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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
7
In a brief exchange the professional summer man confirms receiving encouragement from Grabcom. She comments approvingly on his tennis abilities, noting he would likely make a rattling good husband while describing him as a promising player.
A compact saying highlights wealth as unattainable if waited upon and praises a good cook who maintains composure under pressure. It contrasts passive gain with steady temperance in kitchen work.
A vivid report describes an ambush where troops faced heavy adversary odds. The account emphasizes peril, the battlefield chaos, and the unit’s resilience amid superior numbers and sudden attack.
A courier recounts the Carrizal fight near El Paso where Capt. Boyd Capt. Morey and Lt. Adair were killed. Mexican forces under Gen. Gomez opened fire with machine guns. The column reeled under fire, horses fell, and the survivors retreated toward the hills while Mexican troops pressed the attack. The story places blame on de Facto leader Carranza as diplomatic efforts faltered.
A brief dialogue reveals a patient fearing medical harm at a hospital. A caretaker reassures safety, noting the call to the hospital prompted only by the word operator as the reason for contact. The exchange highlights anxiety about medical treatment versus rest.
An informal exchange reveals wartime sentiment with talk of signing a petition to end the war. The debate hints at shortages and rising gasoline prices, reflecting domestic unease and economic stress.
A dialogue questions propriety of betting on an election. One speaker argues elections compel risks in pursuit of prosperity, and paying cash to gamble on political outcomes is improper. The exchange reflects cautious stance on wagering in civic events.
The national committee of the progressive party endorsed Charles E. Hughes for president after a stormy session with nine abstentions. Leaders backing Hughes included George W. Perkins James R. Garfield and Chester H. Rowell, while radicals opposed any candidate endorsement led by Matthew Hale Bainbridge Colby Henry F. Cochems and John M. Parker. Secretary Oscar King Davis read Theodore Roosevelt's letter declining the nomination and urging Hughes support to defeat Wilson.
The senate amended the Hay resolution to remove the 1,000,000 relief appropriation for guardsmen families and substituted a provision exempting those with dependent families from the draft. It also struck out the emergency clause, leaving the president the power to draft guardsmen only when an emergency is evident.
A humor comic about Jones checking his car before a motor tour. He quizzes his chauffeur on supplies and maintenance and learns the crucial forgotten item is the number plate. The chauffeur is surprised as Jones emphasizes oiling the plate to make dust stick.
The Electrical World notes American origin and development of key electro chemical industries tied to Niagara Falls power, with electric steel refining and furnace design evolving from Europe to the United States. Last year US furnaces rose 78 percent, placing the US ahead of Germany and England in total furnaces as of January 1, 1916.
It was a happy wedding breakfast for Algy and his wife after years of courtship. The shy groom, amid a crowd of friends, fumbled a toast saying he felt too full for words. A sly quip from his brother about the jelly drew amused laughter from the assembly.
The first American ensilage tower in Holland was built last year at Johannahoeve farm in Qooster Beek by the Institute for Agricultural Improvements. It yielded strong results, prompting two more towers on the same farm to store enough maize for winter stock. The project head claims the American method outperforms local practices, producing excellent fodder with far lower fermentation losses. He says up to 44 cows can be fed on 37 acres, and possibly 21 1/4 acres with stable feeding and winter albiminous fodder addition. note also the remark about English having 82 sounds.
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