Roosevelt Taft colors and politics in a clipped diary note
A fragment from Polk Nebraska dated March 21 1907 mentions Roosevelt delegates from Illinois weighing 4150 pounds and taunts Taft’s cabinet ties. It quotes Roosevelt’s remark about Taft on the lid and ponders the lid now. It lists campaign color notes for Taft Roosevelt LaFollette Cummins Clark Wilson Underwood Harmon and references a forecaster waking at eight bells. A question about Augusta Wind's relation to Cyclone closes the fragment.
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Washington Haberdashes
Taft
Roosevelt
Lue
LaFollette
Cummins
Clark
Wilson
Alice
Underwood
Harmon
Augusta
Radioactivity Found in 13 Human Organs Study
Dr. Albert Caan of Heidelberg tested 41 organs from 13 people and found radioactive substances in every sample using a Bercker emanometer. Brain and lungs showed high activity, heart and liver less, kidneys and spleen slight. Activity tended to rise with age and disease, while social status occupation and living locality had little effect.
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Albert Caan
Heidelberg
Bercker
Women in Journalism and Society Sparks Debate
A Philadelphia Ledger editorial voices doubt about opening the Pulitzer School of Journalism to women, preferring the university policy ground over a claim of feminine unfitness. It notes women succeed as reporters and editors, cites a Chicago judge on married men and domestic happiness, and contrasts views with Paris pugilists and medical opinions on women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulitzer School of Journalism
Columbia University
Philadelphia Ledger
Polk Locals Preview and Town Notes
Cool weather persists in Polk as Denver reports ten inches of snow on Tuesday. Mrs. Putman may run for Polk post office. John Vogt of David City visited Polk. Ruth McGaffin remains ill but improving. A four room house is for sale at First National Bank. Miss Helen Nierman left for Grand Island for a Tuesday evening musical. Beans suffered frost damage Monday night, other garden crops affected. Miss Katie Rochlitz ill this week. Miss Gredda Shafer fills her place at Lind's store. Aurora and Polk Blues play at home Saturday May 18. F J Hahn named city marshal and street commissioner. the council approves. Raymond Bottom arrives and will try out Saturday against Aurora. may stay as Polk pitcher. Check Progress ads for Saturday bargains. daily bargains urged.
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First National Bank
Helen Nierman
Grand Island
F. J. Hahn
Mr. Hahn
Raymond Bottom
Polk
Aurora
Opening Game of Base Ball in Polk Diamond
Opening game between Aurora and Polk Blues on May 18 starts at 3:00 PM. A large crowd is expected at the Polk diamond for the afternoon match.
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Aurora
Polk Blues
Polk Diamond
Polk County Ball League Organized At Stromsburg
The Polk County League formed with teams from Polk Stromsburg Osceola and Shelby. D D King of Shelby was elected president and Robert Evans of Stromsburg secretary and treasurer. The season opens the first week in June with a 25 game schedule per club and each may hire one non resident salaried player. Representatives from Polk Stromsburg Osceola and Shelby attended.
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Polk
Stromsburg
Osceola
Shelby
D. D. King
Robert Evans
Westfall
McGuffin
Wright
Evans
Douglas
Milks
McBeth
Lamunyon
Special Train of Cattle From Polk Nebraska To Cox-Jones Co
Knorr Bros and Morace F Smith & Son sent eight cars of cattle and one car of hogs to Cox Jones Commission Co for sale at South Omaha on May 15. Cattle averaged 1810 pounds at 8.10 per hundred. 28 head of steers at 1040 pounds 8 cents per pound. hogs 298 pounds average at 765 dollars. Both cattle and hogs sold early on a strong market. The two feed dealers, long-time Cox Jones customers, reported good gains and satisfaction with handling and feeding.
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Knorr Bros
South Omaha
Morace F. Smith & Son
Polk
Leonard Smith
Cox-Jones Commission Company
Cox-Jones Commission Co
A W Shaffer Named Polk Postmaster
A W Shaffer has been appointed postmaster of the Polk post office, informing the Progress just as we go to press about the new government appointment.
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A.W. Shaffer
Mr. Shaffer
Polk Post Office
Dined and Entertained for Agnes Ueckert Birthday
Mr and Mrs Wm Ueckert hosted Sunday dinner for several families including E E Hemmon and wife C F Hahn and family Mrs J Wilshusen and son Otto and August Ueckert and wife. The event celebrated Miss Agnes Ueckert birthday with about 45 friends later at her home and light refreshments were served.
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Wm. Ueckert
E. E. Hemmon
C. F. Hahn
A Good Wrestle at the O K Theatre
Last Tuesday evening Mark Bly of Lincoln and Lewis Gion of Polk wrestled in a friendly match at the O K theatre. A preliminary bout between Billy Evans and Bernard Mahnken, both of Polk, was won by Mahnken. Bly won the first fall in 10 minutes 20 seconds, Gion won the second in 5 minutes, and the third in 6 minutes 45 seconds. Proceeds at door totaled 41.75 dollars.
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Mark Bly
Lincoln
Lewis Gion
Polk
O. K
Billy Evans
Bernard Mahnken
Mahnken
Messrs
Bly
Gion
Found a rain coat seeks owner via property proof
A rain coat found by a reader is held for the owner who must prove ownership and pay for this notice to claim it.
Obituary for J Q A Frazier with local funeral notice
FOUND A gold watch charm. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for this notice. Died J Q A Frazier at his home Monday May 13. Funeral held at his home six miles southwest of Polk on Wednesday afternoon. Obituary next week.
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J. Q. A. Frazier
Polk
Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska Estate
In The County Court of Polk County Nebraska a petition has been filed for probate of the last Will and Testament of Bengt Petterson deceased and for appointment of L. A. Beckman as Administrator with Will annexed. Hearing set for June 8, 1912 at 2 o clock p m. Dated May 14 1912. Henry H Campbell County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Bengt Petterson
State of
L. A. Beckman
J. A. Larkin
Mary M. Larkin
Henry H. Campbell
Guardianship Final Report Hearings for Olof Hokenson
Notice from Nebraska that guardian has filed final account and report and a petition for final settlement and discharge in the guardianship of Olof Hokenson an insane person. Hearing set before the court on June 8 1912 at 10 am to contest the matter.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Olof Hokenson
Henry H. Campbell
Estate of J A Larkin probate in Polk County
In the County Court of Polk County Nebraska the matter of the estate of J A Larkin deceased seeks probate of the last will and testament and appointment of Mary M Larkin as Administratrix with Will Annexed on June 4 1912 at 10 o clock a m dated May 11 1912 with seal.
Polk County Nebraska Divorce Petition Notice
John D. Shrike sues Alta Shrike in district court for divorce on grounds of abandonment for over two years. Defendant must answer by June 8, 1912 as published April 23, 1912. Attorneys J. J. Thomas and S. C. Stoner appear for plaintiff.
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Polk County
Nebraska
John D. Shrike
Alta Shrike
District Court
A. D
Joan D. Surike
J. J. Thomas
S. C. Stoner
Forest pests threaten southern pines hickory and chestnut
The article notes researchers and agriculturists examine diseases killing southern pines, hickory, and chestnut. Chestnut blight remains unsolved, with theories ranging from birds to dust as carriers. the issue costs eastern landowners heavily and could wipe out chestnut if unchecked.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington Star
Congress
Eye strain and film cleanliness in early cinema progress
Eye strain from watching early motion pictures is discussed with notes on the reduced dancing effect and the role of scratches and dirt. A Parisian Mars expert claims Martians have greater lung power and a 33 degree cooler average temperature, adding a speculative link to political campaigning and caloric development.
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Mars
Earth
Yale Lecture Sparks Attack on Newspaper Reporters
A. Maurice Low said reporters are men of trivial minds without perspective or education during a Yale lecture. The remark suggests he disapproves of newspaper coverage of his speeches.
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A. Maurice Low
Yale
Low
Hen Declares Defiance as National Bird Rouse Gevernment Debate
A satirical take describes the hen challenging the American eagle amid national pride. A Chicago judge rules a man forced to do housework may legally drink, provoking commentary on masculinity and gender roles.
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Chicago
Death by own action ends Mexican general’s battle defeat
A Mexican general killed himself after defeat. The remark suggests battles are taken seriously there despite outside views. A Missouri woman won two dollars in an alienation suit against her husband’s lover, with the husband implied as a “two-spot.” Georgia’s Cobb county note appears in jest.
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Missouri
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