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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
1
Polk Municipal Band plans a coming event concert and variety program with date and full program to be announced later as the first step in a drive to raise funds for new uniforms.
Newspapers mark the advent of spring with observations of robins arriving, buds appearing, and trees showing new growth as the season begins. The brief notices capture seasonal renewal and community interest in outdoor changes.
Local stores showcase new spring merchandise with fresh stock and stylish selections. Merchants promise real values and splendid choices as shoppers anticipate the season.
Local notices advertise Easter Bunnies at Felton's and a declamatory contest on Saturday evening. Progress office sells Wall Paper and offers quick sale bill printing and newspaper subscriptions. Lincoln Daily Star lists $400 orders at Progress and notes J N Norton’s congressional service and reelection loss.
A caucus will be held Monday night March 18 at 9 PM in the School Dist No 72 building Polk County. Voters nominate candidates for two vacant seats on the Village Board of Trustees.
A school caucus at High School District 72 will nominate two members for a three year Board of Education term. The event is Monday evening March 18 at 8 00 P M. J G Felton is secretary.
The Polk Woman's Club met at Mrs A E Sundberg's home on Friday March 8. Mrs R J Allison assisted. Mrs Olof Alfred gave a paper on Literature. Members shared birth places during roll call and sang Nebraska My Native Land. Officers elected: President Mrs C Crew, Vice President Mrs O F Alfred, Secretary Miss Daisy Slusser, Corresponding Secretary Mrs C R Peterson, Treasurer Mrs D H Westfall. The club plans a membership drive to expand work next year.
The column presents a collage of whimsical observations on March themes and daily life. It notes Saint Patrick’s Day, spring’s arrival on March 20, and lighthearted jibes about weather, travel, and culture with references to public figures and common sayings.
A New York audience reacts to a presidential speech by Herbert Hoover that unexpectedly centers on prohibition, a topic not raised by Calvin Coolidge in six years. Observers note the speech is well received and many leaders discuss the issue amid mingled chatter and celebratory clinking.
Commander Byrd designates a chain of icy mountains the Rockefeller Range from the equator to the Pole. The world is described as a link of filling stations as he speaks on exploration and travel.
A lighthearted look at Uncle Sam as a friendly tax collector who not only takes income tax with a smile but also sends a polite expert to calculate the amount owed. The piece contrasts this with harsher attitudes of most tax gatherers.
Property listing describes a five room house with water and light, two adjoining lots, fruit trees, a coal house and cob house. Located one block from main street. For further particulars see P. T. Wurtz.
A reader inquiry reports 1926 figures: 231 983 churches of all denominations with total membership 54 624 976, across 91 distinct denominations and 144 minor groups. If each branch is counted separately denominations reach nearly 200, while church expenses exceed 814 million dollars annually.
Postage stamps will soon show the state where sold with Nebraska stamps marked Nebraska and California stamps marked California as a curb on postal robberies. Officials say marking states will complicate the sale of stolen stamps. Nebraska stamps will bear a Maine mail letter.
The article previews Viking Friday and Saturday showings of Road To Ruin, calling it the best picture in a long time and promising strong audience interest.
Local traders advertise Ideal Laying Mash and Chick Starter for sale at Polk Roller Mills. A string of visiting friends and family journeys is listed with Dan Carter’s business trip to Osceola, Miss Hezel Day from Central City visiting Polk, Miss Bessie Jung of Loup City spending time with Mrs. Horstman, De C. R. Peterson and family visiting his mother in Stromsburg, and other townsfolk returning from university and trips to Grand Island Omaha and California. Several residents are noted traveling for shows and receipts, with extended family visits planned.
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