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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
7
The exchange mocks legal phrasing as the editor and reporter debate the phrase The jury acted as a body. A witty dialogue highlights the clash between formal language and plain speech in a newsroom setting.
A historical note describes a noon practice where a wealthy brewer invited poor neighbors to warmed gratings outside stores and factories and gave them food clothing or money. One resident recalls fumes from the gratings kept others away and hints the brewer did not share with those who smelled of beer.
The exchange features Brother Bogus challenging a passerby to explain their identity and actions while a prior event is recalled. The speaker claims to be the “extinguished citizen” who observed a railroad president’s special car pass by and a white man was fined, tossed a cigarette from the coach window, and it lit.
A brief cartoon caption depicts a husband noting unentered items in his wife's accounts while she lists repairs furniture a hairdresser a dentist and a sea trip as examples. The wife explains these items fall under repairs in their ledger.
A saying notes the paradox that what is unforeseen tends to occur. The idea urges awareness that rare events may surface as routine shocks. It emphasizes mental readiness and adaptive planning amid surprise.
The excerpt covers Civil War events in early 1862 including engagements at Pohick church and Occoquan, salt petre impressment orders, California tax transfer to the U.S. treasury, the capture of Fort Henry by Foote’s squadron, and subsequent Union advances. It details naval operations under Foote, Burnside, and Goldsborough, prisoner captures, fort taken at Barlow, and Farragut’s rise with the Monitor and the Merrimac engagement, along with related political actions and arrests.
An old advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills for women with backache, discolored urine, frequent urination, and other kidney symptoms. It includes patient testimonials praising relief from pains and headaches after using the product, claiming even life-saving recovery.
A humorous tale from Edinburg bailie court recounts a neighbor opening a ferret cage and releasing the animal. The owner and neighbor both erred, with the bailie quipping that both sides were wrong and questioning why the owner did not clip the ferret’s wings.
A solemn child Eustace claims he has no grandparents because all died before his birth. An adult notes they were still his grandparents, prompting the child to question if deceased parents would still be his. The exchange explores familial ties and birth timing.
An old advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy from Chicago claiming relief for gritty red eyes and granulated lids. The copy emphasizes doctor approval and a home treatment kit with aseptic tubes for safe use.
In a witty exchange a minister’s son, a widow, and a joker debate charity and philanthropy. A comic caption recalls Laxative Brom Quin ie and War cures a cold. A moral quip notes a man before a magistrate may forget his own name.
The earl of Mount Edgcumbe entertains many parties at Mount Edgcumbe and sketches elaborate toy palaces in spare moments. One model was lit by electricity and gifted to deserving children. The piece notes women’s historic leadership and cites Paul Blouet in a London Sketch reference.
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