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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

2

Local Visitors and Travels Among Central City Osceola and Lincoln

Miss Lizzie Johnson visited Central City on Friday. Mrs. John I Anderson stayed in Osceola from Friday evening through Sunday forenoon. Rev. Lineblade rode to Lincoln Saturday afternoon. Miss Florence Anderson went to York Friday to visit her sister Miss Elsie, returning Sunday.

Lizzie Johnson John i Anderson Osceola Lineblade Lincoln Misa Florence Anderson York Miss Elsie Landlord Hokenson Central City Lynn Joncaster Sophia Hokenson Stromsburg C. H. Lindburg Grace Grand Island Amel Lind Emma Everett

Merchants Advised to Liquidate Stock in Chicago

Chicago bankers urged merchants to liquidate stock and curb borrowing. Agricultural interests and other necessities will have first call. While sweeping price cuts are not yet general, many stores advertise 15 20 and 25 percent reductions.

Chicago Ill

McCloud Favored to Lead Nebraska Republican Campaign

Lincoln May 22 Charles A McCloud of York banker and Republican politician is the likely choice to head Nebraska GOP campaign efforts. Gov McKelvie and most state officers favor him. Miss Winifred Back returns from Lincoln. O F Alfred visits Stromsburg. Mrs Boberg and family visit S H Jones in Clark s. Mrs T A James travels to Stromsburg for a weekend with her son.

Lincoln Charles A. McCloud York Nebraska Mr. McCloud Govenor McKelvie

Notice to Creditors Polk County Nebraska Estate of Anna C Carlson

Creditors must file claims by September 25 1920 and debts are payable by June 25 1921. Hearings on June 25 August 25 and September 25 1920 at 2 00 PM in the County Court Room to examine and adjust claims. Also final report in Charles Niermann estate set for June 18 1920 at 10 AM for distribution discharge contest possible.

Polk County Nebraska Anna C. Carlson Said County Charles Niermann F. H. Ball

Osceola County Board approves bonds and plans changes

Osceola Neb May 11 1920 the county board met in adjourned session with all members present. Architect Gernandt offered smaller less ornate courthouse plans but the board declined considering a reduction in size. Bonds for patrolmen were approved and a proposed county road southeast of Osceola was deferred. Claims totaling various funds were allowed and ordered paid. Adjournment set for June 1 1920. Local notes mention residents traveling to nearby towns and graduates attending ceremonies.

I B. LeMar Patrolman J. E. Horst Walter Ross Osceola

Farm for Sale Two Lots Seventy-Eight Acres Offered

Farm for sale comprising eighty acres with forty acres of farmland and thirty-two acres of pasture and rough improvements. Bargain price if sold soon. For more information call 7812.

Rhode Island Reds Demand Sparks Early Egg Orders

Poultry buyers race to place orders for Rhode Island Reds setting eggs as demand surges unexpectedly. Farmers report strong interest from hatcheries and hobbyists, with inquiries spanning several counties.

Shorthorns For Sale Two Pure Bred Bulls

Two pure bred bulls, one red and one roan, aged thirteen and fourteen months, for sale. Contact J. A. Shambaugh at Route 2, Bradshaw, Nebraska. Phone 35-11 Bradshaw exchange.

Bradshaw Exchange J. A. Shambaugh Bradshaw Nebr

Organization Formed for Midwest News Print League

Print Paper League in Kansas City brings together ten states. O. O. Buck elected Nebraska director. Each director to summon state meetings.

Kansas City Midwest News Print League O. O. Buck Nebraska Press Association Nebraska

Green Conducts Business in Stromsburg Friday

Rev. S BE Green transacted business at Stromsburg Friday afternoon. H GC Graves was up from York Monday taking out bail insurance on his wheat crop. Mrs T H Graves returned to her Stromsburg home Friday after a visit with her son C W. She was accompanied by her little grandson Master Moore.

Rev. S. BE. Green Stromsburg H. GC. Graves York T. H. Graves C. W Master Moore

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Hokenson Andrew Lind Farmers State Bank Lewes A. CG Quillen H. T. Frazier Harlan T. Frazier Polk, Neb Baker Steel Polk Life Ball Geo. A. Wright Polk, Nebraska W. J. Lewis Auctioneer Clarks, Neb D. H. Westfall M. D Main Street First Foor Variety Store F. B. Slusser Frederick Fouts, M. D John Plessinger DR. Jackson C.“R. Peterson Jk, R. L. Peterson County General Fund A. Cornish John A. Carlson P. A. Lund D. R. Leard G. T. Ray FF. Frazier H. L. Bond H. J. VanViack Chicago Lumber Co Fred Lind Leonard Luft John Sjoblom Wm Gustafson Galesburg F. A Andy Sundberg Colorado Springs Godfrey Lindahl Rhode Island Moline Moline-Universal Tractor Iwo Row Rystrom Implement Company
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