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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary ad copy touts a beauty product claiming immediate scalp benefits after a few weeks of use. The passage boasts noticeable hair softness and abundance with repeated positive descriptors, but remains unclear and incomplete.
The writer notes cars now supply hundreds of troops in the desert driving on fixed timetables while camels remain the slow backup. Cars prove reliable for movement and supply, yet face wear, fuel limits, and maintenance risks as petrol shortages and harsh conditions strain operations.
A New York World editorial warns that Germany is now at war with the United States through ruthless submarine warfare and allied actions. The piece cites gunship tactics against submarines and asserts American ships are held in port as the two nations edge toward formal conflict.
China objects to Germany's February 1 measures on unrestricted submarine warfare saying they endanger Chinese lives and violate international law. Beijing notes a possible cutoff of diplomatic relations if protest proves ineffective and emphasizes its aim of peace and lawful conduct among nations.
Federal officials say heavy border patrol would be required along the Mexican boundary in wartime to block possible German instigated hostility. Agents report stronger German influence in Mexican border states than in any other area adjacent to the United States.
Lincoln notes that the Sixth regiment under Col. John G. Maher, largely Spanish-American War veterans, will enter service immediately in case of trouble with Germany. The unit was tendered to President Wilson at the Mexican crisis start and again, with official thanks issued by the President through the War Department.
Delegates from 28 states meeting in Philadelphia pledged loyalty to the United States should war with Germany occur. Dr Charles J Hexamer announced a resolution backing President Wilsons severing of diplomatic ties and a plan to mobilize German American regiments under Wilson. Funds collected for widows and orphans will go to the American Red Cross if war breaks out.
University of Nebraska College of Medicine will require all students to complete a special course in military medical work. Dr. Cutter, dean, says the move is national among medical colleges and was discussed at a Chicago meeting of the American [medical association].
A fleet of twenty five British French and Italian ships loaded with war munitions cotton and general supplies for the Entente Allies has set sail from Norfolk Virginia awaiting orders.
Navy recruiting agents have been instructed to immediately enlist 25 000 additional men while the current bill authorizes a peace strength of 74 000. The article notes the figure may reflect past discharge adjustments and ongoing staffing needs.
The report covers Henry Richmond's H R 1 proposing a new capitol on the present site, with many speakers including State Librarian Harry Lindsay and Rep James Craddock. Other items note a push to move the capital nearer the state center and a new state secretary of agriculture, Danielson, plus educators' conference at Lincoln on rural schooling and demographic concerns.
Members discuss aging state house with leaking ceilings and crumbling floors while approving rural school bills. Taylor proposes a 3 mill state tax for rural schools and redistricting for county rural school purposes advances. Sperber Direct Vote for President bill passes House unanimously.
The House introduced H.R. 794 carrying 876 920 dollars for salaries across 26 state departments, up 5 620 from two years prior. The measure omits the hotel commission and may consolidate it with food drug dairy and oil commissions. Net change totals a 6 620 increase from 1916 after adjustments. a proviso limits warrants for employees who take other paid work. A separate bill to tax trading stamps and premiums at a 5 0009 dollar license was killed in committee after heavy opposition.
Food conditions in Germany have declined sharply over five months with staples scarce. Potatoes cost about 72 cents per sixty pound bushel and bread under 25 cents a pound but rations fail to feed many, forcing reliance on turnips.
Monticello Utah interpreter C L Christensen writes Governor Bamberger claiming he could recruit 10 000 Navajo Indians in one month to defend the country if authorized They would be armed fed and ready for patrol on the border He notes their effectiveness and readiness and similar offers have come from other Indiana chiefs.
Washington officials say a capable hospital force to fight a war could be mobilized within days. Eliot Wadeword, acting chairman, estimates 26 base hospital units with 1,250 nurses and 699 aides, plus reserves and detachments totalling about 120 instructors in surgical areas.
A foreign military attache who observed Pershing's troops at the border called them the finest fighting machine in the world. He compared their training to historic Allied and Japanese actions and noted the army's readiness as it moved to posts along the international line south of Columbus.
A government food ministry issues a public appeal urging citizens to reduce food consumption to four pounds per day, two pounds for most items, as part of a nationwide conservation effort. The message emphasizes limiting intake and preserving resources for the nation.
A widow in Aurora Indiana seeks relief through Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The ad urges women to request free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. and claims the tonic can restore strength to perform housework. It emphasizes unsolicited testimonials and family hope.
A fragmentary item hints at political figures and playful dialogue. The text references Town Tories and a whimsical request for a Welsh rabbit dish, suggesting a social or humorous note within a local political context.
Ad copy touts Cascarets for cleansing the stomach and bowels to relieve sick headache biliousness and foul taste. It claims poisonous matter reabsorbed from the intestines causes brain distraction and that Cascarets remove undigested food bile and waste. It also quips about women and age inconsistency in a humorous aside.
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