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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
3
The United States Fisheries Bureau reports potential profit from breeding baby pearls mussels, estimating cost per ton of market size at 2.68 dollars with 50 percent viability. Pearls may be valuable but mother of pearl is emphasized as the commercial goal.
President Wilson declines railroad labor union requests to investigate executives' wage and bankruptcy claims. He says questions on labor disputes may be left to the railroad labor board and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The White House will send telegram copies to those bodies for review.
A conference report from experts states Germany can bear a larger burden as per capita costs are outlined for the current fiscal year. It compares Germany France Italy and Britain with per capita figures in dollars and local charges based on New York exchange rates.
Dublin reports a plan for four planks toward peace with Sinn Fein including full autonomy and amnesty for rebels. The move aims to end hostilities while seeking withdrawal from frontiers and trade adjustments under British restraint.
Efforts are under way to locate Liberty bonds valued at 15 000 in Chicago. Federal authorities report the bonds were part of a 406 000 total stolen from Brooklyn messengers last November. New York police traced 235 000 of the bonds to Chicago brokers and 100 000 to a New York office. The Chicago brokerage secretary said 135 000 worth was distributed locally.
A Curtey Nebraska postmaster reports drilling near Sioux County has reached 3000 feet and the quarter section owner received 180000 for land deed. He says the buyer paused to complete the purchase and claims coal and gold were found.
Mae Alice OREENATS DODD mother of a fallen Americes soldier credited her health recovery to the well known medicine Tenles as reported in a local health feature.
Mrs Alice Gresham Dodd of Gavin Pirk Evansville Indiana praises Tanlac after recovery from illness following the death of her son Corporal James B Gresham the first American soldier killed in France. She credits Tanlac with restoring appetite digestion sleep and freedom from rheumatic pains.
Advert says thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co offers a remedy. It claims restoring kidney health aids back pain headaches nervousness and fatigue and offers a sample bottle by mail with purchases of larger sizes at stores.
Fragmented report notes a claim that catarrhal deafness cannot be cured, mentions a local treatment through the ear and a product called CATARRH medy, and refers to a supposed real life incident making the tale seem improbable.
The 1920 trade figures from the Department of Commerce reveal increased freight traffic with Germany, South America, the Orient, and the West Indies driving a record foreign trade. Exports to Britain France and Italy fell, while imports from most nations rose. Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay totaled about 1.044 billion, with exports to those nations at 457 million and imports 587 million. Trade with Germany nearly quadrupled to about 400 million, but still below prewar levels.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for shaving and skin care. It claims double laser efficiency, skin purity, comfort, and health with no irritation even when shaved twice daily. It promotes single soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Dr Arnat Sehety says Germany will not sign a pact that lacks enforceable indemnity terms. Dr Scholx, German Peoples party rep, criticizes the export tax as a drag on export earnings and credits, while officials argue for renewed deliberations on military and economic provisions.
News items mention proposed amendments to transportation acts, rail labor issues, and subrogation talks in Chicago. Immigrant deportations from Gloucester and New York Island facilities are noted. Reports include U S agricultural stock value declines, a courtmartial for a loaded receiver, and Japanese immigration concerns linked to Nebraska land bills.
The article reports Congressman Jefferin endorsing a plan to aid hungry nations. Governor McKelvie supports buy a bushel of wheat and starts a relief effort in Nebraska for Central Europe and China. Gurdean W Wattles of Canada named state relief commission chair, and the letter was forwarded to him.
Chicago report says representatives of labor unions asked President Wilson to investigate Brigadier General Atterbury's statement that Pennsylvania lines face bankruptcy without wage readjustments. If true, they want Congress urged to pass remedial legislation promptly. Union leaders later said they did not believe the roads are in that condition.
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