Potter Nebraska Named Temperance Town In Early Guide
The March 1 1885 Home Seekers Guide notes Potter nine miles west of Sidney on the Union Pacific rail line in a valley setting. It describes lots in planning, potential hotels stores and residences, a future school, and a proposed temperance town scheme led by Rev G Anderson and other settlers. The area is framed as central to district No 5 with trade reach twenty miles east and west.
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Potter
Sidney
Union Pacific
Par
Antepeville
Sidpy
Antelopeville
Lawrence Creek
Prt
Jarney
Republican River
Pot
G. Anderson
Marcel
Quinn Thornburg wedding unites Hazel Thornburg and Edward Quinn
The marriage was solemnized by Father Link at a Catholic church in Sidney on February 5 at 10 a.m. The bride wore white satin with shadow lace and was accompanied by Edward Quinn. Attendants included Agnus Thornburg and John Quinn. The wedding march by Irma Struble set the tone for a bright ceremony. After dinner at Union Pacific hotel, the couple traveled to the Quinn ranch near Clara to begin their life together.
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Hazel Thornburg
Edward Quinn
Father Link
Sidney
Mr. Quinn
Agnus Thornburg
John Quinn
Irma Struble
Union Pacific
Potter
Clara
Dybdahl Johnson Wedding Quiet Day in Potter Nebraska
A quiet wedding took place Sunday February 8 at noon at the home of Mr and Mrs C W Johnson of Potter Nebraska. Miss Leola Johnson married Mr Christian P Dybdahl of Potter. Rev J A Kerr officiated. The couple will reside in Aurora Colorado after a short wedding tour. Miss Scola praised for long service as organist and teacher.
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C. W. Johnson
Potter
Nebraska
Leola
Christian P. Dybdahl
J. A. Kerr
Aroya
Colorado
Scola
M. I
Bran for Sale by Nenson & Co Advt
Large shipment of bran offered for sale at 1.254 dollars per cwt. Advertisement by Nenson and Co.
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Nenson & Co
Land Market Offers Fresh Acreage At New Prices
Market notes a range from 3.00 to 5.00 per acre for lands yet unused. The listings indicate several choice sections remain available for purchase or development.
New House Erected In Potter Borough
Work commenced this week on a 24 by 30 bungalow between N. Jacobson and HL W Struble for Ray Babcocl. Carpenters Petersen and Kalstro expect a modern attractive home.
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N. Jacobson
HL. W. Struble
Petersen
Kalstro
Ray Babcocl
Redington News Reports Cold Weather and Local Notes
The Redington news item notes 24 below on Friday morning and a storm milder than expected on Thursday. Dr. Palmer of Bridgeport treated Mrs. Sickles who is dangerously ill at home while Mr. Sickles was traveling in Omaha. Mrs. Lease dressed thirty seven turkeys for the Denver market. Bill Waitman bought hay from T. J. Smith. Lindburg and Henson sold a load of horses to Bridgeport. A masquerade ball is planned for Saturday night February 14 with a large crowd anticipated.
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Dr. Palmer
Bridgeport
Llamer Sickles
Redington
Satuday
Weather Digest From February Week Of Cold Snap
A weekly weather summary notes extreme cold with 29 below at 2am and 16 below by morning, comparing Sidney and Bridgeport readings at 19 below as final. Warmer by Saturday reaching three above, slight snow on Sunday, and continued mild to warm conditions with brief snow and fog through Thursday.
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Sidney
Bridgeport
Hill Top Club Hosts Afternoon Program at 3315
School notes report a Hill Top club program this afternoon at 3315 with a warm welcome. Seventh and eighth graders prep for exams soon, while Cubs organize again. Mildred Jacobson has been ill two weeks, and the debate honors Washington and Lincoln.
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Hill Top Club
Mildred Jacobson
Valentine Dance and Box Supper at Thornburgs Hall
A Catholic church ladies group hosts a Valentine Dance and box supper on Saturday evening February 14 in Thornburgs hall. A one dollar prize will be awarded for the best box. Music by Glen VanGorder and Miss Mona Corbett of Sidney. A good time guaranteed.
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Thornburgs Hall
Catholic Church
Glen VanGorder
Miss Mona
Corbett
Sidney
Advt
What Things Cost Many Years Ago In 1885 Potter Market Prices
From the Home Seekers' Guide 1885 a fragment lists prices: flour good 2.73 per ewt corn 1.20 ewt oats 1.50 ewt bacon 13 cents per pound hams 9 cents per pound sugar 8 1 2 cents per pound coffee 16 to 20 cents per pound coal 7 00 a ton butter 20 to 30 cents per pound.
February Short Month Brings Birthday Shouts and Birds Club
February short month is celebrated as Lincoln's birthday observed in the primary room. Pupils in intermediate and primary join the Liberty Bell Bird Club studying birds. The Liberty Bell Club gains wide school interest. Primary room hosts a Valentine party. High school aims for June oratorical contest. Marguerite Bundy and Mildred Jacobson return to school after absences.
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Lincoln
Liberty Bell Bird Club
Liberty Bell Club
Tere
Potter
Marguerite Bundy
Oregon
Georgia Thornburg
Sidney
Mildred Jacobson
Big Dance at Benish Hall on February 28
A big dance is announced at Benish Hall on February 28 with good music. Highlights include festive atmosphere and community participation.
The Robert Burns Affair Still Sizzling
A Big Springs reader Mrs. Maud Phelps defends Robert Burns in a last week published piece. The editor recalls crude editorials and a joke about Scottish descent while praising the article's noble aim and convincing delivery.
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Maud Phelps
Big Springs
Robert Burns
Burn
Nebraska a Supplier of Much Grain
Omaha broke all records in grain receipts for January, ranking second among world markets after Chicago. Receipts totaled 7,716,000 bushels: wheat 1,364,000. corn 5,142,000. oats 1,135,000. barley 58,000. rye 16,500. Shipments out of Omaha were 8,034,200 bushels, showing Nebraska’s strong role in U S grain.
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Omaha
Chicago
Nebraska
St. Louis
Kansas City
Pay Up Your Subscription Offer for February Free Papers
An advertisement urges readers to pay their subscription to the Review and receive it plus three other papers at no extra cost. The offer is valid only for February and appears as a promotional deal mentioned elsewhere in the paper.
Chris Anderson Visits Dannebrog This Week
Chris Anderson is spending the week with home folks in Dannebrog, returning to his roots and reconnecting with family and friends during a brief hometown stay.
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Chris Anderson
Dannebrog
Substitutes For Meat In Home Diets
The bulletin lists meat substitutes such as eggs cheese nuts dried peas and beans from Extension Bulletin No 17 at University Farm Lincoln. These foods are valued for building bodily tissue and can cost less than meat.
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Bulletin Department
University Farm
Lincoln
Epworth League to entertain with program tonight
A program begins at 8 p.m. with the first part rendered, followed by social time featuring games and amusements. Everyone is invited for an pleasant evening, with attendees welcome to stay for the social portion.
Potter Cubs Baseball Meeting Announcement
The Review announces all Potter Cubs players and interested persons are expected at a baseball meeting next Wednesday night February 18. The meeting place is to be decided and announced soon. The Cubs aim to revive the baseball spirit with vim for the coming summer after winter sports.
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Potter Cubs
Cubs
Suffrage Notes Rejected as Space and Doubtful Worth
The Nebraska Woman Suffrage Association sent about four pages of suffrage notes for publication. The note dismisses the effort as impractical and asserts most women do not want suffrage. The piece also mentions McBride's restaurant ad as worth noting.
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Nebraska Woman Suffrage Association
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Temperance Town
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Quinn-Thornburg
Dybdahl-Johnson
the Potter Review
Johnson’s
Redington News
Lease
Denver
Bill Waitman
T. J. Smith
Lindburg and Henson
Little Bears
Washington
Valentine
Dance
Benish Hall
Epworth League
McBride
Mound City
Rock Springs
Thornburg & Mahler
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