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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
8
The article notes David Wark Griffith’s shift to a modern talkie after Birth of a Nation, remarks on his reaction to talkies, and references market optimism post crash. It mentions Rev Pearson visiting Central City, insurance sales, and a broader commentary on stock, real estate, and the dollar’s stability.
Well improved quarter near Clarke Nebraska half cultivated to corn and wheat and half pasture with good soil. Wheat yield 83 bushels per acre this year. Will trade for an 80 acre parcel with cash, possession March 1 if dealt soon. Possible lease of adjoining 120 acres to buyer. George Beardedley owner Clark s Nebr.
In the Polk County Nebraska county court the executor filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and distribution heirship determination and discharge. The hearing is set for December 6 1929 at 10 00 A M. Persons interested may appear and contest. Dated November 5 1929. W W Norton County Judge.
The State Journal of Lincoln markets itself as the only morning paper between Omaha and Denver with after 5 PM editions. It urges readers to subscribe for prompt daily delivery and highlights its status as Lincoln’s leading state news source.
On Sunday evening November 3 a birthday party honored Miss Bernice Williams with pink and yellow decor and gifts. Attendees included Margaret Peterson Lucille Larson Winnifred McClure Lorna Alfred Francis Nordberg Forrest and LeRoy Berggren with three guests absent.
Thirteen census enumerators will be employed in Polk county to conduct the federal census next spring. Joseph G. Alden of York, census supervisor for the district includes Polk, announced applications should be sent to McAlden at York. Applicants face a written test. examination papers go to Washington for grading before appointments are made. Employment term is expected to run two or three weeks.
The Lincoln Daily Journal offers a $400 yearly rate for orders at the Progress office for Christmas cards. Woodward's Box Candy promotes the market at the Recreation Club. A payment of 50 cents is offered for hogs headed to California from Omaha.
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