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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
4
Copy from the Steele City press shows Emil Harris as publisher for a year in 1973. The fragment notes a Congress event dated March 1 1973 and a stamp reading one year. The readable text confirms the publisher’s role and a yearly period around 1973.
Endicott notes an epidemic of measles with about forty cases currently. A school ice cream social at Dist No 22 sold five gallons and could have sold more. John H. Glaum, Jefferson county farmer turned poultry entrepreneur at Alexandria Nebr, reports rapid profit from a 400 acre farm investment.
John Kenning earned a cash premium of 1.00 for bringing the most exact to Swift & Co last Saturday. He delivered 128 dozen. Arthur Timm was a close second with 121 dozen while Chas Weddle contributed 3 dozen. The writer notes a possible future bar from the market.
A garbled fragment references Met Rasy and Assinziste with remarks on food for thought and gratuitous feeding, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks coherent events or context. The readable parts suggest a derailed discussion or placeholder notes.
An advertisement urges patrons to favor home industries for hauling needs. It proclaims better values and quicker service with a local man handling the job, listing J. L. Davis as contact at phone 47.
The week featured examinations early, a Wednesday class night, and a program by Mr. Cox. Before the program, children presented a May Day festival that was very entertaining. More complete notes are promised for next week.
The April Scribner essay by Chas. Moreau Harger centers on the rural press shaping national life. It argues the country paper wins reader trust, reflects local voices, and guides political leadership with loyal, disinterested civil discussion.
A fragmented verse describes Pretty Miss Muffet thinking to bid it, painting her face, and a wandering suitor who knew her. The peculiar text hints at a social scene and a playful or parodic exchange.
A garbled text fragment mentions being busy and a drop-in at a wheel. It references no clear person, place, organization, date, or event. The readable parts are insufficient to identify specifics or produce a fuller local-item summary.
An advertisement by a Dr Rich claims piles can be cured without surgery using noninvasive methods. It asserts quick, easy relief and mentions a long track record of success with hundreds of cases.
The community paper records several social items: Mr. and Mrs. Wm Decker announce the birth of a daughter in May. Mrs. Alfred Andrews and Day are both ill with mumps and a cold respectively. visits include Geo Hoxie of Hanover at the Hoxie home for Mother's Day and Chas Rathbun visiting his daughter Ida Townsend in Cook Nebraska. Rev John Bridacott of Washington gave the Hollenberg High School graduation address May 11 1924 with special music by Mrs Beam and Mrs Cissna. Leone Beam and Melvin Zweifel are this year’s graduates.
Sunday visits mark this week with Ernest Mosier Haverty families Pred Fuqua and kin near Steele City Ray Justis and kin at C Justis home Maggie Goes near Wy more visits with John and wife Liberty Embroidery Club meets Baker sisters Pearl Welch returns from Hanover visit J Brenneis and son Gil bert visit Otto and family at Diller Claude Miller returns from Oklo to Fairbury signboard campaign urges replacing old "Silence in Golden Hero" with new "I'll Tell the World" advertisement urging legitimate business outreach
A U S based discussion notes a yearly fire loss of 500 000 000 in property across the United States. It argues half a billion dollars is preventable waste and calls for greater caution and thrift to reduce fires and related tragedies and expenses.
Two serials chosen for publication The Red Line Trail a sea story and The Lord of Thunder Gate a Japanese tale will be printed once pirates arrive For readers to not miss any installments ensure subscriptions are paid to access every chapter as published
An adage on solitude notes a man who is alone with his thoughts often finds that company disagreeable, reflecting a New Orleans mood about introspection and social time.
Henry Williams hauled hay to Pairbury. The Rocky Hollow school will close Friday May 16 with a picnic. Various locals visited relatives and friends including the Blingings and Maladys.
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