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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1937

Page

6

Wealthy Billy Wheeler arrives at 94 ranch amid murder mystery

Billy Wheeler, a wealthy youth, comes to the 94 ranch summoned by hot tempered owner Horse Dunn. Marian Dunn, whom Wheeler pined for years, remains aloof as Dunn faces foes including Link Bender Pinto Halliday and Sara Caldwell. Dunn sends cowhands to hunt the killer’s horse.

Billy Wheeler 94 Ranch Horse Dunn Billy Dunn Marian Link Bender Pinto Halliday Sara Caldwell Val Doug-h Tulare Callanian

On the Trail of a Mysterious Kill I 46

Sheriff Walt Amos and ranchers Horse Dunn Billy Wheeler pursue a cryptic killing linked to Link Bender along Short Creek. Dunn explains signs of a missing body and a killer's trail, as suspicion tightens and tensions rise among the 94 cattle outfit leaders.

Link Bender Short Crick Wheeler Dunn Billy Wheeler Horse Dunn Short Creek Pera Link Marian Billy Ink Bender Walt Amos Red Hills the Kid Cayuse Cayetano Sheriff Amos Amos Strang Creck Cayuse Dunn's Crick Sherry Amos Bender

Black’s Supreme Court Appointment Stirring Political Currents

The piece analyzes President Roosevelt’s nomination of Hugo Black to the Supreme Court, arguing the New Deal tilt and strategic reasons behind the choice. It questions Black’s independence, the party split it may deepen, and potential impacts on judicial dynamics and 1938 elections.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Roosevelt Len Hugo L. Black Alabama Senate Supreme Court Black Mr. Black Mr Black Senator Black White House Congress Supreme Court Court Democratic Party South House Deep South Stone Brandeis Cardozo McReynolds Butler Sutherland Court Justice Black

Light Beam System Aids Sleep Walkers In Hospitals

A British inventor proposes a bed crossbeam system using blue or red light beams and light sensitive cells to detect movement. If a beam is interrupted the device triggers an alarm or other action, waking the sleeper or alerting staff. Suitable for hospitals to monitor delirious or restless patients when nurses are not continuously present.

London Chicago Tribune

Mexican church Santa Prisca dazzles with tiled dome

The Great Church of Santa Prisca in Taxco Mexico built in 1757 resembles Spain as its vast dome shines in ultramarine orange green and white tiles under bright sun.

Mexico Santa Prisca Taxco Spain

Miss Gay Recalled Through Snappy Snippets

Dialogue fragments reveal tension around a former lover. A young woman’s presence sparks curiosity and risk, while a burnt past warns against repeating mistakes. The lines hint at unresolved feelings and social dynamics in a concise scene.

Prize plan offers Universal peace award

A dialogue over a prize plan asks Why not enter for universal peace. The prize is a fine hand-painted stone war club as the award.

Vines and Bloom Make a Lighthearted Pair

A playful exchange contrasts pea vines with bean expectations. Bank's play The Pancake falls flat as the crowd watches a variegated scene of jokes and blooms.

Bank's

A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW

A humorous item quotes a wife confessing her efforts to reform her husband as she notes he remains “one of the boys” despite attempts to make him a better man. The snippet captures domestic humor and social roles of the era.

Jane Adopts Menswear After Paul's Sult Claim

A fragment notes Jane plans to wear men's clothes after reportedly accepting Paul's sult. The overheard remark hints at a personal fashion shift tied to a recent social exchange.

Jane Paul

Powdering Her Nose Sparks Lady Senator Gaffe

Witness recalls seeing a lady senator on a public occasion. She was powdering her nose, prompting chatter about propriety and public behavior. The remark highlights political theater and media attention around female legislators.

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