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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
6
Allied Paris delegates prepared to hand Austria what is coming, while German protests over the impending treaty grew. Austria’s Renner sought leniency but hinted at demands for union with German Bohemia and Tyrol. Austria faces reduced navy and altered borders under the secret London pact.
German officials accuse the peace terms of betrayal while socialists oppose the pact. Ebert Scheidemann and others rally crowds, arguing the fourteen points are abandoned. Paris hosts socialist conven tions endorsing the treaty, with women leaders backing changes. Poles celebrate Danzig control and Silesian settlements, while tensions with Italy and Ukraine persist.
Paris sources say Germans may sign the treaty before grace expires but plans are in place if they refuse. Marshal Foch is to the Rhine to back any military action, with a blockade reimposed if needed. Pershing says American occupation forces will assist as required. Allied navies may be at Flemsberg to police Schleswig after evacuation. Italien talks over the Adriatic drag on with little progress and Italians reportedly yielding on some points.
In eastern Russia Admiral Kolchak outlining a strategy to link with Archangel forces in the north and Denikin in the south to crush the soviet armies. He has captured Samara and aims at Moscow as his chief objective while seeking armaments and clothing from the Allies.
The war era tribute to Edith Cavell the nurse executed by Germans Belgium drew high officials foreign representatives and a vast public gathering at Westminster Abbey. Delegations and citizens filled the streets showing reverent homage to the brave woman.
A 2000 year old coin passed through Roman guards and crowds before reaching Arthur S Hibler in New Orleans. The talisman allegedly came via a Mexican migrant who traded it to cross the border for gold and jewels of the Aztecs. Hibler believes the relic is genuine and linked to Villa era violence.
Muncie police captain Frank Lafferty recalls a strange intoxication case in a restaurant. An elderly man wept over a hard boiled egg and argued his act deprived a chicken of life, until officers reassured him it was not that kind of egg.
Publications in Peru publish the Official Allied Black List naming merchants deemed friendly to Germany during the war. The boycott bars trade with any employee of listed firms, treating transactions with staff as if with the firm itself and inviting the same consequences.
A Chicago Tribune note recalls a wedding where as the minister spoke dear beloved a fire alarm rang from the hose house across the street triggering laughter. An auntie with poor hearing said she thought the church chimes rang during the service.
Philadelphia officials recruited 299 petty criminals for military service and all served with distinction overseas. Many returned as exemplary citizens.
For years druggists tout Dr Kilmer Swamp Root great kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription strengthening medicine aiding kidneys liver and bladder. Sample bottle offer available by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with paper mention.
Teddy remains gloomy on the porch while his aunt brings him to a friend's house with other children. The hostess asks about his health and Teddy replies he is well but wears a black look because Stugs is headed.
A country visitor touring a large city reads a poultry shop sign listing hens at 25 cents, roosters at 12 cents, and eggs at 35 cents. She notes she never imagined eggs would fetch more than the hens that produced them.
Report from Copenhagen says a new harbor will be built at Korsor, a Danish seaport about 60 miles from Copenhagen. The project costs an estimated 30 million kronen with American capital shown interest. The harbor will reach ten meters depth, exceed Copenhagen, and feature large quays for merchandise handling.
A short dialogue contrasts a man’s dream of a perfect home with a warning about marriage. The man imagines a wife, a cozy house, and contentment, while the other character cautions that dreams can be shattered by waking reality.
A dialogue plays with the word Democrat as part of a name rather than a political label. One speaker insists he is a lifelong Democrat and then clarifies that the term is simply a surname element, not a cause for concern.
Report notes a Boston Evening Transcript line about a Mrs Fogarty and her husband’s health. The remark captures a living-room tone and humor amid convalescence, highlighting how illness alters daily interactions and morale.
Advertises Allen's Foot Ease as an antiseptic foot powder. Used in shoes or bath to soften tight shoes and provide instant relief to corns bunions blisters and sore spots. Sold everywhere.
A dog story centers on a pedigreed pet and its struggles as owners report losing the dog four times in three weeks. The piece notes the dog’s value and the urgency of locating the animal.
Short ad copy notes that snowy linens are a housewife’s pride and urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry. Claims to keep linens in good condition and mentions a five cent price at grocers. Includes a proverb about the prodigal son and advice on borrowing from pawnbrokers rather than friends.
An advertisement argues that thinness stems from starved nerves and phosphate deficiency. It promotes nitro-phosphate as a cheap, effective remedy to build flesh, brighten eyes, and restore energy, warning it should be used only by those seeking weight gain.
The article touts Elmer Sidney Prather’s book Mystic Revelations and Personal Power as a guide to developing extraordinary mind power used to influence people and events. It claims it appeals to diverse readers, notes a free copy offer from Progress League Free Distribution Dept. 4, No. 31 Union Square New York, and requests a five cent postage stamp with the reader’s name and address.
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