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Fragmentary OCR notes dated November 2, 1904 reference an Act of Congress and a location in Nebraska but lack clear event or parties.
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes dated November 2, 1904 reference an Act of Congress and a location in Nebraska but lack clear event or parties.
Card of thanks from Mrs. Bertha Carr for sympathy and assistance. An appeal to readers to stay informed as the Nebraska State Journal announces rates for daily and Sunday delivery, with a price increase after the 28th. Subscriptions encouraged for winter legislative coverage.
At a Thursday night meeting the Knights of Pythias lodge elected officers for the coming year. List includes Prelate J E Kerr M of W R T Garrett M of E J E Birch M of F Sam Barber K of R and S C A Bugbee M of A F W Lowe L G H E Clapp O G D Earhart Trustee Wm Heckathorn.
Last week strangers surveyed local farms, probing for oil indicators. Initially evasive, they admitted they sought signs of oil and likely will return if prospects look promising. Observers note surface indicators resemble those in oil districts, suggesting possible finds near Steele City.
Candidates race for the $375 Ford Runabout as P. D. Brehart & Co. publicizes a closing sale. Vote tallies on the night of the 23rd show Frank Wing 71 185 Fern Barber 24 475 Hallie James 38 715 Mrs Sheaffer 38 325 Russell Bryant 24 405 George Wright 18 110 Esther Bugbee 8 300.
The paper keeps the annual subscription at 1.00 dollars but requires advance payment. Readers with unpaid dues by January 1 will receive statements by mail and are urged to settle soon. Many papers have raised rates due to higher costs for paper ink and printing.
Edwin L Cole born March 21, 1858 in Trenton Missouri lived in Maryville and Nebraska before settling near Parkville Missouri. He died December 9, 1916 after a long residence in Nebraska and Missouri. He married Clarice C Alexander in November 1884 and leaves a widow.
A series of meetings on farming and home economics will be held in Lincoln from January 15 to January 20. The event welcomes farmers and their wives, promising enjoyable and profitable sessions and potential lasting family benefits.
Mrs Charley Wilson visited at the Carrie home Thursday Rob and Eilen Garrett visited at the Compton home Sunday Mr and Mrs Charley Compton spent Sunday at the Malady home Rosa and Minnie Malady visited at the Clarence Price home Saturday The Rocky Hollow school will give a Christmas program Saturday night Dec 23 1916 Frank Price s gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs Price Wednesday night A large crowd attended and all seemed to have a good time Mrs Oscar Overalls who has spent the past two months visiting with her brother Norman Fentiman and a wife left for her here in Ohio Tuesday
Mrs Birdsley visited Sunday with Mrs Brenneis. Mr and Mrs Ed Zweifel were Washington callers Friday. Edmund Bratten and wife spent Sunday at Frank Miller's. May Henderson works for Mrs Ray Cassell in town this week. Pat Haverty purchased a Holstein calf from Manhattan Kansas recently. Mr and Mrs J Y Miller of
Fairbury guests visited Frank Miller's on Wednesday. Will Seifford and family from near Washington spent Sunday with Sam Seifford's. Mrs Decker and Miss Mary visited Thursday with Mrs Haverty and daughters. Mr and Mrs Art Keating visited last week with Earl Dean and family. Holly Algeo and Missa May Henderson called on Mr and Mrs Cook on Wednesday evening.
Endicott hosts a literary event and announces a new Equity coal house foundation. Ladies Aid met with I E Beach. Mrs Chas Hodges visited College View. Ivan Cusic gave an oyster supper. Phillip Dawson and George Slaughter traveled to Kansas City. J W Slaughter and wife visited Oregon. M W A 689 elected officers: Consul KI Miller Advier C Shelley Banker J W Allen Clerk D F Chancellor Escort C W Lambert Watchman W D Shepherd Sentry Harvey Steinmetz. Miss Minta Ridder spent weekend in Lincoln.
Mrs Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York recounts using Chamberlains Cough Remedy five years ago in Garbutt to treat two children with colds. She states it promptly stopped coughing and cured the colds faster than any other medicine. For sale by all dealers. Adv.
Rev Ir Hicks of St Louis renowned weather forecaster dies October 12 1916 after a short illness. He completed work on the 1917 Hicks Almanac which is now ready with a color frontispiece portrait. The publishers offer Word and Works and almanac combos with samples and subscriptions.
The Curtin Publishing Company seeks sales staff for subscriptions and introducing publications to new readers. Pay consists of salary and commission. Experience preferred but not essential. Details and references via Box 654, Independence Square, Philadelphia.
A columnist likens a cough to a fire bell urging action and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to cure the underlying illness. Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana reports its effectiveness for persistent winter coughs and cold-related attacks, with dealers stocking the product.
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