20 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
1
Notice of another election is published this week about water works. The text asserts March Roth will pass by a large majority. The petition indicates strong support and a vote against it is described as useless.
A witty poem notes that when a man bears a grievance that keeps him awake he goes to the printing office to share troubles with the editor. It observes how hobbyists and storytellers seek the weekly Bugle for sympathetic reception, though editors endure many rote tales. The verse hints at sunligh t despite wearying contents and asks for a kinder, gentler treatment of the heartsick editor.
A misread town column describes Carpenter, W. P. Starner, Rob. Chapman, and Berar Morteld visiting with Persia eds He Rei asee the Country. Carpenter bought a half section, Swarmer plans to dispose of farm implements and move to Canada, then Sheyenne county. Locals commend Vienna Cafe hospitality and climate. The Telegraph.
On Wednesday night thirteen boys gathered at the Kenoyers home to reorganize the Potter Cubs. Fred Johnson chaired the session which elected Jake Woten as manager and Herbert Stevens as treasurer. The captain will be chosen by the manager and practice begins at once as the club announces its spring program.
A weekly weather note from February 13, 1914 describes warm, still days and a windy Sunday with a quarter inch of snow by night. It ends with an anonymous poem lampooning the editor Potter for being dull and blue, noting copyright.
H. P. Petersen traveled to Lincoln on Monday to participate in the Hardware Mens Association gathering this week, joining industry colleagues for meetings and events.
Arthur Brisbane argues that the local newspaper holds unrivaled advertising value due to its neighborly bond with readers. He contends country papers influence more strongly as trusted friends than distant city papers.
Emil Nelson travels to Denver to enlist for four years in the navy of Uncle Sam. Charley Stevens and Harry Olander accompany him to Cheyenne for the railway mail clerk examination. All are known in Potter and suited for government service.
Mable and Roy MacAdam departed from Montreal on Monday, ending a lengthy stay during their visit to the city.
A promotional line pledges S35 value for four newspapers at reduced price with instruction to see the advertisement elsewhere for details. The brief note functions as an offer teaser without specific dates or terms.
A reflective line suggests that ample gloom exists for both gloominess and gladness, and the reader may choose their stance. It presents a philosophical mood rather than a narrative event, highlighting personal agency in emotion.
Notices announce shop closing times of 8 pm on all nights except Saturday and 11 pm on Sundays. Laundry must be in by Tuesday evening weekly. Ad offers Review subscription plus three papers free for a year, valid only in February.
Miss Anna Wilson visits her parents then goes back to her homestead. Tony Benish wires a fence around his homestead. Mr Fallover finishes a 24 by 14 house and plans a 32 by 16 barn to improve his place. Lewis Wilson completes a 24 by 26 sheep shed. Farmers survey spring machinery. Saunders brothers return from Lincoln after Rumely engineering lessons. Joseph Kubes completes a 12 by 8 chicken house.
The high school will hold a declamatory contest at the Lutheran church two weeks from tonight on March 6 at eight. Eight contestants will speak and the winner enters the North Platte Valley High School Declamatory Association in Sidney on March 20 with a chance of state qualification. A large crowd is expected and admission is free.
Large shipment of brawn for sale at 1.25 newt. Nelson and Co. ad. Wanted hides sheep pelts and wool with price tags. Omaha Tide and Fur Co. Omaha Nebr ad. Johnson's meat market ad notes every palatable fresh fish beef pork and more.
After a Wednesday baseball meeting thirteen boys formed the Happy Hollow Club in Potter with Arthur Spitzbart as president and Elmer Seyfant as secretary. The group aims to enliven the town with clean entertainment, welcome new members, and meets every other Wednesday. Initiation laws and club songs were adopted. Founding members include Arthur Spitzbart Carl Spitzbart Asa Kenoyer Alfred Kenoyer Elmer Seyfang John Seyfang Gus Wickhorst Richard Schmidt George Peterson Roy Jacobson Frank Brady Fred Johnson Herbert Stevens.
North Platte Valley Rejuvenation asks to announce that state superintendent Delzell will address the Bridgeport teachers association on the first day of their meeting. Three additional days follow the opening session.
A second hand bell from Ogallala arrived Tuesday forenoon for the local Methodist church, described as having a fine tone and new fittings except the bell body. The note mentions Potter being without a bell previously and critiques the school board for not purchasing one.
The Observer recounts Dr. Neff's cold night after a 19 mile trip from Kimball. His Ford got stuck in a snowdrift and, with no help, he walked miles seeking shelter. He found two deserted sod houses before spending the night on a cement floor warming with a wood fire. The next morning he trudged seven miles to a residence with a frostbitten face and toes.
The regular yearly eighth grade examinations will be held in the Potter school on Thursday and Friday March 12 and 13. Those from the country wishing to take the examinations please make arrangements to be present on those two days. Examinations conducted by the principal.
The State Bulletin notes alfalfa seed production as a growing Nebraska industry. Last spring 438,333 pounds were on hand, and the 1913 season saw a significant rise in seed cultivation praised for its high quality.
A Charles Kingsley saying praises daily labor and obligation as the driver of virtues. It asserts that being compelled to work fosters discipline and excellence, contrasting with the idle who miss these benefits.
Joseph Johnson, from north of town, travelled to Omaha on Thursday for an appendectomy after prolonged suffering and increasing pain. Doctor Ames accompanied him on the trip.
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