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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
6
A self styled patriot Jeremiah O Leary claims he would go to hell for his country and the nation seems to back his extreme stance as public sentiment favors his harsh rhetoric.
An archival fragment notes a soldier’s warning that marching to face France may expose him to danger from behind. The line frames fear not of the frontal foe but of surprise attacks from the rear.
Mr. Morgenthau says when the world war plans were completed the Kaiser sailed on a yacht trip to allay suspicion. France kept one eye open as the venture unfolded.
German leaders dismiss the American army as a negligible force. If Pershing and his Samities press into action, they will hasten Heendis.
The passage condemns harsh handling of men resisting the draft, noting age-based differences in punishment. It likens dissent to a copperhead and signals government measures to probe loyalty, while warning against leniency.
A damaged excerpt mentions York Thayer and several county representatives including Congressman C. H. Sloan AMPEx Senator Stark. They delivered remarks in support of a local organization, with other names and details obscured.
All members are urgently requested to attend a meeting at the M. E. church next Sunday afternoon November 11 at 2:00 PM. Important business will be transacted.
A business men's dinner will be held at Hokenson Hotel Friday at 12 15. All wishing to dine are welcome and should be present on time. Judge Campbell will deliver a short address. Dinner served for 40 cents.
In Polk Nebraska the Baptist church advertises a two day set of services November 11 to 17 with morning and evening topics The Turk and His Terrors and The Man Who Was Wounded For Me. On Sunday November 11 a relief fund drive is announced to aid Syrian victims alongside support for local soldiers. Congregants urged to contribute liberally to save Bible lands lives.
A Tuesday evening gathering at the Baptist church featured Rev. Jensen of Osceola as the speaker. His stirring patriotic address impressed attendees with its pointed, powerful oratory and broad approval.
Local notice proclaims the installation of a large roller mill by Polk Milling Company for grinding all kinds of feed. They claim faster service and cheaper, more efficient work than farm grinding, with reasonable prices.
The Quartermaster Reserve Corps seeks about 3000 men in the neighborhood for roles from clerks to wheelwrights. Ages 18 to 45 eligible, unless already called for examination, with rapid promotion for skilled workers. Training camp planned near Jacksonville Florida. application through Captain Ralph B Innis Chicago. Lincoln Daily Star notes 145,865 automobiles in use by Oct 31.
Uncle Dan outlines how warfare has evolved from melee to chemical and mechanized methods, citing airplanes, submarines, tanks and poison gas. He advocates for full national effort, urging opposition to Kaiser and urging Congress to pass fair conscription measures while stressing unity and sacrifice.
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