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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
4
J. L. Williams, 59, a McGrew resident, died Tuesday afternoon at the McGrew beet dump when a wagon load of beets on the dumping apparatus failed, the dump released, and he was thrown from the trestle breaking his neck. Sheriff Koe ning and County Attorney Floyd Wright investigated the scene.
Pleasant View residents share news from Sidney including visits, births, illnesses, and local events. Aug Thies welcomes a baby girl on December 9 with family care, while several neighbors face minor injuries and recoveries. Social activities span skating at Johnson's dam, operettas in Potter, and Jolly Neighbors gatherings.
A Sidney writer recalls a joke about Senator Curtis and Senator Robinson, mocks political figures including Raskob, notes shopping days till car licenses, and recounts a local cafe scene with Sheriff Nelson and bankers. The piece ends with an advert from The Gift Shop offering diamonds and bargains.
The State Journal of Lincoln positions as the only morning paper between Omaha and Denver and the sole full publishing plant in the region printing editions after 5 p.m. Readers are urged to subscribe via mail for yearly rates, with warnings against paying strangers. Also notes on Christmas spelling and local ads including leather goods and gift bags.
New York City December 12 Union Pacific received the Harriman memorial gold medal for outstanding safety and accident prevention on American railroads. C R Gray president accepted the award from Arthur Williams of the American Museum of Safety noting a 1927 improvement of 35.6 percent over 1926.
A special committee conferred a safety through award on an American Museum official husband in recognition of service.
Russell Crosby, long time Linn Hardware and Implement employee, is promoted to manager of the Linn store at Dix and has begun duty at his new post. The community is urged to extend congratulations on his promotion.
Sixteen Cheyenne county students are enrolled at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Nine hail from Sidney, three from Dalton, two from Lodge Pole, and one from Henry and Potter. Potter is represented by Bruce F. Hagemeister. Also notes on gift shop offerings in Sidney and a brief photography caption.
Joseph Johnson George Coulter and Ralph Robertson attend the annual Organized Agriculture session in Alliance under the state university. The meetings are described as always worthwhile, noting last year's event at Sidney.
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