16 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
1
Local brief reports include countdown to the primary, social news, births and visits, road and weather incidents, and community updates. Notable items: Drs. DuVall bought an Overland. a large Diller picnic. births to E O Cassell and May Van de Steele. many neighbors visiting Lincoln Iowa and Oklahoma. draft and campaign activity. church services. swings in the fair hog exhibit with a new barn.
Cash Babcock wife and daughter returned home Wednesday evening from a six weeks outing in the mountains of Colorado. The State Fair is described as an agricultural institution with amusements added to attract all, Dr A Lynch comments on specialty care and local office details.
The train service returns to the pre change routine, matching the recent two month old timetable. Wilts Brothers exit the local garage business and relocate John Jobman garage to Diller, taking possession next week. A pocket book with loose change was found on Sunday streets. owner may reclaim by contacting this office.
Hazel Condit of Centralia Kansas has enlisted as a student nurse. A Steele City graduate she taught one year west of town after finishing high school. Elizabeth Rucker, P. M. notes extra Sunday Kansas City Stars on sale arriving No 3 Sunday p.m.
Donald Bugbee in the radio service at Hampton Roads Virginia visited home Friday evening. His leave of absence extends until September 2. He states that upon return he will go into actual service.
A real estate transaction in Endicott involving the Slaughter farm of 100 acres likely set a county high water mark for property. The land southeast of Endicott changed hands for cash. seller undecided on future move, with local figures Bessie Goff and Carl referenced in notices.
The State Fair stands as a beacon guiding Nebraska agriculture through adversity, framing a steady course for farmers amid challenges and shortages.
The document presents a bank statement for Steele City Nebraska Charter No. 623 listing assets and liabilities as of August 1 1918. It shows loans 10867625 overdrafts 75128 liberty bonds 11050 bank building 3300 cash items 0 and totals 163845.38 with capital 10000 surplus 2000 profits 66813 deposits 6886603 time deposits 8156175 guaranty fund 74947 and total 163845.58. It is sworn by cashier R S Wilfley and attested by director Willey before Notary P D Erehart on August 5 1918.
An ad urges workers to correct eyestrain to avoid job loss, touts doctor’s success in fitting glasses, and claims full qualification and modest charges. The copy emphasizes risk to employment and implies affordable treatment.
In July 1918 the News endorses C H Denney as a promising congressional candidate. The piece says he enjoys broad county support and can unite factions, predicting solid Republican backing and a strong chance of nomination, with party lines dissolving if nominated.
A Nebraska State Board of Agriculture bulletin promotes a larger better farm products display at the state fair. The campaign aims to boost food production and spark farmer interest by showcasing prize winning varieties as standards of perfection.
Report of the condition of the Endicott State Bank of Endicott Nebraska Charter No 1408 at close of business August 1 1918. Loans and discounts 31894.34 Overdrafts 353.41 Bonds securities judgments etc 2184.18 Banking house fixtures 3400.00 Interest paid 1306.93 Due from Nat and State banks 2532.55 Gold coin 90.00 Silver nickels and cents 125.38 Total 42479.79 Capital stock paid in 15000.00 Surplus fund 800.00 Undivided profits 1385.16 Individual deposits subject to check 19744.56 Time certificates of deposit 5764.41 Depositors guaranty fund 285.66 Total 42479.79 State of Nebraska I Charles H Hodges cashier do hereby swear the above is correct copy of report filed with State Banking Board. Chas H Hodges Cashier Attest T A Majors Director S S McCurdy Director sworn before me this 8th day of August 1918 Francis W Wells Notary Public.
A 46 year old Fairbury resident for 37 years announces his run for county attorney. He has practiced law in Fairbury for 22 years and is admitted to all state and federal courts. He asks for voters to support him.
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