Heaviest Rains in Years Sweep Western Nebraska
Heavy rainfall from Friday afternoon through Sunday brought western Nebraska to record levels with 3.97 inches in Ches. A 1919 July 6 event measured 3 4 inches in an hour, while a 50 hour rain caused flash flooding. Dam near Kimball broke, water undermined bridges on Lincoln Highway and cement crossing, isolating Potter and surrounding areas. No livestock losses reported as owners moved stock to higher ground.
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Nebraska
Kimball
Bennett
Potter
LincolnTighway
George Hicks Place
Lincoln Highway
Rocks
John G. Meyer
Mr. Meyers
Daily Journal Special Offer Enters Nebraska Regions
The Daily Journal launches a January 1 special rate for one dollar with a Sunday paper at 1.50, valid only in Nebraska and neighboring states. Folio promises same day rural route delivery, full comics, continued stories, sports, box scores, AP markets and Nebraska telegraphic news. Offer ends when time runs out.
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Daily Journal
Nebraska
Lincoln Journal
Lincoln
Associated Press
Nebraska Telegraphic
Set date for Cheyenne County Harvest Festival
The Cheyenne County Harvest Festival in Sidney will be held on October 4 and 5. An agriculture live-stock poultry and fancy work display will be available for attendees.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
More Winter Wheat Survives Than Expected Say Farmers
Reports from several farmers indicate winter wheat will be more abundant than feared a few weeks ago. Wheat thought winter killed is reappearing in many areas and a fairly good stand is reported as an island of green. Roy Gieseking predicts 500 acres of fair wheat despite prior loss. Observers note some stands of volunteer wheat.
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Roy Gieseking
hKimiball Observer
Farm Labor Shortage Shifts From Surplus to Deficit
A year ago farmers faced a twelve percent surplus of labor, now the Department of Agriculture reports a similar twelve percent shortage. High wages deter hiring, leaving many operators able only to manage crops with family labor.
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Department of Agriculture
The Strike Tragedy Warns Against Prolonged Labor Conflict
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis laments strike use and urges prestrike negotiation. He notes prolonged idleness harms families and stresses that settlements typically restore the status quo with losses for workers and employers. He advocates conference before strikes begin.
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Iron and Steel
James J. Davis Bays
New Dressmaking Course At University Of Nebraska
The University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Lincoln will offer a six month practical dressmaking course starting October 8 1923. It aims to prepare women to work at home or as shop assistants. Admission is open to women 18 or older with a first year limit of twenty registrants. Further information available from the Principal, School of Agriculture, Lincoln.
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University of Nebraska School of Agriculture At
Lincoln
School of Agriculure
Improved Varieties of Grain Popular in Nebraska
Nebraska farmers favor improved winter wheat varieties with about 40 percent of acreage seeded to these strains. Improved spring grains gain popularity as well. The Nebraska Crop Growers Association issues a yearly seed list for certified grains. Applications for inspection to enter the list should be sent to the Secretary at the Agricultural College in Lincoln.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Crop Growers Association
Nebraska Crop Growers Association, Agricultural College
Lincoln
6th Annual Picnic of Farmers Educational Co-Operative Union
The sixth annual picnic of the Farmers Educational Co-Operative Union of Cheyenne County will be held at Emanuelson grove east of Lodge Pole Nebraska on Wednesday June 20 1923. The program starts at 10 o clock with races bucking contests a baby show and two ball games. Music by Bunker Till 22 niece band and Happy Harmony Isids provides the open air dance. Speakers include Col Bob Simmons state president C J Osborn Mr Boomer and Mr Collins Colorado committee president.
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Farmers Educational Co-Operative Union
Cheyenne County
Emanuelson
Buckerhill
Lorenzo
Lodge Pole
Gurley
Happy Harmony Isids
Merry-go-round
Fervis Wheel
Bob Simmons
C. J. Osborn
Boomer
State Extension Department
Collins
Colorado Committee
Utah Upholds Constitution Protects Right to Work
The Utah legislature enacted a statute making it illegal to coerce or threaten a person in a lawful occupation to quit or refuse employment. Penalty includes a fine up to 300 dollars, up to six months in jail, or both. Utah aims to secure every citizen’s constitutional right to work.
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Utah
Surgeon and patient discuss bill payment plan
The surgeon suggests paying down 100 dollars and then 25 dollars weekly. The patient compares it to buying an automobile, and the surgeon confirms.
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Flere
First Lutheran Church Potter Nebraska Service Notice
The First Lutheran Church in Potter Nebraska invites all to Sunday services at 2:30 pm led by Rev W T Kahse with the sermon Rejoice With Me The Lost is Found An invitation to attend is extended including contact in Sidney Nebraska 501 and pastor’s name.
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First Lutheran Church
Potter
Nebraska
W. T. Kahse
Sidney
Pleasant View Community Notes and Local Changes
Rain swept through the Pleasant View area from Friday into Saturday. A full house attended Monday’s regular school meeting where R.5 was elected director and Frank Mueller named treasurer. Art Schuessler and family visited Frank Mathes, while C. G. Gemeinhardt and family moved to a Trognitz precinct farm. Mail carrier Stanton extended his route seven miles. Frank Mathes bought a team of horses from Art Schuessler on Wednesday.
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Frank Mueller
Art Schuessler
Frank Mathes
C. G. Gemeinhardt
Trognitz
Stanton
Tourists Leave Little Child At Mechem Campground
A baby was accidentally left behind by tourists at Mechem camping grounds and found crying at the house. Mr. Mechem alerted Sheriff Ton at Chappell, who coordinated sending the child back with its worried parents after meeting them about 17 miles west. The parents were grateful and offered to pay, but Ton declined.
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Mechem
Mr. Mechem
Chappell
Ton
Big Springs
Deep moisture boosts crop prospects after long rains
In 55 days rainfall reached 12.40 inches according to the government gauge. Most rain was slow and soaked five feet deep into the prairie, leaving abundant soil moisture. Crop prospects improve with spring wheat and corn seen as the major crops. winter wheat expected to underperform.
Moving Picture Evening at Serfang Theatre Tonight
The American Legion presents a program at Serfang Theatre featuring Pickaninny a two reel comedy Double Cinched a two reel western Fearless Fido a Fables. Review No 182 notes more attractions booked for the future.
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American Legion
Serfang Theatre
Fearless Fido
Speculation versus Investment in Small Investor Risk
The Plaquemines Protector in Louisiana warns that many with about 100 dollars to invest confuse an investment with a gamble and fall for promoters. They fear public shame prevents reporting, allowing fake agents to prey on others. The Investment Bankers Association of America begins a campaign to educate small investors on underhand stock promotion methods.
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Plaquemines
Pointa-la-Hoche
Louisiana
Investment Bankers Association of America
Milk left at Henry's Store for customers
Notice from Elmer L. Hicks states fresh milk is available daily at Henry's Store with patrons asked to furnish their own container. The message invites anyone needing extra milk to obtain it there at any time.
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Henry
Elmer L. Hicks
Woman's Club Picnic Postponed
The picnic planned for next Sunday for Woman's Club members has been postponed due to heavy rains. No new date has been set, and an announcement will follow when scheduled.
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Woman’s Club
Denver Good Will Tour Sets Six Day Wyoming Nebraska Ride
A special train carrying over a hundred Denver business leaders departs June 17 at 11 PM for a goodwill tour of Wyoming and western Nebraska. The party, largely executives, aims to observe regional development, renew ties, and foster cooperation with Nebraska and Wyoming communities. The itinerary includes multiple town stops and overnight in Scottsbluff and Cheyenne, with parades and meetings planned to promote cordial relations. The trip is organized by the Denver Civic and Commercial Association through its Jobbers Manufacturers and Agricultural and Livestock Bureau.
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Denver
Wyoming
Nebraska
Jobbers, Manufacturers, and Agricultural and Livestock Bureau
Denver Civic and Commercial Association
Dalton
Sidney
Brownson
Potter
Hillsdale
Cheyenne
Yankees Told Of London’s Largest Restaurant Opening
A Yankee tourist who boasts of home greatness may be shown Piccadilly Circus to the world’s largest restaurant, newly opened by a catering company expecting to serve 1.0 million meals in the next year. The U.S. largest eatery serves 2 million annually.
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Piccadilly Circus
America
Hassenstab Orchestra to headline Seyfang Theatre dance
Hassenstab's orchestra will provide music for a dance at the Seyfang Theatre tomorrow night, Saturday. The event showcases live musical entertainment to accompany the evening.
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Hassenstab
Seyfang Theatre
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association and Pool Plans
The Farmers Union Trading Co shipped a car of hogs earlier this week and Frank Brady reportedly shipped another. A. M. Leafdale just back from Hastings where he attended a Wheat Growers meeting. He notes the State Association joined with eight states to form a National Selling Agency for pooled wheat for 1923, now over a hundred million bushels, with Western Nebraska organizing quickly and a selling pool planned around Potter.
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Farmers Union Trading Co
Frank Brady
A. M. Leafdale
Hastings
Nebraska
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
W C T U Meeting at Mrs Stanton Home
The W C T U will meet at Mrs Chas Stanton's home on Wednesday June 20 at 2 30 Bible reading and song Christ for the World We Sing Roll call My favorite flower What a poet says of it Life sketch of Jennie Casseday Mrs Hagemeister The Marching Mothers Mrs Moe Adams Hats off to the Leaders for Sober Citizenship Mrs Stanton Play the game of Self Government fairly Mrs Mielke When Good Fellows Get Together Mrs Harris and Mrs Nelson
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Chas. Stanton
Jennie Casseday
Hagemeister
Moe Adams
Stanton
Mielke
Harris
Nelson
Soul wealth and pews: M E Church notes sermon
The piece urges conserving soul wealth as surely as financial wealth. It highlights Bro Miellie’s upcoming talk at morning services, a new Keystone class teacher, and an active Epworth League, urging all members to attend next Sunday services and participate actively.
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Miellie
Keystone
Epworth League
Potter Nebraska Village Board Proceedings June 5 1923
Potter Nebraska village board met June 5 1923 at 8 p.m. Present were Chairman R A Babcock trustees Clarence Johnson and L H Caywood engineer Karl Fricke treasurer H Stevens acting as clerk. Bills allowed include Hendrie & Bolthoff Potter Review C I Johnson Alfred Arnell American Legion Chris Christensen Potter Garage Sandoz Cash Hardware Home Lbr Co Northwestern Bell City Garage Farmers Union Tr Co Karl Fricke ER H Biggs H Stevens. Meeting adjourned with no further business.
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Potter
Nebraska
R. A. Babcock
Clarence Johnson
L. H. Caywood
Karl Fricke
H. Stevens
Hendrie & Bolthoff
Potter Review
C. I. Johnson
Alfred Arnell
American Legion
Chris Christensen
Potter Garage
Sandoz Cash Hardware
Sup- Pos Ak Peasants
Potter Lbr. Co
Moeeteneeraseotoasteussseeee City Garage
Farmers Union Tr. Co
Ctuntone
H. Biggs
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N. S. Miller
Ledge Pole
Radio Ralf
Jack Wilson Snot
Denver Good
W.C.T.U. Program
M. E. Church Notes
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