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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
2
A short ad copy notes that children love the laxative Liren and claims a teaspoonful will save a sick child tomorrow. It invites readers to ask for a 50-cent bottle at the store, titled Seasonal Activity and attributed to Mrs. Knicker-What is your trade. Weary Willie-I shovel rain, mum.
An old advertisement extols Danderine as a cure for dandruff claiming it stops itching and hair loss. It promises new growth and shiny, fluffy hair after a few weeks, urging purchase of Knowlton's product from stores.
A messenger laments losing an article about electricity. A bystander Irene questions the topic and reacts to the discussion.
Health note suggests high meat intake may clog kidneys and cause back pain. Recommends increasing water intake to flush kidneys. Mentions Dr Giese of Salt Lake City and general guidance on hydration and kidney health.
The Verdun clash continues with neither side gaining a decisive edge. German forces push on while French defenders claim to have repelled infantry assaults. Fort Donaumont, reportedly in Tunis, falls to German hands amid fierce combat surrounding it.
Washington reports Felix Diaz, under DOJ surveillance for neutrality law concerns, apparently left the United States for Mexico to organize and lead troops from his native Oaxaca and other southern Mexican forces against the Carranza de facto government.
Washington reports the house military affairs committee agreed on an army reorganization bill to boost land defense. The regular army would rise to 137000 men, with a 2 percent enlistment leeway allowing up to about 143000. Federalization of the militia was adopted in full without opposition.
London reports that military critics acknowledge the German push toward Verdun, viewing the current lull as only a prelude to renewed fighting when weather favors operations. Skeptics question Germany’s claim of 10,000 prisoners, suggesting wounded and civilians are counted as prisoners in German practice.
Washington officers in command of German ships interned at U S ports have word from home that the European war will be over by April 15. Their instructions are to prepare their ships for sailing on that day as Germany's victories on the western and near eastern fronts are described as forerunners of peace. Pierre South Dakota first filings under the new president preference primary law were made with the names of Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R Marshall filed.
Berlin reports the crown prince forces have captured French villages during the Verdun offensive. Prisoners total 10,000 with German gains extending beyond Champ Neuville on the Meuse east bank.
The attorney general ruled a consolidated school district may be liable for a bonded debt voted by a district absorbed into it. Critics say the original district should pay, while some fear tax limits on the consolidated district. A strong dissent followed the announcement.
Tentative 143 entries from Nebraska high schools were narrowed to 89 contenders for the sixth annual Nebraska high school basketball tournament. Athletic Manager Guy E. Reed announced about 111 teams will compete starting March 11, a new record with 19 more schools than last year and expectations it will stand for some time.
Secretary Mellor urges a state publicity bureau in Nebraska to boost rural population, citing state wealth of 525 per person and $240 million in bank deposits. He asks boosters to push legis-lature for funding, noting past cramped efforts and potential big returns.
A health ad advocates drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this daily inside bath prevents constipation bilious attacks acid stomach and nervous days and suggests a small cost for a noticeable health and beauty improvement.
A brief cartoon caption notes Patrice suspects a trick and learns the man has a wrist watch up his sleeve. The exchange suggests a concealed device or cue as the apparent secret.
A countryman driving a cart stuck in mud appeals to Hercules for aid. The fable cites the lesson that those who help themselves receive help, echoing a line from Aesop’s Fables.
Dyspeptic readers are advised that Pape's Diapepsin digests all foods, preventing sour gassy discomfort. It promises rapid relief and stomach regulation so you can enjoy favorite foods again, with effects felt soon after intake.
A garbled 19th century style fragment appears to debate a husband’s desire and a wife’s reaction. The lines mix evasive dialogue with theatrical diction, hinting at a domestic scene or performance piece. No clear characters or setting can be identified from the unreadable OCR.
State Auditor WH Smith notes letters about bankers fealty firms in Nebraska claim state supervision but auditors say such companies are not under banking or blue sky law. Officials discuss limiting misleading corporate names and potential regulation. Also: Nebraska ranks third in per capita agricultural wealth, seed corn crisis, and a gubernatorial candidacy shift from Ernest M. Pollard to A. L. Sutton.
A bank manager in a western city predicts postwar influx to Canada with rising land values and robust farm profits. Officials deny conscription and direct war taxes, noting high crop yields, rising prices, strong exports, and improved farm debt payments fueling a sound economy.
The piece explains sneezing has multiple causes. Some people sneeze from bright light pollen dust or nasal irritation while cold sneezing is a whole body response to warmth and heat generation to fight off the cold.
An advertisement touts Cascarets 10 cent boxes as a cure for biliousness and headaches. It links torpid liver and reabsorbed intestinal poisons to foul breath and dizziness, promising relief by morning and months of regularity. It also notes high demand for wireless radio operators in Europe and mentions Victoria Cross and Legion of Honour recipients among British sailors.
Mr J M Sinclair of Ouivehill Tennessee describes four years of back strain causing kidney weakness and bed backache with organ inflammation. A doctor diagnosed diabetes and heart involvement. After trying Dodd’s Kidney Pills he notes improvement though details are cut off.
A brief item notes the instrument used to sweep cobwebs from overlooked corners, restoring order and revealing neglected spaces.
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