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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
1
The Potter State Bank awards the building contract to G. P. Grant of Sidney for $2850. The modern brick structure includes a full basement and double vault, with fixtures costing about $1000 more. Occupancy planned in sixty days on the site of the old building. The old vault is being torn out.
The local theater announces its final screening tomorrow night before a summer hiatus from moving pictures. Started February first with strong attendance, the six reel program includes songs and promises a larger turnout if weather cooperates. Attendance peaked last Saturday and remains high as the run concludes. Admission remains unchanged.
The United States Health Service notes a sharp drop in tetanus deaths from Fourth of July celebrations, with deaths down from 417 in 1903 to 130 in 1909 and only 3 last season, while overall casualties fall even more slowly.
Poem laments miscomprehension and longing for sympathy. A church notice invites attending the Methodist Episcopal church with pastor A Kerr listing worship hours and programs including Sunday School Epworth League and sermons.
For sale cheap a brand new four room house in the east part of town with electric lights water works and a garden. Large basement under the whole building and sidewalks clear to town. Built within six weeks and ready for occupancy. For particulars call at Review office.
Bids for constructing coal sheds for the new elevator are due by 6 p m on July 3. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at Dr. Ames' land office.
West Virginia's high court ruling limits two cent per mile passenger fares by forcing railways to cover costs of passenger service from overall revenue. Norfolk and Western argued railroads cannot subsidize passenger traffic with freight profits. decision upholds cost-based pricing and fair dealing rules for railways. Also included are Cheyenne Frontier Days compensation details for rodeo winners with rates up to 300 dollars per minute.
Mrs. Nesbitt WCTU worker and promoter will give a lecture at 8 p m Tuesday in the M I church. Admission is free. She also plans an afternoon gathering at 2 30 at Mrs F Nelsons home inviting all Christian women to attend.
Rain fell daily with occasional breaks as heavy showers hit Monday and Wednesday. Reports show the heaviest downpours near midweek, with the rain not extending beyond fifteen miles north or south of the area.
A Wednesday evening thunderstorm struck the Rome hotel as the cupola was hit by lightning around nine. The impact tore loose some boards and shingles while the electric supply was briefly extinguished.
C W Johnson and family return from a three week California tour praising a visit to Madera with Mrs Nelson and Santa Ana with Ed Wiekhorst and family. They highlight an overland touring car ride to the Catalina Islands and note sea sickness, ending with a nod to riding the sea of waving grain at Kirk.
H. L. Challbure will discontinue his services as telephone central manager and phone service will stop on July 15 unless another party undertakes the work.
James Slama, Sextorp, reports his Eskimo Spitz dog vanished from his rural home about two weeks ago, 12 miles north of Potter. A mail notification is sent for the report.
Osceola resident W. J. Lewis spent the week visiting in and around Potter, touring local sites and meeting residents.
The Federal Industrial Commission report presents a view of capital and labor from opposing sides, urging understanding as a powerful arbiter beyond government commands. It highlights farmers as observers and stresses justice and conscience as guiding forces in resolving industrial tensions.
Soldiers from Fort D. A. Russell in Wyoming camped in east town for a night. The ambu lance and hospital corps company of one hundred is trained for hospital work with physician officers and nurse privates. They hike from Cheyenne toward North Platte then rail to Sparta Wisconsin to run a regional hospital training camp. The Review notes a pleasant call from Major Reno and Sergeant Leiblinger.
Potter’s auto polo team from Hanskinson plays England versus America on Monday afternoon. America wins 5 to 3 as six autocars turn over with only slight injuries to players.
Potter leads with two wins on Sunday raising average to 750 after three wins in four starts. The game on the new diamond south of town drew a large crowd with Potter defeating Pleasant View 8 to 7.
The Lutheran church announces a morning service at 10 45 next Sunday with the topic War is On and an evening message Always a Lord. Communion will be offered Sunday forenoon July 4 with a preparatory service Friday at 7 30. Members urged to be communicant and attend.
Monthly Catholic services are conducted in the hall on the first Saturday at 10 in the morning. Additional notices will be announced as they occur.
A large crowd watched a contest marked by hazardous plays and seemingly impossible feats, with onlookers reacting as athletes performed daring maneuvers and the crowd’s energy rose to a fever pitch.
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