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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Cascareta as a stomach cleanser and liver regulator. It alleges toxins in the intestines reenter the bloodstream causing headaches and asserts the 10 cent bar cleanses the stomach and bowels overnight, enabling months of relief.
In a Vermont town a quizzical figure nicknamed Uncle Tobe famed as a truth teller and cautious speaker inspires a bet. A doctor hopes to prove he lies, but Uncle Tobe maintains his steady honesty as a visitor asks after the doctor.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims quick results with a 26 cent bottle, promising revived luster, fullness, and new hair growth after weeks of use.
The article notes that total rifles used in 1870 71 reached 90 million cartridges and 968000 rounds for field artillery. It compares siege costs to battles, citing Strassburg siege as consuming far more ammunition weight than decisive battles.
Clarence and Heggie discuss shortages of clothing dyes and the impact on dressing. They lament the wait and wonder what to do as Dwent turns black.
An unclear remark about a deposition prompts questions regarding the demeanor and handling of the proceedings. The phrase remelly fat TM appears as a stray comment within the record.
Dispatches from Mexico City describe a shaky political scene with rival chiefs pushing radical ideas. Zapata and Villa factions show friction over officers’ fates while a decree by General Gutierrez awaits fair trials and potential executions.
The United States government sent a formal note to Britain demanding earlier improvement in treatment of American commerce by the British fleet. The cable to Ambassador Page conveyed the strongest protest since the war began and warned of growing public criticism over interference with U S foreign trade.
Reports to the American Red Cross describe severe famine in Mexico with consul general Hanna noting alarming shortages of staple foods. Monterey messages warn that if winter continues, two thousand cheap supplies are needed to aid several towns pleading for help.
A delegation led by Governor Ammons, Governor elect Carlson, and Senator She froth urged the House lands committee to favorably act on creating a Rocky Mountain National Park from 360 square miles now a forest reserve in Colorado. They urged turning back European travel to peptite spots of America.
A Reuters report from Warsaw says a troop train and a hospital train collided near Ka Nez Poland killing about 400 soldiers and wounding 600 as the trains, from Prussia and bound for Germany, went at full speed. More than twenty cars were wrecked.
The article notes a dull week on Watt Street as stock margins near established prices falter due to light dealings. By week’s end bids were common for active issues at prices allowed by exchange authorities.
Rome reports Turkish authorities have withdrawn troops and artillery from Adrianople and are sending forces to strengthen defences at the Dardanelles and Bosphorus.
Roy Roberts, held on a charge of killing Vernon Connett on August 7, spends much of his time clog dancing to stave off inactivity. Officers watch him closely, escorting him whenever he leaves his cell, as he remains under tight supervision in North Platte, Nebraska.
In Sioux City Iowa a fire started in a motion picture projector at the Park Palace theater in Morningside. Hillis Williams seventeen year old operator died while trying to extinguish the blaze, tearing burning film from the machine and igniting his clothing. Several others were slightly injured.
A digest of Nebraska items notes plans for a municipally owned heating plant in Hastings, an armory project at Hastings, a benefit concert for Belgium, and the state bar association meeting in Lincoln. It covers school, church, and civic happenings across towns like Albion, York, Geneva, Grand Island, Seward, Lincoln, and Beatrice, including fires, accidents, farm incidents, and civic initiatives.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It contrasts old remedies like castor oil with the fruit product, claiming it cleanses the stomach and bowels, is loved by kids, and comes with directions on the bottle.
In a geography recitation, Donald describes a large animal with a thick hide and rope-like tail. The class guesses elephants, but Donald reveals the creature is a goat after noting he sees pictures of it daily in the paper.
A curious specimen of a lizard or scorpion was captured by Walter T. Todd near the trolley station of the Chambersburg Greencastle Waynesboro Street Railway at Highfield, Pa. The eight inch reptile, color described as dark, lay near the station and was hindered by rain and cold from moving. The creature had an elongated body, four short legs and a short tail, and appeared rubbery. its origin remains unknown.
An underlined advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and dyspepsia, claiming relief within five minutes and improved stomach regulation after use. The copy urges a fifty cent large case purchase and notes benefits for eating favorite foods without fear.
State Treasurer Walter A. George reports a biennium of bond and warrant purchases totaling 9 464 468 with 1 809 976 in municipal bonds. Investments by fund include Permanent school and university bonds and warrants plus endowment funds and university building expenses. A separate note covers rejected claims by Milburn Scott and Dr Carr tied to health board activities, awaiting legislative action.
A veterinary livestock breeders conference in Lincoln urged uniform humane live stock rules for cattle hogs and horses passed into state law with fair inspections. Separately the state banking board proposed preventing duplication of banks and adjusting funding distributions tied to National Guard enlistment and troop inspections.
The governor’s address aims to curb expenditures by framing economy and efficiency as guiding principles for lawmakers. He notes ample review of actions in the past two years and promises recommendations to balance budgets with departments’ reasonable needs. The state board of control rents quarters for dependents after a fire, previously forecasting a $25 000 appropriation to build a new state home building.
The Manchester Guardian argues there are about 2 250 000 bachelors in England and Wales aged twenty to thirty-five, enough to raise a 600 000 man army if only one in two were fit. It totals unmarried men by age, estimates 800 000 bachelor men, and suggests 400 000 fit bachelors plus 100 000 from Scotland and Ireland could join.
In New Milford Connecticut a new amuse ment activity features a live rooster in a store window next to a corn can. Participants starve the bird for 24 hours and guess how many kernels it will eat before tipping the corn. Critics call it cruel and morbid while supporters say it adds novelty.
In Washington society WR Oglesby of New York is cited as a top house golfer. A senator friend shares a Christmas tale about Aunt Mary whose nieces and nephews, young and tender, believe in Santa Clara. The narration recalls children skirmishing for stockings and a playful remark about fitting into a delightful stocking.
A quoted lesson on tempering frustration and anger in the workplace or in conduct. The speaker urges patience and restraint, advising calm exterior behavior to aid inner balance and effective reform.
Dean Swift, riding home near Laracor, stops at Kelly's blacksmith shop when his horse loses a shoe. He asks if the horse can be shod by candle, but Kelly Jr. replies that a lantern won’t do and suggests using a hammer. The exchange highlights frontier practicality in a dark evening.
A vivid description of Louvain depicting the city’s grand hôtel de ville flanked by churches and monasteries on hills. The account notes many convents and a populace dominated by monks nuns priests and friars amid a robust Catholic center and a university library with precious church documents.
An old advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a easy at home solution to darken gray hair, claiming it restores color and shine, reduces dandruff and itching, and hides gray by morning with repeated applications.
A playful exchange reveals doubt about rushing into matrimony. She argues couples should truly know each other first. He asks how long they should wait and proposes a wedding about a week from next Thursday.
A fragmentary account suggests Gladys vowed never to grow gray, then faced a grim outcome as her oath coincides with her son’s decline. The obscure text hints at strained family ties and a troubling sequence of events surrounding caretaking and health.
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