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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
A brief Hill News item mocks crooked politics and mentions Doc Yanker with a notorious reputation. It recalls a prior incident where Yanker allegedly damaged Tank Parsnip’s burrow by inserting four teeth last spring, illustrating local credibility concerns and rumor during political strife.
Public auction announced for next Saturday at Pumpkin Mill post office. 51 stamps in stock to be sold to the lowest bidder in front of Bill Spock's bedroom. Post office will quit handling stamps after this sale due to low demand. Local reporter Pansy Strawberry notes two farewell stamps bought by the horse doctor from Dog Hollow. Taxing profits and dwindling demand cited as motive, with rumor of a move to Turnip Ridge if funds allow.
Mrs. A. Gossip broke three teeth on her new galvanized comb Monday and sought care from Dr. Yanker, the Pumpkin Till dentist, who says he will need to perform fittings or extra work to restore her smile.
Local chatter recounts odd events including Si Flip bringing flour and seed, Dr Killem becoming Pickleville undertaker agent, and a tale of Rufus Beans’s barber shop razors and hens. Mrs Leghorn testifies to elopement with two hens. Bill Mutton’s strange nasal grass tick incident unsettles the town. The mayor weighs whistle changes.
A local notice urges residents to attend a three day Chautauqua program with daily speakers and music. Season tickets are urged, highlighting a patriotic Juniors parade on the final morning and a welcoming finale for all ages.
The Chautauqua is praised as a tonic that rekindles energy and vitality. Attendees are drawn by a wholesome atmosphere that helps troubles fade and renews pep in the reader.
R R Thompson resigns as bookkeeper for the Dalton Co Operative and will leave tomorrow for a residing in eastern Nebraska. On June 1 he will join the employ of C D James Lumber Co Potter as a delegate for Dalton.
WANTED- to rent a sewing machine. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE-Old papers at 20¢ per hundred. Potter Review. WANTED-Subscriptions for any magazine published- Potter Review. LOST-A bunch of keys. Return to this office for reward. FOR SALE-A 1 jewel Waltham watch in silver case $5.00. ESTRAY-One white mare, age 10, weight about 1100, split in left ear. Notify W. C. Dodds, Bushnell Nebraska.
Classified notice listing sale items and room rentals in Potter Nebraska. Includes contact Mrs. St Hansen for information, a lost bay horse hide robe found in mid April, two bay horses strayed with a branded gelding and mare, and a suit case lost or stolen with women’s apparel. Also advertises a Rumbley tractor for sale, 15-30 model, with ranch use and plowed 150 acres.
All parties who are dumping rubbish dead animals or other waste on public highways, especially the Lincoln Highways, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law by order of the Commissioners of Cheyenne County.
Stock owners under NE gr Sec 5-15-51 are notified to keep stock off land or face damages if not amended. Herman Schubarth lists Lots 14 and 12 Block 5 Seyfang addition to Potter and Lot 6 Block 5 Original Town of Potter with a small garage on the property. J RC Garter Bussniell Nebraska signs the notice.
Parties wishing to have 2 well drilled will write meat Bethel or call at the Potter Citizens State Bank Potter for prices and terms. E. A. Wallin.
Nebraska Red Cross officials report on credit hours for knitting and sewing, allow home sewing credits for hospital garments, and outline schedules for various items. Washington must approve special pins. Juniors hold tire raffle to raise funds, with mass meeting June 27 1918 and local sewing room activities for all ages.
At a June 1 1918 Auxiliary Red Cross committee meeting officials voted to raffle off the Miche prize. The decision reflects wartime fund-raising efforts and community support.
Final figures from Thomas C. Byrne state chairman show Nebraskans purchased 50,413,450 in Liberty Bonds as an average of one bond per family and 5 percent over subscription. Nebraska’s three Liberty Loans total 102,566,850 with per capita 85.14, and Omaha accounts for nearly a third of subscriptions.
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