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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
8
Persia has appealed to the League of Nations to protect against Bolshevik aggression after Bolshevik forces landed on Persian soil. The appeal was conveyed through Persia's foreign minister who is in Paris.
In Quebec the privilege of practicing law remains denied to women as of the report. The article notes continuing gender barriers within the legal profession and highlights ongoing disputes over rights and access to professional certification.
Internal revenue collectors will campaign to collect admission taxes from theatres and moving picture houses. Reports say about 5000 theatres have not submitted tax payments.
The report notes Texas pursuing more than 20 million dollars in toa pad construction projects. Key entities include Texas, toa pads, and related funding figures, indicating extensive ongoing development within the state.
Tennis is rising as a popular sport in Potter this spring. Local residents and visitors, including Hy R. A. Babcock, A. S. Hicks, Dewey Lovall, Myers, Otto F. Holden, Frank Brady and others, travel to Omaha, Kimball, Sidney, and Redington for business, medical, and social purposes. Weather brings rain, several trips for business and family visits occur, with car purchases and local events noted.
Charles Wagner acts as tax assessor in place of his ailing brother Ben Wagner who is laid up with rheumatism and unable to perform duties. He has been deputized in the interim.
The baseball themed stage show The Deacon Entangled played in Bridgeport last Saturday night but rain reduced the audience below full capacity.
The editor came back Wednesday from Chicago just in time to reach the press but could not collect much news for the week due to the late return.
Rev. Chas. O. Troy departed on No. 4 Tuesday evening for Lincoln to attend a ten day Summer School of Theology under the Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Evan Stines and his daughter Lillian left early week for Monda min Iowa. Stines returned later the week while Lillian remained for a longer visit with relatives.
Wayne Morrison, formerly night helper here, has become emergency agent at Dix, Nebraska. He left weeks ago to work as an operator at Buford, Wyoming, and was soon transferred to Dix.
Mrs. Mary Ditto, visiting at her daughter Mrs. A W Kemper's home, departed Tuesday evening for Oregon. Her son C W Ditto, formerly from Potter and now living in Holyoke Colorado, was in town Tuesday and Wednesday to say goodbye.
Four young girls from Potter, Helen Gunderson, Lillian Minor, Nora Johnson, and Garnette Johnson, left today for Kearney Nebraska to attend the State Normal to prepare for teaching next fall. The eight week program will conclude with their return to Potter.
Subscriptions are being taken to finance a new hotel in Chappell described as one of the finest west of Omaha. Location secured and construction will start as soon as funds reach required amount. Estimated cost runs about $100,000.
Mr and Mrs MacAdam and their child left Sunday for Lincoln Nebraska to visit Miss Mable MacAdam who graduates this week from Nebraska State University. Miss MacAdam has earned science and art degrees after years at the university. Next week the family returns to Potter where Miss MacAdam will spend the summer.
Japanese forces checked a Bolshevist push near Chita in Transbaikal and forced the Russians to retreat beyond a neighboring mountain range. In Washington, the New York head of the tax change opposes the proposed securities levy under House Ways and Means consideration.
Sentiment favors establishing an American Legion post for Potter as ex service men express broad support. Majority backing suggests no opposition to a local post if veterans want one.
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