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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
3
A fragmentary exchange from a farm scene references a visiting theme and a companion seldom off the brick patio. The dialogue mentions corn, delug, and a bucket joke about an old caken bucket no longer hanging in the well, with a kitchen setting hinted by yeast cakes and Bottietop remarks.
A youth seeks a change in work hours during a late-night office scene. The firm chief, stern and money minded, denies altering the existing clocking system, while the applicant presses for fewer hours and the current schedule is defended as excellent.
A garbled exchange shows Prete Pete claiming he won over forty dollars at the card table. The fragment notes self-control versus self-indulgence as a moral parable. The dialogue reflects a tough gambler persona and a moral overtone.
An old advertisement warns to look for Bayer on genuine Aspirin packages and lists common uses while claiming safety for decades. The rest of the snippet includes a garbled set of jokes about speechmaking and a cartoonish dialogue about beefsteak and social norms.
A governor delivers a satirical Christmas speech mocking gift exchanges and consumer excess. He describes a chaotic festive scene ending with a plea to stop deception and a rough, shop‑worn portrait of holiday chaos. The piece uses ironic humor to critique materialism.
The piece reflects on the holiday season as a time for giving and remembrance. It notes distant loved ones, letters, and tokens, urging teaching children the loving spirit beyond being “very good” and affirming Santa’s presence in childhood memories.
A historical notice describes a Roman emperor’s era when Christians gathered to celebrate Christmas. Diocletian ordered church doors closed and a temple set ablaze, killing six hundred worshippers during the church blaze.
A fragmentary comic exchange features a boastful grave soldier and a thrifty saint. The dialogue includes taunts about bravery and holiday spending while hinting at Santa Clara and repeating old clothes imagery.
A vivid image of children facing a lean Christmas as a strike keeps their father out of work and a long shopping line tests a mother’s health. Two girls discuss charity, the true spirit of giving, and a Christmas tree as they walk home, imagining a humble but meaningful celebration.
A Tacoma Washington letter comments on charity during Christmas, urging restraint on displays and urging reformers not to impose beliefs on others. The writer laments overdone gift giving and calls for thoughtful reflection over material excess.
Dick and Jimmy visit their grandmother one night when Jimmy loudly petitions for Christmas gifts. Dick asks why he prays so loudly and Jimmy replies the Lord isn’t deaf but grandma is.
Des Moines reports Lia Ketth Collins pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing and opening government mail sacks in the Burlington malt robbery at Council Bluffs. He was sentenced to fifteen years at Fort Leavenworth. Six counts were on the indictment. five for stealing sacks and one for opening them. Other defendants including Phillips brothers Poffenbargers Daly and Reed pleaded not guilty. their preliminary hearing likely in February unless a special session is called.
Reports indicate Japan maintains a substantial force near Formosa and within 20 hours of the San Fernando harbor, with a large camp developing inland. Transport ships bring thousands of troops and supplies, with estimates ranging up to 30,000, though officials question that high figure.
A Harrisburg conference adopted a plan to form a federal finance corporation to aid export of American farm products and urged a liberal policy on farmer indebtedness. The delegates also pressed for a national commission representing state and federal governments to simplify relief efforts.
Mayor Linn recalls party politics in early Senate days and notes the machine candidate, Swank, rose by buying influence, securing a town house and country seat, with aid from special counsel for trusts. The piece also surveys unrelated cultural and historical notes from the era.
A local railway line, famed for punctuality, delivered extraordinary delays. One train ran nine hours late, sparking a passenger to demand a calendar after failing to understand the timetable. The dining car attendant offered a timetable, but the rider shouted for a calendar.
An ad story touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments with testimonials and a mail offer. A joke about marriages follows with a husband and wife agreeing to concede to each other to avoid squabbles. A quiz and a quip about fashion and friendship close the piece.
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