Tenth Annual Club Week at Lincoln
The Nebraska 4 H Club week at Lincoln featured L C Oberlies of the State Board of Control, demonstrations by county teams and college students, lessons in music and news writing, and a leaders conference. Participants toured campus, learned packing house by products, and celebrated a national dairy championship. Many attendees returned home by Friday night or the special train, cherishing memories of 1925 club week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Oberlies
State Board of Control
University 4
Lincoln
Agricultural College
Nebraska
Raymond Nixon
Olin Brown
Fairfield
Dakota County
Anna Daley
Chas Beerman
Livestock Exchange
Irene Sierk
Lamoyle Beerman
Cass County
Alden Colbert
Arthur Reitter
Omaha
Fannie Buchanan
Victor Record Company
H. Howard Biggar
Omaha Journal Stockman
University of Nebraska
Cuo Leader
Gundhart
Svend Olsen
Better Yield of Barley By County Agent
County extension agent Willey conducts barley variety tests in thirteen local plots using pure varieties from Wyoming stations. Some plots show promising yields, others damaged. Results will be compared with locally grown seed and publicized later. Test conductors listed by town: Sidney Henry Schmidt Carl Mahr E L Uptegrove Potter Earl Easton Fred Reetz James Bertramson Lodge Pole Oscar Olsen L J Tipker R O Bond Gwiey B L Walker E Burke Dalton Albert Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Willey
Henry Schmidt
Carl Mahr
E. L. Uptegrove
Sidney
Earl Easton
Fred Reetz
James Bertramson
Potter
Oscar Olsen
L. J. Tipker
R. O. Bond
Lodge Pole
B. L. Walker
E. Burke
Gwiey
Albert Linton
Dalton
National Klan head to visit Sidney crowd
A large Potter County delegation travels to Sidney to hear Dr. Hiram Wesley Jivan Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. He will speak publicly at 8:00 pm and address Klansmen at 3:00 pm. A parade in regalia and a pyrotechnic display are planned with special loudspeakers to reach the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Sidney
Hiram Wesley Jivan
The
Knights of the
K Ku Klux Klan
Dr. Evans
United States
Slocumbs Plan Short Mountain Vacation Trip
Rev and Mrs L V Slocumb will spend about three weeks on a mountain vacation this summer, taking a brief break from their usual duties as they travel to a mountain area for rest and refreshment. The article notes their plans to be away for roughly three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Mrs. L. V. Slocumb
ON OUR HONOR ROLL
The following parties are new or renewal subscribers to Potter's paper and have sent remittances. August Mielke Wallace Challburg L. K. Nelson Lillian Stines Aug Schmidt Lloyd Jucks Axel Berggren John Mueller Thorpe Reddy Herstead Monument Co Alfred Johnson Henry Schrear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
August Mielke
Wallace Challburg
L. K. Nelson
Lillian Stines
Mo. Valley
Iowa
Aug. Schmidt
Lloyd Jucks
Dalton
Axel Berggren
John Mueller
Seward
Nebr
Thorpe & Reddy
Herstead Monument Co
Lottsbluff
Alfred Johnson
Henry Schrear
City
The Country Doctor Questioned Fees for Professionals
A sharp two paragraph critique contrasts lawyer and physician fees for similar tasks. It argues lawyers earn ten dollars without moving, while doctors typically receive one to three dollars for diagnosing and prescribing, with the correction of the patient’s illness potentially saving the patient’s future earnings. It implies value differences between professions and hints at efficiency and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
W. M. Jeffers Explains Potter Depot Hours Change
W M Jeffers general manager Union Pacific explains to C W Jolson Potter residents that depot agent hours have been shifted from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm and helper from 10:15 am to 10:15 pm to 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to provide post 3:30 pm operator service and reduce complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Jeffers
Union Pacific System
C. W. Jolson
Potter
C. W. Johnson
Lincoln
Nebr
Mr. Johnson
Doctor Advises Reading Comics for Health
Dr Frederick W Seward of Goshen New York told the 81st annual meeting of the American Institute of Homeopathy that reading comics aids nerve health. He warned angrily disposed people risk nerve exhaustion and urged neurasthenics to seek the funny side of life. The Omaha Bee notes the suggestion and the paper's own comic section as a source of humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Seward
Goshen
N.Y
American Institute of Homeopathy
THINK THINK DRIVER THINK Good results in crossing safety
Railway safety campaigns run by railroads and groups reduce crossing accidents and fatalities. 1924 fatalities at grade crossings numbered 2149, five percent higher than 1925. January February 1925 saw 258 deaths, 79 fewer than 1924, with 809 injuries versus 1050 in 1924. Five month totals show 702 accidents in 1925 vs 806 in 1924, a thirteen percent drop amid more cars. Drivers urged to Stop Look and Listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
American Railway Assocition
First Church Potter Announces Sunday Service Change
The First Church Potter announces a service week from next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday July 19 with Sunday school to follow. Pastor is W. T. Kahse D. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
Potter
W. T. Kahse
D. D
Notice to Cut Weeds in Potter Corporate Limits
All weeds in the corporate limits of Potter must be cut by Wednesday July 15 or the city will cut them and charge the responsible parties an extra fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Notice to Dog Owners Licenses or Death
The marshal will take active steps in a few days to enforce dog licensing. Get your license from the clerk at once to avoid penalties or worse.
Resolution Urges Missouri River Improvement for Nebraska
A Cheyenne County Farmers Union resolution drafted by J. Roy of Hannibal Missouri urges Congress to fund immediate Missouri River navigation improvements. The plan calls for a six foot depth from Kansas City to Sioux City under the continuing contract system to lower freight costs and boost Nebraska agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Roy
Hannibal
Cheyenne County
Farmers Union
Nebraska
Potter
Congress of the
United States
Missouri River
Congress
Kansas City
Sioux City
Iowa
State Superintendent Says We Are Sitting On Top Of The World
State Superintendent Matzen reported Western Nebraska has the best crop prospects since 1916 after a dry spring, with winter wheat thriving on rain since June 1 and corn, oats, potatoes, and alfalfa in excellent condition. He spoke at a 3,500 strong farmers union picnic near Potter, urging optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Star
Nebraska
Matzen
Cheyenne
Frank F. Reader
Kimball
Farmers’ Union
C. W. Johnson
Potter
Joint Installation at Dix Unites Lodges
Naomi Rebekah lodge of Dix and I O C F lodge of Dix announce a joint officer installation on July 17. All members urged to attend. Lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Rebekah
Dix
I. 0. C. F. Lodge
George Thirwall Returns to Omaha for Major Operation
George Thirwall came back to Omaha last Monday after weeks with friends. He will undergo a major operation at St. Joseph's hospital and hopes to return in about a month. He is in better health and expects further improvement after recovery. Friends wish him well and invite letters or ecards care of A. P. Ward, St. Joseph's Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thirwall
Omaha
George
A. P. Ward
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Nebr
Ten Years Ago Highlights From Potter and Surrounding News
A Potter cluster column recalls a Missouri migrant nearly hit by a freight while alighting at the depot and four stitches for a scalp wound. Other items note telephone manager change, Fourth of July visits, a City Garage dance, Prof Stevens moving to Dalton, a Dalton game upcoming, young people gathering, Chas Larson’s return to Bertrand, Boelus visits, and a wrestling plant throw. Mrs Olive Gross wins a free Exposition trip for soliciting Cheyenne Leader subscriptions. The town board approves C W Johnson as trustee after Fred Nelson’s resignation over civil service conflicts. H Stevens, publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Mangles
Missouri
Mueller
Sidney
Martin
H. L. Challbury
Jess Hoadley
Chappell
Jessie Carson
Pine Bluffs
Stevens
City Garage
Dalton
Lrey
Chas. Larson
Bertrand
Harry Ericksen
Boelus
Nebr
Gross
Potter
C. W. Johnson
Fred Nelson
Johnson
H. Stevens
Pleasant View social visits and Fourth of July gatherings
Pleasant View residents visited friends in Clarence Teneyck and Potter houses and joined shows in Sidney. The group attended a Brownson dance and celebrated the Fourth near Redington with families including Schubarth, Mueller, Gemeinhardt, Pilz and Matthes, reporting a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Matthes
Clarence Teneyck
Harry Courtright
Mae Ferguson
Sidney
Aug
Thies Jr
Oral Cataforde
John Heimer
Pleasant View
Potter
Frank Mueller
Meta Gemeinhardt
Wm. Borcher
Verona
Ruth
Aug. Thies
Paul Pilz
Art
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gundhart and
VAVAT
State Bank
National Klan
H. W. Evans
Nerve Doctor
Potter Review
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