No Pay No Paper Ruling At Progress Sanctum
No pay no paper is the ruling at the Progress sanctum. All Children hats are at half price at Mrs. Plessinger's store. Miss Marie Bueler from Grand Island visits her brother. A B Y P U social was hosted by the W A Lindburg family last Friday evening with many guests.
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The
Progress Sanctum
Children’s
Marie Bueler
Grand Island
W. A. Lindburg
J. R. Leibee
E. M. Burke
Stromsburg
BE. A. Wurt
Benedict
Sidney
H. E. Renquist
Polk
C. H. Lindburg
Grace
Josephine Lindb
Children’s Day Cantata Shines at Baptist Church
The Baptist Sunday school presented the cantata God’s Flower land with solos and choruses well rendered. Mrs. Ellen Larson and Mae McGuffin led the program with beautiful costumes and a flower garden stage. Naomi Alfreds accompanied. praise for all who contributed. Also note Swede Plain Ep worth League ice cream social next Tuesday in Polk. W E Anderson became Standard Oil agent and driver at this point, succeeding E H Merriman who moved to Crete.
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Baptist Church
The
Ellen Larson
Mae McGuffin
Naomi Alfreds
Polk
W.E. Anderson
Standard Oil Company
E. H. Merriman
Crete
Above Company
Gods Flowerland Children’s Day at M E Church
The Children's Day program "God's Flowerland" at the Methodist church Sunday night drew a large audience. Chancel and choir loft featured forest decor with a central arch and entrance labeled God's Flowerland, and the altar area used wild and potted flowers. Committees and participants receive congratulations for a successful presentation.
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M. E. Church
God’s Flowerland
Methodist Church
Linds Celebrate 33rd Wedding Anniversary With Relatives
On Wednesday June 16 1920 relatives from Osceola Stromsburg Polk and nearby areas attended the thirty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry R Lind. Rev K A Stromberg of Swede Plain church spoke and presented a set of silver knives and forks as a fellowship token. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served.
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Henry Rhome
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Territory
K. A. Stromberg
Swede Plain
Henry Lind
Jennie
Hattie
Carl
Ther
Lawrence
Albert Carlson
Rachel
Albert Lind
John Lind
Amil Lind
Chas. Lind
Alex Lind
John Colson
Russel
Elmer Fusby
Clyde Courtney
Gilbert Colson
Frank Colson
Maurice Colson
R. C. Weist
K. A. Stromsburg
Morning Hike and Picnic With Local Girls
Eleven young ladies from York took an early morning hike and picnic in the country on Thursday. Participants included Esther Sundberg Bertha Hanquist Ebba Hanquist Kathryn Bay Ellen Bay Mildred Nelson Denel McKee Mae McGuffin Lillian Brown Mabel Johnson and Louise Hammond.
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Esther Sundberg
Bertha
Ebba Hanquist
Kathryn
Ellen Bay
Mildred Nelson
Denel McKee
Mae McGuffin
Lillian Brown
Mabel Johnson
Louise Hammond
York
Fire damages Burke home. damage estimated around $400
Sunday afternoon fire started in the bathroom of E. M Burke's residence and caused considerable damage before firefighters arrived. The blaze was extinguished quickly once located, with Burke estimating total damage near four hundred dollars.
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E. M Burke
Burke
Fourth of July Hat Sale and Local Notices
A mixed set of short notices: millinery ads urged Fourth of July hats at Pressinger, Stromsburg to play ball Friday, road work on Leonard Avenue, Geo Mitchell and wife visiting Boone Iowa, newspaper renewals at Progress office, Arnold Crow and S C Shafer enjoyed Elks at York, and various local remarks on paving gossip and politics.
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Stromsburg
Leonard Avenue
Geo. Mitchell
Boone
Iowa
Progress Office
Arnold Crow
S. C_ Shafer
York
Wm Overstreet
Polk
Ice Cream Social to Benefit Swede Plain Epworth League
Epworth League plans an ice cream social Tuesday evening June 22 on the lot south of Farmers Union Store in Polk. School director A. W. Shafer reports the annual cost to run the school at 14 thousand 765 dollars, up from last year’s 12 thousand 964 dollars.
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Swede Plain Epworth League
Polk
Farmers Union
A. W. Shafer
Local Subscribers Renewed and New Signups
Progress subscribers renewed since last issue include F E Peterson W W S Desch and Sons Elmer Peterson D Huston is a new subscriber.
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Progress
F.E. Peterson
Ww. S. Desch & Sons
Elmer Peterson
D. Huston
Polk VillageBudget Estimate for 1920 21 Allocations
The Board of Trustees of Polk Nebraska adopts an annual tax and funding plan for the year ending May 1 1921. Total village revenue for 1919 20 was 5000 dollars. Budget items include street 1000 general and incidental 2200 street lighting 500 fire protection 200 park and amusement 300 water system bonds 1260 lighting system bonds 985 library 800. The resolution calls for publication in Polk Progress for four weeks and a July 7 1920 meeting at 8 30 pm to pass the appropriation bill.
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Polk
Nebraska
Eckles Variety Store July Fourth Sale Mentioned
Tornado insurance and Bank of Polk noted while Bathe wear and summer school details appear. Miss Beulah Stevens attends summer classes at Kearney amid store chatter about July fourth preparations.
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Eckles Variety Store
Beulah Stevens
Kearney
Bank of Polk
Kansas City Market Brief on Meat Prices
Market report notes choice levies and a price highlight of ten cents per pound. Ribs show a notable jump as buyers watch Tuesday trading in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Load Up One of Our Real Cap Pistols and Pull the Trigger
A playful line encourages using a cap pistol for quick fun with a simple action. The wording suggests lighthearted gunplay humor and a casual invitation to enjoy a quick burst of amusement.
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Fun Eckles Variety Store
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Rogress
Polk Nebraska
Congress
H. M. McGaffin
Peter
W. F. Eckles, M. D
First Nat’l. Bank Bldg
York, Neb
Ness
Sack Lumber & Coal Co
H.R. Lind
Mrs. and
Miss
Pressinger
Miles Duffy
Hordville
Citizens State Bank Polk
Home Bank
Strand Lumi3er CO
R. H. Theling
the Automobile and Implement Man
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