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Newspaper

The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1922

Page

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Sidney Wins Basketball Game Against Fast N. P. Cagers

Professor White, Byron Pavlat, Harold Ball, Edgar Leafdale and Walter Brady traveled to Sidney on Tuesday to watch the contest. Sidney defeated North Platte 21 to 15, as the touring team from North Platte faced the home squad.

Professor White Byron Pavlat Harold Ball Edgar Leafdale Walter Brady Sidney North Platte Mr. White Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Sidney Cagers

Pre Inventory Sale Announced at Hansen and Seyfang’s

Local shop Hansen and Seyfang’s announces a pre inventory sale soon. Store owners urge customers to watch for notices detailing dates and featured items as they clear existing stock before new arrivals.

Pre-inventory sale at Hansen and Seyfang's announced

A forthcoming pre-inventory sale is reported at Hansen and Seyfang's with notices that the event will occur soon and shoppers should watch for further details.

The Fireman of Today How He Is Made

A drill school emphasis shows fire fighting as a highly trained profession. rookies must be thoroughly proficient before admittance and the element of drill is essential to develop skill and discipline.

Fire Department Report by Chief A. Brownell

Wichita Kansas fire department daily bulletin credited to Chief A Brownell outlines ongoing fire safety operations, responses, and department activities in the city. Details cover incident handling, inspections, and public safety outreach conducted by the Wichita unit.

A. §. Brownell Fire Dept Wichita, Kansas

Fire department training shift favors standard methods

Chief Brownewell argues for standardized training to fit volunteers into modern fire units. He stresses the human element, praising seasoned as well as younger firefighters, and urges reorganization and speed in fire services beyond motorization and alarms.

Fire service politics and aging firemen change on the job

The piece reflects on how fire officials lose control as seniority advances and external watchdogs from major groups like Elvie monitor actions. It suggests property owners demand protection and politicians may cede power to new fire officials. It notes that changing times require more than appearance, hinting at broader reform.

Elvie

Cordes Celebrate Christmas And First Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs C A Cord celebrate Christmas and their first wedding anniversary with a large turnout of local dignitaries and families. Guests include Mayor R A Babcock and family Potter Colorado mayor C P Dybdahl and family Victor Johnson mayor Kirk L H Johnson and family Joe Johnson and wife F C Johnson and family Clarence Johnson and family C W Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs E Cord.

C. A. Cords R. A. Babcock Potter C. P. Dybdahl Boycoo Colorado Victor Johnson Kirk L. H. Johnson Joe Johnson F. C. Johnson Clarnce Johnson C. W. Johnson E. Cords

Potter Grain Co Corn Car Load On Hand Notice

To those wanting corn we now have a car load on hand. Potter Grain Co offers supply likely for local buyers and traders.

Potter Grain Co

Christmas Day Tea Hosted by Hansen Family

Mr and Mrs Pete Hansen and his mother hosted a five o'clock tea on Christmas day with Rev Knash and Alfred Avnell in attendance.

Pete Hansen Knahse Alfred Avnell

Mrs Pete Hansen Hosts V F M at M I Church

Mrs Pete Hansen and her mother entertained the V F M of the M I church on Wednesday afternoon. Forty five members attended the gathering.

Pete Hansen M. I. Church

Ball Family Welcomes Son In Omaha

Born to Mr and Mrs Carl Ball of Omaha a boy this Tuesday Mays Ball formerly Miss Opal Hicks of this city.

Carl Ball Omaha Mays. Ball Opal Hicks

Ladies Guild Meeting Hosted by Mrs Biggs on Jan Fourth

The Ladies Guild will meet at the home of Mrs Ernest Biggs on Thursday January 4 1923 with Mrs Enevoldsen and Mrs Biggs as hosts You are welcome.

Ladies Guild Ernest Biggs Enevoldsen Mrs. Biggs

Fisher Family Reunites at Christmas Near Sidney

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fisher spent Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brothers south of Sidney for a family reunion. Mrs Brothers is a sister of Mr. Fisher.

Ed Fisher Mrs. Brothers Sidney Mr. Fisher

Family Reunion Held At John Seyfang Sr Home

A Christmas dinner brought together family members including Mr Whitmire of Ledge Pole at the home of John Seyfang Sr. The gathering marked a festive holiday reunion.

John Seyfang, Sr Mr. Whitmire Ledge Pole

Christmas Dinner Hosts Include Miller Biggs MacCabe

Mr and Mrs N S Miller entertain ed at Christmas dinner with Ernest Biggs Bernard MacDonald and Miss Mabel MacCabe. Mr and Mrs C A Larsen and Carl Jr were dinner guests at F C Harris home on Christmas day. Mr and Mrs Clyde Brady Frank Brady and Byron Pavlat dined at Grant Brady home on Christmas day.

N. S. Miller Ernest Biggs Bernard MacDonald Mabel MacCabe Mrs. C. A. Larsen and Carl, Jr F. C. Harris Clyde Brady Frank Brady Byron Pavlat Grant Brady

Mrs Quinn Visited Sidney for Christmas With Strubles

Mrs John Quinn, an employee of Denver Dry Goods Co, traveled to Sidney to join her husband and then they drove to the home of Mrs Quinns parents, Mr and Mrs Struble, to spend Christmas.

John Quinn Denver Dry Goods Co Sidney Mrs. Quinn Mrs. Struble

Methodist Church Notes Robt W Pruitt Pastor

Robt W Pruitt, pastor, outlines Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 630 p m and evening service at 730 p m A Wednesday prayer meeting at the usual hour prompts readers to reflect on their New Year resolutions and self examination.

Methodist Church Robt W. Pruitt Epworth League

The Call to Walk with Christ and Plan for a New Year

A church urges members to live daily with Christ amid progress and judgment. It invites community help to advance the kingdom, pledging joy from a refined basement for social and church events, and asks volunteers to finish the ceiling. The message ends with an invitation to next Sunday services, the last of the year.

Christ Age of Progress God Galilee

Sunday School Notes Last Helpers Class Meeting Invite

The Helpers Class invites attendance at the final meeting of the year at Miss Marcella Eveers home at 2 o clock on December 30 1922 A New Year program has been arranged and should not be forgotten by members The class is described as full of pep and growing each Sabbath

Marcella Eveers

Story of the West as Told by the Pioneer

A long fragment from the Torrington Wyoming Telegram recounts pioneer Tom Powers on Western history. He narrates harsh winters, cattle drives from Clear Creek to Ogallala, Crow flu deaths, buffalo hunting on the Cheyenne, antelope herds near Douglas, wolf poisoning for bounties, and a perilous 1901 cattle and horse crossing from La Grange to the Hxanech amid a snowstorm.

Torrington Wyo Tom Powers Nebraska Wyoming Platte River Clear Creek Range Ogallala Montana la Grippe Cheyenne River Douglas Old 77 Herman Lippold Geo. Sophie of Lusk la Grange H Xanech Ysem Iski ESL Rawhide

Soldier of the Plains recounts livestock drives and frontier life

Dalton Delegate writes from November 17 1922 about spring 1887 cattle roundups near Morvill and Sheep creek. He details 27 round-up wagons with at least 15 men each, 9 saddle horses per man, and up to 10 900 head driven over two days. He recalls geese on the Platte, occasional Indians, cowboys’ dances, Sky Pilots, and Indian burial grounds along the breaks from Spotted Tail creek to Broom Creek near Wendover.

Goshen County Sheep Creek Pete Vomnberg Morvill Platte River Platte Sky Pilots State Line Old Ft. Laramie Torrington Ft. Laramie Spotted Tail Creek Broom Creek Wendover

Walter Henry Buys Thornburg & Hager Store

Walter Henry owner of Central Meat Market bought the Thorn burg and Hager dry goods and grocery stock and fixtures. He has moved his meat market to the purchased store and opened for business in the new location.

Walter Henry Central Meat Market Thornburg & Hager Henry

Former Potter Girl Weds Denver Man in Sidney Church

Miss Marie Sk Peters of Sidney married Mgr Ralph Wilson of Denver in a December 23 ceremony at the M E church conducted by Rev James Thomas. The bride, a former Potter girl, studied at Walt Hill high school Wayne college and Gurley Pharmacy. She later taught and is currently a teacher. The groom, a Pilger high school graduate, attended Midland college and worked as a stenographer in Omaha before joining the Denver Tramway Subline Co. They plan to live in Denver.

Marie Sk. Peters Sidney Mgr Ralph Wilson Denver M. E James Thomas Walthill High School Wayne College Gurley Pharmacy Gurley Nebraska Pilger High School Midland College Union Pacific Omaha Denver Tramway Subline Co

Office supplies and other expenses noted

The entry lists office supplies and various other expenses with unclear or garbled notes. It records miscellaneous costs likely for administrative use and general operations.

Work in Schools Visits Made to Schools 191 Inspections

School health report shows 191 visits to schools, 3210 pupils inspected, 2058 pupils with defects, 233 pupils with defects corrected, 15 parent consultations, 137 sanitary inspections, 216 talks given to schools, and 22 health clubs started.

Defects and Corrections in School Children Report

Nutrition data shows seven percent underweight and twenty percent overweight. Lost keys listed as 714, with notice to leave at Review office in Potter, Nebraska. For sale a pure bred registered Duroc red male hog around 225 pounds. Cordial New Year greetings from The Potter Review urging home industry subscriptions via Review office.

Winder Peter Nelson Potter Neb Lewis Olson

Johnny Leyfang Caller at Dix and Kimball Thursday

Johnny Leyfang appeared as a caller at Dix and Kimball on Thursday, engaging attendees with a lively auction and participating in event activities.

Johnny Leyfang Dix and Kimball

Report of County Nurse Work in Cheyenne County Neb

A 1922 county nurse report records nursing care visits 19 in Cheyenne County Nebraska including investigation visits to schools and dental clinics held 22, total activities across home nursing classes talks and committee meetings, with office interviews and travel costs noted. The summary reflects counts for visits, patients treated, students completing the work, and other related activities during December 22 1922 inclusive.

Cheyenne County Nebraska de Daltuchienachlat

Special Dance Saturday Night at Seyfang Theatre

Remember the special dance on Saturday night December 30 at the Seyfang theatre with music by Grabill's Merry Makers. A bargain rate offers Lincoln Daily Journal at $2 yearly or $3 including Sunday within Nebraska and adjoining states if ordered in December. The Journal, delivered on most rural routes, aims to reach every Nebraska family next year.

Seyfang Theatre Grabill Merry Makers Lincoln Daily Journal Nebraska

Bride 66 Killed on Honeymoon in Illinois

Mrs T J Foster aged 66 died and her husband 73 escaped injury when struck by a motor car while crossing a Springfield street during their honeymoon. Police said fear of the truant officer led to the death of nine year old Raymond Novicki of Chicago whose body was found under his mother's bed after an agent knocked.

Bride Springfield Ill T. J. Foster Bey Raymond Novicki Chicago

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Fast N. P. Cagers Hansen & Seyfang’s Rom Fire and Water Engineer Brownewell Fire and Water Engineer Chief Brownewell Kansas United States Adolph 'Zukor Wadleact Elsie Ferguson Agborge Fitzmaurice Paramount Radio Ralf BY Jack Wilson McClure Syndix Ralf Pearl Pope
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