16 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
1
Town items report Rev Walker visiting Lincoln and multiple residents traveling between Marysville Fairbury and Endicott. Community events include a schoolhouse literary meeting an old fashioned singing school and baptist services.
A Wednesday petition raised most funds to buy chairs for the schoolhouse assembly room with seats ordered for tonight. Albert Loeper’s farm near Diller is attached to satisfy a $5,516 judgment to Caroline Coleman over alleged intoxication related misconduct. Henry Chancellor died at his home after years of poor health. funeral details follow. An Epworth League sleight of hand program at the Methodist church Friday will include music and a supper to fund church expenses.
Ernest Wilson 0, and Wilbur Wilson 10, sons of M J Wilson and Dr D K Wilson, were hit as they crossed First Street. John Hubbell drove northbound, Ernest suffered possible skull fracture and unconsciousness. Wilbur sprained ankle and minor injuries. Ernest later sent home from hospital as family reports progress.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted as superior for coughs and colds. Promises pleasant taste and no narcotics. Claims it always cures and is sold by all druggists.
The legend recalls Momus, the god of mockery who found fault with both mortals and gods alike. Tasked to judge Vulcan, Minerva, and Neptune art, he mocked their creations, leading to his banishment and eventual death from a broken heart at Venus’s beauty.
An armadillo shipment addressed to Harry Crawford in Jefferson City arrived in St. Louis. The creatures escaped their box and caused damage in the Weile Farzo express office building basement prompting manned digs to remove them. Ed ward McKenna notes armadillos are less troublesome than pigs in the pickle.
In an anecdote from the London Lyceum era, Bill Terriss is described as the handsomest actor of his day and close to Sir Henry Irving. Terriss jokes with Irving about supper in the Beefsteak club and promptly accepts an invitation, delighting Irving with the quick response.
A fragmentary New York Times gossip note describes Tam’s appearance and social dynamics at a high society restaurant. The speaker remarks on attire and the arrangement of guests, noting tensions and observations about who sits where.
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