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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
7
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Dr A J Ames announces soon able to fit and supply glasses with special prices to school children. All work guaranteed. Office upstairs Twin Buildings Potter Nebraska. A13 20. TOR SALE 1920 Ford Sedan in good condition price 850 City Garage Potter Nebraska. A13 20 Best liberal farm fire insurance Leafdale Woten. Furnished room to rent by week or month Gentlemen preferred See Mrs L R Hager Potter Nebraska A20 27.
Wanted to purchase one horse bogey or wagon Enquire of E M Johnson Potter Nebr A13 20nd For Sale one team work horses Geldings Guaranteed good workers Enquire at Potter Review office or write to Box 36 Potter Nebr A13 20 27
An 8 year old white and bay horse missing since June 22 offers a reward for return by W W Peters of Potter Nebraska. A bay mare three years old with white hind legs branded FE on left jaw has been missing about a month from Karl Easton 84 miles southeast of Potter. A one horse Mon itor drill for sale at 20 dollars if taken immediately by Raymond Er ickson. A 114 ton Republic truck for sale in good shape offered by K H Sanders of Sex torp Nebraska.
A Kimball Nebraska dentist appears in an ad promoting the Edison phonograph at Mu sic Store in Sidney Nebraska. The note invites readers to see a demonstration and mentions insurance and farm loans offered by Leafdale and Woten.
Larson's Music Store in Sidney Nebraska touts Edison as the superior phonograph, saying it made the first talking device and outshines all imitations. The claim frames Edison as unmatched in innovation and quality.
Eyes tested glasses fitted Montgom ery at Marshs Jewelry Sidney Nebr. An ad urges skepticism toward phonograph claims by dealers and invites Edison demonstr ations at Larson s Music Sidney Nebr to compare machines.
Ed D Johnson states he will not be liable for any debts or contracts made by his wife Mrs Lottie C Johnson in either name. He signs the notice to protect himself from financial obligations arising from her actions.
An oil derived from red pine tree stumps is found to be valuable for recovering silver from pulverized ores through the flotation process.
The Telegraph lauds Governor Coolidge's notification speech as a presidential style keynote. It commends sage counsel, leadership, and alignment with the Republican platform, calling it a document for all voters and free from class appeal, urging full Americanism.
The Japanese house of peers has adopted the income tax bill increasing levies. The measure, aimed at expanding military funding, permits extensions for the army and navy.
Rev. H. G. Hicks, his wife and children from Coon Rapids Iowa, stayed with his brothers George and Elmer Hicks from Saturday to Tuesday while returning from Yellowstone. He preached at the M E church Sunday evening though attendance was light due to short notice. the sermon was praised as one of the finest. His son Paul Hicks, also a Methodist minister, serves in Cambridge Iowa.
Potter Nebraskans were overwhelmed by Sterling Leaguers twenty two to one. Wells pitched for Sterling against Hunt for Potter. Sterling collected twenty two hits while Potter managed four. Sterling committed two errors to Potter’s three. Local game featured Potter’s prior win but failed to stage a comeback this afternoon.
American marines have been sent to Tung-Chow in China to protect American missionaries as civil war rages in the northeast. Dr Sun Yat Sen, former provisional president, accuses Japan of aiding the rebels. Tokyo denies the charge.
Carlos Herrera has taken the oath of office to serve as president of the republic of Guatemala, formalizing his leadership tenure and the new administration.
Newspaper reports indicate Italy has decided to abandon Avlona to Albanian forces. The move signals a strategic withdrawal with implications for regional control and postwar borders as authorities weigh the consequences of evacuation and defense priorities.
The article notes a striking imbalance with more than 200 public astronomical observatories in the northern hemisphere versus fewer than 20 in the southern hemisphere, highlighting regional disparities in skywatching infrastructure.
A Chinese encounter describes an inferior rider dismounting to let a superior pass. A harpy eagle in Brazil is noted for preying exclusively on monkeys. William R. Williams of Richmond Virginia is named assistant secretary of war succeeding Benedict Crowell. A pundit estimates wartime munition spending could fund rebuilding New York City twice.
Unidentified man killed on Wednesday morning August 11 near Big Springs Nebraska after being struck by train No 8. Body embalmed by A J Bracken Chappell and held for identification at Big Springs. Described as about 45 years old, 5 8 and 160 pounds with blue eyes and bald crown.
A compiled season table lists games from June to August, detailing Potter's results against teams such as Casper Lodge Pole Redington Sterling Peetz Cheyenne Kimball Chappell Scottsbluff Pine Bluffs Alliance Gering Julesburg Julesburg Bayard and Laramie. Potter finishes with 13 wins and 11 losses in 24 games, averaging 542.
The Lincoln Journal provides later state news than rivals, with rural routes served by the Evening Journal and urban papers pressed earlier. It promotes a yearly price of $5 or $7 with Sunday Journal, claims independence and truth about all parties and candidates, and advertises a $2,000 cash prize plus commissions for six weeks of work with details by writing to State Journal Lincoln.
A striking note from a period column points to social norms in Korea where a man encounters his wife in public and treats her as if she were invisible, effectively ignoring her presence and moving on. The observation highlights gender dynamics and public decorum in the era.
The American Red Cross nursing department reports rapid growth enrolling over 37 000 graduate nurses to date and expanding its reserve for the army and navy. It supplies nurses to public health service and foreign hospitals, offers home hygiene courses, advances rural and public health nursing, and advocates community support and medical profession cooperation.
The Red Cross Home Service assists families with budget planning, financial stress, schooling, elder care, widowed and deserted mothers, crippled children, and the homeless. It supports communities by organizing meetings, rest rooms, picnics, and libraries while coordinating with other agencies for better services. Contact the nearest Red Cross chapter secretary for confidential aid.
The Fourth Annual Red Cross drive runs from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day, inclusive. A nationwide call to action urges participation during the period, with red cross committees coordinating local efforts and fundraising.
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