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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
4
Incomplete OCR text references an event under an act of Congress dated March 1 1879. Readable fragments mention Steele City Nebraska and an official action but lack key details and dates.
Lydia Belding works for Leo Crouse. A daughter was born Saturday November 13 to Mr and Mrs Leo Crouse. Families Williams Troxel Belding Malady Compton Pairchild Garrett Compton and others visited in the area over the weekend at various homes including the Crouse and Compton households.
The article notes Christian Endeavor will meet at the Baptist church Sunday night. It mentions boys with Prof. Rodgers as tutor practicing basketball at the gymnasium. A death in the Gaylord family is reported with immediate departure. Mr. Chas. Justis is clerking in the
The Ladies Aid announce weekly gatherings every Thursday through Christmas. They plan a bazaar, supper, and entertainment at each meeting to raise funds and foster community.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Price spent Sunday at the Ira Harper home. The Embroidery Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Katie Jesse Davis. Davis returned home Friday after a short visit with son Art and family in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Earhart came home Sunday after an extended visit with relatives in Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schmidtt and Mr and Mrs Ira Harper were visitors in Fairbury on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Guy Henderson called Sunday on Frank Millers. Millard, who spent the weekend with his grandparents, returned home with them.
The Nebraska State Journal reiterates no price increase, still offering $5.00 yearly without Sunday or $7.00 with Sunday. The paper touts broad Nebraska coverage, independence, and exclusive features, urging readers to subscribe as sessions of state and national legislatures approach. Subscriptions are accepted at the office.
Reports from Fairbury indicate possible large oil finds in Washington county Kansas. A well drilled to 2600 feet paused for expert advice who predicted salt water at 2700 feet and oil 150 feet beyond that. Water appeared at 2700 feet prompting casing before continuing.
A proposed Hoboes' union in Jefferson county outlines rules such as a loafing day of twenty four hours and time and a half overtime. Membership costs three apple pies one cold chicken and a length of clothesline. Cartoons Magazine advertisement added. Also Chambers tablets promoted for disordered stomachs with a quarter price at Arner's Drug Store.
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