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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
2
Local advertising rates listed for 5c per line and 1c per inch for display ads. Obituary poetry wedding presents and church notices at reduced half rates. Copy must be submitted by Tuesday noon to run until ordered out. R O Allen editor and publisher.
The Progress plans to print all democratic papers in the state that have defected from the democratic candidate for governor, aiming for accuracy with an estimated 40 papers in question. The piece also discusses home rule, personal liberty, and the need for county option to protect vulnerable youth from rural dangers.
A political appeal asserts Mr. Aldrich will secure state wide preacher and teacher support and moral backing from mothers and wives, while Dahlman is urged to rely on the “scum of all the filth” and return to his wallow if defeated.
The text recalls 1890 events when John Powers and Jim Boyd faced a populist legislature that passed a freight rate bill known as the Newberry bill. A lobby and Jim Dahlman led efforts to push a veto by Governor Boyd, prompting memory of that political clash.
The message urges getting out the mower and clearing a second weed crop while green and tender before October days harden them. It notes improving appearances matters in population quality and that this year has not seen much building activity.
Mr. Dahlman criticized saloon absence causing hardship, recounting a Lincoln trip to West Lincoln where he bought a quart to avoid another trip. He argued Lincoln sells more liquor than a saloon town while backers claim prohibition towns have more booze overall.
A critic argues that a business requiring a $1000 yearly license is unfit to run. The writer questions permitting liberty for saloons and notes saloon harms families, appealing to neighbors to view it as a local issue rather than outsiders regulating it.
The author accuses Dahlman of a past crime in Texas and a later disguise in Nebraska under the name Murry. He labels Dahlman a drunken gambler and poker boastful, urging Polk county voters to reject him and question his reform claims. The piece blames Texas slander on Dahlman’s critics and warns against elevating him.
The piece offered light entertainment with a capable female singer and fair male vocal effort. The King’s feast and island queen attracted mild attention while the lion's frequent stage presence wore thin the reviewer notes. The chorus lacked vigor and the farce felt stale at times.
The passage notes that audiences were satisfied with the performance and felt their money was well spent, emphasizing overall public approval rather than seeking the best talent.
The article notes Kaffir corn, common in southern states, can be grown in Nebraska. It cites Mr. Wm. Scheapler near Polk who grew it from Texas seed and now has about one acre that should yield 50 to 60 bushels. Kaffir corn provides nutritious hog and chicken feed, and a fodder for stock. Farmers are urged to try a small quantity next year.
Swedish Mission Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Young folks meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday evening prayer meeting led by Pastor Frank Abrahamson.
The M E Church holds Sabbath school at 10:00 a m each Sunday with preaching at 11:00 a m and 7 30 p m. A weekly prayer meeting is on Wednesday evening and Epworth League Devotional services start at 7:00 p m. Pastor J W Waits.
Baptist and Free Methodist churches list Sunday school times preaching hours and midweek services. Local merchants advertise the Round Oak heating stove Monitor drill Hoosier grain drills and Stevens Livery offering team or auto rides amid travel news of Mr and Mrs C C McCune visiting Denver Colorado.
Delinquent tax sale set for November 7 1910 in Osceola Polk County Nebraska at the County Treasurer's office from 9 am to 4 pm. Lands unpaid for 1910 taxes may be offered at auction with interest and costs added. A 10 cent per lot advertising expense is included. C C Johnson County Treasurer.
The Polk Nebraska post office lists une named letters for the week ending October 6 1910. Names include Arthur Bessinger Paul Cook August A Forsé F E Heinis Miss Clara Noice Per Pearson F C Polbat Christ Rasmussen Harless P M. Also a wedding stationary promotion appears.
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