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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
8
A columnist urges deep study of English to strengthen Americanization and industry. The piece also promotes a preventive approach to road safety, recommending strict punishment for traffic law violations to reduce daily street dangers.
In Berlin a group of ex soldiers voice fatigue with the war and discontent with the peace terms. They say they disliked the treaty but even more loathed the trenches and would not fight again. They accuse leaders of hollow speeches failing to revive wartime enthusiasm.
The Sussex sinking commander is imprisoned in the Tower of London signaling British resolve to prosecute individual war criminals and make them pay for their crimes.
The piece jests about a 500 million bushel wheat crop and bread prices, Mexico policy, daylight saving savings, German revenue claims, exotic foods in South America, a shirt tax threshold, and a rejected army recruit winning a Marathon. It plays with policy and absurdities in a satirical tone.
A clipped report notes a dramatic headline about U S clothing startling Japan and praises returning soldiers for their appearance as if Uncle Sam aided them. It also remarks on thieves and the challenge of giving work a fair trial.
The United States Bureau of Education and the National Kindergarten Association promote introducing kindergarten into all public schools to educate American values. Texas and California run campaigns as letters show growing interest, noting over 70 percent of children in one state lack kindergarten education and urging immediate action this year.
The article argues Bolshevism is an outbreak among spiritually adrift individuals and cannot sweep the world. It asserts Western religion, led by Christianity, remains virile and militant, with faith renewed by the war fueling moral resilience against what it calls the old world’s insanity.
The Treasury Department warns that a W S78 War Savings Certificate must be registered to be paid or replaced if lost or destroyed. Registrants may apply at the original registering post office for a duplicate or payment. Duplicates issued after maturity are not provided.
A historical quotation from Lord Roseberry extols thrift as the strongest foundation of an empire, asserting nations cannot endure if they neglect prudent financial discipline. The remark emphasizes thrift as essential, durable, and universally demanding for state strength.
A listing notes 52 doses of Progress medicine offered for 200 dollars at Jack's Drug Store. The entry reads as a brief stock and price advertisement from a historical catalog page.
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