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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
2
In this snippet local ads tout Meadow Grove Creamery Butter at the City Meat Market and Pond Meadow Grove services. Polk Realty Co markets farm sales while Eckles Variety Store promotes husking mittens and gloves. Dr C R Peterson’s dentistry and new parlors near Dr Westfall’s office are also advertised.
A seller advertises thousands of strawberry plants for spring setting. Mentions two varieties, Progressive overbearing and Senator Dunlap spring bearing, described as thrifty and healthy. Prices claimed at 100 percent less than nursery rates to attract buyers.
Several young Duroc Jersey male pigs offered for sale. Animals are subject to register and cholera immune. Asking price five thousand dollars. Harry Halleck.
Polk Nebraska village board approves minutes and appoints R J Allison to fill a term. Union Pacific RR and trustees settle estimated plaza and railroad avenue assessments. A Walnut Street sidewalk petition is considered. Salaries and bills across funds are authorized. meeting adjourned.
Community notices advertise birth announcements at the Progress office owned by C. R. Peterson the dentist next door. A prize corn offer pays ten dollars for three ears at the Bank of Polk. Also notices about dental care advise consult Dr. Peterson in Dr. Westfall's building for toothache relief.
Ten thoroughbred Poland China boats offered for quick sale. Notable sires include Chas Blender Rt.1 Bradshaw Nebr and others. These animals are described as extra good quality and ready for transfer to new owners.
Grace Chenoweth files a 1919 petition in Polk County District Court seeking divorce from James Ferdinand Chenoweth. She alleges cruel neglect and asks for custody of their minor child Carol Chenoweth. Respond by November 24, 1919. Attorneys: Mills Beebe & Mills.
S. E. 4, Sec. 8, Twp 13, Range 4 describes a 160 acre parcel two miles north of Polk's west line. Written request to A. R. Lindburg care of Eldridge Buick Co. Spokane Wash.
Thieves broke into the Pollard store, stealing silverware guns and automobile items. The value runs into money, likely two thousand dollars or more, with no arrests yet reported. Local residents offered three best ears of corn for a ten dollar bill at Eckles Variety Store.
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