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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
4
Ambiguous OCR reads as November 26 1904 at the post office in Steete City Nebraska under act of Congress March 1 1878 July to 1924.
A large crowd totaling about 2500 enjoyed a clear day at Endicott for the Fourth of July events. The Harbine girls won the morning ball game, and local families announced a two week Colorado vacation for Mr and Mrs Frank Rose.
The text satirically suggests performing a gum extraction to fix a speech impediment, noting the absurdity and mocking the idea as a husband counters the notion with a harsh mockery aimed at the woman.
Route I was well represented at Endicott on the Fourth of July with visitors and guests. Families from Fairbury Odell Kansas City and nearby towns stopped by to visit households including the Hegerenen and Eddleman families. Several relatives and friends spent the weekend with local residents at homes like Justis Chattey Lemon and Victor Eddleman.
John Janssen is shock ing wheat for Fred Kenning. John Byron sold cows to Walter Ware in Fairbury on Tuesday. Endicot celebration drew attendees while Walter James family visited Luther Breazeale. Compton helped Malady cut wheat over the weekend. Mrs Geo Schmidt and children visited her mother Mrs Will Jones Thursday. Lila Belding remains under doctor care. Minnie Malady stayed with Chas Compton’s sister-in-law in Cedar Kans before extended visit to Noah Troxel. Russell Troxel family and Nash Troxel visited Olen Nutters on Sunday. Lowe family from Lincoln Nebr visited Thursday night and stayed through the 4th.
The text discusses the premium price obtainable for high quality poultry meat, noting that extra weight and plumes can increase consumer value. It mentions increasing the line and costs for premium birds and compares to the ordinary fowl from the farm.
Daykin School district votes to add a twelfth grade next year with RL Scott as superintendent. Five teachers retained, board aims to provide the extra year with the same staff. Scott is in his second year leading Daykin schools. Patrourv Journal memorial notes William Amos Compton who died July 11, 1923, sent by his daughter Pearl Compton Fischer Thayer.
An advise style ad claims camphor and hydrastis eye drops relieve eye trouble and improve sight with witchhazel and other formulations. The small print touts relief for red watery eyes and weak strained vision, citing a case from a drug store advertisement.
In Fairbury an old listing advertises Maske Read Bros. as presentee of local trades. It mentions Dr Leach dentist and Rank, a carpenter and cabinet maker. The fragment hints at job notices and local business names with unclear context.
Regular services in German are held Sundays at 10.209. Sunday School starts earlier in the day. A Ragligh service is planned for July 28 conducted by Rev W. Lobsien, Pastor. Taxi listings include Franken's and Steele City Taxi.
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