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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
2
The Polk community plans a Christmas number to reveal who lives here and why they live here. The editor calls for action and local participation, urging residents to help with stories and names of enterprising locals. Watch and wait for requests as the paper seeks to wake the town before 1910.
The piece lauds Governor elect Chester A. Aldrich as a square and fair leader who stayed the course against critics and special interests. It praises his consistency from pre election to inauguration and asserts he will carry the same courage and resolve into the executive office.
In a celebration of a refined farming community the village plans a Christmas gathering in the largest room with no costly gifts. Children will receive simple toys and mittens while villagers share popcorn, songs, prayers, and friendly remarks.
The editorial lauds Gilbert M. Hitchcock as the state’s representative of all people after a hard fought campaign. It contrasts Hitchcock with rival Burkett, noting Burkett’s failure to rise to the moment and praising Hitchcock’s victory as a forward step for the era.
The editor warns Governor Aldrich will not fear when action is needed and praises his convictions and courage as essential for Nebraska. If Aldrich lacks a Folk or a Gaynor comparison, the piece doubts the reader’s view.
Omaha officials move to clean up lawbreaking saloons described as clubs. Governor Shallenberger was not in a position to set its motion, as the establishments operate all night without proper licenses.
Steven's Livery promotes team and solo auto rides offering drivers for hire and tag pleasure rides, inviting inquiries by phone.
A glove maker recounts a trip to Neattown to choose a factory site. After admiring the town, his car hits a drove of pigs on the main road, destroying the vehicle and sparking a plan to relocate due to safety and civic pride concerns.
A Cleveland article argues that later false insertions taint the Bible and that early Greek manuscripts Vatican Sinaitic and Alexandrian show the authentic text. It condemns Mark miracles and tongue claims as spurious and urges informing readers about these interpolations and divine plans for humanity.
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