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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

Page

5

Memorial address set for Decoration Day service

Arborville Reverend McCleary will deliver the memorial address at the M E church at 114 p m Decoration Day services feature Major E W McIntosh of Omaha as speaker A program includes a drill by children declamations and a march to the cemetery for decoration.

McCleary M. E. Church E. W. “Mclntosh Omaha Will Latham Mills S. Latham Arborville Frank Alkire Polk

Local Market Prices and Community Notices in Hardville

Wheat at 95 cents and corn 46 cents lead the Hardville markets. Local social notes list visits, illnesses, and gatherings across Central City Polk and Arborville, including Mrs. Axle Erickson ill with Dr. Flippin in attendance, Miss Hilder Samuelson visiting, and a pool hall purchase by Clark Tolle.

Axle Erickson Dr. Flippin

Osceola Residents Busy With Local and Regional Moves

Osceola residents engage in legal work in multiple cities. County commissioners conduct business at the county seat. Judge Campbell is recovering and will return home in Osceola. A varied roster of visits, travels and local activities links Osceola to Lincoln Grand Island Omaha Sutton Sutton and Holdrege through the week.

Frank Moffit F. L. Mitchell Bryan W. L. Cohagen Geneva Paul Chas. Glycer Charlot Omaha Osceola Frank D. Mills Wahoo Lincoln Board of County Commissioners Campbell Federal T. W. Rutter J. W. Cole E. L. Rogers

Local visits and weekend travel noted in Stromsburg area

Stromsburg saw Miss Juanita Pyle spending Sunday in Benedict. C A Anderson was a Shelby passenger on Saturday. Ray Hunsaker returned home from Lincoln for the weekend. Miss Stoner of Sutton visited Miss Otie Saint Sunday. Robert Post traveled from Lincoln several days last week. H L Nelson visited York between trains on Monday.

Miss Stoner Sutton Otie Saint Robert Post Lincoln H. L. Nelson York

Delayed Print Run Pushes Weekly Issue Back

The editors explain a late shipment of ready prints caused the current week’s delay. They were delayed while the editor prepared a move from York, finishing household affairs from Saturday morning to Monday evening. The staff hopes to publish on time henceforth.

York

D H Westfall M D Office Over Bank Building

Dr D H Westfall maintains his medical practice in the new First National Bank building, offering patient services from a central downtown location.

D. H. Westfall M. D First National Bank

Comets Loom Large in Washington Star Poem

A verse from the Washington Star speaks of a blazing comet and light that distracts from trusted friends. The poem warns against neglecting familiar guidance as danger rises and change comes with the celestial display.

Bed design pitched to old maids in sales pitch

A Minneapolis Journal excerpt shows a salesman touting a low bed advertised as ideal for old maids. He claims its ground touch and absence of gaps prevent concealment and imply safety, using a cheeky sales line about the bed staying visible at all times.

Minneapolis Journal

You May Not Hear Them Knocking Poem Echoes

A poem fragment by Frank L. Stanton warns readers of unseen forces and prosperity ahead. The verse contrasts quiet obedience with vigilant listening as promises of brighter days emerge through unfolding events.

His Hunting

A humorous exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald quotes a man about hunting as a metaphor for life. He says he prefers finding a boarding place before marriage and now seeks flats rather than game, illustrating a wry view of priorities.

Chicago Record-Herald

Proud of Him The Doctors Praise His Dash and Style

The Detroit Free Press notes how doctors admire a man for his dash and style. They smile when he passes and discuss his skill as he walks, praising him as a monument to their craft while he pays his bill.

Detroit Free Press

Tailor and debtor dispute over wrinkle billed memory

The tailor presents a wrinkled memorandum to Mr Slow pay who replies he has a dozen fresh copies at home. The exchange reveals a humorous tone as a debt collection moment plays out with casual deflection.

Slowpay

Jumping Stunts and Moonlit Cow Tales

In a playful Yonkers Statesman verse a cow is said to have leaped over the moon at noon. The piece notes such feats are mythic, while cheekily suggesting meats might be imagined as jumped since.

Yonkers

Up to Him

A cautious stranger asks the hotel clerk how much a week’s stay would cost. The clerk replies by asking how much money the stranger has, leaving the final price to the guest’s own resources.

Catholic Standard and Times

The Only Balm and Whom Could He Have Meant

The verse duo presents quips about playful women and theatrical jests. The first item toys with balm for woes caused by jabbed bystanders and a two foot harpin. The second passage features Mrs Billups urging cheer while Mr Billups asks about a coming train and a surprising reply.

Dolly Cleveland Plain Dealer George

School Report Honors for Laké Engelke and Graded Attendance

School report lists students with perfect attendance by level. High school honors Laké Engelke Zora Shafer Myrtle Green Raymond Tewell Fern Myers Orville Wythers. Intermediate honors Marshall Tewell Garett Cypher Olga Jenner Hazel Samuelson Lillie Brauer Wyetha Hill Beulah Stephens Esther Kahler. Primary honors Alvina Curtis Gladys Fruide Gladys Kahler Josephine Lindburg Irma Plessinger Evelyn Rolls Alice Rodgers Elva Tewell Violet Wochner Blanch Stevens Mildred Stevens Edward Curtis Perry Green Marin Hill Edwin Lindholm Russell Rodgers Johnie Carey Eva Benjamin. Per grade leaders names include Orion Jenner Leta Frude Mildred Smith Marie Lindburg Ruth Myers Harvey Williams Isther Kahler Beulah Stephens Rosella Brauer Gladys Fruide. Enrollment totals: High 23 Intermediate 30 Primary 37 total 90.

Tardy Laké Engelke Zora Shafer Myrtle Green Raymond Tewell Fern Myers Orville Wythers Marshall Tewell Garett Cypher Olga Jenner Hazel Samuelson Lillie Brauer Wyetha Hill Beulah Stephens Esther Kahler Alvina Curtis Gladys Fruide Gladys Kahler Josephine Lindburg Irma Rosella Brauer Irma Plessinger Elva Tewell Esther Peterson Violet Wochner

Watch the Fords Go By Hail Insurance

A brief notes hail insurance coverage related to Ford vehicles under a First National Bank policy. The item hints at a banking and auto insurance connection with potential claims or coverage tied to hail damage.

Hail Insurance First National Bank

Steven's Livery Offers Team and Individual Car Services

Steven's Livery promotes team and single-driver rides and advertises automobile transportation services for hire with contact encouragement.

The Airship Habit Song Feedback From Publisher

A music publisher reviews a submitted song and explains that the words are too heavy for their high flying year. The remark contrasts fair treatment with the need for lighter lyrics as quoted by Puck.

Puck

College Reminders

In a Yale Record strip a senior notes a red and white striped pole as a relic of barber ism. The cartoon quips about college life and reminders, reflecting student humor and campus culture.

Yale Record

Did you marry for money or for love

A terse exchange quoting lines about marriage motives and a remark on aiding travelers with a wagon and an automobile. The brief appears as a miscellaneous leader item reflecting social idiosyncrasies and humor from the era.

Chicago Cleveland

Early bird worm pun highlighted in Pittsburg Post

A light verse note from the Pittsburg Post recalls a quarrel with Casey, reporting no words passed and a brick as the sole exchange. The piece wittily contrasts the proverb about the early worm and the outcome of the encounter.

Casey Pittsburg

Sabbath services and weekly prayer meeting announced

M E Church schedules Sunday events with Sabbath school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m weekly prayer meeting Wednesdays led by Pastor J W Waits.

Baptist Church Schedule and Pastor Invitation

The Baptist Church announces Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. for Sabbath School, 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. for preaching, with a Sunday evening 6:45 p.m. B Y P U prayer meeting. Midweek prayer at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Ladies Missionary meeting on the second Thursday at 2:30. Pastor F. R. Brown extends a cordial invitation to all.

Ladies Missionary Meeting F. R. Brown Sweedish Mission Church Frank Abrahamson

Bargain Farm Property in Polk County

A 160 acre Polk County farm located five miles from town is offered at 65 dollars per acre. See HILu for details.

Polk County Hilu

Mills Named For Farmers Old Line Mutual Insurance

See Cyclone Mills for Farmers Old Line and Mutual Insurance details.

Cyclone Mills Farmers Old Line and Mutual Insurance

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hardville Carl Nickleson Victor Erickson L. P. Jones and Central City H. G. Carpenter C. V. Ramey Geo. Cohagen Hilder Samuelson Mabel Anderson P. M. Johnson Dr. Jones Lulu Carlson Fred Benson Si Benson Chas. Erickson Clark Tolle Chas North Platte M. E Frank Foster Yest Anna Ramey Ruth Milsap Mrs. O. BE Mickey Grand Island Grace Seeley J. P. Heald J.P. Heald Ireland England Lincoln Business College John Courtney Union Pacific Ord Max E. Bittner Idaho J. N. Norton Pleasant Home L. M. Shaw The State Medical Society H. L. Straud Alma Anderson C. H. Carlson E. P. Bruce J. G. Carlson B. E. Granere L. D. Smith C. A. Peterson Family Hannah Johnson Aurora Mrs. Wright Arthur Martin David City Mason Emil Boostrom Bernice Pyle Walter Hillberg Alex Carlson Marquett Rev. Falk Tom Gately Millard Guy Green Guy Mrs. H. Bloom Will Osborn Ida Charlotte Hanson Yorke E. P. Pike Alex Scots Grand Eastern Star Eli Johnson Arthur Sundberg Sutherland Henry and Lenard Swanson Gabrielson Holdrege Saronville E. E. Vincent St. Joe Alex Scott Order of the Eastern Star C. A. Cuddiford Orlie Carson Sue Carter R. Johnson Laramie Wyo Jennie Carlson R. QO. Allen Polk Progress Stromsburg Juanita Pyle Benedict C. A. Anderson Shelby Ray Hunsaker Swanson Polk Jeweler Washington Star Old Maids Bede Frank L. Stanton Victor Anderson & Co Steven Buffalo Express J. W. Waits Tevke Vy Us U.S Bicycle Ioronan CO. D ORDEL OOR I Cycle Company Chicago, Ill
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