This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
2
The article extols a morning regimen of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the digestive tract and improve health. It claims benefits for those with pallid complexions and constipation, urging readers to try a quarter pound of limestone phosphate and noting its low cost.
The exchange mocks a book titled How to Be Happy Without Money. The writer claims to scorn money while selling the volume for one dollar, prompting the quick quip of a guaranteed profit.
Western newspaper notes three thousand troops surrender to Carranza and discusses universal military service in the United States. Major General Scott testifies before the House Military Committee that a war force of nearly two million would be needed, with over four million men aged eighteen to twenty one and 700000 more reaching that age yearly.
A resolution calls for immediate consultation with dominion governments to direct the empire's whole strength in cooperation with the allies against the enemy, aiming to increase allied power in prosecuting the war.
Three thousand Villa soldiers and Mayo Indians surrendered to Carranza forces under General Madraga near Quiriego Sonora. Admiral Winslow says the groups were attempting to join Yaqui others when intercepted. Mayos near starvation reported as their villages were burned after raids on the Los Mochis colony.
Five weeks after leaving New York the Ford peace party arrived in The Hague on a Copenhagen to Hamburg route. They plan immediate peace propaganda work as German crowds watched the convoy of soldiers and Red Cross nurses pass. A German lieutenant saluted the effort. In El Paso Texas General Hernandez, once Ville chieftain, fled with a small force toward the San Robaso district after amnesty and Mexian government turmoil.
In Lincoln Nebraska an initial meeting outlined plans to build a substantial foundation of equal suffrage organizations across the state this year. The effort focuses on organizing women and supporters to advocate for voting rights and political participation.
Mebreska Man Prof. French and Austin school classes introduced alfalfa to farmers near Austin. Five years later thirty-six or more farmers report good crops, with plans to expand next year. Demonstrations and fieldwork helped popularize the crop among local agriculturists.
From all over Nebraska reports show the State Sheep Breeders meet in Lincoln January 19 and the Tithe Men convention in Fremont January 26. Omaha enforces dairy law. Gage county auto licenses total about 1700. Fremont revival led by Evangelist Rayburn. Fremont man robbed of forty dollars in Omaha by footpads. A Holbrook drug store burglary yields rings and watches. Falls City printer George Burt killed attempting to alight a fast freight at Napier Missouri. A 16 year old Omaha girl injured after roller skating long hours.
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative for children and adults. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping and helps when a child is irritable or feverish. The 60 cent bottle includes directions for all ages.
A brief dialogue shows Heiney and Omar pondering an example while joking about self restraint and a fellow named Butch, suggesting a lighthearted, informal conversation and a sense of local character.
A health column warns regular meat consumption may strain kidneys and trigger backache and other complaints. It recommends Jad Salts to flush kidneys, stating the tonic helps neutralize urine acids and prevent bladder irritation. A separate anecdote portrays a poor twelve year old servant reflecting on his double roles and unemployment.
An old ad promotes Cascarets as a cleaner for liver, bowels, and stomach, contrasting with salts and castor oil. It urges regular use to remove sour foods, fermenting matter, and foul gases, citing nonstop bodily cleansing and a camel analogy.
Ridgell’s annual report to Governor Morehead condemns waste and arson while praising firemen. The piece details delinquent county remittances, penalties, and auditor actions, plus state finances including December balances, funds, and investments as well as legislative service history and agriculture week events.
Readers share stories from Marinette Wisconsin to Bellevue Pennsylvania about avoiding surgery through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Testimonials describe relief from pains and inflammation and improved health after failed medical opinions.
Comedian Fing trips over woodenware before a shop, shopkeeper warns him about danger. Finn replies he only turned pale and insists it was no serious incident. Audience laughter follows as he brushes off the moment.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine promising light, wavy hair and a dandruff free scalp after use. It claims immediate beautifying effects and, after weeks, new growth as fine downy hair spreads across the scalp. Urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store.
In a wry exchange Cleopatra dismisses dissolving more pearls as too cheap and commonplace. Charmion suggests a solution, while Cleopatra demands something more costly as a dramatic turn.
A sharp line is drawn between people who perform for show and those who speak plainly. The mirror reveals pretenders by the shine of their acts and the steadiness of others.
Dr Eberle and Dr Braithwaite join Dr Simon in endorsing a cure for urinary ailments. The notice suggests relief for backache scalding urine and frequent urination caused by uric acid in the blood, tying rheumatism to urinary symptoms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.