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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy for freckles. Apply nightly and morning from a drugstore ounce to fade dark spots and restore a uniform skin tone. If ineffective, money back guarantee. Also includes a brief quote about political insight from Senator Sorghum.
An advertisement touts Boschee’s Syrup as quieting coughs and inflamed throats, easing irritation in bronchial tubes and aiding rest. It claims fifty two years of American manufacture and usefulness for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis across civilized countries.
In a clipped London Opinion exchange, a munition magnate voices discontent that rich elites discount his industry and workers, challenging social hierarchies and postwar tensions.
Advertises Cuticura Soap for shaving bathing and shampooing claiming double razor efficiency and improved skin health. Promotes a single soap for all uses and urges buyers to consider both sides of their purchase.
Thirty five counties join the Nebraska chapter of the American Legion at Lincoln with Col. John G. Maher as president Edwin P. McDermott and General Kane as VPs Hugh C. Robertson is secretary and Frank Perkins treasurer. A plan to plant victory trees and a push for a governor recall bill are noted along with diverse local developments across the state.
An announcement from League of Nations officials says 12,000,000 farmers favor U.S. entrance into the league. resolutions from 193 organizations including the American agricultural association and national grange back the Paris peace plan as 55 prominent farmers prepare a senate ratification drive.
London reports that M. J. Ryan and E. F. Dunne lead a visit by American Irish societies to Ireland. The mission is said to have Wilsonendorsement and Paris passports, prompting Sinn Fein interest and unionist condemnation in Britain and Ireland. The Daily Post questions U S involvement and territorial respect for UK affairs.
The supreme economic council instructed its blockade section to draft plans for economic isolation of Germany. The move is to be enacted if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty, signaling a strong deterrent against noncompliance.
The War Department announced a call for about 1000 men with prior military training to enlist for three years for service in Siberia. Of these, seven thousand are to be infantry. Three year enlistments of 380 infantrymen for service in Alaska are also desired.
The Jess Willard Jack Dempsey heavyweight bout will be staged in Toledo Ohio on the afternoon of Friday July 4 The fighters will be paid for their services and will not fight for a purse which is against Ohio law Governor Cox is not expected to interfere with the arrangement
The end of the war renews commercial swindling as the National Association of Credit Men launches a country wide campaign against professional debtors who make large purchases and then file for bankruptcy.
Corn prices fell sharply by 10 to 12 cents after news that a grain corporation plans limited Canadian wheat imports. Earlier, wet weather had pushed prices to new highs. Washington announces six six week officers training camps opening June 21 at Custer Michigan Devens Massachusetts Funston Kansas Lee Virginia Presidio California and Taylor Kentucky.
Belgium accepts peace terms after a crown council meeting in Brussels. Government decision moves to sign the treaty, marking a formal end to hostilities.
The final draft of the treaty omits Italy at first and its name had to be inserted later. This confirms Italy was excluded from the peace talks and thus required a corrective addition to the document.
Seattle jurors sworn to try Ruth Garrison eighteen charged with poisoning Mrs Grace Glatz Storrs. Two women among the twelve jurors are housewives.
Warns readers to insist on Bayer brand Bayer Cross on both package and tablets to ensure authentic Aspirin. Cautions against counterfeit talcum powder tablets and notes common dosages and packaging options including pocket boxes and bottles. Mentions Bayer as American made and owned with aspirin trademark details.
In a talk before the central philanthropic council Miss Helen R Stewart from the board of health recounted an exam moment. A boy tearfully showed a nurse's record bearing the caption Poor nut read as Poor nutrition by the nurse, prompting the teacher to explain the error.
The Tribune de Geneve reports Grand Admiral von Tirpitz staying in Wildegg Switzerland as a guest of Lieut-Colonel Wille. Once wealthy, Tirpitz has lost his fortune after investing in Italian securities to evade the 1913 German war tax. His son works as a bank clerk in Zurich and his daughter is a governess there.
A Kansas City Star item notes Old Dorsey Dudgeon brags about knowing a conflagration location as soon as the fire bell rings. He claims to guide crowds to the fire, but others doubt his accuracy, saying he often gets it wrong.
A fragmentary passage discusses euphemism usage and explanation needs. It references a conversation about expressions and state wording with unclear names and locations, touching on marriage wording and phrasing in a broader linguistic context.
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