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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
2
A war correspondent recalls Rheims after five months of fighting. He describes population collapse, a city in ruins with shattered cathedral windows, shell scars, and rubble strewn streets. He and French troops observe an artillery duel near Betheny, watching German and French batteries exchange fire from a ruined town.
Livestock prices from Union Stock Yards South Omaha on May 14 1919 show slow cattle trade with heavy steers weak to steady, hogs 10c higher, lambs dull to about steady. Buyers limited but prices listed for cows yearlings and feeders across multiple weight ranges.
Advertises B. A. Thomas Hog Powder as a must for profitable hog farming by keeping pigs healthy and growing. Claims to prevent cholera worms and thumps. money-back guarantee. Sold by A G Lindburg and W E Anderson. Also offers assistance with graduation gifts and bail insurance at the Bank of Polk.
Osceola Neb May 13 1919 county commissioners regular session with all members present. Tax protest by Jacob Luft over 1874 land assessment approved refund 4100. August W Johnson resigns as Highway Commissioner. Ralph E Dearborn appointed to fill both Highway Commissioner and County Surveyor roles with salary 2400 and $500 bond. Fees of Dearborn to county fund. Various claims approved across General Poor Road and Dragging funds. Meeting adjourned to May 20 1919.
The evening Lincoln Star offers a 3 month subscription for 75 cents with Sunday issues included for 1.00. Place orders at Progress office. An Ansco Camera is promoted as a fine graduation gift with displays at Crow's.
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