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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
4
The Polk County Medical Society explains insects spread at least six Nebraska diseases including malaria tularemia Rocky Mountain spotted fever and poliomelitis. Mosquitoes ticks and other insects transfer these illnesses from animals to humans and can even carry them directly or structurally.
The text explains that in some insects the virus multiplies within the host while the insect itself serves as a carrier. Ticks, for example, transfer the Rocky Mountain spotted fever agent from generation to generation, sustaining the disease even when not directly transmitted to humans or animals for periods.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to those who assisted in the laying away of a loved one. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rolls and numerous Rolls and Aldrich family members, acknowledging help and blessing.
Entered as second class master at the Polk Nebraska Post Office on March 21 1907 under act of Congress. A defunct bank is listed as receiver somewhere in the state. Lester Stark rents the garage occupied by PF O Johnson to operate a paint shop for automobiles. Mrs A James and son and Mrs Myra Cox of Stromsburg enjoy a Minnesota lakes vacation. Mr and Mrs Norman Wagner visited in the Dornburg home with the Little son from Los Angeles California. The ladies are sisters and had not met for twenty five years. Miss Dorothy Green joined her sister Mrs C B Bussard on vacation trip to Colorado after going to Central City Monday.
A chronicle of social visits and travels: Mr and Mrs C H Lindbury and Grace visit Genoa. Mildred Nelson returns from Audubon. Evelyn Davis visits Bay grandparents. Misses Mildred and Ted Smith head to Boulder. Mrs Crow from David City visits Polk. J R Marker family visits H W Wilcox. families and individuals travel between Bradshaw, Fergus Falls, Denver, Omaha, and surrounding areas with trips to Columbus and Camp Sheldon. notes on wheat crop and local loitering.
Church notices list service times for Immanuel Lutheran Evangelical Free Methodist and other local churches. Highlights include Sunday School at 9 30, Divine Services at 10 00, missionary slides July 25, union park services, and various choir practices and BYPU times.
Advertisement from Polk County Natl Farm Loan Ass. by W. J. Stead Secy Treas promotes affordable land prices and small down payments to secure a family's future amid favorable conditions.
Mr and Mrs Harry Guidinger and Mary Jean Mrs Cyril Sterner and Celia Mr and Mrs Hills Sterner and Duane visited Cyril Sterner at York hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs Ester Lackey was a guest of Mrs Leslia Tyler at Central City Friday.
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