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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
1
G R Sanders and J E B Sanders announce a large sale planned for Wednesday September 23, 1925. A full page ad appears in this week's Review. The event is expected to attract a large crowd and bills were printed in the Review office. The Sanders family reportedly plans a move to California after the sale.
An Omaha Daily News editorial mocks coverage standards by recounting Mrs. Todd sitting on a bear while berry picking near Colorado Springs. The piece mocks sensational crime coverage and wonders about the berries, the bear, and the woman, suggesting media reform is needed.
The Methodist church will hold Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. next Sunday as usual, but there will be no preaching services. Rev. Slocumb is in Lincoln attending the annual conference.
Three large automobiles were bought by Potter residents recently. A. E. Brady, a local druggist, owns a new Buick Master sedan, Jos. Nelson has a Buick Master coach, both praised as fine machines. Last Tuesday N. S. Miler returned from Hastings in a Studebaker Special Sedan, noted as a superb car.
Adam Gunderson, recognized as the oldest settler to register at Lodge Pole's old settler picnic, received a fine flashlight. Gunderson, who settled in Potter in 1872, is a long time resident with a large family. He and Mrs. Gunderson, married over fifty years, are now retired and healthy. The piece honors early settlers who blazed the western trail and calls for public gratitude to them now.
The careful eyesight specialist will use the utmost care in examining his patients eyes. E. S. Sherrerd has the finest equipment in Western Nebraska for accurately examining eyes and grinding lenses. Office and grinding plant are in the Gift Shop on the Corner.
The Potter high school starts a practical printing program with Kinglish work in the Junior class. Three boys Arvid Challburg Bruce Hagemeister and Eugene Schmidt attend sessions at the Review office learning type composition printing and related newspaper office tasks. They will publish weekly notes on a half page under their masthead and soon contribute to the paper while gaining useful skills.
J I Fiddock of Western Paper Company Omaha, a regular Review printery caller, visited last Tuesday and hinted at something in his car. He praised a marriageable mate with a confident salesman's charm, following Milledge in Omaha territory as a friend to newspaper boys.
Dr. P. C. Mockett and son Paul of Kimball defeated Woodey and Dem pewolf of Greeley Colorado in straight sets to win the Wyoming state doubles championship in Cheyenne. In singles finals Paul Mockett defaulted to Woody after over exertion forced him to withdraw.
Kimball County unveils a larger fair next week with football replacing baseball plus racing and wild west sports. The event runs Wednesday to Friday September 23 24 and 25 with a detailed half page ad and full program to be read. Strong turnout expected from Cheyenne County and a good representation for the Cheyenne fair festival in Sidney on October 1 2 Sri.
Free instruction in polychrone Mart work and pavement shades at the Gift Shop in Sidney. Classes every day, or evenings by appointment.
Miss Elizabeth Armstrong and Jack Miller lead a group through the long reclamation tunnel southwest of town. The 14 mile water filled pass carries wires and entanglements. both swimmers reached the far end after about twenty minutes, premiering underground endurance. Jack Miller returned Monday and injured his foot by a spike.
Notice states no hunting is allowed on the Adam Gunderson ranch east of Potter under lease. Violators will be tried immediately before Judge Ames.
Cheyenne county fall festival will be held in Sidney on Thursday Friday and Saturday October 1 2 and 3 1925. Committees promise attractions in sports and exhibits surpassing prior fairs and note the festival belongs to Potter Lodge Pole Dalton and Gurley as well as Sidney. The piece urges county unity and cooperation for a grand Cheyenne county festival.
The Potter public library board met last Saturday afternoon and elected Rev. L. V. Slocumb as chairman, succeeding A. M. Leafdale who moves away. Miss Leola Rogers named librarian with Miss Madonna Brady as assistant librarian. hours set 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Cheyenne County fall festival at Sidney October 1 2 and 3 features free admission with no gate keepers. Seven vaudeville acts will perform each afternoon and evening at no charge. Premium lists are available from county banks or the county agricultural agent Mr Willey.
The A. M. Leafdale sale on Monday drew a large crowd and reported strong sales despite earlier inclement weather. It marked the first sale of the season for the territory.
The W. C. T. U. county convention met at Potter M E church on Tuesday afternoon September 15 with about thirty ladies present. Mrs. Kahl of Sidney was elected chairman. county officers named L. V. Slocumb president Rudd vice president Hagemeister secretary Harris corresponding secretary Wright treasurer Grant Brady press reporter. Slocumb will attend the state convention at Fremont on September 29 as Cheyenne county delegate. Programs included essays medals, piano solo, readings, and a jubilee song with refreshments afterward.
In the last legislature a law was passed to prevent stealing branded cattle by requiring a bill of sale covering brands or an ownership affidavit for shipments. Proceeds will be held until rightful papers are presented, protecting stock owners.
Sheriff Jump and an assistant uncovered the biggest still ever seized in Keith County six to seven miles south of Paxton. Four barrels of mash lay in a corn field, a gallon jug of liquor, coil, and tester were recovered from the farmhouse. The farm owner fled on a tractor but is expected to be detained for explanation.
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