23 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
1
The forecast indicates generally fair weather with temperatures well above normal for the Mississippi Valley and Plains region. The outlook covers the week beginning Wednesday April 9, as issued by the U S Weather Bureau in Washington D C.
Readers are urged to join a convention promoting better Sunday School work. Meetings take place at the Methodist and Congregational churches with good speakers from across the state. The final meeting occurs Tuesday evening in the hall, with further announcements and the program to be publicized next week.
A barn owned by A. J. Hutchinson in Diller burned last evening at a quarter after six, destroying the structure and contents including three horses, bags, harness, hay, and feed. John Sheldon was nearby. one horse had to be shot after being injured. Firefighters saved the nearby telephone company warehouse and Showers building. Insurance covered the barn and its contents.
An old sale bill from Missouri Pike County dated September 29, 1846 shows a public outcry sale with phrases reflecting era practices. The fragment contrasts with modern sale bills and highlights historical wording.
Items listed include two prairie plows a barrel of pickled cabbage a lot of hoes tobacco hides and other goods Terms of sale announced on the day of sale The seller plans to go to California Named parties John Montgomery and Jim Lone identified Trade items include mink coon and skunk hides plus a free head cheese apples and hard cider offer for all While the ad contains offensive terms it records a local sale notice from Train Valley Missouri indicating a public auction and travel plans
Letter from Charley Ripley of Fairbury discusses a topic about A iatame and emote hdres Sandday Ts Seether of Tillers Nokes with referenced names. The readable text presents names and fragmented phrases without a clear event or action.
Mrs Will Compton visited the Roelf home Sunday. Harry Fielder and family were at the Hebbs home Sunday. Ananda Amiel Kenning visited the Charles Kenning home Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Kenning and children visited the Sullivan home Sunday. Fred Faqua was absent from school Monday helping his father. Will Bowers Clarence Price and Alva Belding help Mr Finniman build a fence this week. Alva Belding and family plus Mr and Mrs Maladhy visited the A H Belding home Sunday. Mrs Harless and two daughters of West Virginia visited the F Price home Thursday through Saturday.
Walter Natter improves at home while relatives visit and neighbors share news. Raseell Troxel and Gaby are mentioned as unwell. Ed Natter travels to Oklahoma to be with a sick sister in law as reports arrive of Lee Ehrhardt's death on April 16 1915.
A reader from Battle Creek Michigan identified as W M Thompson writes a letter describing a care for Seur Stemaca. The letter shows local concerns and seeks community input on a pending issue. The missive reflects midwestern civic engagement in the era.
George Poffinbarger shipped goods while Roy Riley of Fairbury bought the local blacksmith shop. The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Walbarn. Will Kellew acted as a waiter at the John Kelley home. Wes Michael and family visited relatives near Diller. Lester Thrapp stayed with W. D. Shepherd over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Will Kellow visited with Edwin Milew and family. The fragmentary items reference Steele City and nearby localities with scattered names and places.
The piece notes goldenrod blooms across June to September with many species and subspecies. It discusses its role in color and scenery, its link to hay fever though flowering often fades before opening day, and notes goldenrod presence near northern refuges and lake shores.
Marcellus McGowan, keeper of the Kingston town clock, alleges malice after discovering the mechanism blocked by timber under the weights. He notes the clock chimed erratically, striking hours at odd times, while he was away at a militia camp. McGowan issued a brief public statement asking who placed the timber and why the clock was halted.
Mrs H G Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania writes she suffered from stomach trouble and sour stomach with bloating after meals. After taking two bottles of Chamberlain's Tableta she was cured. For sale by all dealers.
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