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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
3
A testimonial from LIENHART PHARMACY prop. C J Lienhart praising Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a reliable kidney medicine accumulated over seven years of selling it. The letter urges readers to request a sample and booklet by sending ten cents, noting available bottle sizes and asking to mention the paper.
In Yonkers Statesman style dialogue, a college graduate noted as a veterinary alumnus is teased about his horse knowledge, linking education to ponies in a witty aside.
An advertisement invites readers with rheumatism or neuritis to request a free book titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure. It highlights the work of Jesse A Case of Brockton Massachusetts and promises the book is absolutely free.
John Layton, a farmer near Durham, says his Guernsey cow ate $300 worth of bills he had hidden in his barn. The farm owner laments the cows lack of respect for money and banks.
An alarmist wonders how the nation would fare under a powerful foreign foe. A prosperous coast city resident replies he has not considered national fate, having been preoccupied with concerns for his town.
Mrs. E Sheldon of Englewood Illinois credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after years of suffering during menopause and exhausting doctors efforts She urges other women to consider the medicine and seeks free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
The town of Tecumseh outlines a program to improve its highways with prize incentives. The scheme grows from the Good Roads Association and allied auto and commercial clubs efforts to promote better roads.
A summary of numerous gatherings and contests listed with dates and locations including State Stockmen's Convention in Alliance from June 20 to 24, Fraternal Order of Eagles Lincoln meeting June 21 to 23, International Auctioneers' Association in Omaha June 28 to 29, Kearney Mid-Summer Race Meet July 3 to 5, State Golf Tournament in Omaha July 5 to 8, Hotel Men's in Northwestern July 10 to 12, Missouri Valley Veterinary convention July 10 to 12, Annual State Tennis in Wayne July 17 to 22, Nebraska Democratic convention Hastings July 25, Tractor Week in Fremont August 7 to 11, State Press Association excursion August 7 to 10, Barbecue at Seward August 10, Seventh Day Adventists Conference Hastings August 17 to 27, Mo Valley Photographers' association Lincoln August 21 to 25.
Tecumseh clubs and sponsors announce cash prizes for the best kept mile of road within five miles of Tecumseh from July 1 to November 1. Top mile wins 15 dollars from the Tecumseh Automobile Club, second 10 dollars from the Tecumseh Commercial Club, third 5 dollars from The First State Bank. A 10 dollar merchandise prize from Tecumseh Lumber Co rewards the most trips driven over a mile by a single person. A committee will inspect and award prizes, part of a movement by the Johnson County Good Roads Association and local groups.
A Shu bert committee studied smaller town electric light plants in southeastern Nebraska to learn how to supply Shubert with light, previously provided by Stella. If nearby towns cannot supply, the village may establish its own plant.
The dedication of St Joseph Catholic church nine miles southwest of Nebraska City and two miles from the railroad was conducted by Rt Rev Bishop Tihen with numerous assistants. The rural church is among the largest in the state and cost 35999 dollars.
Seward hosts a repeat barbecue after last summer’s success. The business men’s finance committee schedules the date for August 10. Local merchants invite the community to join the celebration and support local efforts.
Oakland plans Burt County Agricultural Society fair for September 12 13 14 at the Oakland grounds near the northern city limits. After moving grounds last year and adding buildings the event is expected to host a larger exhibition hall and more displays across all departments when the premium list is released.
Broken Bow scouts organize street waste cleanup after Commerce Department notice of paper scarcity. Municipal committee assigns route work and house to house canvassing to maintain cleanliness and control junk disposal.
Farmers in Gage county show keen interest in corn growing tests by the crop improvement association and U S Department of Agriculture. Fifty one seed varieties are tested this year at Joseph Scheve farm and by twenty two other county farmers. Experts aim to prove the superiority of carefully selected seed corn over poorly handled seed, with early results favoring tested seed.
Hastings report announces plans for a state wide organization of barbers to raise prices to 10 cents on all 25 cent services. Two barbers in Minden already pledge unanimous support from Holdrege Grand Island Hastings and Minden. Proponents note costs rose while prices for 25 cent services have stayed the same. Scale hoped to take effect July 1.
After two days of hearings the Gehling Brewing Company won approval to sell wholesale beer of its own manufacture. The Falls City council granted the license 4 to 2 and remonstrators filed an appeal to the district court.
The village of Wood River voted dry in a special election on wet and dry issues. Drys had sought an injunction but lost, securing a larger dry majority than at the April village election.
Traces of hoof and mouth disease detected in cattle owned by Charles K. Harrod, a major Nebraska cattle feeder. O K Bedell estimates Harrod could lose about 200 head of marketable animals.
Fremont city council passed an ordinance legalizing liquor sales. Saloons reopened at the start of last week after a month under the drought.
Holdrege plans construction of a new auditorium measuring 100 by 149 feet with seating for 2,800 to 3,000 and a balcony surrounding three sides. The project marks a major addition to local cultural facilities.
South Omaha cattle market records rise with eleven dollars per hundred pounds for cattle. A carload sold at 10.90 per hundred while the previous record stood at 10.85. The eleven dollar price was paid for a single steer.
Delay in finish materials for the new Methodist church here has postponed dedication from July 2 to July 30. The change shifts plans for the opening service and related ceremonies to late summer.
Foundations for stone dwellings believed built by a prehistoric race were found on J. H. Cook’s ranch near Agate in Sioux county. Smithsonian scientists may study the site on the ridges of two buttes. Cook names the village Harvey Point after Lincoln’s Robert Harvey.
The piece traces Rush Medical College founded in Chicago in 1837 by Dr. Daniel Brainard, ties its name to Dr. Benjamin Rush, outlines Rush’s pursuits and Philadelphia work, notes early U.S. medical schools in Cincinnati and South Carolina, and cites St. Louis establishing the first western medical college west of the Mississippi in 1842.
In a brief exchange the mother wants him to a ministry path while the father hopes for wealth. The young man ends up taking ministerial roles in films, a compromise between the two desires.
A compact aphorism notes that turning work into pleasure does not always yield pleasure back from the work. It reflects on the balance between duty and enjoyment and the potential mismatch between intention and outcome.
A shy admirer in London, after admiring a leading actress from afar, gains courage during a charity performance. He compliments her as the star of the evening and asks for his reward, claiming the right to name the star he has discovered.
Evanston Indiana dispatch reports grocer John Stark struck at a rat in his stable. The glasses fell and formed a yoke in the path, causing the rat to dash into a hole, carrying Stark's favorite lenses. Published in Louisville Courier Journal.
A tremulous suitor claims love for the daughter. the father coolly affirms the match, noting repeated signs of reciprocal passion observed over the last month. The exchange, attributed to the Pittsburgh Chronicle, captures a witty husbandly moment.
A literary dialogue features a witty banter about romance and technique between a self aware narrator and a steadfast partner. The exchange hints at playful competitiveness and evolving intimacy without explicit detail.
A man’s conduct is practical yet often obstructs others while pursuing personal paths. The remark notes that individual tactics may clash with collective needs, creating friction in shared spaces and tasks.
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