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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
5
The author favors farming over office work, citing fresh air, variety, and horsework like disking and plowing. They value self sufficiency from farming and the pleasures of home grown food, then outline goals to teach in primary or grammar rooms after high school. They compare teaching with stenography, noting steadier year round pay in stenography and the planning required for teaching duties.
The writer envisions leaving school with good education to become a bank cashier. They contrast indoor office work with outdoor labor, arguing for steadier year round employment and greater advancement potential in banks, stores, or similar places, noting that consistent performance can lead to promotions and even stock options.
Mrs E H Biggs sues. Mrs Anna Sanders and Mrs N Biggs face assault and battery charges after a Thursday afternoon melee on the way to a Methodist lecture. All three are fined one dollar. marshal ordered to arrest future troublemakers. Court costs total 19.40.
An excellent program has been arranged for tonight’s literary event. The program promises notable speakers and engaging readings, inviting attendees to a refined evening of prose and poetry in a formal setting.
The Potter Review continues to dub the Tri-State Farmer from Kimball with a combined subscription price of 1.75 dollars, covering both new and renewal orders. Regular rates are 1.50 for the Review and 1.00 for the Tri-State Farmer, with weekly issues.
Residents report attendance at the O Ed Swanson sale in Kimball county and a fluently busy week with visits to Sidney and Whitney Nebr. People travel to see "The Queen of Sheba" show while the turkey and rose blue rock shoot by E H Biggs draws a crowd. D F Enevoldsen leaves for Boclus Nebr to spend Thanksgiving with family.
Miss Theodosia Queen at Kimball school arrived Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with her parents north of Potter. A party surprised Joe Nelson Wednesday evening and it was a success. Mrs. O Nelson, well known locally, died at her Orland California home on November 16. Condolences to the relatives of the deceased.
The Pinoele Club held a Friday evening session with host Mr and Mrs R V Francis. N Miller earned the honors in the games and Mrs Miller won the consolation prize.
The Red Cross examined five Potter children last Saturday with three receiving dental treatment and two given glasses, all expenses covered by the Red Cross. Three more will have tonsil removal next Saturday, under county nurse Miss Pope's guidance.
The last remaining buffalo cow at the J. R. Quein ranch north of town was killed and butchered Tuesday by Ed Woods and James Brown of Oshkosh. Quein fired the fatal shot. Meat sold for 50 cents a pound, some delivered to Potter via Hicks market where demand exceeded supply. Brown, brother of Mrs. Thornburg of Potter, visited during the operation. The buffalo’s mate had been killed weeks earlier by C. C. Smith.
The Red Cross Chapter helps delay claims by lending money for urgent needs and keeps veterans from worry about home to speed recovery. Monthly service to about 120,215 veterans and families, with 356,544 personal problem aid requests. National HQ runs 448 workers in Public Health Service and hospitals to aid recreation, compensation, family contact, and other needs beyond government care.
Mr and Mrs R V Francis were Kimball callers on Monday. A rainfall of .09 inches was recorded Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs F C Harris and children drove to Sidney yesterday afternoon.
Jess Osborn of Denver visited on Monday at the home of his sister, Mrs. N. S. Miller. Harvey Fisher left Wednesday.
A note mentions plans to visit for a few days at the Fred Brown residence in Denver.
Mr and Mrs Tisae Henrikson Paul Henrikson and Earl Hersh of Kirk were business sellers in Potter Wednesday. The Ladies Guild will hold an indoor picnic at the home of Mrs Fred Enevoldsen December 7, each member bring their lunch.
Inquiry seeks sil ver laced Wyandotte chickens available in the country. Party wishes to buy and requests a call to the Review office for contact details.
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