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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
4
The item urges readers to pay strictly in advance for a service or product. It emphasizes prepaid terms and may target local customers with a clear payment expectation. The notice uses concise language typical of small public notices.
Second class mail entry dated November 26 1904 at Steele City Nebraska under act of Congress March 1 1879. Postal matter filed and processed in accordance with federal requirements.
A reader asks about Grover Cleveland's middle name and learns he had none. Another inquires about the origin of skat meaning his cat. A third seeks the weekday of birth for a given date, answered as Friday. Queries cover leases at 99 years and a comment on large mouths with a playful, ironic tone.
A fragmented report notes Geo Schmitt butchered two beeves Monday and Susie Phelps at the week’s end. Ted Zoellin of Steele City shows radio demos, and Kenning Jr. from Toor gives a brief update. A large crowd attended the Bom Social in District 3 on Friday August 23 1975 with proceeds expected to fund a volley.
Wednesday convocation observed Thanksgiving spirit with Mr Adams addressing the meaning of the day. No school Thursday and Friday for vacation. Dr DuVall conducted a medical inspection noting defective eyes as a chief issue and linking eye strain to headaches. Seventh grade debated America has failed in her education with Bridwell Phelps Messmer affirming and Beckwith Abrends McCurdy negating.
Prof Rawls preached in the Baptist building Saturday evening and Brother Baker delivered his farewell sermon Sunday morning. Joe Hoxie and his men plastered a building for the Rasse wholesale house at Fairbury while Will Weber and family visited town. Harry Henderson had a runaway and spill but escaped with minor injuries.
Mrs Ameila Welch with Hon James Hagerman and Creta visited Steele City Saturday. Mr and Mrs Pete Sand and Mr and Mrs Leonard Sand visited Henry Sands Sunday. Ameil Funk entertained relatives from Beatrice with A C Rawls of Haddam and Levi Baker Sunday. Irvin Roberts family and Brenneis family spent Sunday with Jane Brenneis. Myrtle Listenberger and children returned home after visiting Maryville. A B James and wife and Bert James family traveled to Shickley Sunday to see Howard Hayes. Fisher and sister in California visited Frank Miller’s home last week.
The column notes a belief that some people feel no obligation to assist worthy causes unless they are asked. It reflects on social responsibility and the impact of solicitation.
A Nature Magazine note claims the hermit crab uses "second-hand homes" to hide and protect itself from enemies. It describes the creature living in old snail shells with only its claws and legs protruding, highlighting its shelter and defense.
State Line Lutheran Church holds regular German services every Sunday at 6 30 p m and Sunday School on a specified day at 5 p m. The next English service is scheduled for November 30 with Rev W Lobsien serving as pastor.
District 80 reports Mr and Mrs Phil Seale visiting Mr and Mrs Otis Allen. Helen Warnke stays with Otis Allen’s while her parents are away. Cecil Nutter and family traveled to Wymore and back. Nutter bought a Ford. Charley Wells acquired a Ford sedan. Will and Mrs Warnke went to Ohiowa and expect to return Tuesday.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination will be held at Fairbury on December 13, 1924 for the position of third class post master at Steele City Nebraska. Application blanks may be obtained from the postmaster at Steele City or from the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington D C. W R Jones Acting Secretary Local Service Board.
In Fairbury Nebraska since 1886 a note mentions emergency aid for cuts with advice to apply clean linen and a thimble for protection while in the kitchen. The fragment references monuments but lacks full context or details.
Encourage attendance at the Ladies Aid Bazaar on December 2 with sale bills printable by the Press.
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