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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
4
A fragment expressed satirical wartime sentiment against the Kaiser with lines about missing essentials and a weary narrator noting poverty and disdain for the foe. The verses mention beds, bars, coffee, stockings, pants, and a general sense of deprivation.
Dinah Jones, 14, wandered from Steele during 1916 and was kept by a band of gypsies who whipped and coerced her. She escaped to town, sought protection, and was later reunited with her parents in St. Louis as sheriffs and prosecutors pursued the case. She had been placed in a Fairbury home after authorities intervened.
The article argues Alaska holds coal and urges immediate extraction with transport to deep water. It credits preparedness measures like building a railway to the Matanuska fields and notes government costs in moving coal from Atlantic to Pacific for fleet use.
A. C. Megonigle writes that nine years have altered the town as many left for France or passed away. Crops were variable with corn potting and Keffir corn thriving. Oil and gas wells near Steele City bring work and new rigs next spring, though war keeps men away. he hopes for an end to the conflict and sends salutations to friends.
Mrs. Herman Fairchild has been on the sick list. Senbia Kellie spent New Years dew in Hastings. Nebr. Chas. Wells of Blue Springs visited over Sunday with his mother. The Red Cross ladies took in 62 dollars at the auction sale New Year’s Eve. Born to Mr and Mrs Harold Kirschener of Humboldt on Sunday December 30 May. Grandpa Slaughter is very puffed up these days.
The report lists several social calls and visits including Mr. Mowry, Mr. Correll, and Mr. Hender in the week. It also mentions Gerrish of Hollenberg and Mrs. Graves of Hanover visiting McCook Nebraska with their son Martin and family, and Frank Rathbun with his wife traveling to Erggr Nebraska to be with family.
A prize box auction at the M. W. A. hall drew a crowd in Endicott to aid the Red Cross. Mrs. Levi Vaughn donated a Rhode Island Reds hen fetched 20 dollars and Mrs. Archie Miller contributed a Buff Leghorn cockerel for 7.70. Total receipts reached 62 dollars.
Ellen Grimes aged four travels with her brindle bulldog Bob for two days and nights across Sugarloaf Mountain to Boulder Cole. Bloodhounds search for them as Bob shields Ellen from precipices and canyons guiding and guarding her until rescue. The dog bears porcupine quills from the battles to save his mistress.
In the exchange Brown asks why worry and Jones reveals his wife has eloped with the chauffeur. Jones describes the chauffeur as vacillating and unreliable, intensifying the domestic concern.
A regular group of deadheads arrive, drawn by the passing show atmosphere. The scene captures a casual, communal vibe with familiar faces and a sense of ongoing musical pilgrimage.
A vivid courtroom moment centers on a judge and a woman as a dramatic remark echoes “GAVE WOMAN A CHANCE.” The dialogue intensifies with a sharp rebuke and a charged exchange, capturing a tense, tabloid style scene from the life section.
Dialogue reads as a brief exchange about belief in a concept described as hypno themes and a conditional response on desiring such items.
A garbled message references a person named Mr. Sete Vikette and a prep for cash or cold. It questions what effects this preparation has produced, with uncertain phrases about birth and a phrase “His Wife-Oh, dear.” The text appears as fragmented OCR from a historical page.
The piece portrays Quito as a tranquil, provincial city with basic modern amenities and a calm social life. It notes a nightly Plaza Mayor concert, cobbled streets, a planned streetcar line, and a sense of isolation from larger centers while reflecting on Ecuador's political debates over public lighting near the government palace.
Mrs. Robert Allison of Mattoon describes eight years of indigestion and constipation with headaches and dizziness. She credits one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets for curing her and improving her health, noting she feels like a different person. For sale by all dealers.
Public notice lists renewals or new subscriptions for The Saturday The Country Gentleman The Ladies Home Journal available at this office with varied terms and rates for readers seeking access.
In Jefferson County Nebraska a notice of bearing on petition for adoption is filed. On December 8 1917 Lewis Barber and Bessie Barber his wife filed for the adoption of infant Mabel Johnston in county court. The petition will be heard January 28 1918 at 9 a m objections may be presented. Dated December 6 1917 LOU J NUTZMAN County Judge.
Creditors of Edwin A. Notice are to meet the executors before the Jefferson County Nebraska county judge at the county courtroom on March 1918 at nine a m to present claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Claims must be filed by March 22 1918 to avoid forfeiture. Publication in Steele City Press for four weeks. By order of the court. Louis J Notzman County Judge. Heasty and Barnes Attorneys for Estate.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas Malady deceased the administrator is to meet in Jefferson county Nebraska county court room on March 16 1918 at 9 00 A M to examine adjust and allow claims. Claims not filed by March 15 1918 will be barred. Steele City Press four weeks. By order of the Court. Louis J Nutzman County Judge. W J Moss Atty for estate.
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