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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
2
A sharp cold snap after a warm November day produced tornadic storms in Wisconsin and Illinois. The violence of the storm caused at least a dozen deaths and extensive property damage across the central states amid freezing rain and rapid temperature plunge.
A terse county note reports a spread of cholera like illness, with shortages and alarm among residents. Officials urge calm and seek further guidance from health authorities as cases rise in the area.
A digest of varied items notes navy desertions decline, a dissolution plan for American Tobacco with changes, Turkish ambassador remarks on mediation, US signal corps plane for Philippines, China republic movement gain, Peru evacuation of kings audience, Lewis post office damages hearing, mineral land grants being canceled, Portuguese premier resignation, large estate envelopes in Des Moines, Zapatistas battles near Cuatla, sugar market weakness, foreigner safety, miners entombment near Joplin, Hart Schaffner Marx layoffs arbitration, diamonds found in Winnipeg ruins, J C Mabray released on bond, water cutoffs faced by rail workers, Beattie death sentence moved, Fr Murphy dies, London bank run sparked, Adsolate Life founder Evelyn Lee sentenced.
Governor Chester H. Aldrich proclaims November 30, 1911 as a day of public and private thanksgiving. He urges Nebraskans to assemble in worship, render prayers, and reflect on blessings, noting harvest bounty, employment, and improved moral standards as reasons for gratitude.
The Shelton Clipper editor Reed died recently after nearly 25 years at the paper. In Hastings burial news notes the late remain in the area. Stephens leads in Third district race with about 4,000 vote margin while Polls show Emott 16,199 and Stephens 18,662 in the district. Nebraska federation meetings in Lincoln discuss committees and York next fall. Union Pacific to open new headquarters and host New Year reception in 1912. A Butler County family reports a fatal stove fire accident involving a four year old. A Phelps county farmer reports a high yield of potatoes per acre around 11½ tons with good prices and $1 per bushel for tubers.
Dr F L Matthews of the U S census bureau met with Dr W H Wilson Nebraska state health inspector at the state house to discuss gathering more vital statistics and better record keeping. He travels among states noting obstacles to complete Nebraska records.
The lease cancellation price is set at $1,000. The property owner, who has sold to the state, must buy the lease if the state requires possession.
The York Odd Fellows home recently opened to receive widows and orphans of members. Mrs. Livingstone, Fremont, a board member, travels to York to take temporary charge. In separate action H C Meaé and others file a complaint with the state railroad commission against the Canal Company over a sand-clogged headgate and ditched headgate issues following new irrigation rate laws.
Advertises a fireless cooker that cooks meat vegetables and more without attention. Claims you can put dinner in the cooker before leaving home and have it ready on return. Promotes buying Mother's Oats and sending a postal to receive a premium book.
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