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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
10
The House approved the appropriation bill for West Point. The act covers individuals serving with the army for over a year and allows admission to the academy for the full course between ages 17 and 24.
Attorney General Frank Robertson interprets constitutional use of colored to exclude all but Caucasians, ruling Chinese children in Mississippi cannot attend schools with white children. The decision frames racial segregation by broader race categories.
N P Rasmussen serves as Sidney caller today. Miss Rosie Davis has taken a Sidney job leaving Potter Sunday. Mrs F H Mattocks visited in Sidney Monday. Mrs A M Leafdale called in Sidney Saturday. Mrs Robert High of Sidney stayed at the Even Stines home during Ma Stines absence. For Baled Kay contact Hite Bros Potter Neb. Evan Stines spent the week in western Iowa on business and leisure. Mrs Cords of Rockville Neb is visiting with her daughter Mrs R A Babcock and son Charles Cords.
O W Whalen and Mr Darling from Kimball were business callers in Potter Monday.
Dr and Mrs Ross motored to Pine Bluffs Sunday and took supper with Mr and Mrs H L Bonham, sharing an ordinary social visit in the town.
W. F. Troy of Julesburg Colorado spent the week at the home of his son Rev. C. O. Tray visiting relatives and friends in the area during a short stay.
Oscar Redeen arrived back Wednesday after a two month stay in Chicago where he had been visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Reddy came home Wednesday after spending several weeks in Omaha, ending their extended stay.
Mrs Glen Osborn spent Tuesday and Wednesday this week visiting friends in Dix.
The 665007? will meet Friday with Mrs. R. A. Babcock. Mrs. F. H. Mat tocks will assist in entertaining.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bartlett of Dix were business callers in Potter the first of the week.
Mrs Wm Heinemann came back Thursday from Denver where she had been for two weeks visiting.
Mrs R L MacAdam and Miss Marie MacAdam called in Sidney on Monday in a brief local update noting their visit to the town and engagement with residents.
Mrs R V Francis came back from Omaha where she had been visiting, returning the first of the week.
The Ladies Aid Society will gather next Wednesday with Mrs. Troy hosting. Mrs. Cowper will assist Mrs. Troy in entertaining the Aid.
Mrs Nelson and Mrs Mac Adam were business callers in Sidney Thursday, likely visiting local firms and meeting with residents as part of routine commerce and social outreach.
Ik G Thornburg has been on the indisposed list for much of the week after attempting to lift overly heavy sacks. The incident highlights workplace strain injuries and the need for safer lifting practices.
The Sidney High School basketball team won the western Nebraska championship last Friday by defeating Allisnee.
An income tax expert visited town at the start of the week, helping local men figure out their taxes. He handles a job that many would not envy.
Mrs Clair Dykeman has been on the sick list this week but at present writing she is much improved according to the latest update.
Leo Young left Sunday for Omaha St Louis Illinois and other eastern places to visit relatives and other relatives during a two week trip.
R A Woodworth and wife living east of town are the proud parents of a little girl born at their home on Tuesday of this week.
Local report notes Emery Waite limps this week following an incident involving gravity and its effects. Officials have stated the event caused injuries but provided no further details.
Former district superintendent Isham will deliver a sermon at the M E Church Sunday night at the regular hour.
Thomas Ladely, a piano instructor, makes weekly trips to Kimball for a class of twelve pupils who are progressing rapidly under his guidance.
Chas High, formerly in North Bend Nebraska and other eastern points, has returned to Potter at the start of the week after several months away.
Frank Armstrong and family have moved to rooms over the Twin Building in Potter after renting their farm adjoining Potter. Hugo Joelinek and wife from Grand Island have rented the Armstrong place adjoining Potter on the south and have taken residence there.
James T. M. Pearson of the Potter Furniture Co. is spending the week in Lincoln on business. J. J. Melee, the new assistant, is in charge at the store in his absence.
F. L. Baker begins an advertising push for Hudson and Essex cars, aiming to maximize sales by highlighting how these popular models outshine rivals and why they have gained widespread appeal. He markets a strong product and seeks to inform buyers about its superior qualities and benefits.
Miss Vienna Caywood departed Sunday for Greeley Colorado to enroll as a student at the Conservatory of Music of the State Teachers College. She will study piano and vocal work.
C Warmsen and family of Gurley have purchased the Lambert Johnson place located three miles west and two miles north of Potter and have moved to the new location.
Frank Cizek and his family from eastern Nebraska arrived Wednesday heading north of Potter. They reached North Platte by car but had to continue by train due to a snow storm blocking the line at North Platte.
Roht Fletrick and his mother of Sweetwater Nebraska stopped Wednesday while returning home from Torrington where they viewed government land slated for allotment to ex service men. Mr Hetrick plans to locate north of Potter in a few weeks.
Tuesday night the ladies of the 500 entertained their husbands at Biges hall. Mrs. R. A. Babcock and L. F E. Metz ker won the winning prize, while Miss Lydia Ball and Raymond Johnson captured the booby prize.
KK H Biges departed Thursday for Schuyler Nebraska to meet Mrs Biges who was summoned weeks ago to Illinois by her mother’s death. They plan to return to Potter before part of next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sparks of Potter rejoice over the birth of a daughter on Wednesday morning. Reportedly the first colored child born in Potter, with Dr. Ross in attendance.
Mrs. A. W. Olson has been quite ill this week but we understand that she is resting easier at the present writing. Two of her children, Mrs. C. lb. Fiquist of Torrington, Wyoming, and Fred Olson of Kearney, came this week to be with their mother during her sickness.
A large group of young friends helped Miss Nora Johnson celebrate her eighteenth birthday Wednesday evening at a party hosted by her parents. Attendees reported an enjoyable time and departed at a late hour wishing Miss Johnson many more happy anniversaries.
Lambert Johnson advertises a sale on Tuesday March 16 selling all cattle horses and farm machinery. Bills will be printed soon and scattered about. He has sold his land but remains undecided about future plans.
City engineer Spitzbart reports many temporary street lights have been installed this week as town improvements. The fixtures are permanent replacements expected in a few weeks, with ordered street hoods and fixtures arriving around April first.
The Review publishes the quarterly statement of the Citizens State Bank of Potter, detailing the bank's cant standing and financial position for readers, reflecting its status and health in the period.
Miss Mabel MacAdain leaves on Thursday for Lincoln Nebraska to resume studies at the State University and complete her graduation this term. She has been kept from work recently due to illness.
Those were mighty fine dwars that R A Babcock C Piews and A J Branscom set up to the Commercial Club members Wednesday even nine They had obtained less new memberships for the club than the other committee composed of J Tl Mahler A W Schemper and A M Leafdale and so had to set the treats up to hr crowd.
W C Shriver and wife Crem Newt Bend join the community as new settlers locating on the August Micke place twelve miles northeast of Pot ter. Roy Phillips of North Bend assisted Shriver in the move this week, with Shove arriving later in the week.
Jack Bennett arrived early this week to reside with his sister Mrs A A Challburg. Stanley Bennett, another Challburg sister’s brother, came late this week to visit. Stanley just returned from overseas with the Canadian army and wears wound and service stripes on his uniform.
Qsear Linn, manager of the Linn Triplement Co., is in town this week giving personal attention to the business. He notes an advertising week for 9 film to be shown at Seyfang Theater next Tuesday, illustrating advances from crude farming to present day methods.
A. Hicks of Sidney has purchased the former Potter Battery and Electrical Service Station owned by Howard Cronk and will take possession March 10. The Potter Repair and Vulcanizing Shop will handle repairs and vulcanizing with tires and an acetylene welding setup. Battery work will be done at Cronk’s new station across the street north of the meat market.
The United States employment service reports it has placed over four million men and women in jobs since its organization in January 1918, reflecting broad expansion and impact across the labor market.
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