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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
3
A father chides his son in a humorous exchange about marriage and advice to win over the daughter and her mother. The boy asks what he did wrong and the father explains that sharp remarks are a way to help him understand women.
A lighthearted exchange centers on fishing as a metaphor for romance. A woman teases about running someone down to marry them, while the other quips that the biggest catch got away, implying mutual luck in love rather than a successful union.
A short exchange shows a beggar appealing for aid to raise the price of a ticket to Woppykasook while mentioning a brother-in-law. J Fuller Gloom refuses any help, framing his decision as compassionate.
A stranger asks about the neighbor John Braggs. The native replies he is all right but notes his tendency to exaggerate truths, saying John’s imagination is two or three sizes larger than reality.
An indignant citizen urges action against graft while Senator Sorghum responds that any move to eliminate graft must avoid creating new temptations. The exchange highlights concerns over unintended consequences in graft reform efforts.
In a cheeky exchange Miles identifies MulTum of Podunk as Mul tum, clearing up a mix up about who was in Parvo. Giles notes Mul Tum’s Podunk origin and declares Multum is no longer in Parvo.
A Frankfort woman describes illness from female weakness that left her unable to work. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health and can perform all her duties again. The letter urges others with female troubles to try the remedy and seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Noted local figure John Afflerbach and suspected auto thief Harry Randolph disappear suddenly, prompting police inquiry and community concern as search efforts proceed in the city.
American Union of Swedish Singers West Division concerts and convention in Omaha June 19 to 22. International Auctioneers Association meeting in Omaha June 28 to 29. Kearney Mid-Summer Race Meet July 3 to 5. State Golf Tournament in Omaha July 5 to 8. Northwestern Hotel Men’s July 10 to 12. Missouri Valley Veterinary Association convention July 10 to 12. Annual State Tennis Tournament Wayne July 17 to 22. Nebraska Democratic convention Hastings July 25.
York county offers rewards totaling 309 for the arrest of Larry Randolph and location of a car linked to the theft from a York Buick garage. John H. Afflerbach, once York county sheriff, is sought with no clue as to his whereabouts after leading authorities to a possibly stolen machine near Grass Range, Montana.
Rev. T. W. Jeffrey of St. Paul church in Lincoln denounced pacifists as teaching false doctrines. He declared the nation risks losing its fighting spirit and that prosperity and ease threaten more than militarism, urging preparedness as essential.
Cooperation from residents and Mrs. Nellie Horst owner of the Madison Prince House secures a new 25000 dollar hotel for Madison. Preliminary construction work has already begun.
In Jefferson County Nebraska the first alfalfa cutting is down and stored in barns. Wheat is headed and an early harvest is expected. Much of the corn was replanted due to poor seed and heavy rains. Plowing corn and handling alfalfa keep farmers busy through the period.
Omaha reports twenty five Nebraska towns requested Y M C A activity but facilities are lacking. State secretary notes 265 conversions in colleges last year and field staff traveling over 5000 miles, addressing about 10000 men and boys and guiding 42 young men to live Christian lives.
The Post Office Department ordered John G Porter from Bridgeport as postmaster for alleged disloyalty. Porter plans to resist the order with supporters hoping Senator Hitchcock will take the fight to the Senate floor if needed.
Three sisters Sophia Gunn Amelia Gehling and Mary Gehling have organized a Falls City brewery to manufacture and sell beer to wholesale trade. The company is incorporated for $2000 and all paid in. It is described as the old company re-incorporated by the daughter of the former owner who died some time ago.
Scores of Hamilton county farmers replant corn after tests show half the fields failed to sprout due to cold weather rotting seed. The effort delays work by about two weeks while alfalfa harvest begins, promising a heavy first cut.
Grand Island group of Nebraska bankers adopted resolutions praising the National Bankers Association thrift campaign and the proposed state highway commission system promoted by the State Association of Commercial clubs. They commended the state banking board for efforts to protect the guaranty fund.
Fremont reports H. W. Kendall steps down as secretary after five years with the Y M C A take effect July 1. During his tenure membership nearly doubled and a $30,000 debt was wiped out. Kendall has offers from three larger associations but has not chosen his next post.
Fremont area local peony growers estimate losses above $3,000 as blooms failed to open on decoration day due to an unusually late season. The late blooming disrupted preparations and timing for local displays.
Niobrara business leaders announce a two day patriotic celebration on July 3 and 4 featuring free attractions and a variety of street concessions. Local organizers aim to foster community spirit with activities and entertainments across the town.
Billy Sunday will start his fall campaign in Nebraska in late August. A delegation of twenty five men from Omaha met him in Kansas City and secured his definite promise to begin the tour.
The Omaha Lincoln Denver route from Holdrege to Oxford may not include Loomis and Bertrand. The change aims to avoid a clay hill stretch between Atlanta and Oxford where road conditions deteriorate in wet weather.
Antiseptic powder relieves tight shoes with instant comfort for corns bunions and aching feet. Sprinkle in shoes or use foot bath for quick relief. Sold everywhere at 2 cents. Free trial package available by writing Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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