Rockerfeller through the lens of a dime dispenser tale
A financial writer rebukes the idea that Rockerfeller earned by hard work, arguing he built wealth by hiring others and distributing it. The piece praises his ability to organize labor and questions the value of personal labor versus outcomes, noting retirement and the joy of giving. It also mentions Dr John C Phillips on bird importation and the sparrow’s historic nuisance, reflecting on past policy futilities.
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Omaha World-Herald
John D. Rockerfeller
Mr. Rockerfeller
Rockerfeller
John C Phillips
Federal Bureau
Potter Lodge Sees Membership Rise to Fifty Five
A Potter Review notes the lodge has existed about a year and a half, with 55 members and strong prospects for new recruits this fall. It lists individuals including Guy Terman and Carl T. Larson among names tied to the society and discusses sewing tips about pockets on dresses and bloomers.
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Guy Terman
S. S
Carl T. Larson
Larson
Edgar Hicks
R. S
Potter Lodge
Potter Review
Oil Derrick Appears in Western Nebraska Near Chadron
A new oil derrick has appeared within a week about six miles west of Chadron on the Crawford road. Montana hopefuls are said to furnish capital. Drilling has not yet begun. A separate note describes how to tell left from right sleeves by the armhole cut.
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Nebraska
Chadron
Crawford Road
Montana
Pump Irrigation to Boost Lodge Pole Valley Farms
The installation of large capacity power pumps on Nels Olson and McIntosh & Martin farms west of Sidney aims to elevate irrigation farming in Lodge Pole valley. It previews a shift to intensive farming with irrigated crops, highlighting potential acreage growth, water access, and increased land values as pumping tech and possible artesian sources develop.
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Nels Olson
McIntosh & Martin
Sidney
Lodge Pole
South
Table Country
Nebraska
Lodge Pole Valley
Rocky Mountain
Cheyenne County
Kimball
Keith
Great Panhandle
Lodge Pole Creek
Charles Green
New Sort of Statue in Geneva Aims to Show War’s Grim Side
The Pathfinder argues French veterans plan a Geneva memorial that departs from glorified bronze heroes. It would depict war’s killing and crippling impact, urging viewers to understand duty and responsibility rather than seek glory or combat.
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Geneva
Washington
Birthday Party for John Schneider Sr. Draws Local Guests
John Schneider Sr. celebrated a birthday with a surprise party attended by Heye Dykman and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bartling and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bebe and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Einemann and children, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hadden and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kord Dykman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Windsheimer and family, and Miss Merle Shinn of Sargent. Guests enjoyed lunch and well wishes for many more birthdays.
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John Schneider
Bill Dykman
Harley Sherrick
Merle Shinn
Marie Schneider
Gus Einemann
W. Bartling
Chas. Swartz
Dykman
Sherrick
Ladies Aid
H. Hadden
Kord Dykman
H. Bebe
Richard Bartling
Albert Sharre
John Schneider Sr
Heye Dykman
Fred Windsheimer
Sargent
John
Chas. Danah
Lillie
Velma
Alvin Bartling
Ernest
Emma Ejinemann
Rohlf Schneider
Walter Sherrick
New Officers Installed in Lodge at Potter
A large crowd of I. O. O. F. members attended as Potter lodge installed officers for the coming year. Chas Fischer P G Alfred Arnell N G John A Johnson V G Ray Bartlett Warden Stanley Davis Chaplain Gorge Coulter outside guardian Joe Johnson inside guardian George Gunderson R B N G Dewey V G Morris Challburg LE 8 V G.
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Potter Lodge
Chas Fischer
Sparrows and Issues from Alliance Times Herald
A reminiscence on the English sparrow in America notes historic alarm from 30 to 40 years ago, the bounty era, and current guidance from Washington. The biological survey reports the sparrow is less troublesome and more numerous than three decades ago.
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Alliance Times-Herald
Mother Nature
Many & Man
Bureau of the Biological Survey
Washington
Cattle Industry Looking Up in Western Nebraska
Encouraging reports from Nebraska cattle sections cite improved range conditions and abundant moisture providing feed for weeks. Scientific cattle raising, better grades, and increased demand are stabilizing prices and promising prosperity for western stockmen. An abundance of winter feed and good pasture conditions support a stronger livestock market and self-reliant growth this year.
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Nebraska
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the Pathfinder
Rush Dale
Potter
Dr. Niblack
Bassett Drug Store
Westinghouse
Jordan Electric
Sparrows and Issues
Anay
Kensan City
Glen
America
Powerdoffs
Kansas City, Missouri
Frits Brauer
Mgr
Nebr
Sund
P. R. Booth, Mgr
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