his peers like a tub over a dime.
Visitors arrive from Denver Scribner and local towns
Miss Rachel Stouffer arrived here from Denver Friday. Mr. Morgan Borcher and Misa Mildred Frischie were here from Scribner visiting Miss Meta and Reuben Butzke last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Stouffer
Denver
Mr. Morgan Borcher
Misa Mildred Frischie
Scribner
Miss Meta
Reuben Butzke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Felton Pharmacy
Sundberg & Son
Citizens State Bank
Home Bank For
Santos
Pure Food Grocery
David Anderson
Wrigley
War Department
Earl Cole
A. E. Peterson
Gerald Brownfield
Hebron
Lorna Alfred
Miss Alfred
LeRoy Alfred
Vera James
Mullen
F. E. Oquist
Henry Thelander
Oscar Thelander
Arcadia
John Gestrine
Robert Rice
Central City Republican
Bob
Nasby
Johnson Cafe
Marguerite Nelson
Seward
Mildred Shafer
Anna Graves
Oscar Jones
Ruth Hargis
Beatrice
Earl Hoogner
Laurel
Fred Stone
Lindsay
Fred Nordgren
Newman Grove
John Swanson
St. Edwards
Red Anderson
A. E. Swanson
Iceland
Goldie Swangon
Little Max Nelson
Mr. ‘and
Mrs
Frank Adelson
Your Bakery
Uncle Sam
Bank of Polk
Farmers Produce Co
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