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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
4
The notice states Steele City Press published weekly on Fridays with price one dollar in advance. It lists postal circulation at Steele City Nebraska and dates including November 26, 1904 and August 25, 1916.
A record notes visits in country with a base charge of $1.00 and mileage at 75 cents per mile one way. It also lists a consultation fee of $5.06 plus mileage.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa says he suffers twice yearly from liver trouble with pains in the side back and a sore stomach. He used Chamberlain's Tablets and notes rapid relief after half a bottle with no further pain. Obtainable everywhere.
Mr Sullivan completed Mr Malady s new kitchen this week. Frank Price and family spent Sunday at the Charley Wella home. The Nutter boys threshed for John Malady Friday. Ania Rosa and Minnie Malady visited the Carrico home Tuesday. Miss Cora Stolting and Lillie Cook called on the Malady home Saturday. Mrs Pearl Fisher and children visited her sister Mrs Cap Fairchild last week. Elmer Richardson and family of Mahaska spent Sunday at the A H Belding home. A large local crowd attended the Thompson picnic Thursday. Jim Grandy Henry Storting and families and Marie Adams visited Jim Swartz Sunday. Charley Wilson and family started Friday for Kansas by auto. Flora Carrico went to Fairbury Saturday for a teachers institute and will stay at the Cole home. A surprise party at Mr and Mrs Fielder s for their son Bernard Saturday night. Guests at the Compton home Sunday included Cap Fairchild and family, Mrs Fisher and children, and Mr and Mrs Will Garrett.
Two alfalfa hay stacks near Harry Coons north of Steele City burned Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters and locals used autos and extinguishers to save the nearby barn and cow shed while keeping the tin roof from collapsing. The stacks held about 35 tons and the cause was undetermined though spontaneous combustion is suspected. Coons had no insurance.
Advertises stallion services for the fall season claiming it saves time and boosts profits. Promises relaxed workload and higher earnings with their sires.
The east end of the west side elevator at Jansen Equity Exchange collapsed around 11 AM Wednesday under the weight of over 4000 bushels of wheat. Manager Leonard had warned of an accident due to car shortages and heavy receipts, which forced the loading and caused the spill for feet around the east end.
Under a spreading willow a man named Smith battles a stalled car. He tightens carburetor bolts and checks the steering but remains stuck. In despair he recalls his training in a correspondence course and finally discovers the fuel tank is empty.
L. M. Nelson as trustee transfers property WD Es NE 6-3-3 to Thom Churside. The notice records a deed change and party names in the property transaction.
John Thomas Willeford born January 25 1857 in Henry County Iowa died August 17 1916 at his home near Hollenberg Kansas He moved to Kansas in 1893 and married Nettie Bratten on June 25 1896 They had three children Anna Earl and Pearl He survived by brothers David and Jack of Council Bluffs Iowa His wife and mother preceded him in death He joined Evangelical church at about 30 and later Hollenberg Baptist church He was active in church and public affairs Funeral services were led by Rev Parker of Fairbury and burial was at Silver Cliff Cemetery on Saturday August 19.
The Lincoln Journal offers mail subscriptions for The Daily and Sunday Journal at one dollar until January 1, 1917. The Sun day Journal features a new Emerson Hough serial about Meriwether Lewis aboard the Missouri. Send a dollar for a trial to January 1, 1917, to State Journal, Lincoln, Nebr.
A terse exchange hints at a sudden Jamaica spirits deal in a local store, with one shopper noting a bottle in stock and another asking what was bought. The fragment suggests a brisk sale scene without further details.
A brief quip notes that Mrs Newed, despite quirks, earns praise for her cooking. The jest centers on a mother-in-law figure admired for culinary skill.
A humorous exchange compares a boy to his parent using a pun about a chip. The retort suggests he is a poker chip, highlighting wit in a light, casual dialogue.
A dialog hints that a bleak season looms as a speaker asks about current prominence in theater while another answers with the “mourning star” as a symbolic forecast. The fragment suggests a somber mood and a focus on theater trends without naming specific productions or venues.
President W. H. P. Faunce of Brown University lauds Justice Hughes as fearless, fair minded, and loyal. He praises Hughes’s combination of judicial temper and decisive action, noting his clear vision and broad experience.
Fragmented text argues the administration must act promptly against plots and conspiracies perceived as threats to national security. It emphasizes immediate and thorough measures, condemning delays and urging strong action upon notice of such plots. References Mr Hughes’s speech of acceptance.
An editorial voice urges immediate adoption of woman suffrage, arguing economic and social tendencies favor enfranchisement. The writer asserts opposition may delay but cannot defeat the movement, and calls for granting women the vote as a public duty.
A historical statement defends strict accountability by government officials during the Lusitania sinking. The speaker argues advance notice and awareness of danger would have prevented American casualties and criticizes hesitation to act.
In the matter of the estate of Elaabeth Cansell deceased creditors of paid deceased will meet the administrator before the county judge of Jefferson County Nebraska at the county court center on October 17 1018 and February 28 1090 at 9 o clock a.m. to present their claims for examination and allowance. Six months are allowed for filing claims from August 17 1916. This notice published by Steele City Press for four weeks. By order of the Court dated April 17 1016 Lovar J Nuveen County Judge.
Mrs. Sidney Simmons of Fair Haven New York endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a medicine of exceptional merit after curing her seven year old son of cholera morbus and aiding other family bowel troubles. Obtainable everywhere.
The article advises drinking water before meals and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables to keep bowels regular. It mentions a habitual routine and notes medicines like Chamberlain's Tyield a pleasant and gentle effect, with availability at various shops.
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