20 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
A local notice thanks residents for attending a special sale in Steele City and nearby areas. It announces a new line of bargains for next week and suggests shoppers watch for it. The ad mentions rainy weather, muddy yards, rain coats, rubber boots, and promotes fruit jars rubbers and paraffin for canning ladies.
Fairbury visitors and family visits fill town life as residents travel to Topeka and Lincoln themes. The river bridge remains unrepaired after two weeks of high water and widespread rains flood low bottom land.
At a Tuesday reception the Reds delivered a strong program and matching refreshments. Spectators were royally entertained and left believing the Reds were second to none as entertainers despite losing the contest. Hurrah for the Reds. The church also invites worshippers to Sunday services with themes “A Great Discovery” and “Nam on the Leper,” stressing truth and invitation.
Notice highlights remaining lawn and crepe pieces in popular patterns. Emphasis on summer dress fabrics and a call to shop select remaining stock.
A local ad promotes a ready made muslin underwear line featuring underskirts corset covers drawers combinations gowns and more. The offer promises better fit and style than homemade options at a cheaper price.
A local store promotes a full line of staple work garments for men and boys. They urge customers to come in and view the selection for everyday needs.
Orlin Sturms, seven, drowned while swimming with companions in the Little Erie river south of Fairbury. His body was recovered about three hours later in water eight feet deep. His father, a Rock Island railroad employee, resides in Fairbury. Separately, Geo Bloom unveils a clay loading machine boosting efficiency at the local clay pit, powered by a two horsepower gasoline engine bought from F. V. Lowe.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Pathrick uttering a proposal, with narration noting his speechless state and the speaker's surprised recognition of the moment. The brief exchange hints at an engagement moment in a rustic setting.
A frail exchange reports a man sick after attempting an improvised drink. He claimed a doctor advised cutting out liquor, and the patient now mixes grape juice with buttermilk, prompting concern.
A brief back and forth reveals a boarding house gag about room finishes. A boarder notes hardwood lacking and jokes the material is used as mattress filler.
A sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment by applying Chamberlain's Liniment and following the directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers.
The Press office thanks Mr. S. Kurtz for a sack of extra large eating apples and peaches grown on his farm northeast of town. They are praised for size and flavor and cannot be excelled.
Hol lenberg residents prepare for the second annual chautauqua course from Sunday August 29 through Friday September 3. A stronger program is arranged and season tickets are urged for about twelve cents per program. Steele City residents expect to attend several performances.
Lucy Weber announces a millinery opening in Hollenberg Kansas on Friday August 27 featuring fall and winter hats. Customers can trade eggs for hats and are urged to visit before purchasing elsewhere.
Geo. W. Brock, publisher of the Enterprise Aberdeen Md, testifies that Chamberlain’s Colio Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a quick and safe cure for diarrhoea he has used for twenty years and recommends to everyone. Sold by all dealers.
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