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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
1
No Women Jurors Rule Bans Women from Jury Seats
Arizona lawmakers for two years deny a proposal allowing women to serve as jurors. The ruling keeps women from joining juries as trial candidates, delaying equal jury participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Local social notes and events from Hastings area
Mrs. Dorothy Green visited Central City Thursday evening. Dr. J. C. McKinley of York stayed with Dr. Westfall Friday. Mrs. Harry Shafer hosted Stromsburg relatives Saturday and Sunday. Berniece Barber from Beat Rice visited her aunt Mrs. Shafer. Oscar Dahlin and son Rolland returned from Minnesota last Thursday. American Legion state convention set for Hastings August 26 to 28 with 5000 expected. Omaha visitors KE. A. Sodergren, W. P. Miller and J. E McDaniel went to drive new Fords. F. A. Hannis Optometrist advertises vision care in York. Mrs. Louis Beckman ill at home. L. A. and Bertha Dahle of Oregon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar
City Bakery
Dorothy Green
J. C. McKinley
York
Harry Shafer
Stromsburg
Berniece Barber
Beatrice
Oscar Dahlin
Rolland
Minnesota
the American Legion
Hastings
KE. A. Sodergren
W. P. Miller
J. E McDaniel
Omaha
Paul Jones
Wallin
Hardville
Larson
Dorothy Barber
Pays a Profit Through Advertising in The Progress
The article extols advertising as essential for business growth. It cites Massachusetts printer Humphrey O Sullivan using a rubber mat, linking feet comfort to branding as rubber heels. It notes how Welch the dentist faced resistance to wine at communion, Welch grape juice faltering until ads boosted visibility. It mentions brands like Wrigley’s, Goodyear, Ivory, Big Ben, Coca Cola, Heinz, Eastman, Kellogg, Mennen, and Swift, arguing local merchants should advertise weekly in The Progress as the cheapest, most profitable investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Humphrey O'Sullivan
O’sullivan
New Jersey
Welch
Wrigley
Goodyear
Coca Cola
Heinz
Eastman
Kellogg
Mennen
Swift
Singing Grandmother Hits Sixty Eighth Milestone
Mme Schumann Heink turns sixty eight and is now a great grandmother her golden voice endures. The public adores her courage kindness and generous soul as she continues to perform and inspire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Schumann. Heink
Polk editor weighs bare leg fad in town
A Polk bachelor asked about the bare leg fad and the editor responds it is acceptable within limits. Mr and Mrs F E Oquist and children and Mrs Henry Thelander and children from Arcadia dined with John Gestrine. District Telephone Mgr C G Bennett and Mrs Bennett visited from York for the Sweetheart Town play and praised the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
F. E. Oquist
Henry Thelander
Arcadia
John Gestrine
District Telephone
Mgr
C. G Bennett
Saturday Specials Advertised In Local Page
A brief classified item notes Saturday specials with prices listed as 19 cents, 25 cents, and 10 cents in a local shop advertisement.
Mr and Mrs Ed Larson Celebrate Silver Anniversary
The Larsons marked 25 years of marriage at their West Town home on Saturday April 27 as about 50 relatives and friends attended. Rev Hedbloom spoke for the guests and presented silver gifts, with flowers, readings, singing, and a fine dinner making the celebration memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EU. Larson
Rev. Hedbloom
Summer debates and holiday staples headline small town
A slice of summer chatter ranges from fashion like straw hats to food such as strawberry shortcake and corn on the cob. Mothers day and decoration day plans appear alongside talk of heat waves and vacation spending arguments.
Detroit Auto Plant Opens Largest Single Floor Factory
A new automobile factory in Detroit covers 23 acres of floor space, the largest single floor structure of its kind in the country. The facility, costing 10 million dollars with equipment, aims to meet rising demand for cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Home Talent Play Brings Sweetheart Town to Fans
The small town presents Sweetheart Town a three act musical comedy by home talent on April 25 and 26 under the American Legion. Harold Lukens directs with local cast including Harry Shafer Grace Stevens and Chas Crew. Doors yield 22.85 in receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Talent
Harry Shafer
Artimise Smith
Grayce Stevens
Oscar Sundberg
Chas. Crew
Mia. D. N. Carlson
Harold C. Lukens
Walter Johnson
Dean Nelson
Lillian Brown
Ruby Anderson
Lukens
Berniece Stevens
Verna
Hazel Flodman
Margaret Jack
Hina May Newton
Ree Seymour
Selah Kroger
Hazel Larson
Helen McCoy
Wilmetta Steele
Vivian Alfred
Berniace Menssen
Vivian
Terrible cyclone devastates farms near David City
A mid afternoon cyclone struck three to four miles south of David City damaging multiple farms. The Potter and Blei homes were flattened with no clothing saved while the Potters and Bleis sought shelter in caves. Jesse Howe injured. others reported damage to Ed Stearns farm, Gregory place, and Geo Gocken's farm. Telephone poles, wires, and fences were ruined. cattle and poultry blown long distances. hail damaged cars and few windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David City
Herbert Potter Place
Ulysses
Potter Place
Joe Blei
Potter
Blei
Joe Rolene
Ed Stearns
Gregory Place
Jesse Howe
Geo. Gocken
Garrison
Coat Found Near School House Claimed by Owner
A man’s coat was found near the school house and is held for the owner who must pay the notice fee to reclaim it.
Seed Corn for Sale at $1.50 a Bushel
Advertisement offers yellow seed corn from the crib at one dollar fifty cents per bushel. Call phone number 4704 for details and pickup arrangements.
Notice on Intangible Tax Return Filing Assisted
The county assessor offers free help filing the new intangible tax return at the assessor's office through June first. Local ads list bakery prices and social visits while noting a two row tractor sale sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Bond
Cox and Carter Endorsed as Reliable Line Affiliates
The message promotes Cox and Carter as trusted, enduring partners in the same old line of dependable companies. No specific events, dates, or locations are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Felton Pharmacy
F. A. Hannis
Optometrist
Nebr
Louis Beckman
Viola Brauer
L. A
Bertha Dahle
Oregon
Citizens State Bank
Home Bank For
Pure Food Grocery
David Anderson
Mrs
Ed Larson
York Theatre
H. G. Brauer
Forrest
Montana
Ray Lewis
Ruth Glasser
Morace Baker
Stromaburg
A.C. Jones
Woolever
Frank Marshal
Wabash
Chas, Drew and Family
Gladys Swanson
High Prairie School
Mary Janssen
J. A. Fightmaster
Martin Anderson
Bergren
Joesphine
Luella Crew
Osceola
J N. Norton
I.O O. F
Rebekah Ladies
C T Shenk
Bradshaw
J.G. Felton
Stanley Cooper
Zarah Shafer
Messrs
John and
Henry Knerr
Sodergren Motor Co
Wallace Scott
D. B Carter
H. M. McGaffin
Lincoln
Mesdames Carter and
Scott
William McGaffin
Sigma Nu
Dairy Maid
Priscilla Proving Plant
Tramilton Beach
Good Housekeeping Institute
Yvery
Hamilton Beach
Brees
W. C. Steel
Beank of
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