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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
6
Polk Nebraska newspaper The Progress is recorded as a second class matter at the post office with an editor and publisher named H M McGaffin. The notice cites the act of Congress of March 4, 187? and the date March 21, 1907.
Local notes from Polk Neb show residents traveling to Omaha and Osceola, shipments of porkers to South Omaha, sale plans at Rystrom’s implement shop, and community events including church services and the Merrick county fair moving to Clarks. Weather outlook and local jokes pepper the column.
A plea seeks a skilled shoemaker to settle in Polk country to service a vast trading area. The notice mentions a 120 section territory under Polk's influence and the need for durable soles that require repair eventually.
Firemen of the Polk Fire Department are summoned to meet at Victor Anderson & Co store on Monday March 11 at 7 30 p m for important business. Secretary John Sjoblom notes the gathering and attendance is requested.
The H Highan family, long residents on a local farm for eighteen years, left for Genoa Tuesday. Mr Hultman sold his 100 acre Polk area farm for 15000 and bought 440 acres near Genoa for 45000. Peter Shostrom arranged the sale. Friends express regret at their departure and wish them success.
On February 29 1912 a large circle of relatives and friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Ernest Kerker to celebrate their daughter’s third birthday. Dinner and supper were served, a joyful surprise followed, and the evening featured music and singing. The girl received a gold watch and chain among many gifts, with refreshments enjoyed by all.
The program rendered Friday March 1 featured songs The Watch on the Rhine and The Old Oaken Bucket by the school, roll call with anecdotes, current events, and readings. Bessie Crain Reading, Hannah Theiss, and Fern Myers presented Nebraska. a quartet including Leah Dorsey Zora Shafer Martin Jones Floyd Hedberg performed. Marie Lindburg read, Ruth Glasser played organ solo, Lil lian Benjamin led Continued Story Chapter IV, Aquila Codagan Claude Green offered H S Record, and a final song The Red White and Blue.
A preacher in a funeral sermon comforts mourners by describing life in heaven free from pain sorrow and death. He proclaims no undertakers will be in heaven but the joke ends with the undertaker trapped in a basement and not yet released.
Grain men and threshing machine managers predict a record winter wheat harvest in Nebraska with 10 to 25 percent more acreage than last year. Mild fall, ample moisture, and snow cover through winter have kept the crop in excellent condition, and farmers expect one of the biggest crops in state history if no unforeseen events occur.
The Polk County Agricultural Association hosts a public sale of Duroc Jersey and Berkshire bred gilts donated by county swine breeders. Proceeds fund a modern hog barn at the Polk County Fair Grounds. sale Thursday March 14, 1912 at 2 PM with ample accommodations.
Public notice announces J T Grandstaff of York Nebraska as a practical piano tuner with guaranteed service. Former tuner Floyd Rockwell endorses him after leaving Kiel French Piano Co in New Castle Indiana and notes Grandstaff team with Johnson Brothers of York. Office listed at Swanson's Jewelry Store.
The report notes rain snow and wind on sale day but records a fair sale. It mentions the next sale day to follow, indicating resilience amid disagreeable weather and continued auction activity.
Local items report Erickson’s baby improving and visits from Stromsburg and Polk. Figures include Elmer Hemings and Viggo Nelson, Mrs. Samuelson, Chas Hanquist ill, Walter Carlson returning from Texas, and social visits by Mrs. Kingston and the Smersh family. Ruth Carlson returns to school. Ruth Gustafson’s wedding plans. Dr C Spannare heads to Funk Neb. Miss Ruth Millsap attends Prohibition Oratorical Contest. box social postponed then set for next Saturday. wrestling match between George Gion and Meyers noted.
A busy week featured stag parties at Dr and Mrs EB G Jarmin s home with guests Laurie Whitacre Chas and Claren ence Jones. Dr Spannare was surprised by friends at Aaron Blomquist s and treated to a three course lunch. Will Cohagan hosted families of Mitchell Carpenter Benson and Litzenberg with a warm reception. Sorosis circle held a handkerchief social with temperance speakers Mrs Heald and Miss McLaird and netted 24 25 in proceeds.
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