City meeting notes spark March Congress bet
Fragmentary OCR hints at a city event involving a March meeting and a congress-related bet. Details are unclear but suggest civic planning or policy discussion with potential voting or scheduling in March.
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
Big mask dance at Odell Nebraska
Odell Nebraska hosts a community mask dance on Monday February 11 with Burn ham's Orchestra. Prizes total twenty five dollars and food and costumes are available for rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
Neb
Burnham
Car Service Agent Appointed to Succeed Hilliker in Omaha
Schartiann took charge Jan 10. Family plans move from Chicago to Omaha. Local Red Cross ladies fundraise about 65 dollars at lunch, plus 20 from literary society and 27.50 from vig sale by W E Willey. Willard Anderson injured near saw while aiding cut wood. thumb and first finger damaged. Hed Cross invites all to Tuesday meeting to form a surgical dressings class taught by Mrs. Walker of Fairbury. lessons cost one dollar each, with multiple weekly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Service
H. V. Hilliker
Omaha
Schartiann
Chicago
Red Cross Society
Soldier Boys
Literary Society
W.E Willey
Willard Anderson
Frank Bryant
Ladies
The
Hed Cross Society
School Report for District No 22 February 1918
District 22 month ending February 1 1918 reports 17 enrolled 15 present attendance 76 percent. Those not absent or tardy include Hugh Dell Doris Greenwood Elsie Margaret Cecil Jackson and Virgil Bugbee. The note also mentions Right-of-Way Nebraska railroads have a related matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Haig
Hugh
Dell
Doris Greenwood
Elsie
Margaret
Cecil Jackson
Virgil Bugbee
Good Baking Bean and Promises to Become Popular with House
A brief note highlights a baking bean and predicts growing popularity in residential use. The fragment hints at domestic appeal and potential widespread adoption among households.
Aunt Mary Dies at Steele City After Long Illness
Nebraska February 2 1918 marks the eighth anniversary of her birth. Born in 1849 her parents moved to Michigan then Riggs Iowa before 1874. She lived with relatives and cared for kin after 1882 and 1906. She endured lifelong suffering from a fall in childhood. Funeral in M E church conducted by Rev J H Bogwess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Michigan
Riggs
Clinton County
Iowa
Steele City
Edward Case
Edwin Hamley
Mary
Job
M. EB
J. H. Bogwess
Thanks for Support After Aunt Mary's Death
We express our sincere gratitude to all who offered help and prayers during the illness and passing of Aunt Mary. Your kindness and generosity were deeply felt and appreciated by our family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
A Nickel a Cry Is Your Share War Savings Stamps Appeal
A wartime appeal explains that if every person in Neurasia saved a nickel daily for a year the nation could raise a large sum for War Savings Stamps. It outlines pricing, increments, and redeem options, urging citizens to buy stamps and redeem at the post office after one year with accrued interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neurasia
Nelvenaia
United State
War Savings Staups
War Savings Committee WA. advocates broad support drive
The War Savings Committee in Washington urges national participation with a mass mobilization plan. It calls for unity across all groups to fund the war effort through savings, with emphasis on thrift, restraint on nonessential spending, and organized War Savings societies to back government costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omate
War Savings Stamps urged to fund government effort
The National War Savings Committee promotes thrift to raise two million dollars for the war effort. Citizens are urged to buy Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates, earning 4 percent interest, with the aim of supporting soldiers and production of munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Savings Committee
Lloyd George
War Savings Committee
Tomi Ilo
Measles Reach Rocky Hollow In Neighborhood Notes
Frances and Maudie Price have the measles at this writing. Mr. Osborne spent Sunday night at the Frank Price home. Charley Wilson and family were Friday guests at the Ralph Hughes home. Rosa Malady visited her sister Mrs. Charley Compton on Saturday. Ike Martin helped Charley Compton chop wood Friday and Saturday. A large crowd from Fairbury attended Walter Willey's hog sale in Steele City Monday. Amiel Kenning from Camp Foneton Kansas visited over Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Kenning Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Maudie Price
Mr. Osborne
Frank Price
Charley Wilson
Ralph Hughes
Rosa Malady
Charley Compton
Ike Martin
Fairbury
Walter Willey
Steele City
Fred Kenning, Jr
Fred Kenning, Jr. Home Sunday Afternoon. Amiel’ Kenning
Camp Foneton
Kansas
Fred Kenning, Sr
Hanover Notices From a Monday Visit and Sunday Gatherings
A Hanover column lists local visits and family events. Joe Nutter visited Monday on Hollenberg Route 1. Charley Justis shipped stock to St. Joe Tuesday. Mr Osborne visited his daughter Mrs. Price Sunday. A son was born Febrand to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howland. Mr and Mrs Lee Fielder visited Max Ellison Sunday. Mrs Joseph Brenners entertained the H B S Class at dinner Sunday. Dr Goldman was called Saturday to see Mrs Stone who is quite sick. Mrs Haverty visited Saturday with Mrs Rosa Alexa at Frank Alexa s. Mrs LePage and Edna and Elva Roberts visited Sunday at the Haverty home. Rosa Alexa of Hanover visited at the home of her sons Frank and Joe Alexa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nutter
Hanover
Charley Justis
St. Joe
Mr Osborne
Price
Febrand
Henry Howland
Lee Fielder
Max Ellison
Joseph Brenners
Dr. Goldman
Stone
Mrs. Haverty
Rosa Alexa
Indistinct historical note on digestion and dues
Fragmentary text references indigestion and dues with unclear context. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly present. The readable portion offers no concrete events, dates, or places to anchor a formal news item.
Government insurance notice for military enlistees
The text warns soldiers to obtain Government insurance within 120 days of enlistment or lose the opportunity. Insurance costs range from 0.64 to 1.14 per thousand per month by age. A soldier may insure up to 10 000 dollars and must apply within 12 days of enlistment.
Getting Rid of Colds Advertisement Advice
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven cold cure. It warns against a second cold during recovery and urges midlife or older men to rest in bed until fully healed, stating three days early in bed is better than three weeks later. Sold by all dealers.
Adoption Petition Notice in Jefferson County Neb
In the County Court of Jefferson County Nebraska Lewis R Lambert and Verna M Lambert petition for the adoption of Charles Quoviere. The hearing is scheduled for March 18 1918 at nine oclock A M in the county court room. Objections to the petition will be considered at that time. Dated December 22 1917. Louie J Notaman County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis R Lambert
Verna M. Lambert
Charles Quoviere
Louie J. Notaman
Probate Notice of Will for Mary S Case
In Nebraska the estate of Mary S Case is noted. Allen T Phelps petitions to probate and administer the estate as executor. A hearing is set for March 5 1918 at 8 am in County Court with notice by publication in the local weekly newspaper for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Case
Allen T. Phelps
Mery S
Hokespecea City & Weekly
Louis J. Nutemen
FP. L. Rain
Atty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Euscabrrion
Nettecks
Steele City Markets
J. D. Minkler
W.C. Palmer
M. R
Frank Scott
Minkler
Scotts
Minkier
Drs. Grace and
George BuVail
Clee
W. F. Schuette
Presse
AR Savings Committee
Frank C. Ruilin
Nations War Savings Comittee
Rocky Hollow
Hollenberg
Jefferson County
State OF
J. Monroe Davis
Weimer’s Cafe
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