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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
3
A collage of brief phrases and dialogue fragments appears, including quips about heart and mind, playful talk on manners and facial washing, and short comic lines. Attributed mentions include Dr and Judge figures, with casual references to social observations and a Boston Transcript style aside.
A Mexican student watches a northern football game and reacts aggressively. He shouts questioning the quality of the game while a border stranger counters that in his country they would call it a seven day pitched battle.
The article recounts the origins of Memorial Day from its 1865 decoration of graves by soldiers and civilians, sparked by a Presbyterian church gathering. It credits Gen. John A Logan with standardizing the date and notes his later Ireland visit and advocacy shaping public opinion.
The piece reflects on gravely honored veterans and urges citizens to honor their sacrifices by improving the country they served. It connects remembrance with a call for civic effort and thoughtful patriotism.
The article notes heavy U S and other immigration to Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with 50 Oregon settlers arriving in Alberta and 38 Kansans traveling by special train to Cardiff. It highlights trade with Canada totaling 497 million dollars and prospects tied to the Panama exposition and transcontinental rail lines.
A young society woman chats with a new acquaintance in a conservatory. She asks which eye color he prefers, black or blue, but he notes the light is dim and cannot decide. A budding poet visits the daughter, whom the father urges to wait until his work bears fruit.
In a brief Cleveland Plain Dealer quip, a playful exchange recalls a "Leading Opinion Molder" tearing up over a Mexican bandit’s name. A comical office boy mentions collecting names from decaying cigar boxes to copy for a report.
A quirky dialogue shows characters debating stage peril and human sorrow starting in Eden. A boy named Tommy and his ostracized brother are referenced, with comments on anger and sugar in the blood and a light mockery of moral lessons.
An expansive meditation on Civil War leaders and battles from Grant to Sherman and Lincoln. The piece contrasts Union triumphs with Confederate aims, praising emancipation and national reunification while reflecting on sacrifice, prophecies fulfilled, and enduring Union strength.
Nebraska farm groups study hog cholera vaccination at the university farm with lectures and serum plant tours on June 10 and monthly thereafter. Pioneer Memorial Day observances are planned statewide to honor early settlers and their contributions. Deputy AG Ayres questions the 1913 county high school law, doubtful in validity, awaiting Supreme Court guidance.
Bridge funds levied by Nebraska counties totaled 1 605 222 for 1913 while road funds spent reached 1 739 044. County levies range from zero to 7 mills with several counties listed at 5 mills and others between .% and 4.88 mills. The war department reports anti typhoid serum for 3 000 people and a card tracking system for inoculated Nebraska national guard members. Exemption requires a physician certificate. Also announced are high school debating results with Paul Stowell Michael D Nolan and Emerson Winter winning the top three places at the University of Nebraska Memorial Hall after a state wide contest.
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