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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented notice references Steele City Nebraska with subscription details and a dated entry November 24 1904. The text also mentions a set of Congress in March and mail matter, indicating a public or administrative notice from the era.
The report shows E Hinkle outlining four metaphors for religion like water and urges unity for a year of soul saving. It thanks Steele City attendees and invites worship at the home church. The D A R chapter hosted an afternoon with musical numbers by Mrs Blair.
A boy pursued by a bat is shuttled by train to Fairburn and Omaha for treatment. Doctors could not remove the sandbar and plan an operation on his throat. The bat eludes the surgeon as the boy, resting under a nurse, coughs through the ordeal and returns to Fairbury unable to swallow.
Alfred Bower died December 16 at his home eight miles southwest of Steele City after a brief illness. Services were held at the home and conducted by Rev. Tanner. He is buried beside his wife in Steele City cemetery. Born in North Dorset England on March 24, he immigrated to America, lived in Rock Island Illinois, then settled near Albia Kansas. Survived by two brothers Frederick and Augustes and sister Frances Benfield of England. He and his wife Esther Smith were active in church work and Sunday school for decades. Arthur Bower of Fairbury is a cousin.
Correspondence lists guests visiting the area with Art, George and Emeil Kenning at the Bandy home and Charles Wilson with family at Frances Pearson home. Several literary event attendees noted. Alva Negus from South Dakota visited Mrs Faqua’s brother. Min Malady with Mrs Cuthbert, Emmett Nutter and family, and Will Garretts group also mentioned. Alfred Bower died at his niece’s home, funeral held at Pisinview church.
George Poffinbarger and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Garrett visited Sunday at the Compton home. Mrs. Cap Fairchild and children called there. Mr. and Mrs. 4. D. Brown visited the W. D. Shepherd home Monday with Mea Norman Finteman So Andy.
Harry Bakewell went to Kansas City Tweeday for the winter. Mrs. Katie Rhodes and Mrs. Alex Shepherd visited Wm. Compton on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith and family visit John Swett and Janiy. Mrs. Katie Rhodes left for Hebron after a three week visit with Mrs. Alex Shepherd.
Endicott hosts a Christmas program at the church tonight as schools close Thursday for vacation. Miss Lily Cook of Helvey visited friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs Smith of Canada stay with her father Mr Swett. Stern ly family Christmas with parents. A church chicken pie supper and bazaar Tuesday night was successful. Cleve McWilliams family from Fairbury visited Frank Chancellor. A literary evening featured a piece described as a negro wedding. Mr John Cherry of Diller died last Thursday. funeral Saturday by Rev Carmony. Body sent on No 16 to DeWitt.
Merry Christmas greetings as residents, including Merie and Adam Davis, are on the sick list. Community updates mention travels, visits, a silver wedding anniversary for Harry Fisher, students visiting home from Lawrence, a funeral for Alfred Bower, and various family illnesses and arrivals in the Hollenberg area.
The New Republic argues that past failures trap society in a cycle of debt and hate. It criticizes inherited rights and decayed urban cores like Reston, calling slums a threat to innocent residents and public health.
A narrator describes a live mouse trap demonstration using cheese behind a grating. Mice trigger a trap door and navigate a passage to a second trap, risking drowning-like outcomes. The speaker notes a target trap could work similarly for rats and offers a sales pitch.
A writer describes how genuine antique rugs are manufactured and aged to appeal to European and American markets. Narrow bazaar tunnels, crowded streets, and brick arches create a claustrophobic market scene where brokers age new rugs to look old, boosting value.
An Englishman recalls watching a garden spider spin its web from start to finish. At 9 30 the half grown female spider dropped from a pine branch to another, anchoring a line that began forming two radiating lines of the web.
A portrait of the Shetland islands told through sea fate and homecoming. Norse voyagers, crews, and families ride the sea’s pull between distant lands and the old rock. Maude Radford Werren voices a coastal life of sailors, fishermen, and mothers praying as waves sing.
A letter from Charles Dickens to his Cambridge son urges reverence for the New Testament as a life guide. He cautions against religious forms and urges daily Christian prayer, recalling his effort to make the gospel intelligible to him as a child.
A North American Review excerpt discusses prophetic writings from Old Testament times to the Gospels. It argues Jewish writings focused on God’s actions for individuals and nations rather than profane history and notes Jesus cited from such texts. It mentions the Book of Enoch and the title Son of Man as used by Jesus.
Bohemian music is esteemed worldwide for its composers and cultural heritage. It highlights Smetana and Dvorak, the medieval hymnology, and the Hussite era, noting Bohemian music as a leading force in modern European music.
A vivid reminiscence of shared moments among students and friends. The writer revels in camaraderie, lively talk, and the spirited coed fellowship that marks college life.
The item promotes Chamberlain's Abiets as a pleasant mild remedy for constipation. In Fairbury News, Arthur Price of Diller leaves city with his wife to join Kansas City furniture business with his father P W Price. Campbell Bros Circus members Jim Harper Parker Campbell return to Fairbury for winter. The troupe reports a profitable year and wintering in Buda Texas.
A health note compares a cough to a fire bell urging action rather than suppression. It recommends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for persistent coughs after a cold, noting many have benefited. Mrs. Thomas.
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