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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
3
Mrs M D Jonnerom of Box 190 Richmond Indiana reports weakness and fear she may not live to move into a new home. She cites Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the remedy and asks if the facts are useful for women.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleanser that removes dust oil and dandruff while claiming it makes hair light wavy and thicker after weeks use. It cites a 25 cent bottle and urges readers to try it from any store.
Statehouse reports a new prohibition proposal would hold cities and towns financially liable for damages from illegal liquor sales unless authorities prove diligent enforcement. The plan aims to shift responsibility from dealers to municipalities to boost compliance and curb violations.
The ad claims California Syrup of Figs is a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It advises mothers to use a teaspoonful for a coated tongue and constipation and notes a 60 cent bottle suits babies children and adults with directions on the label. An anecdote about a poor man seeking medicine ends with a mother offering a spoon and water while noting the bottle’s instruction to take after meals.
Mr 8 Py Benton of Kerrenile Texas recounts years of kidney and rheumatic trouble. He was bent over and used a cane until trying Dodd’s Kidney Pills. At age 64 he reports improved health, standing straight again, and credits Dodd’s for the recovery.
A fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled AP style verse or note with stray phrases about water, a pitcher of tea, a New York party, and an unclear author. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent events or facts to anchor a full summary.
An advertisement touts removal of corns using finger pressure plus a freezone solution. It warns against soreness and claims the product dries and lifts corns without inflaming skin.
The aphorism advises not force but gentle manners to win a friend. It notes a friend is not an animal to be tamed but won through kindness and pleasure. It urges civilities, sincere desire for the friend’s satisfaction, and heartfelt obliging toward a friend’s gifts.
Farmers of North Dakota paid fourteen million one hundred eleven thousand six hundred forty dollars for farm labor in 1915. Abyssinia is now governed by a new regime, raising questions about regional governance and trade.
Mrs. Dobwaite suffers prolonged nervous strain for six months due to neighbors in Rome who are well to do, yet she cannot discover their source of income.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads. Apply to affected surfaces, wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, bathe for a few minutes, and repeat morning and night. Claims no better toilet preparation. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard to Cuticura Dept. 1 Boston. Sold everywhere.
A fragmentary piece cites conquest as a source of pleasure and progress, mentioning mind and botty cravings for overcoming difficulties. It notes iron ore widespread in China but mined extensively in only a few provinces and briefly references washable stuffed animal skins for children.
An advertisement extols Donn's Kidney Pills as a remedy for female fatigue backache and daily misery tied to weak kidneys. It claims many women have benefited, urging readers to try the pills to restore vitality and comfort.
The Nebraska board of agriculture reelected officers at a Wednesday morning meeting. Danielson of Osceola defeated the secretary 42 to 28 and assumed the secretary post on the directorate. Other officers were reappointed by acclamation, with Ollie of Ord as president and Wolcott of Central City as first vice president.
Prof C W Pugsley director and secretary of the committee in charge tout a historic surge in organized agriculture week attendance. Total at all sessions reached about 16 000 with the current session described as likely the largest farmers educational gathering in U S history. Herbert Quick said his Friday St Pauls church talk on rural credit drew the largest audience he has ever addressed.
Prof C Pugeley cites distribution as the central issue for Nebraska farmers urging cooperative community action rather than individual efforts. The article notes a monument appropriation, a university dairy project, and journalism training curricula approved by the state university, plus a proposed bill by Victor Wilson shifting investigation costs to companies under railway commission jurisdiction.
A Canadian economic message extols the fertility of the prairie and rising grain demand as a basis for wealth. It cites 1916 yields across Alberta and Manitoba, noting farms selling crops for more than land cost and signs of independence. It mentions farm rents, large-scale yields, and government reports, plus militia labor mobilization for harvest with wages up to $4 a day and board.
A new oil workers trade council has been formed in the oil fields of Oklahoma. The report notes its aim to organize labor interests and coordinate efforts for better working conditions.
An advertisement extols Pape's Dipepsin as safe and rapid relief for sour upset stomach and indigestion. It promises fast results, claims wide usefulness for men and women, and urges keeping the remedy at home for day or night distress. Also included is a brief, unrelated exchange about a failed check and a shop boss asking for another courier.
Notice urges mothers to inspect every CASTORIA bottle for infants and children to ensure safety and authenticity. It emphasizes vigilance in storage and use of the familiar remedy widely trusted for gentle care.
Mrs. Dubwaite recalls going to town with Mrs. Twobble while Mr. Dubwaite comments on rekindled relations. She explains she accepted an invitation to advise on new draperies, noting how women resist a compliment.
An old health article stresses kidney condition as crucial to overall health. It promotes Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy and urges readers to obtain a sample from physicians or druggists.
A well known actress airs a home remedy for gray hair using Barbe Compound with glycerine. The formula promises to darken streaked hair, soften strands, and not color the scalp or rub off. Box directions explain mixing at low cost and applying to achieve glossy, non sticky results.
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