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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
8
Potter Furniture Co presents washers vacuums cleaners ironing boards electric driers sewing machines kitchen cabinets and floor coverings from 35 to 90 dollars. Artistic durable floor covering resists rot when wet. Easter gift idea Columbia Grafonola advertised as near perfection. Call to hear up to date records and enjoy entertainment this Easter.
In the Newberry case, Judge Sessions discharged eighty five defendants and also dismissed the fifth count of the indictment leaving the trial record with significant portions terminated.
The house refused to repeal the Volstead prohibition enforcement act by a vote of 254 to 36. The repeal measure was offered by Representative Yean, Democrat, of New Jersey.
In Archbald Pennsylvania 54 teachers appeared for duty after the board of education refused a salary increase, leading to school closures. The incident highlights tensions between educators and district authorities over pay.
A pair of tramps discuss peace with a bleak punchline about finding old clothes to evade hardship. The exchanging men reflect postwar weariness and survival as a darkly ironic note.
Local notes report residents visiting and traveling between Potter Sidney Lincoln Kimball and Cheyenne county towns. Mentions Mrs F H Mattocks J A Woten F L Mattocks Rena Shuck Chas C Stevens Wm Kubes J F Reddy and others visiting or moving. An oil test demonstration by Potter Battery and Filling Station is announced for March 20 free to all. Continuous dry and windy weather noted with specific mention of Thursday as very windy.
A resident for 32 years declares candidacy for the Senate in the 27th district subject to Republican primary on April 20 1920. He pledges service on all public interest problems and is familiar with both arid and irrigated sections.
St Patrick Day customs were noted with green Decorations. L H Caywood and wife returned from Longmont Colorado due to Caywood's mother's illness. David Fritsche and Ernest Darnstadt were called to Jacob Nesnes for the death of Fritsche's brother. Fritsche family resided at Herman Schubarth home. Lewis Smith, formerly with Johnson-Cords Company, returned to Cleveland Ohio to pursue cartooning coursework.
Miss Lucile Olson arrives Wednesday from Lincoln to visit her mother who is ill. She has been attending the State University, returning to her duties after the visit.
J T McIntosh after nine years as Sidney postmaster resigns and is replaced by Walter Nelson as active postmaster. McIntosh will join Sidney Lumber and Grain Company in a new role.
At the Commercial Club meeting Wednesday evening ballots were cast for village council nominees. Four candidates tied for the lowest tally with one vote each, including C. E. Biges Roy MacAdam Ray Hager and Herb Stevens. All four likely voted for themselves.
The first of the week we printed bills for a combination sale to be held at the Hans Gundersen barn in Dix March 27. The sale is open to anyone who has articles to auction. Schwartz and Hite of this city will conduct the sale.
John Christensen and John Krause will conduct a combination sale in Potter this Saturday March 20 at 1 p.m. in front of the Gunderson blacksmith shop weather permitting.
B K Bushee announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for senator of the 27th district subject to April primaries. He thanks supporters and pledges to continue to serve Western Nebraska to the best of his ability if re-elected.
KE. L. Goptegrom announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from the 27th district, subject to April primary voters. He thanks supporters and pledges to represent the district with straightforward business representation and merit-based voting in the state legislature.
Minutes from a Potter Nebraska village meeting record approval of prior minutes and payment of bills including freight, labor, and supplies. The board motions to draft an ordinance to keep hoes within city limits, then adjourns to discuss a potential contract with Framers Union and Trading Co for electric news rent. Anarchists attempted to seize Milan labor exchange but were dispersed by police.
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