Lodgespole News Roundup of Visits and Weather
Mrs Dillman of Julesburg and Miss Mabel Strom of Kimball visited Lodgepole. Families from Sidney, North Platte, Weston, and Holyoke visited, weddings in Kimball noted, and a Fourth of July celebration described with dancing and races. A gentle rain fell locally but a broader rain would help, fires caused damage, and road work and drouth concerns were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillman
Julesburg
Mabel Strom
Kimball
Lodgepole
J. W. McDaniel
Sidney
C. F. Metty
Lisco
John Eddy
North Platte
Weston
Neb
Floyd Barlow
Ray Schroll
Wye
Fisher
Austin
Holyoke
Colo
A. V. Cunningham
L. R. Barlow
Davis
Lottie Davis
Mr. McCormick
Chappell
Thorstensen and
Halston
Ames Wagner
Drouth
Grand Prairie Notes on Rain and Local Happenings
In Grand Prairie near Sundl the area bounded east by Hungry Gulch north by Union Valley west by Clara saw a good soaking rain on the 8th. H G Lindy paints the Swedish church Wm Frichs Peter Stevens and Ix Planck sold hogs at Dalton Monday. Mr and Mrs John Weston visited E Plansk’s Sunday. The Hares visit Hare’s parents. Wm Davis enjoyed driving last Sunday. Young folks and some elders attended Lodgepole celebration on the 4th. The lemonade was praised, Den Ver singer noted as post grand fin making lemonade. Mons Johnson raided his house and barn. FR K Jorgenson from Srnol did the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G Lindy
Wm. Frichs
Peter Stevens
Ix. Planck
Dalton
John Weston
E. Plansk
Hare
Wm. Davis
Grand Prairie
Lodgepole
den. Versinger
Mons Johnson
FR K. Jorgenson
Srnol
Pleasant View Fourth of July Celebrations at Potter
Pleasant View reports a lively July fourth at Adams Grove near Potter with bucking horses, a stage coach, foot races, two base ball games, a three legged race, a half mile, and a large relay. Despite some kickers, the event was a success from start to dance, with local visits noted and Will Goding retrieving lumber used in the celebration. A shower Monday evening moistens the area, hoping for more rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam’s Grove
Potter
Geo. W. Hicks
Will Goding
Harry Courtright
Blanche Furgeson
Lawrence Fork
George Juelfs
Evan Stine
Herdon
L. M. White
JF. H. Korsemeyer
Fresh Candy Box Promotion Prompt
A promotional note invites readers to call for a nice box of fresh candy. The brief offers direct contact to obtain the candy, highlighting a tempting incentive for potential customers.
Community Notes From The Dalton Region
Dusty press note recalls local happenings including Mr Sauer building a windmill and Mrs C E Higgins nursing a sore hand. Chas Stacey led a pickup to Dalton to play Simla baseball. Cattle and hay work keep natives busy. H Schubarth plans a barn dance on the 19th with Edens brothers providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauer
C. E. Higgins
Chas
Stacey
Dalton
Simla
Dalton Diamond
H. Schubarth
Edens Brothers
Ash Grove Ranch
Montauk Ranch
Reed
Ward Ranch
Ickes
John Quinn
Sidney
Potter Fourth of July Celebration Attracts Crowds, Roads Cause Fuss
Potter drew crowds to a lively Fourth as a Kimball band played and a Johnson banner wagon paraded, while road work caused a dispute over contracts. Officials argued over bids with Tolstrup and Struble clashing, the county attorney directing that work be re-bid, and thousands witnessed motor cars, wagons, and a comic store canopy procession.
Grove Wild West Show Delights Local Crowd
The Grove hosted a lively celebration with stage performances and riding drills that drew a large audience. Roy Ames delivered an encore worthy recitation after a patriotic speech by Mr Mortensen, highlighting the event as the region’s biggest celebration.
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the Grove
Mr. Mortensen
Roy Ames
Potter News Brews With Fourth of July Festivities
Last week saw many locals and visitors gather at C W Johnsons Grove for Western Frontier style celebrations. Notes mention Dr Ames, Woodmen examiner, local visits from Dannebrog and Blair, a new Overland car, a lamb named Nora, barber plans, school meeting with added eleventh grade, Peter Hansen re elected director, Rev Murless praise, home talent over importing teachers, musk melons praised by Mrs Thornburg, and an Omaha orchestral concert at Thornburg Hall with a July 9 dance.
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Woodbine
C. W. Johnsons Grove
C. Lawrenc
Potter
Ames
Gallet
Kuck
Andrew Nelson
Joseph Nelson
Blair
Petersen
Dannebrog
Joseph Morfeld
Nebraska
Nora
Hansen
A. Murless
Murless
U. P
Kimball
Colorado
B. F. Thornburg
B. F.thornburg
Seyfangs
Mortensen
R. E. Welch
Omaha
Kimball County
Welch
Thornburg Hall
Omaha Concert Co
Chicago Markets Flighty as Wheat and Corn Move
The Chicago market closes with July wheat at 87 7 88 cen ts and Sept at 88 4. July corn 60 cents, Sept 61 4 cents. Oats July 39 40 cents. Pork July 21.25, Sept 21.05. Lard July 11.60, Sept 11.70. Ribs July 11.874, Sept 11.90. Cash prices No 2 hard wheat 89 90 cents, No 2 corn 61 64 cents, No 2 oats 37 28 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Market Report on Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago on July 10 reports cattle receipts at 14 000 with prices rising to 10 cents. reeves 7.20 to 8.05, western steers 7.20 to 8.30, stockers and feeders 5.75 to 8.00, cows and heifers 390 to 850, calves 7.50 to 10.15. Hogs receipts 28 000 with steady to slightly higher prices. bulk 9.00 to 9.20, light 8.90 to 9.30, heavy 8.60 to 9.17, pigs 7.25 to 9.10. Sheep receipts 14 000 and strong to a shade higher. westerns 5.15 to 5.45, yearlings 5.40 to 7.20, lambs 6.25 to 8.25.
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Chicago
Fresh bottled milk delivery to any city area
Milk is freshly bottled each morning and delivered throughout the city. Customers may call the St. George Ranch to arrange service.
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St. George Ranch
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Howe
Commissioners
Potter Road
W. W. Chowins
W. &. Chambers
Mrs. Selover
York
Sundl
Hungry Gulch
Union Valley
Clara
Pleasant View
Fatness and Saddlery Shop
WM. Bundy
Potter, Nebraska
Joe Nelson
Steeley
Barkus
Willin
Emma Myer
Walter Swartz
Cheyenne
Young Vogler
Mr. Bundy
Vogler
Mr. Banta
Brett
Dr. Ames
H. W. Struble
Iowa
Mrs. Woten
Jolingon Ranch
Brown
Big Springs
Ed Thornburg
Henry Mohler
Eddie Tolstrup
Hald
Quinsy
Co. W. Johnson
Lulu
Kirk Wernstay
Moss Uulu Johnson
Chalbere
Sunde
Struve
Struble
Tolstrup
The
Grove
C. W. Johnson
Johnson Dep’t
Margaret Bundy
Freddie Johnson
Boe
A. R. LE Sueur
Sidney, Nebraska
C. J. Hellwig
North Side
Blacksmith
Burlington Depot
Sidney Marble Works
A. A. Clark
Glacier National Park
Rockies
Great Northern Railway
Glacier Park
Park
Great Northern Railway Company
Pacific Court
Alntude
R M. A. Shipman
Sidney, Neb
L. W. Wakeley
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