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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
5
Mrs A M Wilcox and her young granddaughter Helen Gregory visited several days in the latter part of last week with Mrs Emily Steffens near Diller.
Home economics workers from the College of Agriculture score breads at county fairs using guidelines that include nutty sweet odor, no sour taste, fine even texture with no large holes, a springy dent when pressed, and a uniform thin crust. They also stress proper pans that allow uniform rise and height.
Local corresp indicate drought strain in Mount Vernon with notes on multiple residents and events. Mentions Geo Kenning, Geo Poffinbarger, Edna Beeché, Eva Shepherd and others visiting Fairbury, Endicott delegates to a republican county convention, and Fourth of July celebrations.
Minnie James is employed by Mrs. Ben Harris in Rocky Hollow. John Malady hauled lumber in the same locality, suggesting a small community labor scene.
Sunday visits fill the Steele City area with numerous small gatherings. A threshing engine mishap injures Reed Nutter and Kenneth Smith while Luther Roberta’s crew prepares to thresh next week. Also medical notices include Mrs. Henry Williams and Miss Emma Verbryke sharing health updates and ad notices.
Saturday night party at Hollenberg Route 1 hosted by Mr. Correll. August Loring and Mac Ellison threshing last week. Geo Rathbun entertained company from Odell Sunday. Mr Funk buys John Nwereigs property. Ford ownership noted for Geo Rathbun and Charley Justis. Visits span Steele City Hanover Mahas ka Wymore and other Nebraska towns with relatives and guests.
Nebraska probate notice for Elizabeth Canpell estate in Jefferson County announces petition by E C Cassell to grant administration to EO Cassell. Hearing set for August 17, 1916, at 9:00 a.m. at the county court room in Fairbury with notice by publication in Steele City Prism for three weeks. Louis J. Nurzwan, County Judge. Rain, attorney.
Ordinance No 57 to levy sixteen mills on all taxable property for 1916 in Steele City Nebraska. Five mills go to General Fund, five to lighting bonds, and six to street lighting. Takes effect after passage approval and publication. Passed July 1 1916. H F Clapp chairman F Crinklaw clerk.
Washington report shows contributions to the conscience fund for the year ending June 30 totaling 54 823 15, bringing the total returned to 498 763 54. Key returns include two large gifts of 30 000 and 10 000, as officials note unusually sizable voluntary repayments for government frauds.
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