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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
3
The piece reflects on potential routes with built lines covering over half the distance and compares the ambition to Cecil Rhodes proposed Cape to Cairo railway, noting the improbability yet recalling how bold ventures later became reality.
A historical advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Soap for clearing pimples blackheads redness and scalp dandruff and hand irritation. It promises a five minute surface treatment and free 32 page Skin Book sample cards from Cuticura Department X Boston.
A humorous exchange about spy fears and German dolls. Joan asks what happened to the dolls and accuses Charley of killing them saying they were made in Germany and might be spies. The cartoon notes women favor ornamental garments over utility.
Berlin announces Lodz, Polish second city, was occupied by German troops after Russian forces retreating with heavy losses. Petrograd reports describe German reinforcements driving a wedge from Thorn and Kalisz to control rail lines, while Russian claims of German casualties and prisoners vary and mount in Polish battles.
London reports Ostend on fire with belief it resulted from a British bombardment or German incendiaries. Allies push in Flanders and northern France while Germans claim tactical withdrawals. Vermelles evacuation announced due to French artillery fire and damaged buildings blown up. French renewed attacks southeast of Altkirch with heavy losses.
London reports a renewed German attempt to cross the Yser from Dixmude to Ypres failed after rafts and motorized guns were hampered by mud and Allied fire. Several rafts overturned, many Germans killed or drowned, and the assault was abandoned by midday. Berlin called the action insignificant, while Paris tallies German air losses at seven Zeppelins and 52 aircraft.
The report shows state treasurer figures for the month with receipts 266971 and payments 201481. It lists fund balances for university building, temporary school and university funds and trust investments totaling over 9 million dollars. Prize winners in a student stock judging contest are named with amounts from 1 to 18 dollars, and top scorers in cattle, horses, hogs and sheep judging are credited.
Crowding at the state library grows as 3 750 volumes were added in the past year, bringing totals to 69 508 volumes in the Capitol wing. Supreme Court reports rise to 29 297, and library fees turned to the state treasury amount to 5 210. Agriculture talks schedule 34 farmers institutes for December with numerous towns listed. Nebraska seeks exhibits for the 1915 state fair. Legislative party balance shows Democrats hold majorities in both houses but two thirds votes require Republican support. Attorney General holds employers liable for workers compensation if a liability insurer is insolvent.
Nebraska notes include Senator Norrie naming Clarence Maloney of Pender as cadet at West Point and Crab Orchard Commercial Club debating a hotel. Hogs shipped near Freemont. storms and fires damage farms. Comings and goings cover weddings, anniversaries, railroad progress, and grain shipments across multiple counties.
A barber in Atlanta offered a humorous nod to comedian William Collier during a haircut. A loquacious patron suggested a catchy shop name to the barber, who then vowed to adopt it: Tonsorial Abattoir.
The aviator who advertised to fly in rain hail blizzard or cyclone canceled the stunt when drizzle began. No rainout occurred and organizers postponed the event.
A brief exchange on a barber visit is noted with a minor snippet from the Boston Transcript. The dialogue implies a listening or overheard moment in a salon setting.
A health notice urges careful monitoring of appetite digestion liver and bowels to detect early weakness. It stresses prompt aid when warning signs appear and suggests vigilance in routine wellness checks.
A Yale graduate named Curran moved to New York after college and kept busy with three eight hour jobs. He studied law pursued journalism and sold life insurance, claiming the workload was manageable because they were eight hour roles.
Mrs. Joseph Gazzami of Philadelphia recalls German and British criticism of American boys training in Berlin and Dresden. She argues Americans may coddle boys but never girls who clean brothers boots and says men may be spoiled but not at the expense of the girls.
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