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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
3
The South Omaha cattle market sold fifteen fed beeves at 9.10 per hundred, a new high, from Lemmii brothers Stanton Nebraska. The 1,533 pound Herefords led gains as markets aim to outpace rivals worldwide.
Tuberculosis death rate in the United States dropped from 201.6 in 1904 to 159.6 per 100000 by 1910, a 18.7 percent decline, while the general death rate fell 9.7 percent over the same period, yielding a potential saving of about 27 000 lives. Data from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis and the U S Bureau of the Census.
Julia Bottomley notes hats in mannish street fashion featuring Derbys, walking shapes trimmed with ribbons, wings, feathers and lace. Derbys remain unpopular yet stylish, with standing bouquet flowers and bold color pairings in black and white dominating, plus cerise, pink, blue and other shades.
Lace waists and Irish lace goats revive interest in lace motifs. Long lace handbags and lingerie dresses in pure white dominate, with color added in girdles sashes tunics and coats. Cotton ratine rises in misses suits, lace trimmed parasols and lace fans surge in popularity, while primrose red emerges as a Paris sourced shade distinct from pure tones.
A fashion note explores blue serge ensembles featuring a navy twill coat with wide black silk braid and ball fringe trim. It highlights a form fitting waist belt of patent leather and sleeve length adjustments as key up to date details for a smart, modern look.
A fashion note reports bright colors returning this season though gray remains favored. Designers showcased draped skirts and panniers with restrained color touches. A fawn tussare coat with a Chinese red collar caught attention, while black patent leather belts and increased oriental embroidery signal trends.
Designers showcase black moire ribbons paired with precious stones for wrist watches. The platinum mounted watch with diamond set enhances a striking light contrast. The accessory is light, elegant, and fashionable for smart wear.
Mourning attire increasingly features white accents. First mourning hats now show a line of white crepe and many bonnet styles are trimmed with white crepe to contrast black silk. A notable model is a large bonnet shape with a white crepe turned back brim and white crave strings tied under the chin.
The funeral for Joseph Bruening, killed at St James, was held in Wynot. An old Cedar county settler, he leaves a widow and many children. He died when he fell from an automobile. Also in Thayer County, a barn on Jacob Walker’s Deshler area burned after a lightning strike, consuming a horse, harness, alfalfa, and tools.
Water bonds issued by the city of Dewitt for 21500 have been filed for registration with the state auditor. Wayne County. The city of Wayne appeals to the supreme court from a 50 judgment in favor of Maggie B. Warner who says a loose sidewalk board caused her serious internal injuries. the city argues plaintiff was careless.
Buffalo County workers from Great Marble & Tile of St. Paul halted terrazzo floor work in the new wing of the State Normal school after being ordered to strike Friday evening. Coin Thief Caught in Custer County.
On Monday A L Doaken a noted stock raiser and roads advocate tied the King road drag to his car and hauled the streets leading into Osmond in a demonstration of road improvement work.
A Colorado Springs mother describes her three week old son's eczema treated unsuccessfully by a physician for three months. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the infant recovered fully by seven months with no further skin problems, and the family credits Cuticura for the improvement. The ad promotes free samples by mail from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
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