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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
3
A patient laments chronic illness and seeks advice from his doctor who bluntly prescribes fresh air and charges five dollars. The tale mocks self pity and medical flippancy in a brisk exchange.
An old advertisement touts a salty grape lemon lithia solution to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims to end bladder weakness, reduce urine irritation, and prevent back pain from meat consumption. The copy features mock medical claims and a quip about marriage.
Reports from Calais via Havas say a German dirigible dropped bombs causing minor damage near Fontenettes station and a Dun kirk rail line section. Two incendiary bombs harmed several homes while train service was quickly restored after the attack. In Durango a battle with Piute Indians leaves five killed, one wounded, six captured, as Ute chief Mancos Jim pleads for surrender.
Washington reports Congress weighs repealing the Spanish war tax on mixed corn and wheat flour to raise breadstock and curb rising prices. The Ways and Means Committee will review Representative Vollmers bill, with a similar Senate measure. Experts predict flour costs could fall by a dollar per barrel and supply rise about 20 percent. Corn-state members push the action amid longstanding tax opposition.
Omaha news notes election of A R's officers with Lincoln and Omaha members. A. H. Bushnell elected president. F. H. Richards senior vice president. E. Adams junior vice president. D. C. Halsted secretary. D. C. Patterson treasurer. C. 8. Paine historian. Board of managers named: C J Bowlby Crete Walton Roberts Lincoln Gurney Fre mont H A Lindly Lincoln E E Carroll Hebron J M Bannister Omaha.
Des Moines newspapers The Register and Leader and The Des Moines Tribune were wiped out by a Sunday fire. The fire ruined the building and entire plant, with losses over 200000 dollars and about three fourths insured.
Catholic church authorities in Mexico request U S action to release 1800 priests detained in Mexico City by General Obregon for refusal to fund the poor. Norwegian steamer Nordyka sinks after striking a mine near Bornholm island. entire crew perishes.
The body of Frank James, former outlaw, will be cremated in St Louis and ashes kept in a local safety deposit vault. One of his last wishes, there will be no religious service at the funeral. John Phillips, the federal judge who defended James in his murder trial and acquitted in Gallatin, Mo., will deliver the funeral address.
North Platte residents raise funds to appeal the Roberts case to the supreme court. Opinion splits on guilt or innocence as attorney Jas Keefe announces plans for appeal. Roberts remains at the penitentiary awaiting execution date. Women of the city circulated a petition following conviction.
The passage mixes medical quackery and a humorous travel anecdote. It touts a 10 cent remedy to clear the head and bowels, then shares an odd front line tale of milking a cow with Lesĺie Stephen and Doctor Morgan, noting the failure as a rare comic moment.
A testimonial claims Dr Kilmer Swamp Root eased long term lumbago after a city resident followed the remedy. The letter, notarized in Denver, promotes sending ten cents for a sample and a booklet, noting regular bottle sizes available at drug stores. Smallpox deaths cited, with claims of wipeout in Montreal and Boston vaccination success.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for dandruff itching and scalp care. It promotes Cuticura Ointment for spots and skin needs and offers free samples by mail via a postcard to Boston then notes sales everywhere.
A Town Topica item notes a queenly woman whose appearance and even teeth are described with gold crowns as part of a playful portrait. The piece highlights her regal bearing and striking style in a concise cultural observation.
Mrs Kaicker questions neutrality as conflict with her husband spills into public. Mrs Becker accuses him of blowing up every bridge she presents, illustrating a fraught domestic dispute and tangled social tensions.
A Nebraska committee acquits the state of violating compulsory education law by employing George Wilson age fifteen and his brother as a page at $2 a day. They studied and kept school books in Lincoln while working, with reports from State Superintendent Thomas and Attorney General Reed supporting no violation.
A discussion echoes on a wheat embargo and future U.S. imports. Western Canada lands, area for cultivation, and livestock potential are highlighted as a profitable opportunity for farmers and immigrants, with notes on democracy and military service.
A humorous exchange contrasts dyspepsia with marital worry. Mrs Howell notes her husband’s stomach issues, while Mrs Growell adds that her husband’s dyspepsia troubles her more. The line ends with a jab about plating and the golden rule.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a preferred laxative for children and adults. It contrasts it with harsh old remedies like calomel and cathartics and claims the product gently cleanses the liver and bowels.
A jokey court tale centers on Mr Brown who, after marrying a widow, is caught with a monkey wrench on the way to fix pipes. She stops him, citing her first husband’s plumbing notions and the trouble it caused.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a home method to darken gray hair, stop dandruff and shedding, and restore lustre. It claims natural, even color with use and offers the bottle at about 50 cents.
A scientist says the sun will never cool off and a speaker finds comfort in the idea. The exchange suggests faith in the earth’s enduring warmth and a hopeful view of the distant future despite present faults.
A line from Stray Stories shows a couple pressed by a rejected suitor, with a frustrated exchange about parental opposition to marriage. The dialogue hints at family conflict and a stubborn father figure at odds with romance.
A collection of quips on forgery, stuttering, and clever crime. It jokes about handsomely bungled schemes and the misfit who serendipitously succeeds. It remarks on Alaska women’s suffrage and the social value of a cheerful fool.
A vintage advertisement warns that cold damp weather harms kidneys and lists symptoms such as backache dizziness and irregular kidney action. It promotes Deans Kidney Pills as a quick benefit, recommends rest and milk diet, and offers a free trial via mail-in clipping. It claims to prevent dropsy and Brights disease.
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