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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1937

Page

2

Rich mining intrigue drives lovers in Resurrection River tale

Warren Mowery plans to seize claims in the Resurrection river mining field while Patricia befriends prospector Pat and joins a Den project. Craig Tarlton, a former mining inspector and Patricia’s former love, returns with a changed attitude. Amid plans to starve out prospectors, Patricia learns Tarlton is married and faces a torn alliance.

Warren Lovett Wellington, Parkes & Lovett Mines Chicago Ressurrection Dynamite Bay Patricia Jasper Wellington Warren Pat Poleon Sam Honeywell Bill Former Lupe Chiwaughimi Craig Tarlton Resurrection River Craig Bill

Money, rings, and doubts at Dynamite Bay

Patricia faces Warren's doubts over honesty and engagement as he hides the ring and presses for answers about Tarlton and past secrets. He warns of a return to the engagement while Patricia resists and fears what may be revealed.

Dynamite Bay Wellington Parkes Patricia Warren the Bay Tarlton

Battle lines Form in Dynamite Bay Mine Dispute

Craig Tarlton faces Warren of Wellington Parkes Lovett over control of the Dynamite Bay claims. The conflict escalates as Craig seeks a peaceful settlement then vows to fight, while Patricia leads reform against the company’s hegemony.

Craig Lovett Patricia Lovetts Wellington Parkes & Lovett Mer Bill Lea Warren House of Wellington, Parkes & Lovett Tarlton Jasper Wellington Resurrection Wellington North Shore Treeshia Pat

Blue Dan Webster Drenched in Homespun Hue on Ride

Daniel Webster left his country home for college and fame as an orator clad in a homespun suit. A rainstorm soaked him to the skin and turned the blue fabric into a vivid stain that dyed his shirt and skin blue from head to foot.

Dan” Webster Daniel Webster

Helium gas found in Stanton County sparks interest

Reported discovery of helium in Stanton County Nebraska drew federal and geologic interest though University of Nebraska experts doubt commercial viability. Analysis from a 300-foot capped well followed the Hindenburg disaster with Edgar Howard presenting findings to army officials in Washington.

Lincoln Stanton County University of Nebraska E. Condra University Division of Conservation and Survey Kansas State College and Tulsa Okla Edgar Howard Columbus Army Washington United States

Aerial Mapping Planned for 25 Nebraska Counties

Aerial photography will map farm land in 25 eastern Nebraska counties under the Agriculture Conservation program. Fred Wallace says ground maps have been sent to Washington and bids will be opened for aerial work. Counties include Lancaster, Douglas, Burt, Pawnee, Richardson, Nemaha, Otoe, Gage, Johnson, and others.

Lincoln Nebraska Agriculture Conservation Program Fred Wallace Federal Farm Program Washington State Highway Department Lancaster Douglas Burt Pawnee Richardson Nemaha Otoe Gage Johnson Carr Sarpy Saunders Colfax Platte Madison Cuming Stanton Cedar Dixon Dakota Pierce Wayne Thurston Dodge AAA

Heart Disease Major Death Cause in Nebraska 1936

Nebraska health director Dr Bartholomew reports heart disease led all causes of death in 1936 with 2 581 fatalities, surpassing accidents and cancer. The average life span rose to 56.4 years, births outpacing deaths with 23 799 births and 13 756 deaths. Stillbirth rate fell to 22 4 percent from 27 6 in 1932.

Lincoln Nebraska P. H. Bartholomew Bartholomew

State Revenue Fund Ends April with Higher Balance

Lincoln State Treasurer Walter H Jensen reports the current revenue fund balance rose from $6,222,562 on March 31 to $6,743,450 on April 30. The total fund balance across current and trust funds reached $21,625,142 by April 30, up from $20,944,007 at the end of March, reflecting increased receipts.

Lincoln Walter H. Jensen

Jacob's Great Discovery Transforming grace on memorial day

A sermon on Genesis incidents in Jacob's life, focusing on meeting God at Bethel and the Peniel struggle. It emphasizes conversion, tithing, and surrender, linking these to spiritual victories and the quest for a better self through divine grace. Memorial day reflections honor past battles while urging personal renewal.

Jacob God Israel Jesus Bible School Mother’s Knee Luz Bethel House of God Esau Peniel James

An Aim in Life

A moral reflection on seeking an aim that remains pure and hopeful, arguing that true purpose lies in striving for unity with perfect love and aligning with the holiness of God rather than selfish desires. The piece emphasizes that such a pursuit guarantees fulfilment through divine omnipotence.

Earth God

Filet Chair Set With an Initial Pattern 1399

Crochet a chair back 12 by 15 inches two arm rests 6 by 12 inches and a complete alphabet with initials 3 by 4 inches. Pattern 1399 includes charts stitch illustrations and material needs. Send 15 cents for this pattern to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Tent New York.

Sewing Circle Needlecraft Eighth Ave New York

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