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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
3
A jumble of ad copy touts Cascarets for digestion while a New York City park anecdote weaves in a hazy joke about a bird on a lawn. The Youngstown Telegram captions the reflection with skeptical, humorous quips.
An old drug advertorial promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for backache and kidney complaints. It claims quick, effective results and credits Dr. Kilmer with its private practice use, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from a local druggist.
The advertisement touts Danderine as a rapid remedy for dandruff and itching and promises new hair growth after weeks of use. It claims immediate improvement in hair appearance by brushing a small strand with a Danderine treated cloth.
A playful exchange in a vintage newspaper mocks ad copy and the craft of getting words into print. The dialogue suggests writers like Scribbier value punchy capootmn style in appearance within the publication.
Washington reports broad equality for Jews in Russia to own property reside anywhere serve in armed forces and participate in advantages. In Lincoln Nebraska the university pledges to provide men for army and navy labs doctors and engineers should war come. faculty say early demand may be small but starts possible submarine chasers.
Federal Farm Loan Board says Nebraska farmers will save about 2.3 million dollars annually from a nationwide 5 percent loan rate. Nebraska loans total 165.6 million dollars. the reduced rate to about 5 percent nationwide is expected to boost lending and savings beyond the stated figure. The board notes borrowers may refinance debt, buy land, invest in stock, or fund improvements on mortgaged land. Washington expects U.S. recognition of Russia's new government to influence future policy.
The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a home remedy for indigestion acetous belching sourness and undigested food in the stomach. It claims fast relief from dyspepsia gastritis or stomach derangement day or night for the family.
A mother in a fallway waiting room explains her son, about eight, will not have a father. the boy’s real father died when he was six and she cannot hire another husband, despite trying. A nearby man comments on the boy’s need, prompting the brief exchange.
A 19th century ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds that settle in the throat or chest. It claims to ease coughing aid expectoration and speed recovery with fresh air and sunshine. Trial size 25 cents and family size 75 cents, sold nationwide and internationally.
The British and South African Export Gazette reports prickly pear can produce high quality cattle feeding cakes. It helped farmers survive a recent drought by keeping cattle sheep goats and ostriches alive, prompting many to plant the plant instead of exterminating it.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for skin and scalp troubles. It urges daily use of Cuticura Soap, hot-water baths, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura as a preventive for rashes and pimples. Free samples by mail with a book are offered from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
An advertisement notes high wheat yields across Alberta and Saskatchewan farms and argues for a mass American migration to the Canadian West in spring. Reports cite Boulton Nobleford, Sid ney Phillips, G. H. Beatty, and others with averages from 53 to 76 bushels per acre. Free homestead land, low prices, and growing farm sales attract settlers.
A quoted exchange portrays a prisoner explaining belief as the barrier to truth with the line I was the victim of unbelief. The dialogue highlights a defendant’s struggle to persuade a jury of his honesty amid doubt.
New Albany Indiana seeks 260000 dollars in Red Cross relief funds led by John O Connor with about 20000 already pledged. City residents plan shelter and rebuilding efforts as the death toll stands at thirty four, with potential to rise as search continues. Belgium Relief Work Ends as Brand Whitlock is withdrawn by Washington and US participation ceases.
An excerpt notes Louis as central to the family and collateral branches. A nurse's knee prompts a child’s prayer aloud, “Now I lay me down to sleep,” followed by a humorous line about if death occurred causing a stir. The tone mixes affection with comic relief.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It promises quick relief from constipation by cleansing the bowels and liver, touting a pleasant taste and 50 cent bottle with full directions.
An instruction to examine varying a bottle of Castoria and confirm it bears the signature of Castoria, a noted old infant remedy. A caller asks if his wife is home and the maid asks who called, creating a domestic scene within a newspaper page fragment.
A garbled passage mentions Allen's foot ease and a footbath with unclear claims. References to Wetebcale toes and sore feet appear, followed by disjointed dialogue about poverty and appearance. A fleeting note about an airship and a joy-flier suggests a transport theme amid confusion.
Nebraska lawmakers approved H R No 1 providing a 700000 appropriation to build an east wing of the state capitol and a 20 000 fund for Civil War veterans at Vicksburg. The federal aid road bill passed 72 to 18 and a third measure for veterans' expenses passed 485 to 1. Adjournment hoped by April 10 with fast tracking of bills.
A fragment from a 19th century publication touts Genova as the superior remedy for women’s complaints. The claim emphasizes continual publication as proof of efficacy, asserting it has relieved more than any other medicine.
1 W Mulhall of Sioux City Iowa advertises alfalfa seed priced at six dollars and sweet clover at eight dollars.
A clergyman’s young daughter attends church and instantly spots her father in his night shirt, reacting with a gleeful laugh and exclaiming about him being in his nighty during the service.
The skin and intestines aid kidneys in removing poisons. Urine-related toxicity can cause morning stiffness, rheumatic pains, back and neck pain, headaches, swollen feet, and neuralgic discomfort. A 50c Anuric tablet from Dr. Pierce’s formula is recommended with hot water before meals for relief.
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