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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
2
A reminiscence of Lord Rossmore, recently deceased in England, recalls his wit and hunting life. It highlights friend Ray Middleton as a superb rider, recounting a tall tale of a hidden man in a bedroom and a cheeky wagon anecdote. The piece ends with a quip on taking oneself too seriously.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note recounts a New York investment banker, famed for penny saving, traveling yearly by private car to inspect a southern railroad. He travels with two large valises, has a barber bath arranged by his longtime shop, tips a porter, and avoids hotels by staying in the car, while his valet neglects cleaning the shaving cup.
A playful exchange about Barry beginning to speak with “Baa baa” noted by Proud Mother On George. The dialogue also reflects on Bible characters being as human as people today, as Proud Father and Proud Mother discuss early language and understanding.
Cornhusker items note Broken Bow forms a boys band while Pierre plans a brass group. Omaha seeks Elks national headquarters. Madison to hold Fourth of July. Lincoln streetcar workers accept 18 percent pay cut. Hastings Morning: many local efforts, schools, fairs, and roads boost state activity amid incidents of illness and accidents.
The list records Nebraska fair dates and locations with secretary addresses and dates of fairs. It notes the secretary treasurer's contact at 518 Funke Building Lincoln and lists many county and district fairs with Sept and Aug dates, plus a state fair in Lincoln. Also mentions other Nebraska news including a goatherd, teachers convention, burns, births, and fishing season advisory.
Nebraska lawmakers push to finish the 40th session with the revenue measure. Governor McKelvie resists a fall or winter special session. farmers Webster and Williams lead opposition while Anderson may testify. A double taxation amendment and rental report draw attention as other bills evolve.
Dialogue fragments reveal family tensions at a party with Mrs Borem-Eisie and Robert present but others absent. A child asks about improper fractions while a father explains the concept referencing contracts and fractions in a quirkily moral aside.
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