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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
4
A fragmentary poem recalls a son lost at sea, with a narrator mourning beside the Irish coast. The piece laments the boy's disappearance in freezing waters while a distant war rages and a musical critic is joked about as a judge.
The article notes an 108th birthday tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a sermon by Pastor Boggess and a large Epworth League gathering led by Mrs. Babcvek. Supt. Hoff presented a concise Lincoln life sketch, choir under Miss Bessie Hoeft provided music, and Mr. Boggess spoke briefly. News also covers the funeral of Roxanna Emmons Case and local notices of moves and farewells.
Joe Juderick suffers pneumonia and fever. Will Seitz attended a Hanover call on Thursday. Cash Babcock, born February 15, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Earhart of Steele. Ed Zweifel shipped four mixed cars of stock to St. Joe on Sunday.
Literary postponements mark the week while a cold wave arrives. Bert Hughes saws wood and shelies corn. Mrs. Ralph Hughes and Paul Hodges are on sick lists. A pie social by the Epworth League earned 11.00 in profit.
The Rocky Hollow school hosted a valentine box event while Teddy Price fights measles. Charley Compton and Norman Fenti families hosted visitors. Minnie Malady spent Saturday with her sister. Residents attended the Price and Goca trial in Washington. Malaay hatches twenty two chicks with seven more hens setting.
The text lists Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fentiman, Alva Belding of Tarkio Missouri, Mildred Anderson, Ina Cusic and Rev and Mr Tanner of Morrowville Kansas. The bride and groom began housekeeping the next day on a family-owned farm. The house was fully furnished. We extend our heartiest congratulations with a final archaic blessing.
A snippet shows a cartoonish jab about art with a quip about tears in the eye. The exchange ends with a sharp reply suggesting the speaker was mistaken. The brief humor reflects a period newspaper tone and light satire.
The author argues animals show observation reflection and action beyond training. Examples include a Paris area mare with a broken foot aided by a doctor and a dog guiding another to a physician. Dalila the dog fetches sugar for her mother then seeks more for herself. A sparrow dies by its own action after captivity, showing notable courage and will.
A black velvet tam o shanter for a girl was found and is to be claimed at this office by calling.
Advice on curing colds recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy and warns against rushing back to activity. It notes long use and effectiveness, but emphasizes resting in bed to avoid complications. The message targets adult readers and promotes pharmacy purchasing.
In Jefferson County Nebraska Lewis R Lambert and Verna M Lambert petition for adoption of Charles Quoviere. The hearing is set for March 14 1918 at 9:00 AM in the county court room. objections to the petition will be considered. Dated December 22 1917 Louis J Nutzman County Judge.
Allen T. Phelps asks for the last will of Mary S. Case to be proved and the estate administered. Hearing set for March 5, 1918 at 8 a.m. in the Jefferson County Court. Notice to interested parties by publication in the Steele City Press for three weeks. County Judge Louie J. Nutzman seals the order. Attorney F L Rain represents the estate.
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