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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
4
The readable fragments mention a local event or notice with uncertain names and dates. The text remains too incomplete to identify participants or outcomes, but it signals a brief public notice or scheduling item from an unspecified source.
Rose from Atlantic Iowa formed a two year partnership with Steele in Pairbury as the Steele family, long established in local undertakings, dissolves to allow Rose to devote more time to his growing land business.
Miss Nona Irene Wagner of Chanute Kansas will marry George E Moore in a ceremony at the Methodist parsonage with Laura Wagner as host. The groom works as an electrician for Ash Grove Lime and Portland Cement. the couple will reside at 227 South Wilson Avenue after November 18, with many friends wishing them happiness.
Story recalls an 1807 attack near Plum Creek in Nebraska where TM Thompson, a head lineman, was scalped and stabbed during a Cheyenne raid. He survived with his skull wound and carried the scalp artifact to a water pot for healing, later treated by Dr. B C Moore in Omaha and displayed in a city exhibit.
A Steele City contest awarded prizes totaling 100 to rural pupils for essays on Why I Like to Trade in Steele City. Ruth Petech won first prize of 20 dollars for praising local merchants and service. The jury used anonymous numbered entries from Steele City teachers as judges.
A reader writes from Steele City about the first snow, frost nights, and market prices. Farmers ship sheep trains to Chicago, and sugar beet prices at Utah Sugar Co. plants are noted as two shifts run. The note mentions local musicians, a salary for eight hours, and greetings to friends.
A fragmentary memorial notice honors Hudson Stuck the explorer and archdeacon of the Yukon. It notes his death about two years ago and references his grave in the native cemetery at Fort Yukon with pilgrims from Yukon villages and distant communities visiting to pray.
Local notes report visits by McNess Co. executive John Werts and Barnes resident Eivin Reed, plus interactions with Radio supporters. Several families attended church and a Sunday School gathering at Raptial, Greenleaf hosting a R. L. C. meeting with 21 carriers and spouses, as Washington Co. associations plan the February 22 1924 meeting in Washington.
Claude Miller of Fairbury visited home folks Saturday. Mr Pauqua and family visited Friday with his son Fred. Mr Havertys entertained company Saturday from Herkimer Kansas. Mrs Sande of Hanover is visiting at the home of her son Henry. Harry Welch and Company threshing machines are threshing on the route. Mr and Mrs L C Wolf, Mrs Anna Earhart and children Maxine and Stewart visited Sunday with the Geo Baker family. Mr and Mrs A B James and family drove to Helvey Nebraska Sunday to visit their daughter Mrs Howard Hayes and family. Dr Burnaman of Washington was called Monday evening to see the infant daughter of H She is reported quite Lester and Cletus Brenneis of Diller returned home Sunday after a two weeks visit with their grandma Mrs J Brenneis. Mrs Chas Seite called Thursday on her daughter Mrs Clare Kerne and to get acquainted with her new granddaughter born Nov 13. The Liberty Embroidery Club met Wednesday with Mrs Edna Fielder. Eight ladies were present and enjoyed the afternoon with fancy work and visiting.
Rocky Hollow notes waiter James on the wick list last month. Clair Cuthbert threshes wheat on Monday. Opal Compton visits grandparents Mr and Mrs John Maladhy this week. A H Belding and family host Otis Alien on Sunday at the Alva Belding home in Washington Kansas. Roy Wilson, the KKK medicine man, rode through and spent Thursday night at the Maladhy home. Mrs Compton and sons Paul and Glean visit Denbar Nebraska with John Nell family. Saturday and Sunday at.
A Friday night gathering raised 81.50 to support the school’s needs including an orman and other essential equipment. Mise O Neil won the popular girl box of candy while Edward Williams earned a lazy man box of chore. Mrs Will Kelley was surprised by birthday visitors as friends joined for cards and snacks.
An advertisement from Amer a Drug Store touts Adierika as a remedy for gas pressure in the stomach and heart area. It claims relief of nervousness by acting on both upper and lower bowel and claims to remove poison from the stomach, with added notes on guarding against appetite issues.
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Fee Bee presents petition for administration of the estate of James W. Deter deceased to be granted to Jost Hastings and KR Brackenes as administrators. Hearing set for December 13 in Fairbury County Court. All interested persons may appear at the court in Fairbury to contest or support the petition.
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