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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
5
A period advertisement highlights flour shortages forcing use of EXCELL-ALL brand as identical to Polk Milling Co. product. It promotes the West’s Grand Island Business College, wallpaper at Jack's drug store, fireworks at the Variety Store, and thrift premiums with W. S. 8 stamps.
Local merchants offer B A Thomas Louse Killer for chicks and garden bugs on vines, with a money back guarantee. W E Anderson and A G Lindburg sell the product along with film development by Crow, oyster shells at Hipolite, hair insurance by the Bank of Polk, Polk Realty Co farm services, tire shop auto parts, and War Savings Stamps as added value.
Notice to creditors in Polk County Nebraska for the estate of Eleanor S Lindburg. Claims must be filed by October 11, 1919 and debts paid by July 11, 1920. County Judge F H Bail will hold sessions July 11 1919 September 11 1919 and October 11 1919 at 100 AM to examine hear and adj udicate all claims.
A satirical poem by Walt Mason condemns Old Booze while a Stockton era news item notes wage increases for section men: from $1.25 to $4 for a ten hour day, with push for better quality flour from Polk Milling Co. The piece ties social ills to drink and praises improved labor terms and local industry.
An affluent Texas woman considers filing suit against a Lincoln hotel for 35000 damages claiming her two month old Himalaya rabbit died after being fed wet clover and soggy oatmeal by hotel staff. Her husband is an oil millionaire and the rabbit is deemed priceless.
The article argues real merit in cattle comes from breeder judgment, not merely papers or germination tests. It emphasizes variety of citizens and traits in people, warning against relying solely on pedigree for profitability and urging buyers to discuss with Polk County cattle men for affordable, quality bulls.
The Polk Nebraska village board certifies last year’s revenue at 5900.00 and sets 1920 budget items including 1260.00 for water bonds, 400.00 street lighting, 700.00 fire protection, 200.00 park costs, and 985.00 lighting bonds, with a public notice to publish for four weeks and a July meeting to adopt the appropriation.
The Polk County board met in regular session with Aug W Johnson and Julius A Johansen. They inspected bridges then traveled to David City for the opening of bids and letting of cement work contracts on the Federal Aid Road from Osceola to Schuyler. They adjourned to reconvene June 20, 1919.
A. G. Lindburg and W. E. Anderson sell Farris' Colic Remedy for horses. The product is applied on the tongue with a dropper and packaged in each bottle, claiming to cure colic without drenching. Guaranteed and available for purchase.
In town on official business Sheriff Potter investigated a missing married man who fled his spouse. The item list includes wedding stationery, visiting cards, Bank of Polk bail insurance, and Fourth of July fireworks in a broad sale from Eckles' Variety Store.
Milan Shepherd, grain elevator manager in Hordville, Nebraska, was arrested on accessory to auto theft charges. Ex-Sheriff Joe Wilson from Custer County tracked several stolen cars to the area, naming three specific vehicles from Omaha owners George W Jewel J E Shaffer and Lloyd Magney. Police say more developments are expected.
Found automobile license plate 179208. owner urged to call and pay for this notice to claim the vehicle.
In a speech cited by the York Daily News McLaughlin argued against the daylight saving repeal. He stated the law failed to save daylight or provide measurable benefits and left a favorable impression.
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