Monkey critique of Dayton trial mirrors bias in reporting
Bayard Transcript critiques Dayton Tenn reporters for slanting coverage of evolution debates. It argues Bible age views aren’t stated in scripture and condemns misrepresentation of Tennessee law. It notes schools’ role and calls for balanced teaching of origins and evolution debate.
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Dayton
Tenn
Robert T. Small
Hays
Byron
Robert Small
Tennessee
Clarence Darrow
Notice of liability for wife or children’s bills
W. M. Higgins states he shall not be responsible for any bills or accounts incurred by his wife or children.
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W. M. Higgins
The Review sale note promises value for a dollar fifty
A brief sales blurb touts The Review at only $1.50, urging readers they cannot afford to be without it. The note emphasizes affordability and necessity, aiming to prompt quick purchase.
Injured man falls from bridge after storm near Pot ter
Bert Ervin of Trenton Missouri, a transient harvester, sought shelter on the Union Pacific bridge east of Potter, fell between sections to the surface below during a violent rain and electric storm. He suffered cuts and bruises to arms and hands and was treated by a local doctor. Rescued by companions D R Wright and Harold Ebbe, the three had been harvesting in the area in a Ford car. Due to Ervin’s injuries they quit work and returned to Trenton last Tuesday.
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John G. Meyers
Potter
Bert Ervin
Trenton
Missouri
Union Pacific
Mgr. Ervin
D. R. Wright
Harold Ebbe
Mr. Ervin
Golf contest prizes announced by Johnson- Cords Company
Peter Hansen won four handkerchiefs as first prize in last week's golf contest. Homer Light finished second and won two handkerchiefs. This week golfers compete for two golf balls offered by Hansen-Seyfang Co. First prize is 75 cents and second prize 50 cents.
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Peter Hansen
Homer Light
Johnson- Cords Company
Hansen-Seyfang Mere
Nebraska State Fair to Run September 6 to 11
The Nebraska State Fair is set for September 6 through 11 with plans to boost Nebraska’s agricultural and stock industries. Organizers promise a larger and better event this year, urging Nebraskans to attend and show state pride.
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Nebraska
Library moves to Brady Pharmacy basement quarters
The public library has been relocated to new quarters in the ladies' rest room at the Brady Pharmacy building basement. The rest room will be open daily and the library on its customary days. book cases will be locked except when open and a librarian is present.
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Public
Brady Pharmacy
Pleasant View Note of Harvesters and Local Visits
Pleasant View residents hosted and visited neighbors including Nels Millers at Aug Thies Jr home last week. Mrs Matthes helped cook for harvesters and assisted by Mrs Courtright and Mrs Bundy. Grocery agent from Harris visited to take Omaha orders. Pottery Potter events and corn and potato crop outlook noted after a soaking rain.
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Nels Miller
Aug. Thies Jr
Frank Matthes
John Heimer
Harris Grocery
Omaha
Harry Courtright
Leland Bundy
August Thies
Potter
Pleasant View
Courtright
Sermon Promotes Bryan as Great and Good Man
Rev L V Slocumb will preach next Sunday on a sermon praising William Jennings Bryan as a great and good man. The piece lauds his faith, anti infidel stance, and role in the prohibition movement while noting religious fundamentalism and Bryan's dedication to the Bible.
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L. V. Slocumb
W. J. Bryan
United States
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Darrow
Mr. Darrow
Rev
Slocumb
Ww. J. Bryan
Severe hailstorm devastates acres south of Cheyenne
A massive hail storm south of Cheyenne damaged thousands of acres, destroying crops and causing substantial grain losses. Heavy rain followed with 1.24 inches in 45 minutes and 1.36 inches total, washing out a stretch of Union Pacific road near Dix, Nebraska, though tracks remained intact and trains resumed.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Dix
Nebr
Wyoming State Tribune
Sewing Machine A Mr Skinner Injured In Head On Crash
Mr Skinner the night marshal at Ogallala sustained severe injuries after a head on collision with a car while riding a motorcycle west of Pine Bluffs. He required 57 stitches for scalp wounds and suffered a compound fracture of the thigh bone. His companion was also badly injured according to the Pine Bluffs Post.
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Skinner
Ogallala
Pine Bluffs
Doings of Our Neighbors: Four-Year Steers Sold
Mrs. John Wilkinson sold a carload of fine four-year old steers to C. A. Judy of Alda Nebraska on Saturday, according to the Pine Bluffs Post. The average price was a little over dollars each.
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John Wilkinson
C. A. Judy
Alda
Nebr
Pine Bluffs
Power line to Dalton completed by Western Public Service
The Bridgeport Herald reports Western Public Service Company completed the power line to Dalton and extended service on new lines. Tron wires were replaced with copper lines and overall service improved.
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Bridgeport Herald
Western Public Service Company
Dalton
near blaze at Gurley postoffice thwarted by volunteers
A near blaze broke out at the Gurley post office one day, according to the Citizen. Effective volunteer work stopped the fire before it gained headway. The blaze was likely caused by spontaneous combustion in a pile of wet slack coal in the basement.
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Gurley
Citizen
Storm winds wreck Gurley Ford roadster on embankment
During a severe wind and rain storm in Sidney on Sunday a Ford roadster owned by Frank Semer of Gurley was driven off a 35 foot embankment at the Sidney Country Club grounds. The car was completely demolished according to the Cheyenne County Citizen.
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Sidney
Frank Semerad
Gurley
Sidney Country Club
Cheyenne County
Street Sprinkling Fund Shifted to Merchants in Bridgeport
Bridgeport continues street sprinkling but now funded by local merchants under popular subscription after resident taxpayers opposed municipal payments. Herald notes merchants as beneficiaries and payers. Street maintenance and public works funding shifts reflect local business community influence in governance.
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Bridgeport
The
Herald
Not Gentlemanly to Punch Umpire in the Nose
The Bayard Transcript condemns a recent ball game scuffle in which a Bayard man struck the Scots umpire in the face. The editorial calls rowdyism poor town advertising and argues the offender fails to reflect well on Bayard.
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Bayard
Bayard Transcript
Milking Contest Set At Mitchell Fair Grounds
A N Mathers of Gering National Bank accepts challenge from J H Casselman of Scottsbluff Irrigators Bank for a milking contest on July 31 as part of the annual farm bureau picnic at Mitchell fair grounds. Mitchell bankers excluded to avoid undue advantage.
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A. N. Mathers
Gering National Bank
J. H. Casselman
Irrigators Bank
Scottsbluff
Farm Bureau
Mitchell Fair Grounds
Mitchell
Dalton Has Golf Bugs Too
Dalton Delegate notes golf fans kept busy on the links this past week and with more effort the course will be in fine shape. The contest between two groups ended Sunday as George Worth prepared to post a season low of 33 near hole No 9 before a Sunday rain sent players to cover.
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Dalton
George Worth
Klan Open Air Meeting on Bluffs South of Town
The Pine Bluffs Post reports an open air Klan gathering held on bluffs south of town last week with many guests present and lunch served. Initiatory work was conducted in full regalia as a twenty foot tall display lit with red electric bulbs shown across the city.
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Bluffs
Pine Bluffs
Yoder Finally Defeated by Gering Nine's Close Victory
In a narrow six to five upset, the Ger ing Courier reports the redoubtable Marratt family finally toppled as an undefeated team. Yoder had ten prior straight wins before Chuck Payne led the effort to break the streak in this tight contest.
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Yoder
Marratt
Gering
Chuck’’ Payne
Big Rain Benefits Corn and Potatoes
A heavy rain Monday evening, about 10 p.m. for a half hour, boosted corn and potato crops across the region. The storm brought wind and lightning, with no hail here though south of Cheyenne. Potter tallied 1.20 inches, and the wet weather supports general conditions as harvest continues, lowering wheat test weight but increasing bulk.
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Cheyenne
Julesburg
Potter
M E Church Notes Vacation Reflections and Sunday Schedule
The pastor returns from three weeks away and shares a pleasant vacation. Sunday services include 11 a.m. sermon on W. J. Bryan, 2:30 p.m. preaching at the Corner School, 5 p.m. John son Grove if weather permits or 8 p.m. in church. Conference in Lincoln near.
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W. J. Bryan
Johnson Grove
Lincoln
L. V. Slocumb
Masonic Hall Improvements Brighten Potters Lodge
The local Masonic hall in Potter is greatly improved with new wall color, decoration by Cords and Stines, lowered ceilings, an elevated seating surround, and a costly new carpet with felt padding. The carpet, costing about 234 dollars, adds to a substantial investment of time and money to beautify the lodge room.
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Masonic Hall
Potter
The Black Gang opens in Cyril McNeile serial
The Review features the new serial The Black Gang by Cyril McNeile introducing Bull Dog Drummond. Thrills and dynamite promise exciting experiences from the start, with the opening installment appearing in this issue. Readers are urged to follow the continuing adventures.
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Cyril McNeile
Bull Dog Drummond
On Our Honor Roll of New and Renewal Subscribers
Potter's up-to-date paper acknowledges remittances from new and renewal subscribers: L. M. White city, Chas Stanton city, Walter Henry city, F. G. & M. Co. city, C. A. Larsen city, Dr W. T. Sloan city, W. F. Boop city, Frank Verba Beemer Nebr, Dr P. C. Mockett Kimball Nebr, Ray Wills city, W. C. Sheets city, Jess Lambert city.
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Potter
L. M. White
Chas. Stanton
Walter Henry
C. A. Larsen
W. T. Sloan
W. F. Boop
Frank Verba
Beemer
Nebr
P. C. Mockett
Beemer native Frank Verba debuts for Gering sugar factory team
Frank Verba returned Tuesday from Beemer Nebraska and has joined the Gering sugar factory team as a pitcher. He pitched his first game and helped the home club in a Sunday slate where Scottsbluff beat Bayard 4 to 1 and Melbeta tied Morrill in twelve innings 4-all.
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Gering Sugar Factory
Scottsbluff
Bayard
Melbeta
Morrill
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