Evaluating Auction and Contract Bidding Errors in Card Club Study
A 1931 study at a New York card club tests whether average players lose 500 to 1500 points per evening from bad bids or play. A test player made five mistakes in three hours, costing over 1000 points. Example hands analyze proper bids in two scenarios and argue for aggressive, forcing bids to pursue game, with guidance on signaling strength and partnership choices.
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New York
Bridge Hand Leads to Strategic Diamond Bid
The article analyzes a bridge hand where Z as dealer should open with one diamond, citing the danger of a singleton heart and the advantage of diamonds over one no trump. If partner responds hearts, Z should consider one no trump, while Y’s spade preference suggests short diamonds and the need to lead trumps to prevent trumping A’s diamonds.
Potter items and local social notes run by Mrs N S Miler
The Potters items page lists local events and people including school picnic at Johnson Grove on Friday, Miss Extra Seyfant closing a term at Lodge Pole, Mr and Mrs John Seyfant, Fred Johnson buying a new Chevrolet, A W Anderson of Omaka visiting Potter, Carol Cords summer plans in Spexyfish SD, C C Stevens visiting Easter Stover, Walt Fingers and family and Gus Warneck visiting the R A Pabcock home, Mattie Nelson hosting a senior girls slumber party, Mrs R A Babcock and Bernice shopping in Sidney, American Legion auxiliary Wilmed Weener set a May 26 noon gathering at the N S Miler home with Mrs Dewey Lovall assisting, and Mrs R L MicAdam of Cheyenne visiting Potter.
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Johnson Grove
Extra Seyfant
Lodge Pole
John Seyfant
Fred Johnson
W Anderson
Omaka
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Witt Mill
Carol Cords
Spexyfish
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C Stevens
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Easter Stover
Walt Fingers
Gus Warneck
Oralla'a
R A Pabcock
Mattie Nelsor
Ted
Nelson County
R A Babcock
Bernice
Sidney
American Legion Auxiliary
Weener
N .S. Miler
Dewey Lovall
R. L MicAdam
Cheyenne
Birthday shower marks senior class gathering in Potter
The Potter community hosts a senior class gathering with Bethurt, gift presentations, and a large turnout. Mr and Mrs Bradley of Cheyenne attend, and 130 guests enjoy a late night luncheon. Merlin Cords and Spearfish visitors depart after a weekend of social events and church decor.
Community Notices From Gurley and Sidney Area
Grand Prairie residents recall social calls and visits across Gurley and Sidney with many neighbors attending church events, hospital day observances, and graduation activities. Families such as Jorgensen Tremain Nelson and Tremain relatives figure prominently among attendees and hosts in late May.
East Huntsman notes of neighborhood visits
East Huntsman reports a series of social calls and visits among local families. Fisie Niemann and Rev. W F Peters along with others visited homes including Claus Engelland, Walter Flicker, and the George Nieman household over the weekend.
Stop Using Soda Stop Disturbs Digestion
Advertisement from Western Drug Company warns against soda consumption for stomach issues. Claims soda causes sour stomach, gas, and poor sleep while promoting Adlcrika as a remedy. One dose allegedly relieves bowel problems and related discomfort.
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Local social notes list visitors and calls across several households
Meier called on Mrs Leverett Pay zant Tuesday afternoon. Charles Walker visited the H Warrick home Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs S J Wilnes stayed as overnight guests at the E G Harlan home. A T Welson and son from Billis visited the R F P Harlan home Sunday. Mire R Harlan and Dona Faye visited Mrs J W Nelson Thursday afternoon. Harry Ayres started 19 district 99 to finish the term of school. Mr Zwickl and sons and the R F Hiarlarard family called at the J W Brothers home Sunday afternoon.
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Meier
Leverett
Charles Walker
H. Warrick
S. J. Wilnes
E. G. Harlan
A. T Welson
Bilis
R. F P. Harlan
Mire R . Harlan
Dona Faye
J. W Nelson
Harry Ayres
District 99
Zwickl
Scons
R F Hiailarard
J W Brothers
In Memory of L M Sheldon and Our Condolences
Sidney Lodge No 311 Q O F of Sidney Nebraska issues resolutions mourning the death of L M Sheldon who passed May 16 1932. The fraternal body praises his faithful service to the order and community and extends condolences to the family signed by A W Burdy Glen Wilkins and Chester J Hunnicutt as committee members.
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L. M Sheldon
Ome
Sidney Lodge
Sidney
W Burdy
Glen Wilkins
Chester J Hunnicutt
Safe Way to Lose 38 Pounds with Kruschen Salts
Boston resident Florence Loftus shares a four month experience using Kruschen Salts, dropping from 165 to 127 pounds and reporting improved health and energy. She warns against skipping doses and notes many imitators, urging readers to buy the original product from Western Drug Company.
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Western Drug Company
Drugcire
Sunnyside Social Notes From Sidney Community
Mr and Mrs John Hokom visited the Les Omel home Tuesday. Esther Theis spent the weekend with sister Mrs Albert Brandl. Mike Lauder and family joined E A Johnsons for Sunday dinner. Ralph Talish called on Frank Halsey. Sidney shoppers included Frank Halsey and companion Wednesday. Dorothy Theis visited Bertha Omel Friday afternoon. John Volkman called on Mike Saucer Wednesday. Examinations were taken by Lloyd Talish Edmond Bidck Harold Omel and Esther Theis Thursday. Harold Herm bloom and spouse visited V W Wise Saturday. Community meeting attendance included Dorothy Theis, Mr and Mrs Frank Halszy and son, Mr and Mrs Ralph Talish, Mrs John Theis and family, and L K Omel and daughter Bertha Friday night. W W Wise and Clarence Peters were Sedgwick callers Wednesday. Mrs E A Johnson and Mrs H C Schmale were Sidney callers Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Albert Brand spent ...
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