Local Brevities Touching Steele City Area
J C Wilson started his threshing Tuesday. Mrs F W Lowe and children visit Omaha. Lloyd Taylor went to Fort Riley to see his father Dr J S Taylor. Geo Andrews of St Joe visited the area early in the week. Mrs Ben Royce and son visit Hastings. Rev Davis of Davenport stayed with Morehouses. Paul Beckwith from Boston School of Technology on furlough. Ford deliveries by F W Lowe to Weddel Neiman and Schappaugh. County Treasurer candidate D B Cropsey a Republican. Rest at the A T Phelps home. Mrs Chas Lee leaves for Osborne Kansas. Lester Thrapp operated in Fairbury hospital. improving. A M Berry files for county treasurer Republican ticket. Boggesses return from Lincoln nerve treatment. improving. Thurber family visit from near Edgar. Walter Watts of Boise Idaho visits L Lambert. Watts a Lambert cousin. Wheat yield about eleven bushels per acre. poor grade. Village board adopts 21 mill tax. Dr J S Taylor on furlough. may go to Camp Grant. Rain showers blessed the parched area. James Whitney and daughter return from Middleton Idaho. Harvest and threshing ongoing. Lightning strikes straw stack at L Lohr. nearby tree damaged. D D Meyers appointed rural mail carrier. S Habcock remains substitute. A H Phelps ships new wheat to St Joe. May grade No 3. Mrs Sarah Viette dies at 73 near Thompson. Steele City home talent stage Star Bright in Diller. proceeds for Red Cross. War Savings Society organized. Ona Cassell presides. Ex-County Judge C C Boyle dies at 80 in Fairbury. Union Pacific to operate St Joseph & Grand Island with Leavenworth division. Central Division headquartered at Marysville Kan.
Church notes and birthday surprise for Mrs Hecktorn
Mr Boggess seeks strong church attendance next Sunday with announcements of unusual interest. Sunday school meets at the usual hour and preaching starts at 11 am. An evening service at 8 30 closes the day. Forty five neighbors visited Mrs Wm Hecktorn for her birthday, bringing baskets of dinner and serving ice cream after dinner.
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Boggess
Wm. Heckathorn
Eye testing methods tailored to each patient
Dr Bessie B Hoeft describes a personalized system of eye examinations using distinct instruments and tests suited to each eye. She emphasizes thorough equipment and experience as the basis for success in detecting and correcting visual issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie B. Hoeft
Notice to halt electric iron use in Steele City 1918
The village board warns residents not to operate electric irons except on Tuesday or when the engine runs other days. Violations risk battery damage costing over 1000 dollars to taxpayers. Starting now, violators will have electric service cut off. By order of the Village Board. W C Palmer, Chairman, Steele City Nebraska, June 28, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Palmer
Steele City
Neb
Political ad to Jeffer son County voters for County Treasurer
Candidate A M Berry declares candidacy for County Treasurer after filing for nomination. He appeals to voters to judge his thirty five years in the county and promises full time dedication and best effort if elected to serve patrons of the office.
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A.M. Berry
Candidate declares county attorney bid in Democratic primary
A local candidate files with the county Clerk for the Democratic nomination for County Attorney. Supported by a petition of leading citizens from many precincts, the entrant intends to run a vigorous campaign if chosen and believes broad county recognition renders a formal principles declaration unnecessary.
Heat of Bolies and Body Chemistry Explored
The article outlines how body heat arises from chemical processes and secretions during muscle contraction. It discusses oxidation and energy release, linking heat to physiological actions and the body's use of nutrients to fuel muscular activity.
Natural gas formation in earth from past organic matter
The passage argues that natural gas forms underground by distillation from ancient animal and vegetable deposits. It compares earth heat and chemical recomposition to factory retort processes, suggesting natural gas originates in the interior rather than surface fires on a large scale.
Remedy for rheumatic muscle ailment with liniment
An old advertisement notes rheumatism of the muscles as the cause of a common ailment. It recommends absolute rest and a few doses of Chamberlain's Liniment. The ad claims the product is sold by all dealers.
Seward and the Origin of Alaska Name
The name Alaska traces to William H. Seward who helped name the territory. Before 1867 it was Russian America and the term is said to derive from an Aleut phrase meaning a great country.
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Seward
Alaska
W. H H. Seward
P’rior
America
Volcano heats surface claims by Hawaii research
A scientist named Whey reports from Hawaii that a volcano’s surface is the hottest area. He studied gas and lava samples before they vented air and found heat in a fluid condition. claims supported by laboratory tests from a chemical firm.
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Atc
Whey
Hawaii
Catching Game Fish and the Thrill of Tuna Tactics
The article extols big game fishing using rod and fly, noting the tuna as a premier quarry. It describes the dramatic chase as anglers strive for speed and endurance, with hooked tunas sometimes running for hours before escaping.
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Manly
Mahometan “Marriages” and the Mahometins
A historical note on Muhammad and marriages states that he had nine wives but many were adopted or guardianship ties. It mentions Ayesha as a seven year old daughter of Abu Bakr and discusses how marriage among Mahometans often denotes guardianship rather than romantic bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahonet
Mahomet
Bescame
Ayesha
Chhll
Abu Bakery
Omar
Abu Bakr
Chamberlains Tablets Offer Remedy for Digestive Ailments
This advertisement promotes Chamberlains tablets as a first class medicine for stomach troubles biliary weakness and constipation. Priced at a quarter, available from all dealers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clark’s Store
Federal and McGraw
FORD
J. C. Wilson
F. W. Lowe
Omaha
Lloyd Taylor
Fort Riley
J S. Taylor
Geo. Andrews of
St. Joe
Ben Royce
Little Son
Hastings
Russell Bryant
Rev. Davis of
Davenport
Morehouse
Paul Beckwith
School of Technology
Boston
Wm. Weddel
Herman Neimann, Jr
I. Schappaugh
County
Treas
D. B. Cropsey
Russell Campbell
Cuthbert of
Harbine
A. T. Phelps
Chas. Lee
Osborne
Kansas
Jas. Whitney
Lester Thrapp
Fairbury
A. M. Berry
Frank Thurber
Near Edgar
J. D. Morehouse
Thurber
Walter Watts
Boise, Idaho
L. R. Lamberts
Mr. Watts
Mr. Lambert
J. S. Taylor
Camp Grant
Chicago
L. Lohr
M. Banahan
D. D. Meyers of
Powell
Shabcock
Mr. Meyers
A. H. Phelps
A. Gretzinger
John Franken
Sarah Viette
Wm. Viette
Albert
Thompson
Viette
Star Bright
Diller
Red Cross
Hollenberg
Barnston
Odell
Opera House
Ona Cassell
War Savings Society
C.C. Boyle
Boyle
Wm. Jeffers
Union Pacific
R. R
St Joseph & Grand Island Railway Co
Leavenworth Western
Topeka
Manhattan
Junction’ City
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Central Division
Union. Pacific Railroad
Marysville
Kan
Church Notes
Jefferson County
Steele City Opera House
Wilt Bros
Taylor's Pharmacy
Brutteker
Petty
Chamberlain
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