Nebraska at fifty a state and nation’s model of progress
On March 1 1917 Nebraska marks fifty years as a state a growth tale from a desert border settlement to a major agricultural producer and industrial hub. The piece extols Nebraska’s rise in crops dairy beef and coal free of coal mines with vast railroad expansion noting one of the nation’s strongest educational funds and per capita wealth in agricultural output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Maupin
Midwest Magazine
Nebraska
Great American Desert
Alaska
New York
San Francisco
St. Petersburg
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Golden Gate
Weather and Subscription Boost for Local Review
A 1913 weather summary notes snow and strong winds Friday, clear and cold Saturday, and progressively warmer days into Tuesday with rising temperatures. The issue also reports a 50 new subscribers gained by offering six months free to non-subscribers as a Christmas gift, urging reader pride in the local paper and inviting continued support.
Albert Burkin Falls Ill After Cheyenne Hospital Stay
Albert Burkin, living fifteen miles north of town, was in a six month Cheyenne hospital for a broken leg and returned home only to contract catarrhal pneumonia. Dr. Ames attends daily, hoping for recovery though a weak heart hampers progress. The community offers sympathy to the ailing youth.
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Cheyenne
Albert Burk
Ames
Burk
Pat Dalton
Dr. Ames
Miss Nelson and Nephew Travel to Blair
Miss Mary Nelson and nephew Jack Tracy left Tuesday for Blair in the eastern part of the state where her brother Philip is located. Jack will stay there while Miss Nelson expects to return in a month. The Sunday school Christmas program at the M and church on Wednesday evening drew a large crowd and featured a wide range from a five year old solo to a three act play. Poor room temperature and faulty lighting marred the event. The writer suggests ousting Ole the Sweed janitor, mirroring actions of the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nelson
Jack Tracy
Blair
Philip
Jack
Miss Nelson
Potter
Ole
Sweed
Gentle Snow Begins To Fall As Presses Go To Work
A light snowfall starts as newspapers roll from presses. Reporters note the quiet city streets and preparations for late editions. The top stories remain to be finalized as crews monitor weather conditions and update readership.
Local Market Update and Church Notice
Revised Thursday market notes list prices for Maccaroni wheat Red wheat Rye Corn shelled Barley Butter Potatoes and Cream. Also includes Lutheran Church Sunday School at 10 a.m. leaving readers with pricing and event time details.
Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Morning preaching at 11:00 a m. Epworth League at 7:00 p m with preaching at 8:00 p m. Services free and open to all. J A Kerr is the pastor.
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Epworth League
Notice to Contractors for M. I. E. church bids
Building committee in Potter Nebraska invites bids to complete the M I E church. Bids open January 2 1914 at 2 p m. Committee may reject all bids. Plans and specifications by Wm MacAdam C W Johnson committee Grant Braby Fred Nelson_advi?
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M. IE
Potter
Nebr
Wm. MacAdam
C. W. Johnson
Grant Braby
Fred Nelson
Antelope and Elk Starving for Food Near Sidney
The Sidney Telegraph reports about 180 antelope grazing south of town with 57 entering Trognitz store seeking feed. Hunger drives them into hay, then they wander back into deep snow fences, while elk near Point of Hocks five miles from Potter also raid for pasture.
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Sidney Telegraph
Trognitz
Hocks
Potter
Redington News: Local Christmas Visits and Travel
Miss Lena Bean of Dalton visits Redington with Mrs. Gilman while Miss Devaul travels from Bridgeport to Bayard for Christmas vacation. A Muhr schoolhouse Christmas tree and treats are noted. Walter Muhr, Miss Baldwin, Miss Orr, and Miss Muhr’s companion travel between Bridgeport Omaha and Broken Bow for holiday visits. Loyd Eckert returns from Lincoln to spend Christmas at home as T. H. Smith visits Bridgeport. Darley Skinner and Rollie Sickles go to Bridgeport midweek.
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Lena Bean
Dalton
Montana
Redington
Walter Muhr
Bridgeport
Misses Baldwin
Muhr
Orr
Miss Baldwin
Omaha
Miss Orr
Broken Bow
Miss Muhr
Farmers eye Potter elevator and store venture
SEXTORP REPORTS farmers nearby discuss building a Farmers Elevator at Potter or Flordon if funds permit. They expect a ten percent return by handling their own grain and hauling wheat to Potter at sixty cents a bushel. Plans include a store and full farm supply services if the project succeeds. Albert Thompson, south of Dalton, drills wells for August Mielkie twelve miles northeast of Potter using homemade gumbo casing. Mrs. August Mielkie returns from Wisner after her mother's funeral. Peter Nelson hires Olef Hanson for two months to help with chores and hopes to raise 200 hogs next year. George Reetz travels to Bloomfield for a hog sale and a few weeks’ visit with his father.
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Potter Or Flordon
Mr. Farmer
Albert Thompson
Dalton
August Mielkie
Potter
Mr. Thompson
Soe
Peter Nelson
Olef Hanson
Mr. Nelson
Catholic Church Services Held Monthly Hall at 10 a.m
Catholic Church announces services on the fourth Saturday each month in the hall at 10 a.m. Additional announcements will be made from time to time.
Bentley Land Co Real Estate Payout to Joan
Real estate funds allocated to Joan by Bentley Land Co of 1014 Sidney Nebraska. The notice indicates substantial monetary payment or settlement related to property dealings. No further specifics provided in the fragment.
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Joan
Rea
Bentley Land CO
Sidney, Nebr
Former Editor Sends View From Nebraska Westward
A letter from C. T. Jones, former editor of the Review, describes conditions from Lakeview to Burns and Yale. He criticizes Nebraska homesteading prospects, notes scarce good land, long rail distances, and reliance on stock raising. He warns settlers should have cash, cites costs, and portrays central Oregon as unsettled and volcanic with sparse water.
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Lakeview
Burns
Yale
Nebraska
Oregon
Wandering ex-editor Jones walks from Lakeview to St Louis
Letter from Lakeview Oregon notes Charles T. Jones former Missouri county treasurer and Potter Nebraska editor starts walking to St Louis for health using own resources. He trained in the Philippines and aided Americans against Spaniards. Also reported Mrs Pat Dalton near town with severe cold and Christmas receipts and expenditures by the M E Sunday school totaling 14.75 with various expenses for tree ornaments and candy.
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Ebro
Wiken
Lake County Examiner
Juakeview
Oregon
Chas. T. Jones
Laclede County
Missouri
Review
Potter
Nebraska
Lakeview
St. Louis
Philippines
M. E. Sunday School
Nelson
Thornburg
Johnson
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Rock Springs
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Childrens
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Potter State Bank
J. A. Woten
Albert Burkin
Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
J. A. Kerr
Redington News
Loyd Eckert
Lincoln
T. H. Smith
Darley Skinner
Rollie Sickles
Bridgepoat
Sextorp Reports
Wisner
Cuming County
Olof Hanson
George Reetz
Bloomfield
Knox County
C. T. Jones
Nelson & CO
Johnson’s Department Store
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