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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1920

Page

8

Polk County Nebraska Bonds Special Election Notice

Notice to Polk County electors of September 21 1920 special election to authorize issuing bonds of 125000 for a county courthouse building. Bonds 500 denomination five and one half percent interest due fifteen years with 6 mills levy for interest and principal, date January 1 1921. John Sjoblom county clerk official notice.

Polk County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners John Sjoblom Pulk County Iaid

Nebraska Governor calls September 21 1920 special election

Proclamation by Governor Samuel R. McKelvie orders a statewide special election on September 21 1920 to submit proposed constitutional amendments to Nebraskan voters. Polling places open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pleasant Home Precinct Polk County. Secretary Darius M. Amesbury signs the document.

Pleasant Home Polk County Nebraska Samuel R. McKelvie Samuel] R. McKelvie Darius M. Amsberry A. ID

Bank Statement for Polk Nebraska Charter No. 921 1920

Daniel B. Carter of the bank in Polk County Nebraska swears the 1920 report to the State Bureau of Banking is correct. The balance sheet shows assets totaling 441634.29 with deposits of 400365.88 and liabilities including capital stock 20000 and surplus 10000. The record is sworn before Notary T A Lundberg on August 9, 1920.

Polk Nebraska Nat’l State W.S. S Daniel B. Carter State Bureau of Banking Eod L. Cox F. Smith T. A.lundberg

State visitors T J Nelson and daughter Miss Mildred

T J Nelson and his daughter Miss Mildred were guests of the state during their visit last week.

T.j.nelson Mildred

Baptist Church Announces Revival Preparations

The church will hold services at usual hours on Sunday with special choir music. A Cottage Prayer meeting starts next week ahead of the revival beginning October 12. Six prayer meetings will run in rotation. New Sunday school recruits welcomed. invites all to attend.

Notice of Probate In The County Court Of Polk County

Petition for appointment of T A Lundberg as administrator of the Clara S Johnson estate has been filed and set for hearing on October 8 1920 at 10 00 A M in Polk County Nebraska with F H Ball county judge signing the notice dated September 10 1920

Polk County Nebraska Clara S. Johnson State of T. A. Lundberg F.H. Ball

Sample Ballot Special Election 1920 Bond Issue

Ballot asks whether Iaid County should issue bonds totaling 125 000 000 bearing 5.5 percent interest for 15 years with a 6 year call option and an annual tax levy not to exceed 5 mills to pay interest and principal. Voters mark For bonds and tax or Against bonds and tax.

Death of Fritz Johnson in Chicago on Sept 1

Fritz Johnson, a 30 year old machinist, died in Chicago from blood poisoning after a minor wound. The death occurred on September 1 and was attributed to a light wound that led to fatal complications. Ed and Thed received the report of his death.

Thed Fritz Johnson Chicago

Maid's Dramatic Fall on Busy Street Scene

A maid attempting to cross a busy thoroughfare slips and falls revealing she wears no socks. By Dolman, a long cape and a tight skirt frame the mishap as onlookers react with concern.

Maider Fair Dolman

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