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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
An editor appeals to readers to grow the town newspaper’s audience. Subscribers can gain six months free for each new yearly subscriber, or extended time for existing subscribers, with credits for arrears. Readers are urged to respond by mailing or delivering the blank form.
S R Wisner, Fred Gilman and boys returned home from a Wyoming fishing trip on Thursday. Miss Hazel Waitman visited her sister in Harrisburg for a week. Maud Traskell has a well being dug on her homestead. D H Shultz rented hay land to P S Waitman and sons. Chalk Creek neighborhood picnic report indicates plenty to eat. A W Lease hauling materials from Bridgeport for cement cattle shed and engine house. Allen Mulir plastered and finishing carpenters set for two story frame house.
A two day Potter county convention drew many out of town delegates and local workers in near ideal weather. The program ran smoothly, with timely sessions and praise for volunteers, flowers, music, and the church dinner. Though attendance was strong, more participation was desired.
A local plea urges residents to nurture a wholesome town environment to keep youth from seeking the big cities. It argues growth stems from effort and perseverance, not location, and contrasts clean air and safety with city vice and slums. It notes a pneumonia death of a child near Potter.
The editor in Potter Nebraska sends enclosed payment of 1.02 dollars for one year’s subscription to the Potter Review journal. The note confirms continued reader support and ongoing local publication.
The Potter nine traveled to Sidney for a scheduled showdown, confident and ready despite extreme heat. Both teams fought hard, but Sidney’s defense held, while Potter’s Babcock excelled on the bases by stealing repeatedly on passed balls, signaling Sidney’s edge in a tough contest.
Catholic church holds services in the hall every fourth Saturday at 10 a.m. Additional announcements and notices will be provided as they arise.
Sunday School starts at 10:00 a m with preaching from 2 to 11:00 a m led by Pastor A K Muriyss.
Luther an Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. for those without another church affiliation to join. Martin J. Mortensen, Pastor.
CAMP No 400 Woodmen of the World meets the first and third Fridays each month. H P Petersen serves as Clerk and Peter Hansen as Chief Counselor.
Publisher notes the advertisement will appear only two times amid limited space and asks readers to take note of the schedule and placement. The brief explains the unusual frequency and requests cooperation from the audience.
A Sunday afternoon and evening luncheon at Point Of Rocks east of town brought together Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen and family Mr and Mrs Hans Petersen and family Mr and Mrs J A Woten Mr and Mrs Harold Hald Chris Andersen and Miss Freda Andersen. The Potterball team, returning from Sidnes, happened along at the perfect moment to share the refreshments.
Town and county people must unite to boost community efficiency and avoid mediocrity. The farmer and merchant should align in planning and management of village institutions. Understanding our shared goals, we aim to make our town enterprising, progressive, and prosperous through joint action.
The Review states it will discontinue sending sample copies after this issue while inviting new readers to subscribe at $1.00 per year in advance. It promises an up-to-date eight page paper and urges potential subscribers to support the publication.
Potter announces a new ground floor room 16 by 24 feet for the furniture department now located over the main store building. When completed the furniture will be moved downstairs and the vacated rooms will be ready to rent to meet rising demand for housekeeping and single rooms.
Kirk dominated Dix with Hendrickson and Johnson pitching while Clauson and Talbert struggled for Dix. Errors totaled two for Dix. Clauson delivered 21 strikeouts for Kirk. In town news, a twister toppled the east side of a new garage built by the Gunderson brothers, causing no further damage. Mrs. William Gross returned from a two week trip to Laramie and Cheyenne, after attending a funeral. sister’s mother-in-law Mrs. Bantai g referenced in Sidney visit.
Local: fall wheat threshing reports in Sektorp indicate yields up to 36 bushels per acre. Community notes mention Miss Melanie Kayne assisting Mrs. Pete Nelson, visits between Sidney and nearby families, Emil Carlson buying a new header, and local events including a Benish hall dance and village band performances.
Two McCormick hay rakes offered for sale by Nelson and Company with brand new condition. Terms to suit the customer. Local seller advertises flexible payment to attract buyers.
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