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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
The average value of all feed fed to livestock on 301 farms in Nebraska’s corn belt for one year was 1559 dollars per farm, higher than other current farm expenses at 1032 dollars per farm. The extension service notes potential savings and urges study of feed disposal to stock, with 37 percent reporting stock receipts cover feed costs.
The report notes the coincidence of Sir Victor Horsley's death with Metchnikoff's, whose discovery that white blood cells destroy disease microbes influenced Horsley's views on total abstinence. Horsley believed that even tiny alcohol quantities weaken immunity, as phagocytes fail under the influence, explaining chronic illness and infections.
Pleasant Christmas day with warm spells melted most snow then a thunderstorm brought rain and hail. Lew Starkey visited from Fort Collins as rail lines suffered blockades and rotary plows cleared tracks. Francis Clark underwent successful appendectomy in Fairbury. Christmas Eve programs at local churches drew families and Santa visited Steele City. A coyote trap chase by Uncle Billy Crane ended with a five mile pursuit and capture. Two inches of snow lay on the ground with steady snowfall in the evening.
Scientists measure the wink in three phases. Lid descent lasts 75 to 91 thousandths of a second, closure between 15 hundredths of a second, and lid raise takes 17 hundredths of a second.
A garbled early 20th century notice discusses lumber and timber practices, mentioning pine species and processing concerns. It references United States forestry input and a push to avoid lowering grades, noting terms like mill and price and mentioning various jargon likely from trade.
In Matabeleland natives under European guidance foster cattle breeding in a bid to raise stock quality. Cattle shows there saw Aberdeen Angus triumph with two-year-old Rnechahn of Hanley winning best ball, and premier awards to the Aberdeen Angus group. A three-year-old Punter cy, brought from South Africa, placed second.
Used upright gas mantle supports can be repurposed as a water faucet strainer to prevent splashing. Remove wire ends, place the cylindrical screen over the faucet, and reinsert wires to hold. An extra wire turn may be needed to prevent slipping. Though not bacteria fine, it filters dirt and weeds entering water.
A brief quotation debate notes a claim that Rome fell because wives influenced men, countered by another speaker saying Romans were merely married men like themselves. The exchange reflects period social attitudes on gender and national decline.
Charley Wells and family visited Frank Price. Fairbury visitors Mrs Nutter Albertine and Alma spent time at the farm. Charley Compton and Marie joined the Malady home. Norman Fentiman and baby visited his parents in Will Compton. Charley Compton and family also spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Will Garrett.
Town residents and visitors marked the holiday week with family dinners and calls. Mr Kellie’s guests from Canada, Mrs J W Allen visiting Kansas daughter, George Slaughter at Kirschner home, and the Schappaughs with Gillette family all noted. The S S program and tree were enjoyed by a full house Saturday evening. Mary Wells Bert Wells C W Lambert and Edith Lambert spent Christmas with IL Lambert at his home. Pearl Hodes and Ethel Haig home from Peru school for vacation. Haig hurt a arm in a fall on icy sidewalks.
Marie Compton and Ross Malady visited Sunday in Mt. Vernon. Olive Noble and Eva Shepherd met over Sunday. Roy Shepherd delivers mail in Fairbury this week. Orlan Austin visited Endicott with friends. Monday Alex Shepherd and John traveled to Fairbury. Garretts spent Christmas at the Campton home. Kenning entertained children and families Christmas. Lenker family visited Ed Fuqua. Otis Swett family celebrated Christmas at John Swett’s. Hazel Condit spends holidays with her parents east of Steele City. Puffinbarrer family and Hazel dined at Dawson home. Mt. Vernon school Christmas tree a success with a fine program and treats for every child.
The report lists numerous visits and trips among families and friends. Detailing Mr James and Mrs Osborn gatherings, trips to Lincoln Beatrice Tulsa and Oklahoma relatives, plus health updates on Irvin Roberts and others.
Festive visits mark Christmas with Frank Barr and family at the Barr home and many relatives traveling between Hanover Fairbury Endicott Mendon and Elwood. Teachers Mr Van Orsdol and Miss Moore return to Topeka while the Xmas program at M E Church draws a large crowd. The long lived Christmas tree planted twenty six years ago by Kissie Rose stands as a symbol of local holiday cheer.
Mrs Haugh of Scottsville New York states Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly stopped her children's coughing and cured their colds more effectively than any previous medicine. Advertises for sale by all dealers.
A fragmented page blends guidance on poultry rations with a 1918 bank report from Steele City Nebraska. It includes banking figures, capital stock, deposits, and a notary seal, alongside an advertisement endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for persistent coughs.
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