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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
6
W F Grozier announces his candidacy for re nomination to the office of State Representative in the 39th District. He asks Democrats for support in the primary and the election, saying his past term has been satisfactory and asking voters to retain their confidence.
The note discusses Polk area boosts and strawberry patches as spring fever rises. It mentions many ads in Progress columns and anticipates political activity among office seekers. The piece suggests replacing the old park bandstand to suit a progressive band.
Two Osceola newspaper men, Walrath seeks secretary of state and Doug las runs for state representative. The Progress backs newspaper men. The Hokenson balcony suits the band for summer concerts with Landlord Hokenson and the band willing. Arthur F. Mullen, Nebraska's Democratic National Committeeman, expects a large primary vote and is described as a shrewd Irish leader for November victory.
The York figure A P Sprague enters the congress race on the democratic ticket. The piece urges voters to re nominate Arthur F Mullen, criticizing the Lincoln State Journal and its allies, and salutes Mullen as backbone for Polk and nearby communities.
Files show delegates for the Democratic county convention include Lester Stark D H Westfall H G Dahlgren Edd H Schuman Oscar Strand G M Hill H M McGuffin Alex Lind Albert Lind F O Johnson A E Sundberg C H Lindburg Eight will be chosen by voters on primary day April 20 to represent them at the county convention A E Crow and I T Samuels filed for committeemen but only one will be elected The note urges voters to select preferred delegates and a committeeman Dave Anderson buys a Ford from Bauder Son.
Washington dispatch recalls Senator Gilbert Hitchcock of Nebraska as a moderation advocate open to beer and light wines and facing Bryan’s anti prohibition stance. He argues constitutional change can permit harmless use while respecting the voters repeal of the saloon.
Ads note a men and boys audience for Prof C E Ash at M E church next Sunday at three. Readers urged to renew papers at Progress office. J Meschede named U P depot operator. Meth dist church lecture also planned. Eckles' Variety Store advertises house plants Saturday. Mr and Mrs F W Peterson hosted at John A Falks Tuesday. Attorney Joe Hoover from Benedict visited Polk Wednesday evening and Thursday.
Miss Sarah E Green arrives from Hudson New York guests at Henry Stockman home. Rumored engagement to Karl Kingstedt Easter Sunday. Pleasant Home precinct Republicans fail to file delegates. primary write ins allowed. Caucuses nominate trustees R J Allison Oscar Strand Albert Peterson and school board members J L Stouffer C G Jack Oscar Strand. Women nominate Mrs R L Coxtra O F Alfred Oscar Strand. Osceola set for De Bouzon French Baritone concert Friday April 2 1920 at the Auditorium. He studied law but pursued music. Do not fail to hear this artist.
The piece argues for a veterans bonus and outlines two contrasting life paths for ex soldiers. It presents the American Legion proposal offering options: land settlements, home purchases, vocational education, and service-based compensation tied to a $50 bond per month of service.
Sam McConnel and wife now reside in the Lt. Aldrich home. The Odd Fellows lodge plans an elaborate banquet and social event soon, with members urged not to miss it.
D. M. Buckner born July 22 1858 Schuyler county Missouri died March 21 1920 at his daughter Mrs J N Plessinger Polk Nebraska aged 66 years 7 months 29 days He married Emma Bishop in 1877 and had eleven children eight sons and three daughters Survived by wife and children with two brothers and two sisters also noted are seven siblings deceased Funeral at Polk Methodist Church with Rev Kunkle officiating
A year old male Duroc Jersey hog about 250 pounds is for sale by George Wright. Contact phone 3713.
A.C. Jones traveled as a passenger to Osceola Tuesday morning. Saturday is house plant day at Variety Store. Enoch Peterson will till Albert Benson's farm while Albert stays in Polk. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Dover hosted their daughter Mrs. Guenther from Virginia, Minn. Mrs. Ed Schultz and two sons left for Lincoln and Beatrice for a short visit. A shipment of Minnesota Red River Early Ohio seed potatoes will arrive around March 20, orders at Pure Food Grocery. Miss Florence Hendrickson left for Silver Creek to teach near Beaver Crossing for two weeks. She previously worked at Polk Mercantile. Rev. Claude Neal was called to Omaha to assist with Inter Church World Movement for two weeks statewide. He will be home Sunday to resume regular appointments.
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