Faith in Cox Roosevelt ticket drives early campaign push
The piece argues for Cox and Roosevelt with calls to vote and campaign actions. It notes strong League of Nations support, mentions Sprague as a Democratic congressional candidate, and cites endorsements from figures like Col. Henry Watterson and John Burroughs while urging pamphlets and buttons from the Progress office.
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America
League of Nations
Cox and
Roosevelt
John Burroughs
Theodore Roosevelt
Cox
Blair
Rep
A. P. Sprague
York
Sprague
Wahoo Democrat
Nebraska Democrats Optimistic On Cox Support In State
Lincoln Herald reports many Nebraska Democrats are confident Cox will win the state. Working men largely favor Cox while farmers and quiet business leaders also back him, with the latter group wishing for a league of nations. The piece suggests a GOP landslide is not guaranteed.
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Nebraska
Cox
League of Nations
Lincoln Herald
Voting to honor the hundred thousand dead in war
The Duluth Herald urges readers to vote as a duty to the fallen and to future generations. It argues that those who cannot vote must still act, shaping a policy that preserves peace and spares American youths from future conflicts. The piece frames the vote as a tribute to the deceased and a safeguard for boys and mothers across the nation.
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America
France
Duluth
A Direct Vote for President in Nebraska
Nebraska voters will cast a direct popular vote for president and vice president at the November election. The presidential electors’ names will not appear on the ballot. Nebraska is unique in the union for direct popu lar voting for president, a system enacted by a law pushed by Governor Keith Neville. The method is described as simplified and error free.
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Nebraska
Union
Keith Neville
Egg raising advice and local shopping notices in York Nebraska
Calling for success in farm poultry raising a note urges removing low producing hens from flocks. It advertises drone purchases and reasonable prices for lots of 200 or more with a phone contact at Buyer Drug Store York Neb. It also mentions a Polk band concert Friday October 29 at Hallowell in Viking and fur trimmed hats offered by Mrs J N Plessinger with low prices.
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Buyer Drug Store
York Nebr
Fred Stroebel
York
J. N. Plessinger
Telegram cites California women on Harding League stance
Democratic national headquarters released a telegram from Mrs. Fay Lyman Wilber of the California woman’s league urging Harding over his Des Moines remarks. The message claims his rejection of the League of Nations alienates 80,000 California women who favor immediate ratification.
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Harding
New York
Fay Lyman Wilber
California Woman’s League
League of Nations
Des Moines
California
Executive Committee
San Francisco
League
Associated Press
Catholic Charity Talk and Hospital Site Update in Osceola
The Supreme Court refused to reconsider its June ruling upholding prohibition. On Sunday October 31 at 8 PM Bishop Charles J. O'Reilly of Lincoln will lecture on Catholic Charities in Osceola Auditorium. Wilber M. Johnson will report on progress toward a five acre Catholic Hospital site in Osceola. All are invited, especially ministers and doctors.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Charles J. O’reilly
Diocese of
Lincoln
Osceola
Wilber M. Johnson
Executors Land Sale In Polk County Nebraska
Public auction to sell the northwest quarter of section 34 township 14 range 4 west 6th P M near Polk Nebraska. Estate of John G Ehn deceased. Conducted under license from the District Court. November 1 1920. Gustaf Adolph Ehn executor Polk Nebr King Bittner Campbell attorneys. Local notices list.
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District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Polk
John G. Ehn
Gustaf Adolph Ehn
Polk, Nebr. King, Bittner & Campbell Att
Sunday School Classes Host Party for Young Ladies and Men
The Methodist Sunday School women and men classes entertained Friday night in the church parlors with merry games and contests. Supper was served to about twenty five guests. Next month they will stage a stunt party at the same location.
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Methodist Sunday School
Local Moves and Notices From Town Highlights
Roy Strasburg leaves for Beaver Crossing to buy a bakery. Miss Sven Halden visits her sister Mrs. C. O. Eckles in Stromsburg. Citizens State Bank offers safety deposit boxes in a fireproof vault from $1.00 annually. Polk stores announce Wednesday and Saturday evening hours replacing Tuesday. Change of ads must reach the Progress office by Wednesday morning for publication.
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Sven Halden
Stromsburg
C. O. Eckles
Citizens State Bank
Progress
Physician and Surgeon F B Slusser Office in Polk Nebraska
Dr. F B Slusser maintains an office over the Post Office in Polk Nebraska offering medical and surgical care to residents.
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F. B. Slusser
Polk
Nebraska
Hallowell Concert Co. At Viking Theatre Friday
The well known Hallowell Concert Co. will appear at Viking Theatre on Friday evening October 29. Tickets are 50 and 75 cents plus war tax, on sale at Crow’s Drug Store. The curtain will be held later than usual due to Revival meetings at the Baptist church.
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Hallowell Concert Co
Viking Theatre
Crow’s
Baptist Church
Combination Sale in Polk This Saturday
A combination sale is planned in Polk for Saturday November 6. People wishing to list items may leave them with G. W. Mitchell at Polk Café or with W. J. Lewie, auctioneer. Entries should be submitted promptly for newspaper advertisement.
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Polk
G. W. Mitchell
Polk Cafe
W. J. Lewie
Local arrivals from Canada and Colorado travel notices
John Cohagan arrived home from Haxtum Colorado this morning. Guy Whitworth and G A Cordale came to Polk from Lacombe Alberta Canada on Tuesday. Guy had been employed by Knight Dorsey before his trip to Canada.
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John Cohagan
Haxtum, Colo
Guy Whitworth
G. A. Coverdale
Polk
Lacombe
Alberta
Canada
Guy
Knight Dorsey
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Polk Markets
James M. Cox
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Sprague and Morehead
Navy
Progress Office
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Charley Newcomer
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Buller Co. Press
C. C. Snodgrass
J. R. Leibee
D. H. Westfall
Lester Stark
DN. Carlson
HE. A. Anderson
A. E. Crow
Hallowell
Viking
R L Cox
Omaha
Dr. Westfall
Ed Norene
J N Norton
Roy Strasburg
Beaver Crossing
M. D
Main Street
Variety Store
Frederick Fous, M. D
Central
W. F. Eckles
Nat'l
Bank
Neb
DR. Jackson
Chiropractor
C. R. Peterson
John Plessinger
R. L. Peterson
Poland
China
Nebr
Ash Grove
J's Big Bone
Clansman Jr
Gilbert Johnson
Olson & Son
Paramount Pictures
William Hart
Lila Lee
Max Sennatt
Citizens State Bank Polk, Nebr
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