Potter Nine Years Ago News and Local Notes
Anton Schadd finishes the schoolhouse basement this week. The Rodman property sold to B. F. Thornburg and wife. D. H. Shultz visits the eastern part of the state. The telephone camp moved to Herdon. Hansen’s new home under construction. Grain elevators overloaded due to car shortages. Dr. Mockett visits patients. Mr. Troelstrup expected soon. Frank Campbell opens pool hall and barber shop after ordinance changes. Peter Hansen arrives from Cheyenne to take possession of the blacksmith shop. Joe Keough relocates to Kimball, Georgia. Thornburg daughter injured at home and treated by Dr. Mockett. Minnie Bohn returns from Fort Lupton. resigns due to母 health. Viola Osborn of Sidney to fill vacancy.
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Anton Schadd
Rodman
B. F. Thornburg
D. H. Shultz
Herdon
Hansen
Minnie Bohn
Fort Lupton
Colo
Viola Osborn
Sidney
Farmers Union rally to boost co op urged Saturday
Potter local invites farmers to a December 17 rally with oysters and coffee. A 10 am business meeting seeks new members. The program includes social time from 2 to 4 pm and a debate between Potter and southern locals on live issues.
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Farmers Union
Ian H
Potter
South
Methodist Church Notes Troy Pastor Reaches Sunday Services
Regular services announced for next Sunday include Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the usual hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Chas
Troy
Epworth League
School Notes on Perfect Attendance and Thanksgiving Activities
The report lists students with perfect and near perfect attendance for one two and three month periods, noting names such as Opal Ruth Coble Hil dur Carlson Spencer Price Bernard McDonald James Coulter Lloyd Eggers Willard Christensen and Elizabeth Goding. It describes classroom activities including reading from supplement readers, paper mats, a Thanksgiving program and a talk about the Nebraska Children’s Home Society.
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Opal Ruth Coble
Hildur Carlson
Spencer Price
Bernard McDonald
James Coulter
Lloyd Eggers
Willard Christensen
Elizabeth Goding
Ithidur Carlson
Leslie Wills
Arvilla Tompkins
Albert Warner
Amanda Mangles
Ruby Sanders
Nebraska Childrens’ Home Society
Helen Tutt
Willard Wills
Miss Johnson
Marcella Eggers
Raymond Miller
Frost Christensen
Thelma Coulter
Adolph Seibel
Marcella Lgvers
Willie Fricke
Mark Goding
Helen Tank
Library Reader Gifts This Week In Small Collections
A small flow of books arrives at the library this week with several readers noting titles. Mrs. G. B. Eogers contributes Boy Scouts and Ben Hur while Wm Helsing sends Lamp Lighters and Frank Hruza Auto Boys. Country patrons are reminded they are welcome and the librarian anticipates more rural donations as a Christmas gift of a good book.
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G. B. Eogers
Boy Scouts
Wm. Helsing
Frank Hruza
Auto Boys
Clarence Johnson
Gurley Bank Closed Last Week and Band Debut Concert
Gurley State Bank of Gurley was closed last week. The Chappell municipal band gave its first indoor concert last Tuesday.
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Gurley
Chappell Municipal Band
Neumann Dies of Heart Trouble in Chappell
A. G. Neumann, a retired stock man, died of heart trouble last week in Chappell. The new light plant is under construction at Dalton. They expect their 100 horsepower Primm engine soon.
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A. G. Neumann
Chappell
Dalton
Winter strawberry crop above average reported
The Bayard Transcript and the Scotts-Bhur Star Herald note the winter strawberry crop is above average. In Sidney, the Kings Daughters organized a fundraiser to provide Thanksgiving cheer for the poor.
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Bayard Transcript
Scotts-Bhur Star Herald
Lisco Tribune
King’s
Sidney
Shelby Dennison Returned After Yearlong Wheat Fraud Search
Shelby Dennison, charged with selling mortgaged wheat, was captured in Kansas and brought back to Kimball after a year of pursuit. He awaits trial in the case.
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Shelby Dennison
Kansas
Kimball
County Superintendent Attends State Teachers' Association
County superintendent Anna Mc Fadden attended the State Teachers Association in Omaha and reported a splendid convention. Supt. Braham of Sidney was also in attendance.
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Anna McFadden
State Teachers’ Association
Omaha
Supt
Braham
Sidney
Mary Burke Hurdles Fall Breaks Neck at Home
Mrs Mary Burke a local school teacher in Big Springs Nebraska fell and broke her neck at her home on Saturday morning. Physicians say she has a chance for recovery awaiting further tests and treatment.
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Big Springs
Nebr
Mary Burke
Physicians State
Omaha World-Herald
Depot Robbery Sees Small Loot Reported
Robbers broke into the Dix depot last week taking 53 cents, eight cans of Prince Albert tobacco, 1.50 dollars in postage stamps, a 45 Colt revolver and shells. No trace of the robbers was found by week’s end.
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Dix
Prince Albert
W V Peters Home Hosts Pleasant Gurley Card Party
The W V Peters residence in west Gurley hosted a Saturday evening card party. Attendees included J C Nelson, W E Lally, Ray Peters, and the Misses Marie Peters, Mabel Peters, and Inez Lally.
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Cheyenne County
W. V. Peters
West Gurley
J. C.nelson
W. E. Lally
Ray Peters
Marie
Mabel Peters
Inez Lally
Kimball Beats Kimball in One Sided Chappell Loss
Western Nebraska Observer reports Kimball high school lost a one sided football game at Chappell last Friday by 86 to 1. Alliance emerges as the top team in western Nebraska after beating Bayard Sidney and Scottsbluff. Bitdeeport takes booby prize by losing to Kimball.
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Western Nebraska Observer
Kimball High School
Chappell
Alliance
Nebraska
Bayard
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Bitdeeport
Kimball
Editor Grisham Critiques Potter Over Armistice Day Silence
Lodge Pole Express editor Grisham says Potter is wrong for not celebrating Armistice Day. Our record during the war contradicts his stance, noting Lodge Pole also skipped July Fourth without criticism and argues against a public fuss over Armistice Day.
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Grisham
Lodge Pole Express
Potter
Lodge Pole
Red Cross Chapter to Elect Officers Next Monday
The local Red Cross chapter will hold elections for officers next Monday evening at 7 30 in the Leyfang theatre. All welcome but only Red Cross members may vote. The date is now set for November 28th after a prior error stating the 21st.
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Red Cross
Leyfang
Subscriptions via Agents and Direct Remittance
A promotional note explains that subscribing to the Omaha News Bee or World-Herald through agents or direct remittance yields the same price and a commission to the promoter. It emphasizes that subscription funds stay with Petter when handled by them.
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Omaha News, Bee
World-Herald
Petter
Masquerade Ball at Benish Hall on December 3
Notices go out soon to delinquent subscribers. If listed, please settle in person. Paper price remains 1.50 per year.
Picture cards circulate freely despite travel costs
Despite the high cost of travel, picture cards continue to circulate freely, highlighting ongoing exchanges or promotional practices that persist regardless of transportation expenses.
Man who Preaches Safety First Aims High
A concise moral note on safety mindset. It asserts that prioritizing safety reduces the chance of poor outcomes and second best results, framed as practical guidance.
Untitled fragment about revealing facts causes harm
A fragmented line notes that for some individuals nothing hurts more than being forced to confront facts. The terse statement suggests discomfort with truth and its impact on certain readers.
Pessimism Considered Affected by Hay Fever
The remark suggests much of the gloom may stem from hay fever rather than real conditions, implying seasonal allergy symptoms could color judgment and mood. The note frames the idea as a caveat about interpreting widespread pessimism during the period.
Belgium and the United States lead in fossil discoveries
Scientists note that Belgium and the United States are at the forefront of fossil finds with significant discoveries driving advances in paleontology. Researchers highlight collaborative efforts and ongoing fieldwork expanding knowledge of ancient life.
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Belgium
The
United States
Bootleggers Unmoved by Bolshevist Labels
The remark notes that branding bootleggers as Bolshevists is unlikely to unsettle them. It reflects a dismissive attitude toward political labeling in illicit alcohol trade contexts.
Incidentally the person who needs a vacation most
A brief wry remark noting that the hardest to recover from rest is the individual who just finished a break and still feels stretched, suggesting irony in vacation burnout and the need for genuine rest.
Adventurous businessman Faces Least Risk, Says Sage
A maxim on risk and enterprise notes that those who take the most risks in business tend to fare best, suggesting bold ventures yield safer outcomes. The remark frames modern commerce as a test of nerve and prudence, honoring bold leadership.
The man who never lends money never has many friends
A pithy saying noting that someone who never lends money lacks friends and does not need them.
Detachable eyelids claim linked to husbandry myth
A fragmentary note claims an eyelid device linked to keeping up with husbands of the same kind. It also mentions a man who beat his wife after drinking an extract flavoring and suggests he had no taste left.
Retail food prices rise in nine cities amid recovery signs
Prices for common groceries increased across nine urban areas, prompting observers to interpret the uptick as a signal of broader economic recovery. Analysts note notable gains in staples and dairy as households adjust to higher costs.
Empty House Man Finds Luck Beyond City Limits
A terse opinion contrasts rural exile and urban scarcity. It notes that abandoning country homes may shield individuals from urban deprivation, while urging China to conclude decades of upheaval before pursuing fresh revolutionary goals.
Man Says Politics Is Crooked Implying He Would Be Crooked
A man declares that politics is crooked, arguing that entering it would corrupt him. The remark frames political life as inherently tainted and questions personal integrity in public service.
Philadelphia claims booby prize in home building matter
Philadelphia records a batting average of 18 percent as the city grapples with a flawed home building program. The report notes poor performance metrics and ongoing concerns about project quality and oversight.
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Philadelphia
Bathing Suits Recall Summer Ending Season
Marked down swimsuits highlight the approaching close of the swimming season. Retailers emphasize discounts as warm weather wanes and shoppers anticipate fall apparel. Local stores display sale signs and bargain prices to clear stock before colder days.
Man Predicts Synthetic Milkmen Come With Cows
A man notes that daily 8 am wakeups reflect an era of synthetic cattle and predicts the best part will be synthetic milkmen delivering dairy in a future era. He frames the idea as a light, speculative remark on technology’s reach into farms and daily life.
City gardener hopes for rich melon crop this season
Neighborhood kids extend best wishes to the city gardener as they anticipate a bountiful melon harvest. The note captures community support and the gardener's hoped for success this season.
China WwW Mr Develop Faster When She Feels Concern
Fragmented line discusses a woman balancing self needs with neighbors' demands. The text hints at personal development tied to empathy and social consideration. No clear event or identifiable entities present beyond generic references.
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China
Tightwads Blamed for Delayed Row Money Shortage
The column mocked frugal figures as despicable yet argued their stinginess has left good fellows short of funds. It framed the issue as a debate over prudence versus charity in local finance.
Chapped Skin Remedy Makers See Winter Windfall
If this bare knee style persists until winter a fortune awaits manufacturers of chapped skin remedies as exposure rises and consumer demand expands for soothing balms and lotions.
Hairdressers Demand Ear Muff Ban
Fashion note quips that hairdressers ban ear muffs while suggesting muffiers for eating corn on the ear. Wry regional voice blends style critique with a playful aside on corn consumption.
Watermelon Cut Priced At A Quarter Each At Restaurant
A 50 cent watermelon is divided into 16 portions and served at 25 cents per portion, seen as not an unprofitable investment for the establishment.
A Sharp Quote About Women And Puffs In The Press
A provocative line argues that only women who dislike powder puffs would avoid newspaper puffery, suggesting curiosity about publication praise and the role of sensational coverage familiar to readers of the era.
Stamps Saved Could Shorten Postage Time and Trouble
Those who kept their 3-cent stamps from the old rate may find themselves spared some time and effort as postal handling adjusts. The note hints at small efficiency gains for savers amid continued postal operations.
Tobacco origin sparks Spanish branding debate
A peculiar note from a trade item suggests a cigarmaker believes his product must bear a Spanish name to boost sales, reflecting marketing strategies tied to cultural branding.
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America
Uncertain Russia Seeks Leadership After Lenin and Trotzky
The text notes a current lack of willingness among leaders to assume governing duties in Russia following the overthrow of Lenin and Trotzky, highlighting a political vacuum and uncertainty about future governance.
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Lenin
Trotzky
Russia
Beef flavor and origin puzzle in English pastures claim
A magazine writer argues that English pastures impart the famous English beef flavor, a claim that clashes with the observation that England’s beef actually originates from Chicago.
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Engish
England
Chicago
Brooklyn Surgeon Rebuilds Ear Canal For Deaf Child
A Brooklyn surgeon is said to have restored hearing and speech to a deaf mute child by reconstructing its ear canal. The breakthrough is hailed as advancing science against nature's blunders and unkindnesses.
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Brooklyn
Potter Literary Society Program Draws Full House
The Potter high school auditorium overflowed last Friday for a Potter Literary Society program. Prof. Roscoe H. White opened with a business session followed by community singing a children’s dialogue a folk dance a debate recitation and orchestra numbers. The debate argued that universal peacetime preparedness for war is best. The negative team A M Leafdale Miss Hazel Johnson and Mrs G Brady won honors. the eight piece orchestra earned hearty applause in their first public performance. The community takes pride in the event and the increased interest in literary programs.
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Potter Literary Society
Roscoe H. White
Ethel Leafdale
A. M. Leafdale
Hazel Johnson
G. Brady
Wm. Hagemeister
Alfred Arnell
Fred Johnson
Potter
Heart Day Appeal Promotes Hearts For Nebraska Children's Home
November 26 is Heart Day to support the Nebraska Children's Home Society. Buy a heart for a dime or more and wear it to show charity for homeless children cared for and placed in homes. Citizens urged to help provide homes and opportunities for needy kids who rely on community kindness.
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Nebraska Childrens’ Home Society
Nebraska
District 142 Dance At Benish Hall Draws Crowd
A November 5 district dance at Benish hall drew a large crowd. Sam Wikstrom and wife won first prize with James Slatha and wife second. Music by the Dalton orchestra. A penish home visit occurred Sunday. A home dance at penish hall on the 12th yielded wenries coffee and cake. Snow fell all week and neighbors shared meals with local families.
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Benish Hall
Sam Wikstrom
James Slatha
Dalton Orchestra
Frank Dvorack
Penish
Homer Waterman
Chas
Waterman
Penish Hall
James Slama
Frank Slama
Charles Slama
Examinations for Teachers Certificates Held December 3 1921
Examinations for teachers certificates will be conducted on Saturday December 3 1921. Subjects for life city state and county certificates will be offered at the court house in Sidney Nebraska and at the Lodge Pole high school building at Lodge Pole.
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Court House
Sidney
Nebraska
Lodge Pole High School
Lodge Pole
Insurance and farm loans offered by Schellenberg and Enevoldsen
In need of insurance of any kind remember we have it. Also in a position to make a few farm loans. Schellenberg and Enevoldsen senior operate offering coverage and small agricultural loans.
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Schellenberg & Enevoldsen
Potter Doubles Red Cross Membership This Year
In Potter the Red Cross membership rose from 45 last year to 100 this year despite money stringency. The community, known for charitable giving, has supported Salvation Army efforts and Father Flanagan's Boys Home recently, reflecting Potter’s responsive spirit to welfare causes.
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Potter
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Father Flanagan
Boys Home
Double Wedding Announced for Thanksgiving Day
North Bend Eagle reports Mrs J L Hager of Ames announced two marriages for Thanksgiving Thursday November 24 1921 Mae Hager to John Bennett Talbot and Amy Hager to Otto Sorenson. Grooms and brides are named with community congratulations and party details including a playful announcement event and showers coordinated by relatives in Ames Ames and nearby Fremont tier Colorado.
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Amy
Mue Hager
Ames
Nebr
Otto Sorenson
Bennett Talbot
Amy Hager
Potter
L. R. Hager
Thornburg& Hager
Mae
North Bend
J. L. Hager
John Bennett
Talbott
Amy Julia Hager
Fremont
Hager
Phil
Birthday Surprise Party For Mrs Wm Brothers
Mrs Wm Brothers received a birthday surprise party at her home north west of Potter on Tuesday evening November 17 to celebrate with 55 neighbors and friends. Guests brought lunch baskets and at eight o'clock a generous lunch was served after which attendees enjoyed cards and games into the late hour. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Whitney and children Mr and Mrs Fritz Roetheard and children Mr and Mrs Emil Anderson and children Mr and Mrs Wm Scheele and children Mr and Mrs Hugh Woten and children Mr and Mrs Henry Moench and children Mr and Mrs Adolph Engstrom and children Mrs Carrie Johnson and children Mr John L Bartholomew Lee Peterson and John L Carlson.
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Fritz Roethe Ard Chidren
Emil Anderson
Wm. Scheele
Hugh Woten
Henry Moench
Adolph Engstrom
Carrie Johnson
John L. Bartholomew
Lee Peterson
John L. Carlson
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Potter Review
Berdell
Grover
Gilbert Mangles
Rex Wagner
Rex Waener
Lorraine Warner
Neva Hicks
Yeoma Troy
Grover Sanders
Benish ‘Hall
Dalton” Orchestra
Amy and
Mae Hager
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