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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
3
Advertising letter from The Vice Chemical Company Greensboro N C warns druggists of Vaporub oversupply after a Spanish influenza surge. It urges small parcel shipments direct to retailers, notes staff shortages, and offers free Spanish influenza booklets. It also lists new uses and distribution challenges amid a national shortage.
Carolyn May Cameron-Hennah, orphaned after the Dunraven sinking, flees to Uncle Joe Stagg with her dog Prince. The pair seek help from Miss Amanda Parton as Joe prepares to drown the pet. Amanda reassures Carolyn May that Uncle Joe is not cruel.
The Corners church prepares for Sunday services after a camp meeting and a new school week. Uncle Joe and Aunty Rose worry about Prince while Carolyn May grows eager for Sunday school as September begins.
Prince earns praise as a canine hero and endears himself to residents at the Corners with a notable exploit. The full story unfolds in the next installment.
A supplier placed an order for 240000 pairs of knee high stockings, signaling a major stock shipment to a regional retailer. The delivery timeframe and destination were not specified in the fragment.
An advertisement urges women not to worry about aging and to keep kidneys and bladder clean to avoid senile ailments. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the only guaranteed brand and claims they restore vigor and youth, advising continued use to prevent relapse.
Mr Clout reads a newspaper and contemplates a joke about table talk at meals. He then tells his family to stop noisy chatter and stay cheerful while dusting their jackets. The attempted humor comes off strained and awkward. The moment ends with a sense of forced laughter.
A man named William arrives with an ill fitting suit causing mockery at a party. His mother gets blamed when asked who made the suit. The dialogue shifts to a bride recounting marriage to a sergeant, noting his decent looks though brief acquaintance before his departure.
The speaker touts a new play titled A Bunch of Kings and jokes that audiences should expect substantial royalties. The remark underscores the appetite for success in theater.
Patience recalls seeing Harry at a patriotic gathering last night. He reportedly stood for the entire meeting, and Patrice notes his strong patriotism. He has joined the cavalry and yesterday attempted his first horse ride at Camp Lee Bayonet.
In a brief exchange Mrs Oldwed asks if she is dearer, and Mr Oldwed confirms that everything is dearer nowadays, reflecting economic strain and affection amid hardship.
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