19 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
1
Rural news from Steele City and surrounding areas includes visits by Mrs. Carr Stulte and Bertha Carr, births of two children to local couples, cattle shipments to St Joe, a new Ford runabout, and real estate transfers. Public sale planned for Feb 21. bank officers elected as Farmers State Bank grows. community events include a literary night and a Diller Product Show in preparation.
A fatal shooting near Colville Washington leaves Victor May dead from a bullet to the right breast. Martin, felon from Springfield Illinois, surrendered to authorities and faces jail. The incident follows years of family tension between May and Martin. An unrelated anecdote follows about enlistment and a recruiting officer. A note on engine damage from cold seizing pistons ends the column.
The speaker recalls a fishing trip and notes drawing three aces against a king pair on the first night of games. After that, the others in the group supposedly had all the luck.
A brief dialogue records a person stating I fell out of bed last night. The response asks if they slept too near the edge, noting they fell out. The exchange presents a simple mishearing about proximity and falling.
A playful exchange where Grannie asks if William has had enough tea and cake. William replies he has had all he can eat, implying appetite limits despite enjoyment.
A brief comic note wonders why Harry gives Sue sticky caramel ahead of their fishing trip this afternoon. The line hints at humorous tension as they prepare for an afternoon outing.
A Farmers Mills New York resident says Chamberlain's Tablets are the best he has ever used for stomach and liver disorders and notes they have been used for years. Available from all dealers.
A Georgia resident reports that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures his hacking cough and colds after using many bottles. The testimonial notes the cough always disappears and the remedy is sold by all dealers.
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