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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
1
On Christmas eve over 300 people gathered at the M church for a large program with a tree, treats, and Santa Claus. The Lutherans followed with a crowded Christmas night program featuring a candlelit tree and treats, both churches praised for faithful organizers and festive spirit.
William G. McAllister superintendent of Blockley Philadelphia Municipal Hospital cites alcohol as the direct cause of 1,680 of 5,600 inmates in the insane, poor and hospital wards. He reports about one thousand deaths yearly attributed to whisky traffic, a burden from saloon excess on human wrecks and derelicts.
A veteran barber announces a first class shop now located within the pool hall rooms inviting public patronage. Regular patrons are urged to reintroduce themselves and note the new location.
A hospital official cites medical surveys showing more than 80 percent of inmates in the insane wards suffer from liquor afflicted conditions. He notes about 2400 patients and asserts that 8 percent trace insanity to alcohol, with many cases deemed incurable. The city reportedly spends 47 cents daily per patient, totaling over $800 daily or about $300,000 yearly.
Two watch meetings and a taffy pull are planned at the Lutheran church Sunday evening. Social time begins about 8 o'clock followed by devotional services. The town has no other meeting that night and the event aims to mark the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new.
Notice states that from January 1 1917 all terms become cash only regardless of standing and that debtors must settle before that date or face legal collection. Also references Livoni Son at Sidney and a promotional line about low interest rates and seats with a slogan Let er buck.
Receipts of cattle yesterday were moderate with 4,209 head on sale. Steers sold at 10.10 to 10.55 as beeves. cows and heifers saw improved values with choice corn fed heifers around 89.9 per hundred pounds. Quotations cover yearlings, beeves, cows, heifers, and calves with varied grades and stocker entries.
Frosty Christmas in Sextorp featured a grand program praised for its success. Credit given to the superintendent and assistants for organizing the event. Mention of Mr. and Mrs. Ef Sanders and CG.
Arthur Spitzbart and Herbert Johnson escaped injury when their Ford rolled on a level road east of town due to front wheels giving way. The car’s exterior parts were damaged after circling and overturning briefly. Neighbors and local residents share Christmas activities and visits, with multiple families joining gatherings and a community Christmas program at Corner schoolhouse. Santa distributed presents after the program.
The Congressional Joint Committee on Interstate Commerce suspended hearings on government regulation of transportation, awaiting January 5 report. Hearings may resume after March adjournment with expanded testimony. aim to craft coordinated federal railway regulation amid diverse stakeholder pressure.
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