09 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
1
The poem by Mabel C. Adee honors a boy who went to fight for his flag and served his country with pride. A. Bugbee, an early settler aged over 90, died after a period of good health and a two week decline, with funeral services planned at the Methodist church at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon.
Mien Babcock from Sunt. of the Ep worth League hopes for a large attendance Sunday night. Mr. Gretzinger urges all teachers and friends to be present at ten o'clock Sunday morning. Rev. J. H. Boyess to preach. Ladies to serve luncheon Wednesday night November 14 in honor of veteran preachers. Rev. J. B. Hingeley to address afterward. Community improvements noted despite high prices war and drought. Construction projects include remodeling, new garages and barns by several residents.
The Fremont community dryer, one of five in Nebraska, shut down after a productive season handling about 150 bushels of fruits and vegetables. Extension Service reports indicate additional drying plants may operate in Nebraska towns next summer.
Dale Bugbee, Plymouth postmuster, signed up for the U S army aviation corps but reports an error and says he has applied for a wireless operator position in the navy. If accepted, he will be sent to a school for wireless training. his resignation has been accepted and the office turned over temporarily.
Mr E O Cassell and Miss Bethel Tallcott were married on Wednesday morning November 7 in Fairbury by County Judge Nutzman. They returned to Steele City to set up their home and are well known locally with Cassell employed in the implement business at F W Lowe for several years.
Report describes a device converting electricity to ozone to treat obstinate wounds. Proponents claim rapid healing and reduced need for surgical dressings, noting cases where months of heating or persistent pain ended quickly with ozone treatment.
Auto loads from Steele City travel to Fairbury for a county Y M C A drive meeting. Organizers plan committees to mobilize a nationwide effort expected to raise about 35 million dollars beyond government aid, Jefferson County contributing a little over 5 thousand. Local supporters urged to donate generously in support of soldiers and Red Cross efforts.
A Nebulous tale from Indiana hints at a farmer in Yorktown linked to a stock farm near Yorktown as visitors recount a fox squirrel exhibit. The exchange suggests a humorous debate about whether wild animals can form affection or sense toward humans, with a visitor joking the creature might consider the farmer a nut.
Fragmentary verses speak of a woman poet’s melancholic reflections. The text mentions Anungoni henie Purnam and references a Prime Minister figure in a frayed, emotional lament. The lines convey longing and isolation amid a silent rural setting.
A period advertisement promotes The Youth's Companion 1918 year of cheer with 12 stories for boys and girls by Grace Richmond James Willard Schultz C. A. Stephens. The offer includes McCall's Magazine and a Home Calendar plus 1917 issues free and is priced at $2.25 through subscription. Subscriptions addressed to The Youth's Companion Sudmonwealth Ave New Subscriptions Received at this Office.
Words cannot express our appreciation of dear friends who helped and shared our grief after the loss of our beloved son. Our heartfelt thanks to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Payne Leonard Payne Mrs. Harry Ritzhaupt Mrs. C. C. Vaughn Mrs. Robert Fairchild. The Saturday Evening Post The Country Gentleman The Ladies Home Journal. Subscriptions or renewals for these papers taken at this office.
The Agricultural Extension Service at the State University announces programs for boys and girls to earn extra money this fall and winter through egg production, dairy calf raising, fall pig raising, and sewing projects. Interested youths should contact the Extension Service for details. Also listing a Webster's New International Dictionary for sale at the Press office.
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