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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
3
The piece urges a sober, patriotic observance of Independence Day, praising the nation's founding virtues and urging public games, music, and displays of strength. It contrasts learned virtue with noisy revelry and calls for a patriotic spirit and civility in commemorations. It highlights independence, the Mayflower, and Jefferson.
A patriotic message proclaims the unity of lakes lands and states with the flag as a symbol of national solidarity, emphasizing harmony and collective spirit across the union. The note celebrates national unity and the enduring emblem of the Flag.
State Superintendent Clemmons reports districts 30 60 and 70 consolidation in Madison county. Lincoln exhibit draw 60000 visitors at semi centennial celebration. Game Warden Rosters team narrows illegal fishing offenders. County treasurers remit May tax receipts totaling 77000 from nine counties. Nebraska crops to meet state food relief goals per George Coupland. Auto law on glare height set to start July 24. Potash mineral rights applications filed across six counties awaiting action. Test suit over Mothers Day flower charges scales from 7 05 payment dispute. Shumway receives Cherry county 120000 acre reappraisal figures boosting state school fund income.
One hundred nurses appeared before the state examining board for RN certificates and seventy-one passed. Many indicated a desire to obtain credentials to serve as Red Cross nurses in the war effort.
Governor Neville states that every Nebraska man who has volunteered for the army navy or Nebraska national guard will lessen the number drafted under the selective service law. The federal government will credit states for volunteers already in service or guard enlistments.
Governor Neville received a telegram from Washington stating Nebraska counties will receive credit for men who enlist in the national guard or federal service when their county quota under the draft law is filled. Credit applies to all who have enlisted since the draft law passed.
On Willis E Reed motion a federal judge dismissed Nebraska equity suits against Union Pacific and St Joseph and Grand Island railroads. State actions in Supreme Court were dismissed as railroads filed answers denying any intent to violate the 2 cent fare law.
Hamilton county officials have formally applied to the state board of irrigation highways and drainage for a state aid bridge over the Platte river southeast of Grand Island. The structure would span the county line between Hamilton and Hall counties and cost about 70 000 dollars.
Nebraska railroads may raise demurrage charges after the state railway commission issued an order approving the board’s request for leave to increase the charges, contingent on acceptance of the reciprocal demurrage law enacted years earlier.
Ridgway Penn says she suffered seven months from female trouble and backache until Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound restored her health enabling her to do housework. Tennille Georgia note eight years ago severe ulceration cured by the compound. woman praises it, keeps house and garden, and recommends others. Confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass offered.
In a humorous domestic tale Clarence and his wife misinterpret fashion terms causing a kitchen mystery. After a two day hunger, a mistaken pocket key leads to a bonfire in the garden where the key to the Boston Globe is finally found amid ashes.
A witty exchange imagines Germany ordering a census of all shoes. The line hints at a playful pun about a counter of feet, suggesting a satirical take on bureaucratic moves and their possible interpretation as a form of occupancy or rent-like maneuver.
A humorous quip about garden yields contrasts a neighborly prank. The speaker recalls last year nothing grew while others allegedly planted "Cain" in the garden, implying mischief rather than crops.
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