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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference events at a Messe City in Nebraska and dates November 6 1904 February 23 1917. Mentions an Act of Congress and water PESRUARY 23 1917. Details are unclear but point to civic or market notices with dated actions.
County agent C. E. Gunnels of Seward County launches a self feeder program. Demonstrations in each precinct will pair corn and tankage with dry lot feeding from birth through October. The goal is a six pig litter reaching 200 pounds each, promoting better pig care and longer growing seasons.
The article discusses cost accounting and price formation, noting uncertainty in producers’ knowledge of production costs. It highlights government emphasis on cost data, especially for the packers, while farmers are largely unaware of current costs to bring produce to market.
M E Church notes Steele City report four weeks of united effort by all churches to build up the town spiritually and morally. Revival meetings begin Sunday February 25 at Endicott church at 7 45 pm with long services before the sermon each night and continue nightly except Saturday. All invited to attend and help the community.
A passage urges continuous united church work to build up the town and curb crime. It asks believers to openly confess intentions and join a movement that could shift thieves grafters and profane individuals away, improving homes and moral influence.
Mrs. Frank Ellison is on the sick list. Sam Seifford sold his place to Frank Smidth. Art Davis and family spent Sunday at Ernest Mosier's. Mr and Mrs Art Keething visited George Rathbun. Henry Zweifer drove home an automobile with Mr and Mrs Joe Alexa from Kansas City. Mrs N E Moore is visiting Will Moore. Young folks attended a surprise party at Mer Clark's. Correll and family attended church at Plainview. Mass Enid Justis Neil Justis Cliff Clark Glen Moore and Dai at the Will Moore home.
A large crowd enjoyed the literary program held Friday evening. The town event drew many locals including families and residents from nearby areas.
Mrs. Charlie Compton spent Wednesday at the Malady home. Charlotte Wilson is sick but improving. Frances Pearson and family visited Charley Wilson’s home. Rev. Norwood of Steele City will preach at Beach school tonight. A large crowd attended a dance hosted by Mr. Belding Saturday night. Otis Swett and family and Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrett visited the Compton home Sunday. Kenning and Malady families gathered at the Chas. Kenning home Sunday.
A gold plated automobile valued at 30000 will headline the Omaha Automobile Show from February 26 to March 3. The vehicle, shipped from Chicago and owned by Studebaker, is described as ultra luxurious with solid gold metal parts and silk upholstery. A traffic information bureau will be set up in the Auditorium to ease visitor flow, staffed by two officers.
A fragmentary line shows a speaker attempting to claim sole responsibility in a tense exchange. The quotation reflects defensiveness and a dispute over accountability.
In a closely contested match Scotian Pim secured a narrow victory over an unnamed adversary. The bout showcased Pim's resilience as the crowd watched the final rounds unfold with considerable tension.
Alfalfa grain rations can be cut by half by feeding alfalfa. Hay crops arise three to four times yearly in fields. Inoculate seed for high yield and lime essential for growth. Seed beds cultivated before sowing. Plant ten to fifteen pounds per acre. Use fertilizer 500 to 1000 pounds per acre. Seed should be northern grown where possible. New shoots signal cutting hay. Fields should stay productive five years. Seed in early spring or late summer. Zeal in farming marks alfalfa growers.
A misty display at St Vincent’s hospital in Foledo Ohio shows a novel irrigation method by John A Brooks. Supply pipes lie below ground and hidden nozzles rise through the lawn when water is on, then retract after use, eliminating visible hoses and timers.
A New York Evening Telegram excerpt argues sainthood remains a moral paradox. It notes saints emerge when society’s normal balance is disrupted and that idealism is refined by daily life through opposition and rebellion.
A young doctor laments dire finances and sleepless shifts while a blunt elder medical man brags of wealth and leisure. The club audience weighs both views, split by generation and attitude toward work.
A clipped quotation notes exhaustion over a scarce supply. It mentions Robinson and his wife, who forced him to use it all up with the lawn mower in the morning, reflecting a domestic scene and a sense of weariness.
A comedic courtroom style dialogue shows a man lamenting a meager lunch of milk and toast while his partner defends her diet. The exchange ends with a judge-like interruption noting the absurdity of the scene.
Dr Metcalf of Weatherby Missouri reports severe cold in December and near bed rest. He states he used two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and recovered in a few days. He endorses Chamberlain's Caprh Remedy and says he will use it again for colds. For sale by all dealers.
County court at Fairbury sets March 22 1917 at 9 a m for hearing petition of E C Cassell administrator for final account. Order requires notice by three weekly insertions in Steele City Press to all interested parties. Louis J Nortman county judge and F L Rain attorney for estate.
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