Copper mine reorganization eyed with Wilson as leader
The letter proclaims a reorganization of Royal Basin Mining and Milling with J. W. Wilson of Stromsburg to direct operations in Granite County Montana. It mentions four new electrolitic generators from General Electric, a sixty day manufacture period, a four month noninterference window, and encourages Tokahan stockholders to invest further while highlighting potential gains and ownership stakes in Royal Basin and Tokahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Basin Mining and Milling Company
Tokahan Mining Company
J. W. Wilson
Stromsburg
General Electric Company
Wilson
Royal Basin Company
Tokahan
Thomas Lawson
Tom Lawson
Senator Clark
Verde
Tokahan Company
Royal Basin
Royal Basin Co
Polk County
John Wesley Wilson
Polk locals note social, ball games and odds and ends
The ice cream social by the Baptist Missionary Society drew a fair crowd, raising 24 dollars. A mower sharpening machine is available, and several locals renewed Progress subscriptions. Upcoming league ball games feature Polk and Shelby at Osceola and Stromsburg at 2 30 p m. Local prices: 22 cents for cream and 18 cents for eggs at Beatrice Cream Station. Lost item a black and brown cravenette. reward. Dr F B Slusser gains promotion in the Patriarch Militant lodge. Nebrasa teachers urged fair pay. opinion from Columbus Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist, Missionary Society
BE. T. Englund
Richard Dahle
Ray Sealey
Otto Ueckert
Polk and
Shelby
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Beatrice
Bert Benjamin
J. L. Grandstaff
F. B. Slusser
Patriach
S. O. O. F. Lodge
Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Bank of Polk Report of Condition 1912 Polk Nebraska
The Bank of Polk in Polk Nebraska files the June 14 1912 report with the State Banking Board. It lists loans and discounts 18552187 dollars, deposits 270558.55, capital 20000 dollars, surplus 5000 dollars, and profits 5674.70 with deposits including demand and time certificates. Raymond L Cox signs as cashier with directors M F Smith and August Carlson and a Notary Public attestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Nebraska
Raymond L. Cox
State Banking Board
Raymond L.cox
M. F. Smiti
August Carlson
Summer Picnic Poem and Tin Shower Honors Miss Carr
A playful summer picnic verse describes ants flies and a gnat in the lemonade signaling a sunny outing. A tin shower at Miss Anna Carstenson’s home honors Miss Grace Carr with pink and white decor, games, and gifts as guests wish her happiness before her departure from Polk on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Carstenson
Grace Carr
Miss Carr
Polk
Obituary of John M Broehl from Springfield to Arborville
John M Broehl born March 1 1867 in Springfield Illinois died June 15 1912 at his home near Arborville aged 45 years 3 months 15 days He married Sophia J Suply on August 25 1895 they had six children Lawrence 15 Cora 13 Clara 11 Alice 9 Julius G Ella3 Deceased leaves a wife six children a father four brothers and two sisters His mother and one brother predeceased him Funeral services were held Tuesday June 18 at his home miles south of Polk with burial in Bradshaw cemetery Rev O L McCleery of Arborville conducted the services
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John M. Broehl
Springfield
Ill
Arborville
Sophia J. Suply
Lawrence
Cora
Clara Il
Alice
Julius G
Polk
Bradshaw
O. L. McCleery
Teddy Pup Named Teddy Roosevelt by Girl
Kansas City stockman Tom Gilroy recalls his daughter naming a Spitz dog Teddy Roosevelt after the dog’s growling demeanor. She rejected other names, and the child insists Teddy suits the fierce pup despite political quip about Champ Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Tom” Gilroy
Kansas City
Baltimore
Gilroy
Pana
Teddy Roosevelt
Champ Clark
Teddy
Advertising on the Old Card Still Haunts The Town
In a column echoing nostalgia and critique, the piece urges businesses to modernize their ads. It questions old methods like muzzle loading, watch keys, horse cars, and goose quills, urging timely change. The call to action targets outdated layouts and persistent granddad practices, urging readers to wake up and revitalize copy and channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Cream and Poultry Buyer Ad by G. E. Cypher
Farmers urged to call 117 for the highest price paid for cream and poultry by buyer G. E. Cypher.
Among The Churches Baptist Church Weekly Services
The article lists services at Among The Churches Baptist Church with Sunday preaching at 10:00 a m and 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m, B Y P U, prayer meetings Sunday evening at 6 45, mid week prayer Wednesday at 8, Ladies Missionary meeting second Thursday each month at 2 30, Rev F W Benjamin pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Churcheee
P. U
F. W. Benjamin
M E Church Sabbath School and Services Schedule
M E Church holds Sabbath school at 10:00 a m every Sunday with preaching at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m. A weekly prayer meeting occurs Thursday evenings. Epworth League Devotional services are at 7:00 p m. Otto G Ponath is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Otto G. Ponath
Church Services and Activities Schedule
Free Methodist Church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. C. H. Sawyer, Pastor. Plain M. E. Church offers Sunday School 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Epworth League devotional 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. Ladies Aid Society meets every other week in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Swedish Mission Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Swedish Mission Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m with classes for all ages preaching at 1:00 p m and 8:00 p m. Young folks meet Sundays at 7:00 p m Thursday evening 8:00 p m. Last Wednesday meeting each month at 2:00 p m. Rev W Westlund pastor all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. Westlund
Time Table Lists Daily Passenger and Freight Trains
The schedule shows No 28 Passenger East at 6 56 A M No 27 Passenger West at 6 29 P M daily except Sunday No 76 Freight East at 11 57 A M daily except Saturday and No 75 Freight West at 10 50 A M daily except Sunday All trains carry passengers.
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Merchants of
Lhumplion
To, the
Joshua Cox
Cashier
Bank OF Polk
Daniel Graves
Carlson
Skelton
Cox
Hugo Flodman
M.F. Smith
Progress Office
R. C. Weist
Swanton
Nebr
Mr. Weist
Highlander Castle
Nat’l
T. A. Lundberg
FAST
National
C. D. McCune
T A Lunoburg
H. BE. Ayres & Co
Lam
A. G, Lindburg
Bengt Peterson
Said County
Henry H. Campbell
J. A. Larkin
Henry E. Campbell
W. E. Wilson
First National Bank
R. L. Peterson
Polk, Nebr
M. E. Church
Free Methodist Church
C. H. Sawyer
Swedish Mission Church
Dr. Ludden
First National Bank B’ld’g
F. W. Woeppel
Victor Anderson
D. H. Westfall
M. D
Victor Anderson & GO
Royal Highlanders
A. E. Sundberg
I. P
The
Polk Barber Shop
A. C. Quillen
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