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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
4
Jenkins, breakfasting, discovers his own obituary in the newspaper. He calls friend Smith to confirm. Smith replies yes, the notice appeared, and Jenkins asks where he is speaking from.
Parke asserts that the nation lacks religious discipline, urging application to young people and clergymen. Lane challenges who should receive it, but Parke clarifies the target group and urgency.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court orders Jennie McAdam Ina Nelson and Dorothy McAdam and all interested in William McAdam deceased to appear June 8 1920 at 10 am for final settlement and to show cause why petition should not be granted. Notice to interested parties via Potter Review for three consecutive weeks before hearing. Dated April 30 1920. (SEAL) May 7 14 21 C P Chambers County Judge.
The Sidney Enterprise launches a seven week subscription drive aiming for 2000 new subscribers. Top prize is a 1675 dollar Oldsmobile touring car with other prizes including a California trip with 100 dollars and an eight month scholarship in Denver. Contestants who do not win receive twenty percent of negotiations they secure. Mrs. Gaskill from Potter emerges as a leading contestant through this week’s efforts.
Wm Pichon and Christ Peterson agreed to Dalton Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Pearl Lipska and family visited Bayard relatives Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chas Mayer and family spent Sunday at L Stecher. Geo Juelf, Wm and Chas Prehn were in Bridgeport Friday on business. Christ Peterson and others dined at Geo Juelf home Sunday. E Mayer family visited Potter Sunday. R R Bovee and Robt Wallick hauled hogs to Dalton Saturday. Chas Neaman spent Saturday at Lipska home. Lloyd Juelfs and Wm Prehn were Potter business callers Saturday. New telephone line from Potter to Dist 142 nearly completed. Chas Slama family quite ill with influenza. R Queen and Juelfs noted Saturday visits.
A poetic exhortation urges advertisers to modernize beyond grandad’s methods. It questions old habits like ledgers and goose quills and pushes for bold, timely ads to keep businesses alive in a changing world. Endeavor.
A promotion states that if you buy a box today and are not satisfied with the results, you can receive a refund on the first package. The offer emphasizes a satisfaction guarantee.
A lengthy early history of Potter and surrounding area from 1885 to present, compiled by O. Se. Anderson now living in Fort Collins. Not guaranteed precise but detailed and engaging, suggested for clipping and preservation in an album for future reference. Passage notes value to descendants and emphasizes worthiness of reading.
The Trey Bon Stock Company Potter Baseball Club will visit Pine Bluffs Kimball Dix Sidney Dalton and Bridgeport to stage The Deacon Entangled. Proceeds fund the Potter Ball team for next year with A J Branscom and Jack Bennett directing a 9 member cast. The comedy spans three acts with ample original humor and may visit more towns if schedules permit.
The following registered warrants of the Village of Potter Nebraska are payable at the treasurer's office. Warrant numbers include 389 for H Stevens total 5.64, 392 for H Stevens total 48.40, 398 for C F Scoville total 3.60, 399 for Wm Goding, 401 for Andrew Nelson, 400 for Chas Stanton, 405 for The McGraw Co total 202.64, and 413 for M J O'Fallon Sup Co total 96.56. H Stevens, Treasurer.
Pastor Chas O. Troy invites all to honor mothers with white flowers and church attendance. Sunday School at 10, worship at 11 on May 9 featuring "A Mother's Presence." Epworth League 7, evening preaching 8 addressing W C T U. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8.
The front page rate is 1814 cents per column inch with inner and back pages at 1614 cents. Bank statements cost 5 per insertion, locals 1 cent per word per issue, minimum 25e. Card of Thanks is free.
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