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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary entry shows a 1904 second class mail matter note and references acts of Congress in 1878 and a 1913 date. Mentions Steele City Nebraska and December 26 1913 with unreadable boilerplate lines typical of legal notices.
Postmaster General orders new parcel post limits effective January 1. Current maximum weights are 20 pounds in the first two zones and 11 pounds in other zones. The change raises limits to 50 pounds in the first two zones and 20 pounds elsewhere, with a noted reduction in parcel post rates.
Officers of the Nebraska Cement Reeries Association plan a miniature Panama Canal exhibit for February. If developed, the exact replica will depict construction work and be shown at the exhibit opening January 30 through February 4.
George Slaughter and A W Lambert visit from Guide Rock and Broken Bow return home on vacation. Miss Katherine Jones and Theress Jones enjoy break with family as health concerns and a stroke in Tibbs are noted in the local community.
A young man insists on bells organs and lavish extras for a bishop led ceremony. The service proceeds as planned with crowd in attendance. Afterward the groom delays his exit to count cash, saying he is getting the money out as fast as he can while the bishop remains present.
A notice calls members to attend the Commercial Club meeting tonight. The event focuses on club affairs and upcoming activities with members urged to participate.
Miss Margaret Campbell of Ft. Smith Ark relates that her father, ill six years ago, used Chamberlains Tablets after seeing an advertisement in the papers. He bought a box and has not been sick since. Her sister also benefited from the remedy. Available from all dealers.
The extract discusses wire glass as fireproofing material noting embedded wire netting and claims of resistance to cutting and breakage. It hints at thieves attempting entry through doors or cellars but asserts variances in flame resistance and potential melting behavior.
The fragment discusses soil as a priceless resource and the role of rocks in geological and human history. It mentions glacial formations between 60,000 and 79,000 years and the evolution from stone tools to modern minds, with a note on the impact of tree cutting.
A short note mentions a meeting of the Commercial to California group with focus on agenda items and participation, listing attendees and purposes for the session.
A fragmentary exchange shows a visitor urging a capable town board and a native agreeing the council should reflect certain timeless values. The garbled text leaves the exact composition unclear but hints at a satire on governance debates.
The speaker questions wealth and status, noting riches do not guarantee happiness. He recalls family dynamics and the pursuit of wealth, contrasting material gain with inner peace while observing a youth in Long-Chow. The passage ends with a contrast between royal splendor and modest comfort.
A reflection on how constant criticism dries up personal creativity and how appreciating good in others can foster positive results. It argues critics may hinder literary production, while sensitive praise can bring good into life and lead to better outcomes.
A fragmentary London Tit-Bits passage describes a man dressed in the latest cut morning coat, topper, and sartorial details. He plans a meeting with care, while others note diamonds, cuffs, gloves, and a pale necktie as he departs in a frigid scene at the door.
A fragment notes thefts and a booted item sequence with unclear actors. The text mentions tested silver before it was taken during a theft at an event location, but details are missing.
A historical note on telescope carp developed by Chinese and Japanese breeders through selection and crossing. Describes the globe like body, gilded sides, prominent eyes, and tail shapes. Mentions variants such as yen tan yen, sheep’s nose, pig’s snout, and fan tail with emphasis on coloration through water chemistry.
Ira Smith of Point Blank Texas says he suffered a liver complaint and after trying Chamberlain's Tablets is completely cured and recommends them to everyone. For sale by all dealers.
Public notice urges families to read a clean daily newspaper. Lincoln State Journal advertises a special price cut for January 1 1915 offering daily and Sunday at 4 4 or 8 without Sunday. Readers are warned to act by February 28.
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