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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
4
A fragmentary reminiscence describes scarce rations in England, noting oatmeal with husks, little sugar, one bacon slice, and a perilous crossing of the Channel on the night of June 26 27. The speaker recalls a hard journey and limited sustenance.
Soldiers describe trench life in the Toul sector with battalion HQs at Beaumont and wimental HQ at Ason ville. They endured shelling, heavy Dutch attacks on August 5, and frequent reliefs until September 11, staying within range of the enemy.
Farmers are busy sowing oats this week as families Gue Emery Will Rader and Frank Price with Charley Sens Jr and Palttan attend to farm tasks. Friday sees a gathering for Charley Seance Palttan with relatives in attendance.
Hollenberg Route 1 reports a weekend of visits with Fairbury callers and family gatherings. Esther Rathbun visited her sister Cassell. Earl Dean stayed with Philip Hannah. Jesse Davis traveled to Ashby for his ill son Arthur. Bert James returned after a short visit.
Report notes Hollenberg was well represented at Steele City last Saturday night. A fall caused an arm injury while jumping last week. Mrs Beckeland and one of the Prosser twins were visiting town, with hints of farm-related ties and social visits surrounding the event.
Residents share a farewell dinner at the parsonage for Brother Tweed. Vern Justis returns from service and summer, renting ground for G R Barr. M E congregation members and spouses hosted the event, while flu patients remember acts of kindness during winter.
A group forms a Nebraska cooperative under a 1919 charter with principal office in Steele City. The business covers grain seeds hay livestock and farm products plus real estate under a 50 year term and capital stock not exceeding two thirds of paid in capital. Board of five directors to elect officers. Notarized March 15 1919 by R S Wilsey.
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