09 May 1919
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
1
Guidance on diet for age and occupation to keep bowels regular. Mentions feeling full after meals and a misread line about smaph and pated. Forel ot Taror's Pharmacy.
An English scientist estimates the world’s total annual rainfall at 20 457 point 4 cubic miles with less than a quarter draining through rivers into the ocean.
A philologist notes a Sasestat sermon used to illustrate language play and deconstructs how common words like this and that surface in modern speech. The observation highlights the quirks of word choice and tone in public discourse.
Local brief notes show Sunday as Mother's Day. Farmers plant corn this week. Visits include G B Robertson of Omaha with Lloyd Taylor, Mrs Otia Allen ill, and Mrs Geo Porter of Baileyville visiting. Various small items cover farming sales, theatre, travel, and community notices in Steele City and surrounding areas.
The article recalls a free moving picture show at the opera house on Saturday afternoon May 17 with no charges and a good program. It mentions a May basket event in the Ep worth League gathering later that evening and refreshments. Emiel Kenning, recently from Fort Dodge Iowa, plans to visit home before returning to hospital for further treatment. Steele City Improvement Co stockholders elected officers and approved all bills with a 4 percent dividend.
Interest on bonds due May 15 in WU alerts bondholders that one billion dollars in 1 bond interest will be paid to Americans. If holders redeem coupons for May War Savings Stamps at post offices or banks, the figure could reach ninety three million dollars in 1924. Each four dollars sixteen cents in stamps grows to five dollars.
Taylor's Drug Store in Steele City sold Tuesday by Lloyd Taylor to Ralph Arner of Beatrice. Arner, a registered pharmacist, will invoice and take charge around the 15th. The store had been in the Taylor family for over thirty years. Lloyd may return to the road with the SW Paint Co.
Farmers detest crows for pecking young corn ears and kernels, damaging seedlings and exposing the grain to rot. The birds target newly planted fields, leaving visible destruction as the crop develops.
Real Pioneer recounts John Gyles as among the first white men to reside in the New Brunswick territory, a figure carried from British colonies to the St John River valley by marauding bands, marking one of the earliest British presences in the province.
Freeman's in Fairbury advertises new rug stock in all sizes at reduced prices. The notice cites a division food commissioner Mr. J A Greene noting a ratio of one cow to thirteen people across England and hints at broader supply concerns.
In Chicago the Tribune notes a young girl shows her views while displaying presents and saying she gave away many things and in spirit she is a giver rather than a taker, delighting neighbors who came to see the gifts.
In the Bostom Transcript Wyse explains a pamphlet given with a loan. Burrowe asks about its purpose while the other asks how to strengthen memory. The dialogue centers on a pamphlet tied to a loan and memory techniques.
Notice to taxpayers that the assessor will soon visit homes to list property for taxation. Do not request changes after the county board of equalization sets the levy, as modifications will not be made to the signed schedule. Cov Assessor I F P Stark signs the notice.
The notice urges everyone to support their families by maintaining good health. It warns that half sickness hinders work and promotes Laurie's Tablets or Iain's Tablets as remedies, with directions printed on the package. Sold at Taylor's Pharmacy.
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