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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
4
A 1921 Iowa report on 1500 machines shows an average purchase price of 1500 dollars and annual upkeep of 760 dollars per car. If representative, total car costs reach about 311.6 million dollars for 410000 registered vehicles, surpassing Iowa’s 1920 corn and oats crop value per government statistics.
The report shows corn yields at 46 bushels per acre totaling 473,800,000 bushels valued at 47 cents per bushel or $222,686,000, with a shortfall of $88,955,000 to cover costs. Oat crop yields 39 bushels per acre on 5,895,000 acres produce 229,850,400 bushels valued at 36 cents per bushel or $82,746,144, with a total shortfall of $6,208,856 to meet costs.
An open letter from Potter Neb postmaster Etta I Bartlett urges patrons on all routes to install government approved mailboxes on solid foundations with accessible approaches. The note warns that without proper boxes and nearby grade alignment service may be discontinued and promises faster mail delivery once carriers can deposit directly into secure pockets.
Thursday December 14 marked the annual gathering of Organized Agriculture in Cheyenne County with morning Extension Farm Bureau reorganization and a new constitution. County Agent reported. officers elected include Otto Perso and Ford Wickhorst. afternoon Farmers Union elected Glen Bales president and heard Forrest Knox speak. resolutions urged freight rate cuts, tax-exempt securities abolition, support for St Laurence waterway, and backing O Osborn for state president.
In 1922 a lonely engineer on a mountain job finds companionship and love with Janet, a visiting nurse who cares for him after a crash. As Dickie’s questions frame a hopeful future, Janet affirms plans to marry Jack once Mamma returns.
The St Paul telephone company held its annual open house on December 23 to showcase operations and explain the system. Clearwater and Ewing consider closing local electric plants and building lines to Neligh for 24 hour service from Gilman Mill Co. A new steam engine boosts output at Oakland Nebraska Gas and Electric, aiding emergencies. Benkelman school facilities are inadequate and bond plans for a county high school are underway. Tekamah aims to pave its business district in early summer 1923.
In a surprising result, Kansas voters elected a Democrat to public office, defeating an editor for governor. The Tri State Farmer remarks on the upheaval, joking about laws favoring newspaper men.
Daily reflections list biblical verses for each day of the week. Topics include the Lord as shepherd, avoiding meddling, faith and greater works, duties to God, peace imagery, God thoughts for welfare, and God’s gentleness guiding strength and salvation.
Don’t borrow it subscribe A special rate of only two dollars a year for The Lincoln Daily Journal or three dollars including Sunday is offered in Nebraska and adjoining states if ordered in December The Journal covers the legislative session and tax debate and aims to be essential for Nebraska families with rural delivery on most routes ahead of other papers Try The Journal at this bargain rate for the coming year.
Frank Brady offers fat hogs for sale for butchering or will butcher and deliver meat. Phone 4811. Also notes Ray E Witham dentist Sidney Nebraska Potter Post 291 American Legion meets 7 30 p m 2nd and 4th Wednesdays monthly. Patronize home industry.
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