04 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
1
Steele City and nearby communities report busy weeks with visitors, travel, and home improvements. Notables include Mrs. Lulu Lovel speaking on liquor traffic, Frank Manley undergoing appendicitis surgery, and farmers expanding irrigation as heat and dry conditions persist.
At about 7 30 last evening the large barn on C Andrews farm one mile north of Steele City burned. A span of colts and most stock were saved as crews fought the blaze and kept other buildings wet. Insurance totaled 1400 on the barn and 800 on the hay.
A restaurant scene features a young man asking if lobsters are well served. The waiter replies he will take the order and see what can be done. The dialogue emphasizes casual dining and attentive service.
In a terse exchange Dobson whistles while he works prompting colleagues Diggs to joke about his focus and lack of company. The skit hints at a quirky daily routine and office banter.
A late night exchange reveals plans to buy a new car, with hopes the model will be a self starter. The conversation notes the timing as unusual and hints at a casual, personal decision.
G W Carmichael and family left yesterday by auto for a visit in St Francis Kansas with J T Carmichael’s family. They plan to continue on to Denver and Colorado Springs before returning.
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