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Steele City Press

Location

Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1915

Page

2

Remedy Claim Promotes Health Through Noted Medicine

Reader advert claims a famous remedy derived from medicinal ingredients boosts health. The testimonial asserts current good health and gratitude to the treatment's source.

Aviation Journal Plans and Polyglot Folly

A studious man describes a patented V shaped metal strip for door security while a convivial man jokes about a keyhole. The dialogue shifts to the plan for an aviation journal and questions print medium as money governs friendships.

Formation of American Legion Aimed at National Preparedness

A new organization of former army navy and militiamen called the American Legion is announced to bolster preparedness in case of war. Captain Gordon Johnston acting for army and navy men says the plan is to build a reserve of 260000 to 300000 for instant emergency call up.

Union News Gervies American Legion Army Navy Gordon Johnston Leonard Wood Department of the East Johnston

Greatest naval bombardment rocks the Dar danelles

London reports the greatest naval bombardment in history battering the forts defending Constantinople. Twelve battleships, led by the British dreadnought Queen Elizabeth, fire nearly ton shells from eight 15 inch guns, aiming to pierce Ottoman defenses.

London Dardanelles Troy Constantinople Liege

Germans Use Liquid Fire in Trenches Near Argonne Meuse

Dispatches report German troops hurled liquid fire into French trenches between Argonne and the Meuse. Several hundred French soldiers were burned and screamed in agony as they fled the flames. French second line counterattacked and drove the Germans from their gains.

Paris Trene Argonne Meuse

Jewish National Fund Lands Support Three Colonies in Palestine

The Jewish National Fund seeks to redeem Palestine by acquiring fertile land now hosting three agricultural colonies Kinereth Dagania and Merchavia with the latter two on cooperative bases and five farm enterprises including training farms for men and for girls as experimental projects in Jewish farming.

Jewish National Fund Palestine Kinereth Dagania Merchawia

Crete Beri Everett Wins First in Grand Island Meet

Crete Beri Everett of Grand Island took first in the event and Miss Anna Johnson of Bellevue placed second in the Ne segment, as reported in the local track results.

Crete Beri Everett Grand Island Anna Johnson Bellevue

Government Efforts Fail in Piute Indian Murder Case

Denver reports government agents and friendly Indians failing to capture Piute allies aiding Tse-Ne-Gat in evading arrest on a murder charge. The band continues to resist surrender as authorities press the pursuit.

Denver Colo Indiana

White House blockade conference makes special session unlikely

After a White House meeting between President Wilson and Senator Stone, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, officials and close aides doubted a special session. Stone departed believing a final decision would come soon, but others said the president would not call one.

Union News Service Washington White House Wilson Senator Stone Senate Foreign Relations Committee Stone

May Bring Pressure to Bear on Submarine War

Washington hints that the United States may pressure England and Germany over submarine warfare threatening American commerce. Officials say pressure could grow if all sides do not meet U.S. demands to curb the disruption.

Washington America England Germany United States

Dean Charles E Bessey Dies After Illness in Lincoln

Dean Charles Edwin Bessey died at 4:10 p m at his home 1907 A street after several weeks illness. A longtime professor of botany for forty five years he was a noted authority whose textbooks were widely used. His death followed a January illness from which he rallied briefly.

Union News Service Lincoln Neb Charles Edwin Bessey Dr. Bessey Bessey Nebraska

Cascarets Ad Calls Bowel Cleanse Against Constipation

A historical newspaper fragment promotes Cascarets as a laxative, claiming a 10 cent box cleanses the stomach and liver, relieves sour stomach and gas, and prevents headaches and biliousness. It references wartime social notices and requests readers contact William Wrigley Jr. Co. in Chicago for more information.

Swiss scientist denies microbes in high altitude air

A Swiss scientist claims microbes do not exist in fountain air above 2000 feet. The joke suggests he may have tested the theory by kissing at high altitude, prompting Beulah to react with a playful jab.

Scientiag Beulah

Britain and France Block All Sea Trade with Germany

The Allies announce a complete prohibition on commercial intercourse by sea between Germany and the outside world. The move will halt shipment of cotton and other non contraband goods from the United States to Germany and cut off imports of dyes and merchandise from Germany to the United States. A strong protest is expected from the United States government and the action is described as unprecedented.

Union News Service Washington Germany Great Britain France United States

Amendment to agricultural appropriation bill stalls house session

Will Work Might and Day delaying action on the agricultural appropriation bill kept the house in session late. The senate spent a second day on the $11,000,000 Indian supply bill and then set it aside for an executive session to handle general calendar measures.

House Senate

Lose Claims on Old Lands

The Supreme Court upholds Taft era withdrawals of public lands from entry for conservation, recognizing executive power. Firms filing after Taft withdrawals but before subsequent congressional withdrawal face loss of claims on millions in California and Wyoming oil lands.

Washington Congress Supreme Court Taft California Wyoming

British Demand Blockade Presses Government Action

London demands that the government declare an immediate blockade of the German coast after repeated German submarine attacks on English waters. Calls grow for swift reprisals and notes on America's informal phase and typhoid fever spreading. Berlin reports a shift in Italy's attitude as diplomatic quarters react. In a separate item, a man confessed to a murder on February 14 to the county attorney and sheriff.

London England Germany America Berlin Italy P. Ale Chacelin

Circumstances Alter Cases in Legal Exchange

A courtroom dialogue shows a lawyer pressuring a defendant with the claim that evidence is overwhelming and acquittal is unlikely, while the defendant protests innocence. The exchange highlights the tension between competence and belief in the client's freedom.

Cieot

Mexico levies heavy tax on Mexico City business

Washington reports that General imposes special taxes totaling millions on Mexico City businesses and property owners. The levies, set at three fourths of 1 percent on all banks, carry penalties of imprisonment and confiscation of property if not paid by o clock next Friday evening.

Washington Mexico City

The Employer and the Truthful Office Boy

A joke from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features an office boy and his employer. The wife calls and tests the boy, who lies to appease her, only to reveal a sly cultural punch line about truthfulness and expectations.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Nebraska mercantile show drawn record crowd at Lincoln

A large audience attended the Nebraska mercantile show in Lincoln's auditorium. Between 8 and 10 pm an estimated 1,290 people passed through the doors, marking the show’s biggest triumph of the period.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Mercantile Show

Beatrice Break-in Probe Reaches Havelock Police

Bloodhounds traced suspects after a Beatrice burglary report, as Clack Lumber Co. became involved in the investigation. Police pursued leads to link men to the crime and recover stolen items.

Havelock Beatrice Dhe Clack Lumber Cpm

More Billions For The War Budget Adopted

Berlin reports the federal council adopted the preliminary budget estimates for extraordinary expenditures totaling 10,042,000,000 marks to carry on the war. Ordinary expenditures are 3,323,000,000 marks. Most war funds will be raised by loans.

Berlin Federal Council

Government Revenues Beat 1914 Pace in February

Government revenues rose for the first time since July as February receipts totaled 43.6 million dollars. For the eight months ending March 1, disbursements exceeded receipts by about 39.7 million dollars, with total disbursements at 83.37 million.

Washington Treasury Department

Thirteen Priests Deported From Mexico City to Montevideo

The Montevideo, a Spanish liner, sailed with thirteen priests among the deported, sent from Mexico City where Carranza is said to hold Catholic clergy in check. General Obregon reportedly arrested them for not delivering a demanded half million pesos.

Montevideo Mexico City Carranza Obregon

Campaigns Against the Derdancites Reach New Fronts

The fleets penetrate the Derdancites and sail under fortress walls toward the estuary. They push toward the straits where defenses are dismantled, signaling a decisive phase in the campaign.

Condolence on Death of Dr. C. Bessey of Nebraska

Official notice expresses condolences for the death of Dr. C. Bessey of the University of Nebraska. The item notes his standing in the university and Nebraska community with formal sympathy from Ne- Saven Soon chen ae and Parin-French cruisers. The record mentions war related transport of 11,000 bales of cotton to Brest but the context remains unclear.

University of Nebraska Ne- Saven Soon Chen Brest

Dinner Sea Oysters Delayed at Restaurant

A humorous exchange from the Boston Evening Transcript shows a diner impatient for oysters on the half shell while the waiter explains a shell shortage and a light order in a staged, period voice.

Boston Evening Transcript

Jones Refutes Claim on Car Condition in Personal Exchange

Blake Jones asserts his vehicle remains in like new condition since purchase. Jinks challenges by asking Jones for details or proof of ongoing reliability.

Blake—Jones Jones

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