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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

8

Capitol Comments on FBI Subversive Activity Monitoring

A congressional hearing notes the FBI’s General Intelligence Division maintains indices of individuals and groups engaged in subversive or espionage activities. The bureau receives about 214 such complaints daily, totaling roughly 78 000 annually, with Nebraska described as having relatively few groups.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Committee of Congress FBI Bureau General Intelligence Division United States Nebraska

White House budgets show mansion a bustling 20th century factory

The White House operates as a large enterprise with maintenance costs topping 146 750 and executive office operations at 312 200 plus the President’s salary. Budgeted staff include gardeners cooks ushers cleaners and a large guest program with over a million visitors annually.

White House Roosevelt Great White Executive Mansion Augail Adams Great East

Bananas and Milk Diet Feature In Polk County Medical Ad

The Polk County Medical Society promotes a banana and milk diet as a balanced approach enjoyed by many but causes indigestion or hives in a few. The ad notes broad approval yet acknowledges rare adverse reactions and questions the permanence of such a diet.

Polk County Medical Society Ike Canana

Banana Chemistry Prompts Nutritional Facts For Readers

An article describes the banana’s composition noting it is about three quarters water with sugar forming a fifth of the fruit. It lists ash minerals, iron content, vitamins A and C, and compares iron in bananas to pills, urging enjoyment of eating over technical detail.

Peterson Announces Candidacy For Polk County Commissioner

Emil S. Peterson announces his bid on the Democratic ticket for County Commissioner in Polk County's 3rd district. He urges support and a vote at the primary on April 9 in Stromsburg Nebraska.

Polk County Alvin Dahlin Emil S. Peterson Stromsburg I. T. Samuelson

Polk village to consider beer license for Polk on Main Street

R F Steenbock files for Retail License of Beer for off sale and on sale at Lot 24 Block 11 West Main Street Polk Nebraska Polk County Objections must be filed with the Village Clerk by 8 PM March 19 1940. The Village Board will meet in special session that date to consider the application. Dated March 6 1940.

R F Steenbock West Main Street Polk Polk County Nebraska W J Johnson East Main Street

Notice of Application Sale at East Main Street Lot 10

W J Johnson has filed an application for sale at Lot 10 Block 3 East Main Street in the village. The sale is to occur not later than 8 o'clock PM on a date not specified in the fragment.

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