Dirt cheap land sales lure to South Dakota trip
An advertisement touts 640 acre farm sales at $2.00 per acre, with a Nebraska owner praising Dakota crop prospects. It promotes a July delivery list, urges quick action, and pushes H E Ayres Land Co as contact. A postal notice jokes about vicious dogs delaying mail delivery.
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South Dakota
Sam
Stroman
First State Bank of
Ulysses
Neb
Dakota
Nebraska
Washington
Every Body Pays for War Says Humane Press Bureau
The piece argues that annual war costs amount to $8 per person and that each resident must contribute. It suggests adding up a city’s population times $8 to estimate war funding and claims peaceful change comes when people refuse to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Press Bureau
Learning from Costly Lessons in American Life
The piece argues rising living costs stem from farm mismanagement and waste in households. It notes farmers send youths to agricultural colleges to boost efficiency and trains girls in domestic science to cut costs. It concludes education should focus on increasing production and reducing waste.
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United States
Notice to Creditors in Peterson Estate Polk County
In The County Court of Polk County Nebraska creditors of the Bengt Peterson estate are notified that claims must be filed by December 4 1915 and debts paid by June 8 1913. The judge will hear claims on July 8 1912 at the County Court Room. Henry H Campbell County Judge.
Notice Restricts Hunting On Farm Land
Summer and Brock publish a legal notice dated May 80th 1912 forbidding hunting or trespassing on their farm. All persons not abiding will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Summer & Brock
Notice of Guardian Appointment in Polk County Case
In The County Court of Polk County a petition seeks W. E. Wilson as Guardian for Olof Hokenson an insane person. Hearing set for June 24 1912 at 9:00 a.m. Dated June 4 1912.
Bank President touts South Dakota land values
Thomas Wolfe of the First National Bank of David City Nebraska says he bought 2400 acres after touring prairie soil and crops in Sully County South Dakota. He now holds 2820 acres and predicts land will be worth 100 dollars per acre in five years. He advertises farms from 85 to 45 dollars per acre and invites trips to inspect.
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Thomas Wolfe
First National Bank of
David City
Nebr
South Dakota
Sully Co
Notice to creditors in estate of J A Larkin Polk County
In The County Court of Polk County a notice to creditors states claims against the estate of J A Larkin must be filed by December 5 1914 and debts paid by June 4 1918. The court will sit July 5 1912 at ten o'clock a m in the county court room to hear and adjust claims and objections. Henry EB Campbell
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Polk County
Nebraska
J. A. Larkin
Said County
Ten O’eleck A. m
Henry Eb, Campbell
Final Account and Petition for Final Settlement in Anderson Estate
Notice to interested parties that the Executrix has filed a final account and petition for final settlement in the estate of Charles G. Anderson. Hearing set before Polk County Nebraska Court on June 17, 1912 at 10:00 AM. Dated May 23, 1912. Henry H Campbell.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Charles G. Anderson
State of
Among The Churches Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The Baptist church holds Sabbath School each Sunday at 10 a.m. Preaching each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. B Y P A prayer meeting Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ladies Missionary meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Rev. F. W. Benjamin, Pastor.
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Baptist Church Sabbath
Esich
Ladies Missionary Meeting
F. W. Benjamin
Sunday Church Services and Activities Schedule
M E Church holds Sunday School at 10 a m with services at 11 a m and 7 80 p m. Thursday prayer meeting. Epworth League at 7 p m. Otto G Ponath, pastor. Free Methodist Church offers 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m and 8 p m preaching with Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer. Swede Plain M E Church 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m and 7 p m preaching with 7 p m Epworth League. Thursday prayer meeting and Ladies Aid every other week in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Otto G. Ponath
Swede Plain M. E
Ladies Aid Society
Swedish Mission Church Schedule of Sunday Services
Swedish Mission Church holds Sunday school at 10:00 a m with classes for all ages. Preaching services at 1:00 a m and 8:00 p m. Young folks meet Sundays at 7:00 p m. Thursday evening meeting at 8:00 p m. Monthly meeting on the last Wednesday at 2:00 p m. Rev W Westlund is pastor. All welcome.
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Rev. W. Westlund
F. W. Woeppel Physician Surgeon and Optician
F W Woeppel operates as physician surgeon and optician with offices above Victor Anderson's store.
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F. W. Woeppel
Victor Anderson
Monthly Meeting Reminder by Sundberg Samuelson
Meet the first Thursday of each month all members urged to be present A E Sundberg I P I T Samuelson secretaries treasurers.
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A. E. Sundberg
T. Samuelson
Sec-Treas
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Joshua.cox
Raymond L. Cox
Cashier
Bank OF Polk
Polk
Joshua Cox, Daniel Graves
J. M. Cox
Aug, Carlson
H. D. Skelton
R. L. Cox
Hugo Flodman
M. F. Smith
Bank of Polic
Henderson’s Shoetorium
Gentral Guty
Express
Henderson
G. EF. Curtis
THE
Polk Motor Company, Polk
Progress Office
H.E. Ayres Land Co
Olk
Neer
FIRST
National
Bank Pa
J. W. Wilson
Chas. Kiermann
C. C. McCune
T. A Lundburg
Polk County League
Polk Diamond
Stromsburg VS
Euiisson
Bengt Peterson
Henry H. Campbell
Guardian
Olof Hokenson
W. E. Wilson
Henry H Campbell
R. L. Peterson
M. E. Church
Free Methodist Church
C.H. Sawyer
Swedish Mission Church
Dr. Ludden
First National Bank B’ld’g
D. H. Westfall
M. D
First National Bank
F. B. Slusser
Victor Anderson & GO
Polk, Nebraska
Polk- Barber Shop
A.C. Quillen
Royal Highlanders
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