Tractors lift Rumely engines to record area sales
Delivery of two more Rumely Oil-Pull engines to Herman Gustafson and Mr Peters brings spring total to twenty four tractors sold here. Potter claims the record import of Rumely engines in the United States and John Nelson leads in sales among agents. Of $62 000 invested this spring, $60 600 was paid in cash and $1 400 on time. The community may boast an unmatched record.
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Herman Gustafson
Mr. Peters
Potter
United States
John Nelson
Nore
Potter Lumber erects bungalow office near City Garage
The Potter Lumber Company is building a neat bungalow office in their yards east of the City Garage. Foundations are laid and completion is expected as soon as possible.
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The
Potter Lumber Company
Rainfall in May 1917 Promises Good Crops
Weather notes report May 1917 received heavy rainfall, nearly eight inches for the month and 288 hours of steady rain. The record implies ample moisture for crops, suggesting a favorable growing season ahead.
Lightning Strikes Rome Hotel Spire During Storm
A Tuesday afternoon thunderstorm caused a severe lightning strike to the spire atop the Rome hotel. No serious damage occurred beyond splintered boards, burned fuses, and damaged electric wires as multiple strikes hit the town.
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Rome
Board of Equalization meeting in Sidney Nebraska
The Board of Equalization of Cheyenne County will meet on Tuesday June 12, 1917 at the Court House in Sidney Nebraska. The session will last no fewer than three days and no more than twenty days. Any complaints regarding tax assessments must be made then. F N Slawson County Clerk.
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Board of Equalization of
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Nebraska
F. N. Slawson
Registration Day Simplifies Draft Card Filling Plan
The article outlines government steps to ease registration for men aged 21 to 31. It explains how to complete conscription cards and answer questions, urging readers to study the guidance published in this issue on page 6.
Property owners warn against crossing private land north of town
Ed Anderson announces that those who have habitually used section 29 14 52 one mile north of town to cut a road will not be allowed to cross the property. Any person cutting the wire fence will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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ED Anderson
Methodist Church Notes Glad Hand Services Schedule
The Methodist church offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with a children’s object sermon “Oaks and Squashes.” Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. on the Bible study habit topic led by C. W. Johnson, and evening worship at 8 with the theme “Strangers to God.” Mid-week prayer Wednesday 8 p.m. Choir practice Thursday 8 p.m. All invited.
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Church of the Glad Hand
Epworth League
C. W. Johnson
Plans Made Now To Celebrate At Potter
Plans note celebrations at Potter with real celebration promised this year. The message emphasizes enthusiasm and a commitment to a memorable event for all participants.
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Potter
Facts That Talk Cheyenne County Banks Prosperity
A crafted appeal touts US lands as a wealth opportunity promising abundant life and prosperity. It cites Cheyenne County with 13 banks and high per capita deposits, noting population 6400 and $377 per person in banks, $1,600 per voter, and one bank per 530 people.
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Cheyenne County
Notice to Men of Military Age 1917 Draft Registration
Notice asks men aged 21 to 31 to register on June 5 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at their precinct voting place. Penalty for noncompliance is prison. If away, contact County Clerk F N Slawson for instructions. Registrars will explain procedures. Also notes annual school district No. 9 meeting in Potter on June 11 at 2 p.m. to elect a treasurer.
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F. N. Slawson
United States
Nebraska
Pitier Tansen
Cheyenne County
Potter
Nebr
Charles High
Union Pacific to Launch Summer Tour to Colorado Resorts
The Union Pacific announces a summer tourist train program using Great Western Railway tracks from Kelvin to Loveland Colorado. Service runs June 15 through September 30 with through cars from Denver to Loveland and connections La Salle to Loveland. The plan aims to boost Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park travel and bolster gateways at Loveland and Fort Collins.
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Union Pacific
Great Western Railway
Kelvin
Lovelard
Colorado
Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Denver
Loveland
Fort Collins
LaSalle
Chicago
Cheyenne
Points West
Colorado Mountain
Loveland Gateway
Fort Collins Gateway
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