Senator Aldrich Delivers Fine Address on County Option
Senator Aldrich spoke to a large audience in Nebraska urging citizens to oppose Dahlman backed special interests. He defended county option as a regulation of liquor and warned against brewers and distillers who he said seek to veto local self government. He praised 1907 Republican measures and urged voters to seek good government and morals. Miss Myrtle Wood offers piano lessons in Polk Nebraska.
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Aldrich
Nebraska
Dahlman
Dahiman
Understanding County Option in Liquor Debate
The piece contrasts two camps in the liquor question: optionists who want to keep the Slocumb law as is and anti optionists seeking to remove saloons. It explains that voters will choose to keep the current law or to prohibit saloons, with each side exercising its option by casting a ballot for or against change.
Closing Days Entertainment Ends With Parade Fire
The Friday program kept crowds entertained from start to finish. An automobile parade with over 50 decorated cars impressed attendees. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Rystrom Stromsburg Freeman Runquist Alex Adelson and Tolk Motor Co. A balloon filled with gas caught fire and destroyed the tent of the Kempton Komedy Kompany after burning fragments sparked the blaze.
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Mrs. Rystrom
Stromsburg
Freeman Runquist
Alex Adelson
T’olk Motor Co
Kempton Komedy Kompany
Polk County honored with speeches and local races
In a large tent program Ex-Congressman Stark and County Judge Wray spoke on Polk area progress and farm life values. Senator King advised duty over rights as Polk voters watched a close Polk versus Gresham ballgame before a Kempton Kompany evening finale. Lost watch pin and a note from Dr. Ensign noted. local businesses advertised plumbing and heating offerings.
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E. L. King
Polk County
Polk
Gresham
Pickrel
Kempton’ Komedy ‘Kompany
Local ball players shine in tournament despite limited practice
Our ball players performed with pride during the tournament. They were not expected to win every game yet showed quiet courage and steady effort. Their courteous conduct and calm acceptance of fate earned deserved compliments from all sides. full details of celebrations are limited in this edition.
Polk Nebraska First National Bank Report of Condition 1910
No. 8533 report shows the First National Bank at Polk Nebraska close of business September 1 1910 with assets total 236495 17 and liabilities including capital stock and deposits. Cashier C C McCune signs the statement sworn before Notary Raymond L Cox on September 12 1910 with directors W A Lundberg Charles Niermann and C F Hahn.
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First National Bank
Polk
Nebrsaka
U.S
U. S
State of
Nebraska
C.C. McCune
G. C. McCune
Raymond L. Cox
Prize Bonanza Promises Don Pierre Piano and More
A contest invites readers to save coupons and ballots for prizes including a Don Pierre piano described as a leading grand instrument with mahogany veneer, double repeater action, imported music wire, and a ten year warranty. Also offered are $40 sewing machines with ornate cases and a 20 year gold Elgin watches, all with warranties and certificates redeemable for purchases.
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Don Pierre
Elgin
America
Rules for Polk County Piano and Voting Contest 1910
Contest rules cover two districts Polk County District No 1 and No 2. Grand piano prize 400 for top vote getter. Prizes include checks and watches with Elgin movement. Awarding committee of two will count votes. Contest closes December 27 1910 with seals and tamper safeguards.
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Polk
Don Pierre
Ady
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Saeed
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J. N. Norton
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Alma
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C. F. Hahn
Akes
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