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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
2
A health note warns parents about fake fig syrups and urges asking for a 50 cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs for babies, children, and adults with clear directions printed on the label. The piece also comments on Dutch church etiquette and customs in Holland.
A railroad accident occurred as a man proposed marriage to a girl aboard a train. she refused him and the man survived the incident. Authorities reported no serious injuries and the couple's confrontation occurred mid-journey, with onlookers describing the scene as tense but resolved.
A guide recounts a hunt where a hunter accidentally shot a deer while the hunter was up in a stand. The guide describes the incident and the unintended target as a misfire during the hunt.
A terse postwar jibe questions how a manicure led to a marriage with a wealthy old man. The line implies clever matchmaking and social maneuvering, reflecting gossip tone and sharp humor of the era.
The report notes martial law at noon Sunday amid a feared strike and white unity appeals. Under Boer veteran Jacobus J. de la Rey, 16000 burghers have mobilized in the Free State area, echoing past uprisings and British campaigns. The department reorganization is discussed amid crisis.
Secretary of War Garrison on January 2 instructed General Bliss to aid wounded soldiers seeking asylum and permit refugees to cross the river if necessary to save lives. The move could require altering war department orders regarding foreign soldiers crossing the border.
Washington reports a plan to reorganize the department of agriculture by abolishing thirteen bureaus and creating four or five large offices. The move aims to group allied activities and cut energy loss, with details left to Secretary Houston and Representative Lever. The main hurdle is potential House objections claiming new legislation.
A Baltic Sea gale Saturday night left Koerling flooded with only rooftops visible. About 100 villagers are unaccounted for as troops aid in rescue efforts and assess the disaster.
The final round of bidding closed Tuesday on one of 4000 tracts in a federally directed sale of Choctaw lands. More than a million acres of timber, agricultural, and grazing land are to be sold in the Choctaw nation during the session. J J Lincoln is noted as a senior student in the state.
In San Francisco streets riots and new admissions loom as banks rush to apply under the reform program. President Wilson hails business adaptation to tariff and currency changes while Marine units move to reinforce American ships off Mexico. Argentine corn imports surge at New York port after tariff relief, with nearly 200,000 bushels arriving and contracts for millions more.
In San Francisco a clash between citizens policemen and unemployed division left five people injured including a patrolman. Thorn a leader among the unemployed and five others were arrested for inciting a riot after a young teamster attempting to pass a parade was attacked and dragged from his seat. Details from reserve forces helped restore order.
Washington reports 1280 notifications of intention to enter the new currency system from national banks in 45 states by the end of the second week since the act’s approval. Eastern states lead with 106, followed by 419 in the western states and 199 in the Pacific coast region.
First National Bank of Superior was closed Friday morning and placed in the hands of the comptroller of the currency by order of its board. A notice signed by President Captain C. KE Adams announced the action and the bank remained closed. Directors met immediately to address the situation amid local excitement.
Government purchase of the Bull Run battlefield for a national park is endorsed in a report by a board of army officers to Secretary Garrison.
Lincoln Neb The ban on tango dancing at the University of Nebraska has been lifted after recent campus sessions. Students welcomed the decision citing cultural and social benefits and promising a return to campus events with organized dance showcases.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the Titanic disaster imposing compensation for loss of life and property. The case questions whether Oceania Steam Navigation must pay about 13 million dollars or cap liability at 390 thousand. Legal minds in the US and Britain await decisions on long debated issues from the ship's voyage and iceberg impact.
Philip P. Campbell, representative from Kansas, urged a temporary suspension of the Monroe Doctrine and a concerted world powers movement to address Mexican turmoil. He warned that after Huerta’s downfall Villa could seize power, urging a united, China-like action by nations to stabilize the region. The piece cites T. T. Prankenberg and evangelist remarks alongside William P. Warner’s appointment.
In Presidio Texas 28000 Mexican federal troops six generals 200000 rounds of ammunition two cannons four large field pieces and 1500 civilian refugees are in U S Army border patrol custody following the evacuation of Ojinaga Mex and Villa rebels occupation. Refugees endure intense distress with scant food and no shelter as people and livestock crowd into several acres.
Ex President Taft is slimming and has ordered alterations to thirty five pairs of trousers in New Haven. Weight loss amounts to eighty pounds and waist measurement has shrunk six inches to 48 inches.
Washington reports advised committees of Congress urge appropriations totaling 3 million dollars for field guns and ammunition for the regular army and 3 million dollars for the militia to bolster defense funding.
Joseph Byrne, 78, of Chicago, started a gas flow in a Lincoln room believing it to be an electric switch. He woke to discover the error, but the gas remained on. He was found dead in bed the next morning.
George F. Cran Gail, noted as the United States oldest mail carrier, has retired in Binghamton New York at age 74 after a long career carrying mail. He is honored for decades of service and dedication to delivering mail across the area.
In the suburbs of Mt speech says nine feet of snow blanket railways and telegraph lines. About 40,000 soldiers and laborers are tied up clearing the routes as winter sweeps Russia. In Washington the Equal Suffrage Committee proposes a standing House committee on equal suffrage.
A promotional health note touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild yet effective laxative for growing children and teens. It claims benefits for digestion and general strength, cites a Bloomfield New Jersey family, and offers free samples by mail from Monticello Missouri.
The Colorado snow is praised as a boon for farmers, irrigation, and orchards, promising moisture and future prosperity. It also brings health and a festive spirit to Denver, uniting the community in a spirit of friendship and progress for a brighter future.
F W Horrisch of 748 Congress St Chicago recalls severe eczema on hand leg and ankle. After trying various remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for six weeks and was cured though no marks remained. The notice promotes Cuticura products and offers a free sample with a skin book from Boston.
A dialog in court reveals a dispute over mailing a letter. Mrs. Peck asserts no letter was given to mail, while John Henry-Yee recalls holding the letter to the mailbox. The judge presides as the disagreement unfolds.
A quoted exchange hints at a dubious stock tip from Rawson that caused a trader to lose balance. The phrase reflects on whether upholding ideals affects the cost of living and public trust in financial guidance.
Frank A. Vanderlip and associates bought the 14 000 acre Palos Verdes ranch near Los Angeles for 1 756 000 dollars with plans to transform it into a grand development. Estimated expenditure could reach 5 000 900 dollars.
The ad touts thick glossy hair free from dandruff after Danderine use. It claims scalp relief, eventual new hair growth, and easy application by brushing a strand at a time, urging a 26 cent bottle from any store.
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