Fire Prevention Day Observed Here in Potter
Last Friday November 4th Potter observed fire prevention day with a parade from the school to Seyfang Theatre led by the Potter Volunteer Fire Department and band. Fire Chief Karl Fricke spoke along with R A Babcock Wm Havemeister and Prof R J White. The piece notes Potter’s improved fire department created in one year after a deadly fire and praises the cadet like turnout and disciplined drills.
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Potter
McKelvie
Seyfang
Potte v
Karl Fricke
Potter Band
Crades
Fricke
R. A. Babcock
Wm. Havemeister
R. J. White
West
Crete
A Fair Day at Sevyfang Theatre for Children
A Red Cross motion picture titled A Fair Day to be shown at Sevyfang Theatre on November 17. The film features the county fair’s fun and Roco the Red Cross clown who weighs children at the Red Cross health center on the fair grounds.
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Red Cross
Sevyfang Theatre
Roco
Roco the Clown Teaches Health in Red Cross Film
The ninth of ten Red Cross motion pictures shown at Leyfang Theatre on Thursday night features Roco the clown giving diet and dental care advice to children and farm animals, with Buddy dreaming of haystack adventures. A feature film and a comedy follow, with no extra charge.
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Gelucky
Roco
Buddy
Wells
Red Cross
Leyfang Theatre
Potter Band Expands as New Members Join Local Ensemble
Potter residents praise the band after a strong performance at the fire prevention program last Friday. Band master Wm Helsing and members are lauded for hard work and practice. New roster includes Cornets Dean Hagemeister Asa Kenoyer Lillian Brady Esther Stover Clarinet Mildred Jacobson Altos August Mielke Eda Carlson Karl Fricke Tenors Harold Finnegan Edgar Leafdale Doris Hagemeister Slide trombone Chas Cords Baritone Lee Hagemeister Bass Wm Hagemeister Saxophones Reynold Erickson Fred Johnson Drums Raymond Minor Walter Gunderson. Five of the musicians are noted as girls in the ensemble.
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Potter
Wm. Helsing
Cornets
Dean Hagemeister
Asa Kenoyer
Lillian Brady
Esther Stover
Clarionet
Mildred Jacobson
August Mielke
Eda Carlson
Karl Fricke
Harold Finnegan
Edgar Leafdale
Doris Hagemeister
Chas. Cords
Lee Hagemeister
Wm. Hagemeister
Reynold Erickson
Fred Johnson
Raymond Minor
Walter Gunders
Cheyenne County First Real Snow of the Season
Snow began Monday evening and fell through Tuesday, with rain mixed in. By Wednesday the temperature moderated from near zero, marking the first real snowfall of the season in Cheyenne County.
The Red Tape Menace and a Rich Girl’s Victory
A terse note contrasts bureaucratic hurdles with high stakes sports wisdom. A girl with wealth can finish a match, underscoring how money and regulation shape competition in American life.
Fight Divorce At Its Source Suggested By Advocate
A speaker argues that addressing the root causes of divorce may curb its social impact and offers strategies targeting underlying issues within families and communities. The message emphasizes proactive reforms and prevention measures.
Detectives Study Skyscraper Clues From Above
Modern investigators learn to scan city skylines for elevated suspects. Experts advise aerial observation and rooftop pattern analysis to locate a prominent man linked to recent crimes.
Optimist Quote: Flies Seek Exit Route Amid Hopeful Cheer
A short maxim states that an optimist is a man who believes the flies are looking for a way to get out. The quip offers a sly, humorous view of optimism and persistence in difficult situations.
Outdoor appetite drives crowds to eat under open skies
The piece notes how many people prefer dining outdoors, using the landscape as a setting for meals and socializing. It explores the appeal of fresh air, relaxed atmospheres, and casual gatherings as a trend in outdoor eating experiences.
American skirts are to stay short in winter hopes
A brief note asserts that American fashion will maintain short skirt styles, promising ongoing discussion about winter wardrobe trends and social norms without detailing sources or dates.
Scattershot Quotations on Society and Politics
A garbled montage of aphorisms covers topics from road accidents to aviation, finance, Greece, romance, coffee, saloon travel, and Prohibition. It lampoons public debates and human foibles with playful, era-tinged lines and skewed observations.
Nations cling to war as path to fragile peace
Some nations argue that peace comes through allowing war to persist until it matures into a second adolescence. The stance suggests prolonged conflict yields a shifted balance, but critics warn of escalating costs and unresolved tensions.
Footprints in Time Comment Sparks Muddy Shoes Metaphor
A sharp remark laments a century’s woes and predicts the man who marks events will leave muddy shoes on the sands of history. The line frames a critique of contemporary leadership and lasting impact.
Spain Struggles in Africa War Effort
Spain is losing ground in its war in Africa and trails other European powers in military readiness, with authorities noting Spain remains out of practice in warfare compared to its neighbors.
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Spain
Africa
Russia Faces Hunger and Need for Basics Amid Crisis
The focus shifts from economic theories to immediate human needs as Russia confronts shortages of food and clothing. Authorities and aid groups scramble to address the humanitarian situation, with civilians grappling with scarcity and rising prices.
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Russia
New Utensil Aids Avert Corn Butter Mishaps
A quirky kitchen item arrives to help cooks who miscalculate fondness for buttering corn. The device targets the common last row issue, offering a safer grip and controlled application. It promotes easier finishing touches and reduces mess.
Paris Surgeon Offers New Faces for Old
A Paris surgeon presents facial rejuvenation services as patients seek updated appearances. The clinician notes the returning patients’ concern with aging and the desire for a more modern look while emphasizing skill and discretion in cosmetic procedures.
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Paris
China Claims Oldest Civilization Yet Faces Market Gaps
China asserts its ancient civilization is the world’s oldest while observations point to lingering gaps in its modern market dealings and financial practices amidst cautious international scrutiny.
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China
Famine News From Russia Could Undercut World Revolution Propaganda
A current famine report from Russia casts doubt on its effectiveness as propaganda for the world revolution. Observers note that grim conditions and dismal aid responses may undermine morale and international support for the movement.
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Russia
Young South Group Fights Dancing Crusade
In the south an organization of young people has begun a crusade to discourage dancing. The text questions whether their efforts extend to toddling as well, implying broader moral reform aims and possible controversy over age-inappropriate restrictions.
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South
Farmers warn bumper crop may bring bigger losses
Prospects for a bumper crop cheer many, but some farmers argue that larger yields cut prices and raise storage costs, potentially worsening their financial position. The dispute centers on market supply and financial risk for growers.
Study Finds Dollar Gains Over Time Pressured by Costs
The report notes the dollar’s value has increased relative to other measures, but stresses the rising costs and broader economic pressures that offset this gain. It highlights how higher prices and persistent demand complicate the overall strength of the currency.
Man Who Demands Choice Jobs Refuses to Work
A man insists on a preferred type of employment and sets his own compensation, refusing to work under any other terms. The situation highlights conflict between worker autonomy and employer expectations.
Footprints on Time Not the Goal for Many
Text reflects on modern focus away from lasting marks toward leaving tire impressions on beaches. The passage contrasts ephemeral pursuits with the idea of marking space through automotive tread. It notes a shift in values and hints at environmental or aesthetic considerations.
Census Joke on Male Surplus Overshadowed by Husbands’ Deaths
The piece notes more males than females in America per statistics but adds that killings of husbands have risen since the census. It uses humor to contrast population data with violent acts affecting men.
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America
Library seeks book donations to boost reading program
Reading is on the rise as ecards are bought in the last two weeks. Citizens are urged to donate gift books now, with pickup available by calling the librarian or leaving items at Leafdale & Woten or Mr. Hager’s store. The library plans to offer Old Pioneer Days by Willa Cather for the Woman’s Club and notes a total of 503 volumes after recent donations.
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Leafdale & Woten
Willa Cather
Woman's Club
Library Board
Captain Tip Top
Panama
Young’ Oarsmen
Vision Splendid
Dean Hagemeister
Mildred
Elsie
Mildred Jacobson
Red Gap
A. M. Leafdale
Items gleaned from our exchanges include local notes
The Gary post office north of Pine Bluffs has been discontinued. Miss Ellen Forsling and John Ew band, popular young people of Kimball, were married recently.
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Gary
Pine Bluffs
Ellen Forsling
John Ewband
Kimball
Captain A S Burns Dies. Civil War Vet at 78
Captain A S Burns aged 78 died in Gering last week. He served as a Civil War veteran. A planned Dalton booster trip did not include Potter or extend west of Sidney as hoped.
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A. S. Burns
Gering
Dalton
Potter
Sidney
Iverson Wins Dalton Electric Plant Building Contract
J M Iverson of Dalton secured the contract to construct the electric light plant building in Dalton with a bid of 3522 dollars 50 cents. The newly organized Sidney band is performing well and is expected to bring pride to the county seat once established.
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J. M. Iverson
Dalton
Sidney
Car Crash Narrowly Misses Pine Bluffs Man in Cheyenne
C E Carlstrom of Pine Bluffs escaped unharmed after another car collided with his sedan in Cheyenne. His passenger also avoided injury in the collision.
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C. E. Carlstrom
Pine Bluffs
Cheyenne
Sidney votes 60,000 school refunding bonds approved
In Sidney a recent election approved 60,000 school refunding bonds by 132 to 44. Proceeds will fund outstanding warrants and retire existing obligations.
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Sidney
Pine Bluffs Teams Rush Season With Early Wins
Pine Bluffs boys and girls basketball squads surge into the season with multiple early games against competitive opponents, showing promise and team depth as they build cohesion and test their lines, coaches say.
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Pine Bluffs
Tom Gray fined for hooth manufacturing and sale
Tom Gray of Alliance was fined 1 000 dollars and costs and one month in county jail for manufacturing and selling hooth. The judge indicated two men in his class deserve the same punishment.
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Tom Gray
Alliance
Local Boy Reports on Legion Convention in Kansas City
A locally written account describes a boy’s experiences at the national Legion convention in Kansas City. The article could not be published this week but will appear in the next issue.
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Legion
Kansas City
W C T U Meeting Highlights For November 16
The program lists song scripture reading minutes and topics. Items cover what the W C T U has done this year at community, state, and national levels with special music readings and a roll call. The meeting is at Mrs E G Thornburg's home with Mrs Jess Tompkins as assistant hostess.
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Iaa Nelson
F. C. Harris
G. Brady
Water on the Brain at Lodge Pole Legion Play
On November 4 the Lodge Pole American Legion staged a home talent play titled Water on the Brain. The production drew strong laughs and was described as a scream if the title influenced success.
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Lodge Pole American Legion
Gurley Voters Cast Ballots on Three Bond Issues
Gurley voters on the 8th cast ballots on three bond issues including a $6,000 electric light plant, an $8,000 water system, and a $10,000 high tension electric line to Dalton. Outcome not yet learned.
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Gurley
Dalton
Dinner visit ties two families in Potter area
John Livoni and family and Ruth Morrow shared dinner with the John Nelson family north of Potter Sunday. They then called on the Mowrer family and spent the evening with Ruth's relatives, according to the Sidney Enterprise.
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John Livoni
Ruth ‘Morrow
John Nelson
Potter
Mowrer
Ruth
Sidney Enterprise
Coal car smoke sparks Kimball high school scare
A coal fire threat erupted in Kimball High School basement when two coal cars began to smoke. Quick shoveling of coal prevented a disastrous blaze and saved the building from damage.
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Kimball
Bridgeport Linotype Model 14 Installed at News-Blade Plant
Bruce Wilcox installs a Model 14 linotype at the News-Blade plant in Bridgeport. The duplicate machine mirrors the shop in use, assuring Morrill county readers they have the best equipment.
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Bruce Wilcox
Bridgeport
Morrill County
Gering Courier
Red Cross Membership Drive Announced for Potter Event
The Red Cross calls for a membership drive in Potter this Saturday and Monday with convenient booths set up for sign ups. A $1 fee is requested. those missed on Saturday or Monday can pay to E. H. Biggs before the 24th to become members.
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Red Cross
Potter
E. H. Biggs
Methodist Church Notes Pastor Ill Sends Service Schedule
The Rev. C. O. Troy is ill but notes announce regular church services next Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at the usual time. The pastor hopes to be well enough to lead next Sunday's services.
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C. O. Troy
Epworth League
Ancient Vancouver find stirs paleontological debate
A crude statue unearthed in Vancouver is estimated to be 25,000 years old with the engraved date BC 23,000. The discovery raises questions about prehistory and tool use in the region. Experts caution that dating is preliminary and subject to verification.
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Vancouver
B. C
Giant astral body found vastly larger than the sun
A discovery describes a celestial object twenty times the sun’s size. The finding, while not immediately vital, highlights the vast scale of space and prompts curiosity about frontier astronomy. The report cautions against overemphasis on immediate uses, noting the exploratory value.
Washington reports a 21 percent cost of living drop
The report notes a 21 percent decline in living costs over the last year in Washington. The remark suggests that if contact with that rate were possible, influencing Mars would be straightforward.
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Washington
Mars
Potter town without Armistice Day program
In this section Potter appears to be the only town not arranging a program for Armistice Day. The note suggests other communities have events planned, while Potter has not announced any public observance.
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Potter
Dalton boosters tour six towns for community picnic
The Dalton band and other parties made a booster trip last week visiting six towns to advertise the community picnic held on Thursday. About 1200 people attended the event, which celebrated the completion of the new flour mill in Dalton.
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Dalton
Iverson and Wilson Marry in City Ceremony
Thos. Iverson of Potter and Miss Hazel Wilson of Morrill wed Saturday in the city, performed by the county judge. Iverson has leased Leonard Johnson farm for the coming year and has been sowing winter wheat this fall.
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Thos. Iverson
Potter
Hazel Wilson
Morrill
Gering Courier
Iverson
Leonard Johnson
Banner County News
Goshen Hole News Printing Plant Arrives at Yoder
The new Goshen Hole News printing plant established by C. F. Yeager at Yoder has arrived and will soon publish from its own presses. It has taken a classy position among valley papers, and Yeager appears to have secured a profitable, serviceable field, says the Gering Courier.
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Goshen Hole
C. F. Yeager
Yoder
Yeager
Gering Courier
County postmasters resign shown as fourth class jobs
Nearly every postmaster in the county has resigned their job including the Flowerfield office. This suggests postmaster positions are not highly desirable. The piece urges the public to show more appreciation for those who serve in these roles.
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Flowerfield
Flowerfield News in the Banner Fades from County News
The fourth class office notes a loss as Flowerfield news will be greatly missed when we lose them in the Banner. Local coverage reflects on the upcoming change and the impact on county news reporting.
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Flowerfield News
Banner
County News
Printer’s Daring Quick Fix Saves Missing Ink
The editor of the Chiggersville Clarion recalled nearly running out of ink last week. A towel rubbed over the type forms restored printing, producing a fairly decent edition, a clever improvisation noted in a Birmingham Age-Herald item.
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Chiggersville Clarion
Birmingham Age-Herald
They'd Read the Paper to Avoid Repeats by Editors
A witty jab from the Monongahela Daily Republican notes how editors face pressure from prominent locals to write on topics immediately, while the editor already has two editorials on the subject. The piece satirizes requests revealing readers’ ignorance of published work.
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Monongahela (Pa
Daily Republican
Car burns near owner as battery fault blamed
A. W. Schliehting lost his Chalmers touring car to a fast spreading blaze last Friday a few miles from his home. He escaped unharmed as the vehicle burned, likely starting from a short circuit around the battery. The car was insured.
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A. W. Schliehting
Chalmers
Local Farm Notes From Grand View Area
Grand View notes report Wm Higgins hauling wheat to Potter for Emel Tank and Herbert Johnson with Leslie Wick horst building a new fence. Sam Wikstrom won first prize at the hard time dance. Jack Grable's Ford repaired. Jael says it runs better than new. John Rager works on a north Lodge Pole school building. Mrs. Jesse Lambert recovering from rheumatism. Chas Smith husking corn. Jesse Lambert hauling corn. Fred and Billie Prince store Ford for winter. Gallapaux visiting from Grand Island. Johnnie Heimer on the stick list with lagrippe. Chas Smith ships hogs with Farmers Union. Evert Larson helps F Brady plow. Tom Barnes sowing fall wheat.
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Wm. Higgins
Herbert Johnson
Leslie Wickhorst
Sam Wikstrom
Penish Hall
Jack Grable
Jael
John Rager
Lodge Pole
Jesse Lambert
Chas. Smith
Gallapaux
Grand Island
Johnnie Heimer
Chas Smith
Farmers Union
Evert Larson
F. Brady
Tom Barnes
Sulphur Vapor Baths Advertised at Dr Cragen's Hospital
Sulphur Vapor baths rid. the system of poisons by increasing sweat gland elimination and easing kidney load. Beneficial for the sick and well alike. Prices reasonable at $25 for one week. Dr Cragen's Hospital and Sulphur Bath Sanitarium, Essig Building, Sidney, Nebraska. 11-18x
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Dr. Cragen’s Hospital
Sulphur Bath Sanitarium
Essig Bldg
Sidney
Nebr
Catholic Church Services Set for Sunday
Catholic church announces services for Sunday November 13. Mass will be held at Potter at 11 o'clock with catechism instructions after Mass and seers scheduled to be heard before Mass.
Business hours notice for several companies in period
Notice states open at 7 30 a m and close at 5 30 p m from November 14 1921 to March 15 1922. Signed Hansen Seyfang Johnson Cords Co Linn Implement Co Thornburg Hager. Subscriptions mailed to Review office for any paper or magazine in the United States.
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Hansen-Seyfang
Johnson-Cords. Co. Linn Implement
Co. Thornburg & Hager
United States
For Sale Poland China Boar from D K Atkins
One registered Poland China boar, 20 months old, smooth big bone, stretchy kind. Contact D. K. Atkins, box 1171, Kiraball, Nebraska. Advertisement appears in the 4 11 18 issue.
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Poland
D. K. Atkins
Kiraball
Nebraska
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Cheyenne County
Thornburg & Hager Store
Dick Carlson
the City Garage
L. H. Caywood
Asl
Greece
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Methodist Church
Catholic Church. Services
P, Morearty
Pastor
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