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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
4
Found A Maxwell tire and rack about five miles northwest of Polk on Sunday May 23. Owner may recover property by proving ownership and paying for this notice.
Dr C R Peterson advertises a base burner and cook stove for sale at a discounted price. Includes contact details for interested buyers.
A countryside listing advertises eighty acres total with 40 acres farming land and 82 acres pasture plus fair improvements. It notes a bargain price if sold soon and provides a contact phone number 7812 for further information.
Rhode Island Reds breeders face a rush as buyers order eggs for setting ahead of demand. C. N. Peterson notes the higher than expected interest and urges early placement.
A Nebraska committee led by Omaha Mayor H. P. Smith appeals Nebraskans to contribute to relief for starving children in Germany and Austria. Herbert Hoover and the American Friends Service Committee coordinate food and supplies with purchases in the United States and free distribution through Quaker relief workers. Nebraskan drives set for June 9 and 16 aim to raise $70,000 with funds sent to H. S. Clarke Jr. for transfer to the American Relief Committee.
Dick Barrett and two convicts known as Walter and Deason escaped early Wednesday May 26 while the night guard Ted Oliver was away. Oliver had gone to Nebraska City. A $100 reward was posted by Warden Fenton for their capture. Deason previously jailed for burglary and Barrett for automobile theft. Barrett allegedly stole the Moore car from York Auto Company’s garage last July.
Two or three milch cows aged six years will be fresh in two to four weeks. Residence two miles north of Hordville. Wanted fifteen head of cattle to pasture. Before buying a player or piano, write Tropek for prices near G A Craneer Co Lincoln. All roads lead to Wade's Closing Out Sale at Hordville.
The Fairview church social at Riverside on May 21 drew a large crowd and many baskets. Proceeds totaled 209.00 with the top bid at 17.50, raising funds to purchase a piano. Rev Hendrickson and W. J. Lewis praised the lively bidding and community support.
Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11 on self adjustment with Lords supper and church membership. Evening worship at 8 on Why Christ came with special choir music. B Y P U at 7 15 led by Martha Jones on What Bible readings will do for us. Hymns 212 273 prayers by three members. Roll Call. Claude Neal pastor.
Notice to taxpayers from Polk County Nebraska announcing a June 15 1920 meeting at the Court House in Osceola to adjust and equalize real estate and personal property assessments. Citizens with complaints must appear for hearings and note a re assessment of all real estate this year. John Sjoblom County Clerk dated May 28 1920.
An automobile side curtain incident occurred on the road west of Larson Bros, six miles north of Polk, details indicate a minor collision with no injuries reported and routine traffic disruption for investigation.
A Holdrege booster piece lauds the city on the Nebraska map praising a fine auditorium, progressive merchants, and strong advertising. It notes a leading local advertiser who supports Holdrege’s recognition and cites printer’s ink as a legitimate tool for community growth. The Shelby Sun reports a tense eleven inning baseball game between Shelby and Polk ending 4 to 3 in Shelby’s favor at Croissant pasture.
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