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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
2
A Daily use sequence of Cuticara Soap and Cuticura Ointment is promoted to clear eczema rashes and scalp conditions in children and adults. The ad emphasizes cleansing with a hot bath and gentle application to improve skin health.
A new compact machine designed for retail dealers perforates music rolls for player pianos. It handles from one to 16 records from sheet music and is described in Popular Magazine. The device promises efficiency for shops and mentions cost considerations for spools and paper.
An aggressive man earns a local reputation as a knocker after a string of bold actions. The report notes his ability to handle weapons and perform forceful feats, implying a troubling pattern in the community.
President Wilson informs Congress that the United States cuts diplomatic ties with Germany, signaling potential war. He appeals to God, defends liberty and justice, and warns of asking for full authority if Germany acts against American lives. Congress moves to prepare for possible war and related measures.
Nebraska lawmakers across party lines united in a patriotism driven vote to support President Wilson amid new tensions with Germany. Following a motion by Hoffmeister and Peterson the house pledged to back U S measures to protect citizens and honor the flag, then sang America as the clerk was sent word to President Wilson.
Former President Taft opened his prepared speech on the League to Enforce Peace by noting the new German crisis. He warned that if the United States were drawn into war Germany would force it by defiance of justice between civilized nations. He said the responsibility on the president and Congress is very heavy and that the American people will back them to the end in their decision.
Washington reports President Wilson has called on all neutral nations to sever diplomatic ties with Germany, matching the United States. American diplomats are to report back on reception. Observers note Europeans near Germany may hesitate due to the threat posed by German military power.
General Phil Hall forwarded information on Nebraska National Guard conditions and probable enlistment to the War Department. The routine data covers mobilization conditions in case of trouble with Germany and reflects careful, months of gathering by Hall and his staff.
Reuters Amsterdam despatch reports Berlin silent on U.S. rupture but states negotiations are afoot with authorities aiming to satisfy neutral states on essential raw materials, notably coal and iron.
American consul John G. Stevens reports the crew of thirty seven from the steamship Housatonic, sunk by a German submarine, have been landed at Pensance, England. He sent the telegram to the Associated Press detailing the incident.
Lincoln Nebraska lawmakers rise for a united chorus of My Country Tis of Thee as they pass a resolution stressing a sincere wish for peace. The brief chamber action highlights bipartisan sentiment and national concerns.
State house factions debate the prohibition bill noting extensive discussion ahead and provisions to be amended. A key objection focuses on restricting liquor for any month, seen as beyond legislative scope. Governor Neville calls the feature objectionable in the bill while offering no formal statement.
Eugene O. Mayfield of Omaha has been appointed by Governor Neville to the Nebraska State Board of Control to succeed Judge Howard Kennedy for a six year term starting July. Kennedy’s term ends March 1. Mayfield, editor of the World-Herald, has spent four decades in the newspaper business. The article also notes debates over prohibition enforcement and state spending plans including an $80,000 appropriation for a new hog barn at the state fairgrounds and a proposal to move the capital from Lincoln toward the central region of the state.
The article recounts easy settlement in Western Canada by Americans like Mr. C. Lacy from Wisconsin who profited from 700 acres of oats barley and wheat, with cattle and stock. It also highlights Wattle and Winstead profits with figures showing farm improvements and wheat yields, framing farming as consistently profitable. A humorous line follows about an autocrat and a man who owns an automobile.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap, easy remedy to remove corns and calluses. A few drops on a tender corn supposedly relieves pain and dries the growth so it can be lifted away with the fingers, with the promise of fast, non irritant results.
The excerpt urges kindling the fires of romance in these ages and proposes the idea of love matches as a remedy or playful option.
A short notice about a health advice letter stored for free guidance, addressed to Lou Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts. The item suggests it targets women readers and offers open access reading.
A reflective passage about warmth and warmth of heart. It contrasts visible heat with inner warmth felt by others. It urges filling the heart with love so it radiates sympathy and kindness to everyone nearby.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsia as a fast safe cure for dyspepsia gas and indigestion. It claims rapid relief harmless action and proven results with millions of cures and urges keeping a fifty cent case on hand for troublesome meals.
A fragmentary dream note recalls Rev Shybird and a curious dream of Kensington and Eve appearing in a general role. The text is incomplete but hints at surreal人物 and place references without clear events or dates.
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