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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
4
The article notes declines in the pretzel and sardine trades under Prohibition era policies. It highlights sardine canning shifts toward oil packing, new sauces like mustard and tomato, and innovative serving ideas such as heated canned sardines and canapés, with older volumes around three million annual cases trimming to about two million.
A thrifty four serving menu details Cream of Celery Soup with Croutons Lamb and Carrot Pie dressed chicory and a pineapple rhubarb dessert. The dietitian explains costs for each course totaling 98 cents for four, with half servings for one meal and step by step baking notes for the dessert.
The article notes low peach prices this year and urges using peaches in spring salads. It offers recipes including Jellied Peach and Cheese Salad with gelatin, peach syrup, cream cheese balls, and lemon juice. It also describes Peach Cross stuffing with dates raisins nuts and mayonnaise and an alternative stuffing with boiled rice and Russian dressing.
The Polk Nebraska post office dated March 21 1967 under the 1879 act lists internal details about wheat and corn classifications. Editor M SICGAFFIN is noted with a 26 23 85 marker.
The business houses in Polk will close today from 1 30 to 3 30 during the funeral hours of Charles W Flick. D B Carter, Pres Com Club
Ray Feterson announces a modern oil station with up to date equipment and both Ladies and Men's rest rooms. Grounds and pergola are being landscaped and ready for public access. Tours cabing and quick service touted as key features with a planned formal opening date to be announced.
Mrs Louis Beckman died at the family home early Wednesday after a lingering illness. She was 76 years, 3 months and 9 days old. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the home at 2 00 PM and at the Baptist church in Polk at 2 30 PM. Rev Salon of Hordville will deliver the sermon.
Arthur Branting C J Lind and Carl Steelquist have renewed for 52 doses since May 1. Frank Loveland is a new reader.
Dr and Mrs D H Westfall were York visitors Tuesday evening. Clarence Petersons home is under quarantine for smallpox. Dr Arthur Wurtz of Osceola was a guest of his father Sunday. KE A Sodergren is confined to his home with smallpox. W A Wurtz finished Pleasant Home precinct work today and will report to the county assessor Friday.
Charles W Flick prominent Arborville farmer dies at 57 after brief illness. He had run for state senator twice on the Democratic ticket and was active in politics and local organizations. Funeral at his home at 2:00 this Thursday with survivors including his widow, five sons Wayne Atlantic and five daughters Ethel Elith Enid Florence Bonnie, plus sisters and brother.
A miscellaneous shower was given Friday evening at the home of Gertrude and Hazel Nelson with Mrs Clark Snodgrass and Mrs Ira Gasser as assisting hostesses honoring Miss Marguerite Marks. Forty guests attended including out of town guests Miss Della Marks Naponee Miss Margaret Valentine and Miss Mable Johnson York. The evening featured formalities and gifts hidden with alarm clocks. Late in the evening refreshments were served.
Swede Plain M E Church announces its 54th anniversary with a week of events. Services Sunday include English and Swedish sessions, historical discussions, and letters gathering. Memorial and reminiscence programs, special music, and guest pastors from Holdrege Chicago Fairmont Polk Clarks await attendees.
The Feshful Workers Club met with Mrs John Peterson on May 15 with eleven members and visitors present. Roll call noted Flower Hints. Lessons on None Relief Painting were taught by Mrs Joe Wilkinson and found very interesting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Williams. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs Lackey for an all day meeting in June, with a Salmagundi lunch to be served.
State Superintendent Charles W. Taylor endorses openness in school finances urging public posting of receipts and expenditures. He stresses bonding auditing and reporting, and supports local control with transparency guiding official actions.
A collage of wry quips and refrains touches on June brides, farm relief, speedways, and local tales from Polk County and Amarillo. It notes cultural echoes from radio to currency, warns about investments, and hints at public figures like Gene Howe and George Washington in a sharply observational local voice.
In the matter of the estate of James A Fightmaster deceased a petition for probate of the last will and testament and for appointment of Warrant Fight master as administrator with will annexed has been filed. The hearing is set for June 16 1929 at 10 oclock A M. Dated May 20 1929 W. W. Norton County Judge.
The Progress office invites readers to get subscriptions for any daily paper or magazine this Saturday. The event promotes poppy awareness and offers a chance to sign up for ongoing issues.
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