This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
8
The piece urges a strong Sal vation Army drive as the National Army is demobilized and veterans return home. It calls for Republican Congress backing to ensure veterans receive due support and no man feels the government’s indifference.
Senator Johnson says he addressed the largest crowds he has seen since Theodore Roosevelt spoke at Madison Square Garden, noting that even bigger audiences were gathered in his own state when President Wilson spoke days earlier.
The York Democrat argues that Nebraska opposition to the League and the treaty is mainly Republican leaders seeking to discredit the president and a faction of Democrats aiming to score against Senator Hitchcock. It labels the fight as small politics by cheap politicians hoping for 1920 party advantage.
Hastings Tribune cites price contrasts abroad and urges public reflection on Omaha riots. The piece condemns a mob incited by outsiders and a local cowardice that could have prevented the lynching and destruction of the new courthouse.
General Wood lifted the ban on the Ak-Sar-Ben carnival yesterday afternoon and gates reopened immediately. Criers were sent citywide and hotels notified the Pike was open again. the flower parade remains banned and will be abandoned. Carnival shows drew crowded attendance.
Prayer meeting Wednesday and choir Friday outline weekly church activities while Sunday services and Sunday school continue after rain interruptions. Local residents Mrs. W. T. Rockwell and Playford Rockwell visit and seek homes. Paul Deihl moves a house near York. Chas. Whittemore buys in Polk. several family and visiting updates mark village life. sentiment locals wish the North village well.
L. C. Glad and wife were passengers to Omaha Wednesday. F. J. Tewell traveled from Julesburg to tend to business. Bob Evans spent a few days this week at Lexington with his brother. C. O. Norton is spending the week in Omaha.
A Social event note for a Tuesday October 7 dance at Liberty Hall Central City Nebraska with Dick DeFord's Orchestra, guaranteed by Schembeck. Local ads mention Dr Peterson for toothaches, Eckles Variety Store for husking mittens and gloves, and chatter about Polk bachelors and named men.
A. E. Swanson buys the J. W. Tenney building and plans to move it onto his lots where the Stevens livery barn stood. The structure will be remodeled for a first class bakery. A York man has applied to build.
A Duroc Jersey litter from A E Swanson born in February is eligible to register. Read the large real estate sale ad in this issue. Come to town Saturday and eat doughnuts. Mrs Ervin of Boelus was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs W A Newton. John Falk Andy Sundberg and G A Westman left Wednesday evening for Chappel to survey the country. T A Lundberg wife and baby Mrs Theo and Ed Larson were York visitors Wednesday along with W A Wurtz and wife.
For sale cabbage green and ripe tomatoes and beets. Mrs A E Swanson. Duroc stock hogs. H R Harris renew daily papers at Progress office. District court will convene in Osceola next Tuesday. Miss Edith Anderson home from Rising City over Sunday. The Eyes of the World at Viking theatre Tuesday Oct 9. Renew your daily papers at Progress sanctum or Post office. Miss Ruth Glasser departed for Osceola to become deputy county clerk. His Majesty the American will appear at Donelson theatre Central City Oct 8 and 9.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.