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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
6
A fervent editorial urges buying Liberty Loan bonds and supporting the war effort. It rails at indifferent citizens and “Let George do it” types, slams royalists and foreign-born voters, and warns that wealth and property are at stake as the nation prepares for sacrifice and defense.
A patriotic exhortation denounces unpatriots as selfish and cowardly, urging individuals to consider themselves part of a larger community. It argues peace at any price is treason and compares society to a tree where every twig must stay connected to the whole.
The passage cites Thayer in Harper's Magazine asserting that in danger one should aim for truth over safety. It warns against seducers urging comfort and utopia over country and valor, arguing life is a universal resource shaping each person’s deeds and character.
A patriotic exhortation urges Americans to guard against hatred toward foreigners amid war. It warns against distrust of Teutonic blood citizens, affirms loyalty regardless of origin, and calls for freedom of heart from rancor as the nation endures sacrifice and martyrdom in pursuit of justice.
Miss Mae Tenney returns from Glenvil while Mrs. J. E. McDaniel visits Central City. Esther Kahler works at Pure Food Grocery. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. McGaffin and son Billie travel to Lincoln. Mrs. H. C. Graves of York visits relatives. Mrs. W. J. Hipolite and baby and Mrs. Aurie Marks visit Stromsburg. Floyd Redburg returns from Grinnell college and plans a summer here. Alice Lindburg to have operation in Omaha for serious throat trouble.
A persuasive promotion extols United States bonds as the safest investment, detailing fixed principal return, explicit interest, tax exemption, and the ability to exchange for higher-rate issues. It urges immediate subscriptions in varied denominations with a patriotic button incentive and notes a deadline of June 15.
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy Liberty bonds to fund the fight, protect soldiers, and shorten the conflict. Bonds are available at 50 100 500 1000 dollars, pay interest, are tax free, and redeemable for the principal. The message emphasizes civic duty and urges immediate purchase.
Dre G Li u Spencer, dentist, urged Liberty bonds and six more purchases. Wilbur Whitaker visited Omaha last week and enlisted in the hospital corps, now awaiting orders. Oscar Strand and wife hosted forty friends from Saronville, who traveled in five cars for dinner and an outstanding outing. Dr Ayers, graduate optician, offered free examinations and precise glasses fitting.
Farmers alerted to new shipment of Benson Fountain hog waterers. Call 10-22 for further information.
Stromsburg Tire and Repair Co offers tire repair for all makes and sizes with guarantee. Henry Lindquist advertises house and out building moving services at reasonable prices. Swede Plain M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Service 11:00, Epworth League Devotional 7:30, Long Service 7:30, and Evening Service in English 8:00 led by Pastor A. W. Carlson.
Announcement says F. J. Hahn’s Blue Line Garage will be open to the public next Saturday night. Red Cross volunteers will serve ice cream and cake. D. H. Westfall, M D., located on Main Street first door north of Variety store.
A Saturday night and Sunday afternoon social at Shady Lake in Columbus Nebraska invites the public. A band will perform and the grounds offer an elegant picnic setting. Attendees are encouraged to visit and consider joining the Red Cross.
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