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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
8
A fragmented column recalls Thanksgiving in Sidney with the gas man visiting Geo Thirwall, a refused bribe over a mustache, and a snowy holiday. It praises Jack Dempsey as a peace advocate while noting public opinion and eccentric musings about manners and appearances.
A fragment mentions a small lace dress damage and torn straps with a September night mood. The note argues against using Xmas for Christmas and references Stevie's remarks. A legal notice sets December 21, 1925, 10 a.m., for a testamentary matter raised by Elmer Kahl Cheyenne County judge.
County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska sets hearing for final settlement of S D Johnson estate. C W Johnson petitions for final account and decree. hearing scheduled December 5 1925 at 10 am. Notice to interested parties via Potter Review for three weeks.
Antelope residents travel to Sidney and Kimball while others visit kin in Gering and Boulder. The Jolly Neighbors club held a sparse meeting at Mrs Hadly's home with little business. Walter Hudkins returned from Boulder and Chas Heimer works on his barn. Carl Larson and E M Nelson hosts welcomed guests at Sunday dinner.
Chris Termen sustained serious injuries Wednesday after his horse fell during a cattle drive to Sidney. Edson Madden completes corn shucking this week. Mr and Mrs E R Hadley with daughters Bernice and Marcia and Mrs J H Madden with son Howard spent a pleasant evening at the Larson home Monday.
Mrs Earl Easton visited at the N J Nelson home Sunday afternoon. William Allman is corn picking for Elmer Wilson. Earl Vowers of Brownson called Monday. Mrs Wm Bundy visited the N J Nelson home Tuesday. Clarence Teneyck threshing this week with N J Nelson and Earl Easton helping. Easton and Nelson assist Clarence Teneyck thresh this week. Ed Mathewson and daughter Lillian called Monday evening at the N J Nelson home. Mrs N J Nelson visited the Earl Easton home Tuesday afternoon. David Teacyck called at the N J Nelson home Wednesday afternoon.
Two teams of work horses for sale. One team weighs 2600 and the other 2400 pounds. Ages 6 and 9 years. Asking 125 dollars per team. Easy keeping chunky type. Contact Arthur Schuessler. 12marelm
Farmers invited to the Bridgeport seed show on December 16 and 17 to showcase alfalfa and sweet clover. Entrants should submit a five pound seed sample, with county exhibits coordinated by the County Farm Bureau or sent directly to the Bridgeport Farm Bureau office.
A local print shop announces a broad selection of Christmas cards in stock and more expected next week. They offer printing with any sentiment or verse and custom name and address. New script and text typefaces are available to craft attractive cards at reasonable prices.
The Christian mission holds Sunday services at 2:00 PM with Sunday school after the service. Location noted as fourteen miles southwest of Pottar-P J Holm.
An Irish worker reported to the paymaster to receive his wages and quit the job. At the pay office he was treated with courtesy and his check placed in his hands. He exclaimed that he did not know whether he was fired or promoted.
Bernice Tompkins came back this week after several weeks away due to whooping cough. The school reports all twenty six students now attend, except Roderick MacAdam who left with his mother. Students not absent or tardy this month include Genevieve Armstrong, Helen Carlson, Helen McKee, Lor raine Slama, Mildred Schuessler, Elanora Schubarth, Lavinia Sparks, Mildred Warner, George Allison, Donald Biggs, Ray Goding, Elgin Hicks, Johnny Moench, Gayland Reetz, Keith Schwartz, and Vernon Vizna.
The A class finished Bolonius primers and began Becon primers while missing two days for a tongue cut. A Thanksgiving party was enjoyed. 2nd and 3rd B grades dramatized The Hare and the Tortoise. Reports show improved grades. attendance aims for Christmas. New hall squad officers are Billie Craig Carol Moench and Olga Schuessler. The class anticipates Christmas focus and bulletin board pictures.
Maryon Shaw returns after illness as the health club records tooth brushing. Third and fourth grades took tests on six weeks work. New hall squad officers named Earl Anderson General Ruth Armstrong Maryon Shaw Laverne Wickstrom Richard Craig. Several students earned perfect spelling. Principal visits noted. various grades report sickness absences and Thanksgiving break. English Club planned. grammar errors tabulated for improvement. Eighth graders completed poem booklets. Emma Moench joins seventh grade. Freshmen anticipate study until Christmas. Latin trip to Sidney planned. Sophomores report top marks and good deportment. Seniors perform and study Tennyson. All Seniors excused from some exams for good conduct. others took exams due to grades.
An Irish section hand faced orders in a discipline case. The brief item notes authority action and the worker’s status within the railway service, with no graphic details.
Mr Place asks which period of day he prefers and Walter mentions Vacation period. Milo challenges his dad to sign his report card without looking prompting humor. In physics class Mr Callaway jokes about dissolving a quarter, Elwyn replies that it would not dissolve if it did.
A terse exchange leads to a fatal outcome after Francis says I killed him following Walter’s threat to punch the look alike. The scene escalates from a joke to violence.
Arvid asks if his serenade drew his girl out. Bruce clarifies she was left by another man who used an auto horn to summon her, revealing a playful misdirection in a neighborhood exchange.
A junior on the railroad track faced an approaching train but the locomotive slowed and moved off the track, allowing the junior to pass safely. The incident highlights quick actions to prevent harm on the rail line.
In many Italian villages residents take loaves to the village bakery for baking, as few homes have a fire. The practice highlights reliance on communal ovens and traditional bread making.
Dr E A Ross of the University of Wisconsin faced extreme heat as he attempted to cross a street in India with no covering. The incident highlights the dangerous sun and heat conditions endured by visitors in the region.
The report notes several chautauquas dropping Sunday events this year and others adopting a no Sunday schedule for 1926. It cites heightened Sunday sentiment nationwide and mentions the Norwegian American press founder, father of Colonel Hans Heg, as originator of the first Norwegian newspaper in America in Wisconsin in 1847.
Red circled white wrist bands are added to Berlin traffic caps to improve signal visibility for pedestrians and drivers, as reported by the Dearborn Independent.
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Potter high School boys visit Sidney Academy on the local floor this Friday at 8 00. The Academy touts a strong lineup and is expected to make the game competitive. Admission 15 and 35 cents. A preliminary local teams game precedes the main event.
A half inch snow Thursday evening marked the annual storm, melted by week’s start. The week brought exceptionally beautiful weather, warm and clear, just like spring.
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