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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
5
Mr Richard Johnson and Miss Mae Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Anderson were united in marriage at Swede Plain on Wednesday September 24 The young couple are receiving the congratulations of a host of friends.
Glove and mitten sale announced for the week of October 5 at Eckles Variety Store. Salvation Army drive also noted as part of the event.
Rev R B Stevens will again occupy the pulpit Sunday morning and evening. He is described as a splendid speaker, practical and to the point. Last Sunday's school promotion exercises were well attended. You are invited to attend all Sunday services if not otherwise obligated.
Bargains sweep Eckles Variety Store during a nine cent sale with merchandise marked down across the lines. Miss Nettie Johnson is cited in clerk duty at Crow’s drug store amid the local shopping event.
President Wilson toured the Pacific coast and Los Angeles as part of a month daylong drive in support of the League of Nations. He faced critics like Hiram Johnson who warned the pact would entangle the United States in European quarrels and threaten sovereignty.
President Wilson’s tour message swayed California voters, shifting support from Senator Johnson to the League of Nations. The piece notes the Shan Tung issue, treaty promises to Japan, and how League ratification, not direct military action, would govern disputes. It describes broad public approval across Nevada, Utah, and California for the League and Wilson.
A Stromsburg real estate contact promotes services for farm purchases investments and rentals with strong statewide connections. Advertises two phone numbers 170 and 41 and location at South Side Square near Olsens Furniture Store.
Mrs Eleanor Dziedzie of El Paso Texas marries Mr Guy W Martin son of Mrs Phoebe Martin Wednesday evening October 1. Rev J M Bay officiates. May the couple have a long and happy life.
Polk County hosts a Salvation Army fund drive from October 6 through October 11. Supporters are encouraged to contribute and help sustain the charity’s wartime relief efforts and ongoing community work.
Local notices urge a Doughnut Day in Polk next Saturday and remind readers of the Salvation Army drive next week. Advertising brief mentions Meadow Grove Creamery Butter at City Meat Market and a corn-tilt prize at the Bank of Polk with a possible ten dollar payout.
The Polk County Agricultural Association will hold its annual meeting in Osceola on Wednesday October 8 1919 at 2 PM. The gathering is for officer elections and other business. Life members and season ticket holders may participate. if the District Court sits the meeting moves to the Commercial Club rooms. D H Mace President F H Ball Secretary
Grace Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Z F Myers wed Mr Wm Stull at the Central City Baptist church on Monday Sept 29 the ceremony was officiated by a Baptist minister. The couple returned to Polk and will reside at the Myers home for the time being.
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