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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
5
A prisoner charged with murder appears before the court amid a crowd of legal advocates. The judge asks if he wishes to be defended, but the man declines, saying this is too serious a matter for counsel.
A woman tells her neighbor she hopes her daughter's singing does not annoy him. The reply says the husband and wife actually enjoy it as it deters birds from their berry bushes. The exchange reflects mutual neighborly humor and practical cunning in a quiet suburb.
A brisk exchange aboard a rehearsal party unfolds as a man hurries from a rehearsal and asks Florence Flinn if she knew him yesterday. Miss Flinn replies with a puzzled, distant “No.” The dialogue hints at a familiar social scene and a prompt identification.
A satirical quip about a Black worker offered a job feeding sharks. The man declines, citing distrust with sharks and a remark on luck when meeting a blind one.
A brief quip from the Guelph Evening Mercury features a diner requesting more soup as a waiter notes the guest follows his doctor’s orders for a hot water cure to aid digestion. The light exchange captures period newspaper wit and medical fad humor.
A Windsor Magazine quip notes an amateur drama that played too true to life. The joke centers on the program promising one hour between acts, which matched the actual elapsed time exactly, highlighting the play's realism.
Mr and Mrs Evan Stines were Sidney callers Tuesday Raymond Johnson has been reported on the sick list this week Stanley Davis confined to quarters with the flu W S Nagle visiting relatives and friends in Potter this week Jens Jensen family on the sick list with the flu Born to Mr and Mrs Jed Johnson a son on Tuesday morning March 31 mother and child doing nicely Born to Mr and Mrs Jess Lambert on March 1th a boy mother and child doing nicely Mr and Mrs C E Biggs and Mrs Raymond Johnson county seat callers Wednesday T Adams of Kimball telephone manager business caller in Potter Monday Mr and Mrs Wm Scheele and children of Dix business callers in Potter Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs C A Larsen business callers in Sidney yesterday afternoon
C A Larsen owns a new Dodge coupe. Emma Olson moved to a home in the town's north central area. Jos Schwartz suffers blood poisoning on hand and face but plans to work. Mr and Mrs J C Bartlett and daughters visited Lorenzo last Sunday and returned via the Colorado buttes south of town. Mr and Mrs James Forrest and daughter of Sidney visited Sunday at Raymond Johnson's home.
Mr and Mrs Herman Schuelson and their child from Grand Island were Sunday visitors at the Babcock and Cords residences, staying for a visit and social call.
W. H. Hill of Walthill Nebraska visited over Sunday at the G. L. Rogers home. Hill is a relative of Mrs. Rogers.
The Farmers Grain and Milling Company mill resumed operations this week following a brief cessation caused by a shortage of milling wheat. The facility now appears active with production returning to normal levels.
A verse discusses how polished diction helps in work yet fails to restrain profanity which delights audiences. The poem contrasts skilled use of language with raw expletives, implying that bold words captivate listeners despite social codes.
A light hearted exchange follows a couple discussing how their post marriage finances now allow intimate moments at home instead of rides home in a taxi. The joke hinges on economy shifting from dating to domestic life.
A humorous dialogue features a patient asking about obesity and gray hair. The doctor responds with concise guidance to diet and dye, reflecting a light exchange on personal care. The exchange highlights practical, everyday health and appearance topics in a witty tone.
A lighthearted note on entertaining callers in Iowa, contrasting fondness for visitors with the-difficulty of attracting them as a minor social quip from a rural piece.
Mr and Mrs Keith Rice of Omaha arrived in Potter early this week. Keith Rice has taken a position at the Rk B Hill farm. He is a brother of Merwin Rice of Potter.
Eighteen were present at Wednesday evening Bible Study at the C. W. Johnson home with a very profitable meeting reported. The location of the next gathering will be announced in church next Sunday.
The regular monthly session of Camp No. 7846 Royal Neighbors of America will be held Tuesday evening April 7. All officers meet at the hall Monday April 6 at 3 30 p m.
A brief humorous exchange frames the grindstone as the luckiest stone to carry. Dad teases his son about luck and teaches with a playful nod to everyday work tools. The light moment echoes family banter and practical wisdom.
The Methodist church will begin evening services half an hour later starting next Sunday and continue through winter. Leagues will begin at 7 p m and church service at 8 p m, aligning the evening schedule with the new times.
All members are urged to attend the next regular meeting on Friday April 10. Members should bring old numbers as most will receive new ones. President.
A new serial story by George A Birmingham titled King Tommy will begin in the Review with the issue of April 17. The tale promises romance adventure and humor and is expected to delight readers from start to finish.
Carl Mahr of Cheyenne County reports a wire from Senator C W Johnson saying a two cent gas tax bill passed. It exempts farm tractors and combines and is hailed as good news for western farmers where power farming is common.
The superintendent of the Junior department reports 78 present last Sunday, the largest attendance on record. The Sunday School as a whole reached 189, breaking all attendance records. If the weather is fair, the forecast is 200 attendance before Haster.
Mr and Mrs W IE Kelso of Central City Nebraska visited the G L Rogers home this week. Their son T R Kelso has been here for weeks as a special agent for the Modern Woodmen of America and has enrolled a class of 27 in the order. W E Kelso is the picture chief for the Modern Woodmen and directed their film The Hour Glass.
The Junior program last Friday evening in Cheyenne featured readings by Miss Lily Anne Nelson. Though not heavily attended, the performance impressed attendees with Nelson becoming a standout elocutionist and impersonator. The local orchestra, ladies quartet, and Junior song were well received as funds were sought to finish paying for a school encyclopedia set now in constant use.
Brady's Dairy advertises two daily routes ensuring ample milk and cream supply for customers. Contact via phone 72 for service details and delivery, highlighting broad availability.
A sparsely attended Hour Glass screening by the Modern Woodmen of America was still worthwhile for viewers. The program opened with a comedy reel and two reels on head camp activities explained by W E Kelso. The film portrays a man who buys MWA insurance, contracts tuberculosis, is treated at the Colorado Springs sanitarium for eight months, and returns home cured, warning that not all men must die to beat insurance.
Dix Nebraska residents attended lodge events in Sidney and visits filled the weekend. Families including the Coxbill and Poindexter parties traveled to Kimball and Sims Dix while Mrs. Harriett Killham and Mrs. Goding shopped in Sidney. Howard Attaberry left for Parco Wyoming for work.
A fragment reports Willie fired a small gun, wounding his uncle in the eye. He claimed it was nearly finished as a first attempt, signaling a troubling escalation in a remorseful mishap.
The hostess invites Miss Olde to play bridge while the latter admits she has never tried the game. The exchange underlines a moment of social courtship and novice charm as they consider starting a bridge session.
White notes the horses look nice and well matched while Green observes one eager to pull and the other willing to yield. The exchange reflects a cautious, mutual understanding between the participants.
R A Babcock came home early in the week from a California business trip. Ray says California would be nice to live in if one had plenty of dough and someone to supply it, which is why he returned.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Seyfang entertained at six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Larsen, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schuck, and Miss Alice Read. Lee Hagemeister joined the party later that evening.
Mrs. Ray Mathewson of Potter was stricken with appendicitis the latter part of last week and Saturday un-
Anna Fricke and Eudene Warner were absent with sickness and a bad cold. Eighth graders review Cricket on the Hearth and seventh graders read The Man Without a Country. Last month no tardies and a quarter holiday Friday. Spelling award winners listed. Second graders enjoyed a quarter holiday. Mrs Peters Hansen visited. Doll day on April 3 with girls making dolls aprons and boys making bird houses. Sophomores host high school April Fool's party. several absences noted. Miss Nelson program Friday night well received. Freshmen enjoyed Friday evening entertainment and Monday invitation for a party Wednesday by Sophomores. they plan a good time. Sophomores too busy for notes.
Mr and Mrs E L Madden and daughter called at Pete Howes on Wednesday evening. Normand Trobaugh is in bed with a flu. The Madden family hosted or visited multiple neighbors including J H Madden at Joe Jeritsma and Glen Sherman homes in Sterling. E L Madden, E M Nelson and others were noted in several gatherings. The Olsen family had the flu but were improving.
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