Polk Growing and World War I Echoes
Editorial notes urge growth in Polk with a jab at politics and a mock dialogue on Germany. It cites Senator Borah opposing League of Nations and questions about Republican Congress actions and President Wilson era contrasts with Lodge and Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Borah
Senate
Jesus Christ
League of Nations
World Herald
Senator Lodge
Germany
Mr. Knox
United States
President Wilson speaks to people on his Peace Conference record
President Wilson travels to address the public, presenting his stewardship as their delegate at the Peace Conference. He argues that Senators judge his actions by partisan lines rather than by the country’s needs and wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Hohenzollern Seeks Quiet Dutch Home for Old Age
William Hohenzollern buys a quiet Dutch house and plans to furnish it from home. He says his trial for a Ten Commandments violation will not be pursued, joking that you must catch a louse before you crack it, per Bixby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hohenzollern
Holland
Bixby
German Farmer Drawn Into Nonpartisan League Service
The New Nebraskan argues the German farmer is reluctantly dragged into the Nonpartisan League to act as a nucleus for its organization. It warns that the farmer’s conservative nature and concerns about taxation and land restrictions could lead to regret once he realizes the consequences of supporting state socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonpartisan League
Puch
Easy Marks for Agitators
The Howells Journal attacks a Nebraska farmer who plans to donate $16 to join A C G Townley s Nonpartisan League calling it an easy mark. It questions loyalty to the organization while noting farmers may benefit from group action in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
A.gc
Townley
Howells Journal
Fueline promises smoother motor after use
A. G. Lindburg advertises Fueline as a guaranteed improvement for gasoline blends. The copy urges readers to try Fueline and notice a difference in engine running.
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A. G. Lindburg
Schembeck's Society Orchestra at Liberty Hall
Schembeck's Society Orchestra performs at Liberty Hall in Central City Nebraska on Tuesday September 23. Dancing from 9 00 until 1 09.
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Schembeck
Liberty Hall
Central City
Nebraska
Arborville church notes and social events update
Arborville reports say Rev W D King left for Crete after a social. Grace Chapel canceled Sunday services due to M E Conference at University Place. Visitors from Hordville and Marquette joined services. Ellis moved only part way to Ray Smith home with bride. Woman's Missionary Society elected officers and planned a busy year. Regular services next Sunday at usual time with 7 30 evening service. Rev Harvey will stay at Arborville. a Nazareth reference invites readers to visit.
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W. D. King
Crete
W. T. Rockwell
Bradshaw
Grace Chapel
M. E
University Place
Grace
Arborville
Harry Campbell
Hordville
Uriah Bush
Marquette
Ellis
Ray Smith
Woman’s Missionary Society
Katie Stouffer
C.O. Whittemore
Laura Merchant
D. Hastings
A. A. Whittemore
Hattie Stouffer
Seymour
Reckner
Dahlgren
D. W. King
J. B. Kingston
Polk, Nebr
Vim Vision and Hope Drive Daily Endeavor
The Home Circle extols combining vim with vision for success. It stresses hope as essential to life, noting daily dawns bring possibility and nightfall fears, while belief in a fulfilled future sustains purpose and resilience. It also reflects on enduring memory in love and loss.
Payment for Wives Highlighted in Gentle Reminder
A reflective piece notes that many men focus on earning money as the day ends while overlooking the happiness they could bring by giving wives cash as a token for daily efforts. It urges husbands to consider cash appreciation in daily life.
Notice of temporary absence for medical treatment
Notice states the writer will be out of the office for about two weeks to receive medical treatment at York. During the absence Dr. R. J. Hinman of Lincoln will handle the dental business of this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
R. J. Hinman
Lincoln
Bert Bay Takes Local Manager Post at Rystrom Implement
Bert Bay departs for Benedict to become local manager of Rystrom Implement Company. A rain greets the area as a Swedish Baptist church conference in Hordville schedules meetings through the weekend with Rev. Hagstrom and Rev. Aldin as principal speakers and Lawrance Orlander leading singing.
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Bert Bay
Benedict
Rystrom Implement Company
Rystrom
Bert
Hordville
Polk
Beginni
Hagstrom
D. D
St. Paul
Aldin
Chicago
Lawrance Orlander
Omaha
Livestock Prices at South Omaha Record Run and Market Shifts
South Omaha live stock market notes record cattle run of 27 063 head with strong demand for high grade beef and steady to lower prices for others. Hogs saw losses despite a brief uptick. lambs and sheep rose about 25 cents with fat lambs at 15.00 top. Feeder trade was irregular with mixed price movements across classes.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Polk Markets Prices Weaken Amid Mixed Farm Goods
Market notes show corn at 2.00, down from 2.16, oats at 1.25 and 0.60, peas around 18 to 20 cents, and other produce like butter and eggs near lows. Traders weigh supply shifts as prices drift for dairy and grains.
For Sale Or Trade New Five Passenger Overland
For sale or trade a new five passenger Overland car with only 700 miles driven. Call phone 111.
Lost purse and finder reward notice
Lost a purse containing money. Finder please notify C A Jenner and receive a liberal reward. Garretson arrived from the western part of the state this morn ing. Misses Ruby Lindholm and Violet Bodine 0 Osceola were guests of Polk, sends Sunday. Lore of carpenters are at work remodeling the front of Sundberg's hardware store and fixing it up, similar to Crow's drug store. Harry Harris, John Plessinger, I I Samuelson and Alex Lind attended a stockholders meeting of the Sprague Tire Company held in Omaha Tuesday.
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C. A. Jenner
Ruby Lindholm
Violet Bodine
Polk
Sundberg
Crow’s
Harry Harris
John Plessinger
I. T. Samuelson
Alex Lind
Sprague Tire Company
Omaha
For Sale Double Standard Polled Duriham Bull
Registered 18 months old. Contact H. R. Harris. Reception at M E Church Friday Sept 19 at 8 30 PM. All church members and friends invited. By Order of Committee.
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H. R. Harris
Hunters plan airboat duck shoot over Platte river
Enthusiastic hunters rented an airplane piloted by Burgess Creeth to shoot ducks with regular shot guns. The fall hunting season opens today and runs to December 31, open for ducks geese and other waterfowl while plover and doves are protected. The Platte river is dry but numerous duck-rich holes dot the state. Ed Larson received pears from Richard Dahle's Seattle farm. Progress staff tried one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Burgess Creeth
Creeth
Platte
60 Head of 3 Year Old Steers Attract High Bids
H. R. Harris lists sixty 3 year old steers with mostly white faces at competitive prices. Buyers sought the right stock at the right price as bids began to come in.
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H. R. Harris
Ak-Sar-Ben Carnival Marked By Two Grand Parades
The 25th Ak-Sar-Ben year features two major parades at Falls city with the Electric Pageant on October 1 and the Automobile Floral Parade on October 2 with 125 decorated cars. Kennedy’s American Tented attractions perform September 24 to October 4 at the Carnival Grounds at 15th and Capitol Ave.
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Ak-Sar-Ben
15Th
Capitol Ave
Con. T. Kennedy
Local residents plan travels and church assignments
Mrs Weeks left for Lincoln and Kansas City this morning. Mr and Mrs GC M Colby visited Plattsmouth. M returned this morning and Mrs Colby will return later. Rev Cope will begin his new charge in Red Cloud Sunday with Mrs Cope accompanying. They will move their household goods next week.
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GC. M. Colby
Plattsmouth
Rev. Cope
Red Cloud
Mrs. Cope
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