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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
2
Treasury statistics show fewer cigars and less chewing tobacco used in the 1919 fiscal year than in the prior seven years, while cigaret consumption rose sharply, with taxes paid this year more than two and a half times 1913 levels.
Beets and onions priced per bushel at 2.00 and 2.00 respectively while carrots 1.50 and tomatoes 2.00 per bushel. Sweet potatoes 2.50 per bushel cabbage 0.05 per pound watermelons 0.02 per pound. Come to Little's Island at the Havens Platte River Bridge and fill your automobile with eats.
The Hastings Tribune notes a Wilson invited conference aims to bring bankers and labor leaders closer in view and in contact. It highlights the role of Grand Island Business College in Nebraska, whose graduates are sought for immediate service and good salaries as the school marks thirty five years of leadership.
Polk county officials met in an adjourned session with all members present to review repairs for the Silver Creek bridge and to rule on a remonstrance about the Shelby to Platte river state aid road. The board denied the petition to place the road on section lines and audited numerous claims with payments authorized. The meeting adjourned to September 15, 1919.
Polk Milling Co. touts a supply of high quality flour made from old wheat with new machinery and patented grain cleaning methods. Col. Mark Mayhew, who distributed flour for seven armies, visits to share ideas now used in Polk mill. Air tight bags boast bug protection and long shelf life.
Creditors of the estate of Ida A Eckles deceased in Polk Nebraska are notified that claims must be filed by January 3 1920 and debts paid by October 8 1920. The county judge will hear and adjust claims on October 3 1919 December 8 1919 and January 8 1920 at 10:00 a m in the County Court Room.
One horse Van Brunt drill offered as good as new by Arborville store. Thoroughbred Duroe Jersey pigs not papered at 40 dollars per head from H R Harris. Lady's coat on road between Archie Lindburg and Polk. Owner may reclaim by paying notice. Kitchen cabinets at Frazier's with complete line of hardware. Polk Realty Co advertises farm sales. Fountain Pens at Crow's Drug Store. Copper Clade Malleable Range advertised as best on the market Sold by Frazier.
An advertisement touts Farris Colic Remedy for horses, claiming easy application by dropping on the tongue with relief in thirty minutes. Sold by A. G. Lundburg and W. E. Anderson, urging readers to buy today for possible future need.
Notice to real estate owners who have not paid 1918 taxes. Property will be advertised for sale for tax on November 8, 1919. J. W. Fillman, County Treasurer.
Fifteen head of Shorthorn mixed yearlings listed for sale. Contact H R Harris at phone 4921 or Dr W L Hull dentist with office over Farmers State Bank for details.
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