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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
4
Partial OCR reads November 4 1904 with Brede City Neubracke and references a congressional or meeting event. The text is garbled but indicates a public notice or gathering related to Congress or a similar body in Brede City.
Capper's Weekly shares the pledge of allegiance. James Wallace was struck in the face by a railroad spike driven into a tie and may lose sight in one eye. sixteen year old Martin Frerichs injured in motorcycle crash with a buggy near Diller and taken to town with serious injuries.
M E Church notes report next Sunday services at Endicott and a well attended prayer meeting. Endicott is booming with a new bank under construction a fine depot completed coal and lumber sheds rising and more dwellings planned. Railroad facilities described as the best in the county. Regular Sunday school session.
Text notes church schedule for Sunday Apr 22 with services at 10 00 a m and preaching at other churches follows the usual hour. The record preserves period tone and local parish routine.
Miss Vera Dugger and Gail Strawhacker announced their marriage in DeWitt this week. Dugger, younger daughter of A. P. Dugger, grew up in Fairbury and worked as a bookkeeper at the Young garage. Strawhacker, youngest son of the Strawhacker family, recently worked at Crete Creamery and will help run the family lumber yard.
The Box Butte Farm Bureau via the county agricultural agent starts a campaign to boost crop production and reduce waste to aid the war. Posters urge farmers to expand acreage improve oat smut treatment use tested seed combat potato scab employ better cultivation conserve moisture boost poultry and livestock vaccinate for blackleg promote youth garden pig poultry and potato clubs and use labor efficiently.
Nearly all state senators gathered forenoon Wednesday as the conference committee report on the prohibitory bill passed 30 to 3. H. R. 793 will enforce the constitutional prohibition on liquor manufacturing and sale and go to Governor Neville for signature. It becomes effective May 1 when the prohibition amendment takes effect, with Congress also barring shipment of intoxicants into dry areas.
A 1910 style article warns that a single fly can harbor up to five hundred million germs and is known to carry typhoid germs while believed to spread other diseases including infantile paralysis. It urges households to act now and prevent infestations.
Mrs Charley Wilson visited friends in Endicott Monday. Hazel Condit spent Sunday with friends in Steele City. Bessie Smith returned home Sunday after a two week visit with Marie Compton. W D and Alex Shepherd traveled to Lincoln Sunday for the funeral of their cousin Wash Walick.
Mrs Walter James is sick. Norman Fentiman owns a new Ford. Mr and Mrs Harve Warner visited the Walter James home. Walter Clark hosted a large dance on Wednesday night. Wifley of Washington Kansas drills a well for Mr. The Plainview school closes Friday April 20 with program and picnic. Pie supper Thursday yielded 10 dollars. Charley Wilson and family visited Charley Compton Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Noah Troxel and daughter Olen Nutter returned from a week with relatives in Smith county Kansas. County Commissioner Homer Yeakle inspected bridges and praised Charley Compton’s road work.
A Philippine expedition reports a new volcano near Ragan Mountain with three peaks and a crater. The base shows lava crusts and vents with steam, scorched trees, and signs of a past explosion though no active lava flow is seen.
A lively hill activity draws adults and children together with a couple at center. The man, about sixty, and his wife, equally lively, lead neighbors in a joyous sled ride from the hilltop to the bottom. The wife jokes about curfew as they head home.
Mr Stone bought an automobile last week. Mrs Charney Justis is improving slowly. Mrs J Alexa visited Monday with Mrs Mowry. Mrs Earl Dean and baby spent Monday with Mrs Guy Henderson. Mr and Mrs Walter Hayes traveled to Washington to attend their aunt's funeral. Miss Anna Willaford visits a cousin from Town. Mrs Frank Miller and Miss Katie Brenneis visited Mrs Moore Friday. Lydia Miller and daughter left for western Kansas. Miss Katie Brenners returned home after visiting Ada Davis and attending a Scruby supper. Ed and Rose Haverty went to Washington where Rose took the county examination. Mr and Mrs Wing of Falls City left after visiting Mrs N E Moore who is ill.
A humorous exchange from the New York Globe recounts an old gentleman asking for four papers for a past week. The girl attendant suggests he buy a porous plaster instead and directs him across the street.
A well known politician and his wife were seen voting at a local polling place together. Onlookers noted their joint action as a notable example for married couples. The record offered no details on any prior debate about candidates.
A tramp asks a housewife for travel aid and is offered a road map by her auto loving husband. The scene shows a kind domestic response as the traveler receives an unexpected hospitality.
Governor backs annual warning from State Deputy Fire Commissioner to prevent waste and fire risk. Emphasizes careful disposal of inflammables and urges teachers to boost fire drills in public schools to instill vigilance.
A fragment notes a question about safety in selecting cough medicine for kids. It highlights concern over appropriate use and suggests careful reading of labels for dosage and age guidance. The text reflects parental caution in choosing pediatric remedies.
The document notes a proclamation by Governor Keith Neville dated April 6 1917 calling for clean up days and urging observance statewide. It includes a brief health ad about constipation and promoting Chamberlains Tablets with distribution by dealers.
Notice is given that I will sell to the highest bidder at my place of business in Steele City Nebraska at 10 00 A M on Saturday May 6 1917 the mortgaged property to secure 250 00 dated June 28 1916 recorded Jefferson County Nebraska Giv en by J C Wilson to F W Lowe with seven percent interest per annum payable annually from date the total due now is 263 89 One 16 horsepower Port Hurnn engine and 30 inch Russet Separator complete with tank and wagon F V Lowe
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