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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
5
The column blends wartime mood with weather and supply talk. It notes ramped planting, a shift toward near beer, and tension over rice supply. It warns of bean surplus and food monopoly losses, hints at naval pride, and mentions Lady Entertainers at Viking next Tuesday evening.
At the Polk Mercantile store opening on Thursday evening March 29 the event showcases new spring goods. The Progress printed 1800 invitations for the occasion.
All parties wishing their rabbit and tin cans hauled away from their premises should have sam gathered in piles before April 10. C W Carey.
The Baptist Church announces no Sunday School next Sunday if the Health Board order remains. Easter morning sermon and music with an evening concert, open to all. B A Darrow sold his Variety store stock to C C Eckles who took possession Monday. The Darrows will stay in Polk. Eckles assumes ownership amid community surprise.
A Hastings Tribune column notes women’s pockets will be bigger than men’s with a barrel effect to skirts. The item also advertises a Variety Store sale of flowered ribbons 10c to 35c per yard in widths 21 1/2 to 51/2 inches.
A study shows paving streets increases property value and rents by reflecting traffic, boosts business, and improves sanitation. Farmers in Polk County support paving with cost recovered over years. careful engineering can minimize storm sewer needs. The Variety Store offers Easter lilies and plants with affordable prices.
Notice to Polk Nebraska electors for a village election in the Town Hall on April 8 1917 to elect two Trustees for a two year term. Polls open 9:00 A M and close 7:00 P M. Polk Neb March 21 1917 W H Smith Village Clerk.
A Polk Electric and Water Plant notice urges customers to clean rugs with an electric vacuum cleaner rented at reasonable terms. It advertises electrical labor saving appliances including irons and washing machines at low prices and invites calls at headquarters.
Morning service at 11 with Day Of Triumph subject. Evening service at 8 with The Knell of Nineveh. Time of evening service changed to 8. All invited. Rev. G. W. Brownback. For sale clover hay by E. B. Matson, Green 863.
Promotion offers a free live baby after the first show on Saturday plus a coupon redemption plan for Friday night. The copy notes it will be a genuine infant rather than an animal, and urges attendance and coupon use for eligibility.
An entertaining act presents a whimsical showcase of modern magic and mystic novelties. Performers lure audiences with playful tricks and clever illusions, delivering amused wonder and lighthearted spectacle.
Five reels of pictures each night and Liberty will be included Saturday night. Mr Marko the wonderful comedy magician performed for five years with New York's largest lyceum bureau. He offers a complete program change each night. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
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