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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

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Seed corn surplus awaited as frost spared crops

State College of Agriculture experts report a favorable corn maturing season with ample seed corn for next year. Last spring seed stocks were scarce, but current prospects show a fully mature crop across most sections. Local notes include Miss Lillie Lind visiting family, Ruth Glasser returning from Osceola, Paul Wurtz and families visiting Hampton, and T a Nelson relocating his shoe shop to the former Citizens State Bank building with Andy Andergon helping in repairs.

State College’ of Agriculture Citizens State Bank Andy Andergon i Is Nelson

Free Tire Deals And Local Social Notes

Free Auto Tubes during October with Firestone purchases. 10 percent discount on other tires at Polk Tire & Repair Co. Mrs Lillian Brown spent Sunday in Central City. Richard Dehle visited Stromaburg. Mrs F B Hargis spent Sunday in Chapman with sister Fern Myers. Reinhold Dethloff drove his father's Paige to David City. John Dethloff took Henry Wilhusen to Grand Island for medical care. Auctioneer Walter J. Lewis returned from Lexington after helping sell five farms. Junior and senior classes hosted the High School for a freshman initiation Friday. the freshmen appear worse for wear.

Firestone Polk Tire’& Repair Co Lillian Brown Central City Richard Dehle Stromaburg F. BE. Hargis Chapman Fern Myers Reinhold Dethloff David City Paige John Dethloff Henry Wilshusen Grand Island Mr. W

Community contest ends with banquet in Polk church

The country and town members’ contest concluded with an excellent banquet in the church parlors for 150 guests. An orchestra performed during courses and Miss Helen Richmond gave a musical reading. Numerous toasts followed as the winning side was congratulated.

Messrs Carlaon Steelquist

Parking rules set by Polk Village Board in 1920

Notice to the public in Polk Neb on September 28 1920 requires all motor vehicles to park with front against the curb facing the direction of travel and at an angle between 10 and 24 degrees. Speed limits are 10 mph generally and 6 mph at crossings. Cut-outs must be moved and parking centered on main street curbs. By order of the Village Board.

Polk, Nebr

World series set to begin October fifth in baseball

A roundup of local notes reports travel and events. Walter Binford tours Colorado this week on land business Alec Lind returns from a South Dakota visit J B Kingston advertises a large sale J A Falk leaves for Colorado on land matters Freman Larson and wife welcome a son at Hordville I T Samuelson leads land seekers to Kansas and more local movements including trips to York and discussions of political candidates and Governor Cox speeches Domestic news includes a Polk town growth remark and social gathering details with updates on residents and visitors.

Fred Johnson Omaha W.F. Nieman Lincoln Alex Lind Polk South Dakota Edna Tenney Chapman Apend C. R Peterson York’ Bank Walter Binford Colorado Alec Lind J. B. Kingston J. A. Falk Freman Larson Hordville I. T. Samuelson Kansas

Farewell Sermon for Rev K A Stromberg Planned

A farewell sermon by Rev. K. A. Stromberg is to be delivered at Swede Plain Church next Sunday morning, with all invited to attend.

K. A. Stromberg Ali

Five Percent Discount On McGraw Casings

Farmers Union Cooperative announces a five percent discount on all McGraw casings for thirty days. The offer aims to support local producers and streamline procurement for members.

Farmers Union Cooperative Aas’ N

Governor Cox Voices War Pride in Republican Platform

Disjointed OCR reads show Governor Cox quoted on pride in America’s war efforts and a note about automobile owner notice procedures. The fragment references recovery steps from a Progress office and a generic wartime platform line.

Progress Office America Cox

Farm for Rent Near Polk County Nebraska

Inquirer William Scheapler of Hampton Nebraska seeks a lease for 2160 acres located near Polk County. The notice asks for rental terms and contacts for responsible parties.

Pounts of. Polk Inquirer Wm. Scheapler Hampton Nebr

Local Moves and Home Plans Amid Family Visits

Fragmentary notes describe sewer pipe work and a shop update plus a new hog house proposed at 30x64 feet. The Evans family visited Mrs Evans and her parents on Wednesday and Thursday before leaving for Audubon Iowa to begin running a clothing store there.

Evans

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Miss Lillie Lind Paul Wurtz John Wall Walter J. Lewis Lexington Bacilla P. Coats Boss Mechanic Union Alls. Union Jaen Mens Rockfords Alpha Eckles Variety Store J. Mahlin Smithfield Progresss Home Ross Goethe York C. A Whittemore Arborville John H. Morehead Nebraska Albét Ellen Myers Gertrude Nelson Grace Lindburg Mildred Graves W. L. Randolph Mason City M. E Randolph New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Union United States Lane County Golo Line Andi Dighton Santa Fé R. R Missouri R.R Polk ‘Realty Co Johnson Josephine Williard Lindburg B. A. Darrow Will Grayburl Wyo W. A. Wurtz John Plessinger R. L. Cox Wood River Shoata David Anderson Aug. F. Nelson For Kéneas Auto Bergstrand Governor Cox R.‘Klute Chas, Flick Red Klute Wray League Johnny ‘Morehead Bergenson Aurora Neva Tressa Hill Monnday Martha Jones Zarah Shafer Hogtesses Albert Peterson Bernardy Schmidt House McGill Central City Duffy Miles A. G. Lindburg Hokenson Arthur Hokenson,propr
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