Potter Observes Labor Day Picnic at Johnson Grove
On Labor Day morning Potter school children and staff joined the community at Johnson grove east of town for the annual school and Labor Day picnic. C. W. Johnson opened with introductions, Martin Dimery of Sidney delivered a well received flag lecture, and the day featured dinner, games, and sports amid broad attendance and strong approval.
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Johnson Grove
Board of Education
C. W. Johnson
Martin Dimery
Sidney
Dimery
Hhautauqua Ant
Drowns in Ditch Near Scottsbluff 19 Year Old
John Bauer aged 19 drowned in the Tri State ditch crossing the M J Howland farm northwest of Scottsbluff. He swam with brother Fred and friend Alex Wetzell who both struggled to help. Bauer disappeared after losing grip on edge grass and was recovered next morning nearly two miles downstream.
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John Bauer
Tri-State
M. J. Howland
Scottsbluff
Bauer
Fred
Alex Wetzell
Young Wetzell
Fred Bauer
Ald
School Recognition in the Churches in Kearney
Churches across the country hold school recognition nights to honor local districts and teachers. At a Kearney service, Supt. Wirsig spoke on school life, George Bergert discussed tax use, Mrs. L. W. Tolbert spoke on educating heart and brain, followed by an exchange.
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Kearney
Wirsig
George Bergert
L. W. Tolbert
Meve
Three Accidents at Nebraska City Claim One Life
In Nebraska City within 48 hours a young woman died and a farmer suffered a fractured neck vertebra while another companion was injured. Doris Lind, 20, bookkeeper for the Nebraska Daily Press, died when her car veered on a steep hill and struck a concrete bridge after a wheel broke. Harold Teten sustained a gash on his right arm as the incident occurred. Fred Gudde, six miles southeast of town, said he fell thirty feet while trying to open a barn loft door and was paralyzed from the shoulders, yet directed his removal. He remains hospitalized.
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Nebraska City
Fred Gudde
Doris Lind
Nebraska Daily Press
Harvey Teten
Miss Lund
Fullerton
State Journal
Railroad Accident Near Big Springs Nebraska
A Monday night collision near Big Springs Nebraska injured several passengers on westbound passenger train No 7. The fast train was overtaking a freight when an object from a freight car tore into the coaches. Dr F G Dutton Union Pacific surgeon treated the injured and the train continued to Cheyenne Wyoming with no serious injuries reported.
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Big Springs
Nebraska
F. G. Dutton
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Dutton
Julesburg
Kill 21 Snakes Near Kimball in Blocked Digging Fight
Frank Evert and Theron Hatcher living about twelve miles northwest of Kimball killed 21 rattlesnakes including 19 young and 2 old after tracking a nesting mother. They dug her from a hole near a stock corral, where she hoarded her young for protection.
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Frank Evertson
Theron Hatcher
Kimball
Beatrice Man Seeks Change of Name to Tullis
Joe Hulbert Tubbs, 48, of Beatrice, weighs 200 pounds, and has filed a district court petition to change his last name to Tullis. He alleges his name has caused humiliation due to coarse puns and that strangers hesitate to believe his surname is Tubbs.
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Joe Hulbert Tubbs
Beatrice
Tullis
Tubbs
World-Herald
Pawnee City Girl Hurt In Auto Crash
Pawnee City student and history teacher Mrs Elizabeth Barr daughter of Senator John Barr sustained serious injuries when her Buick plunged into a creek bed after veering to avoid a deserted Ford on a winding hill. She suffered a black eye and a deep head gash but returned to school duties. her companion escaped unharmed.
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Elizabeth Barr
John Barr
Pawnee City
Wymore
State Journal
Old Regs Made Like New Electric Rug Washer
Electric rug washer advertised with refurbished condition under old regulations. Phone number provided for Ne inquiries and orders.
Livestock Improvement Messages For Michigan Fair Visitors
Radio fans in Michigan and nearby states will hear government produced messages on improving livestock. The US Department of Agriculture explains features of the government exhibit at the Michigan State Fair. A booth on purebred livestock utility is highlighted, noting purebreds’ about 40 percent higher earning potential and offering literature to aid breeders and farmers in improving herds and flocks.
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Michigan
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Mayor of Chappell Dies After Heart Attack
J. F. Frederick, 72, elected mayor of Chappell last April, died last Thursday night after a heart failure. He and his wife moved from St. Paul Nebraska 12 years ago, farmed eight years, retired to Chappell four years ago. Survived by widow and two children Roy of Galeta Colorado and Mrs. Neta Johnson of Chappell.
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J. F. Frederick
Chappell
Frederick
St. Paul
Nebraska
Roy
Galeta
Colorado
Neta Johnson
Cost of Strikes Highlights Lost Labor Hours Across Sectors
A statistician for the National Industrial Conference Board estimates American workers on strike lose about five million dollars in wages daily. About 1.25 million on strike include 80k textile workers, 155k coal miners, 573k bituminous miners, 400k railway shop workers, plus others in building trades and garments. Calculations suggest 10 million man hours lost each day, while profits and production decline remain hard to quantify.
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National Industrial Conference Board
Industrial Digest
Lost profits from seasonal shutdowns blamed on strike
The passage argues that even without the strike industries would face losses from seasonal slowdowns and reduced business. Since reliable figures are unavailable, the statement concludes that the losses are tremendous and evident.
Be photographed this year on your birthday at Phelps Studio
A local signup drive invites residents to a birthday photo session at Phelps Studio this year. Officials promote personal keepsakes and limited slots for families and individuals seeking a formal portrait on their special day.
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Phelps Studio
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Potter
Sidney Steam Laundry
United States
Joe H. Tubbs
Chevrole
L. F. Cunningham Place
Gurley
Brownson
Poland
China
John Deere
van Brunt
Hoosier
McCormick
Deering
Ford
J. S. Case
Deere Grain ‘Elevator
Brisig
A. A. Sharp, Auctioneer
Chas. Mann
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