11 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
1
A summary of local notes reports visits, travel, births, and community events. Names include A M Wilcox Ethel Hoeft Jake Roberts John Carr Mrs George Porter Chester Pearson Lloyd Parrack M J Kenton Mrs McConnochie Moody Edith Coons Fred Parrack A M Strawhacker Rev Tuma Henry Heiliger Frank Kinzie Woodrow Wilson visits and a baby born. Local business changes Jacks Cunningham to F W Lowe and Apple sales offer.
Mrs. McConnochie and sister Mrs. Moody left Thureday for Rock Island after visiting at Mrs. B. R. Dade’s home in Fairbury. The Clapt family attended Fairbury Wednesday evening but rain forced them to return on the midnight train. Editor absent from Sunday to Wednesday, leaving space filled with plate matter. Mrs. E. Hamley notes illness from a Missionary meeting in Denver and illness among others.
The town announces a special train to Fairbury for Fall Festivities. See the paper ad for schedule. Endicott town board faces sidewalk levy disputes. expected court action. Dr Taylor reports births in week: Seif family, Wehling families, Bergman family, and another Wehling birth, with locations and dates noted.
Report of High Schools for month ending Sept 27 1912 totals enrolled 24 tardies 6 average attendance 22 list of 13 students never absent or tardy including Beulah Babcock Vera Bradken Elton Bugbee Esther Bugbee Marie Bugbee Roe Campbell Francis Clark Hazel Condit Goldie Lahm Fred Mullen Perlie Reynolds Bessie Stewart Carrie Wright Apa D Comatook Principal.
In a fragmentary exchange the druggist replies to a curious shopper with a wry offer of a 10 cent cigar as an alternative to a pricier item. The dialogue hints at cautious humor in a small shop.
A brief quoted exchange contrasts hard cash with soft things, highlighting a playful observation about money and materials. The dialogue suggests a focus on tangible value versus fragility in everyday objects.
A terse stage whisper asks if the actor’s portrayal drowns his own persona. The line suggests doubt about whether the performance integrates or overwhelms the character.
A cryptic remark about a skeleton in his closet surfaces as a contested phrase and public commentary circulates around its use and implications.
The forest of Ox France generates about 100000000 francs annually with 7 brigadiers and 27 forest guards plus cantonniers. Cantonniers collect 200000 francs from sportsmen and 800000 francs from wood merchants. Guards ensure distinct rights for sportsmen and wood merchants, preventing encroachment and theft of resources.
Miss Antique contemplates an audacious proposal to Mie amid references to an impecunious fellow and the absurdity of the situation. The dialogue hints at high stakes and reckless romantic resolve.
A newspaper excerpt discusses the law requiring witnesses during a second visit, noting that final citizenship papers grant full status as if born in the country, and that such documents prevent being impressed by a foreign nation into service. The tone critiques potential legal loopholes and emphasizes the importance of consistent witness testimony.
Algot Lange of the University of Pennsylvania makes a statement on the Amazon expedition about native trade terms. He asserts savages will not barter for cloth and beads unless accompanied by tools and weapons carried in the explorer’s pack to secure handicraft wares in unexplored regions.
Witty exchange between Pokus and Puck revolves around a playful toothache dispute. The lines hint at a light rivalry and mock bargaining over a humorous matter.
A playful exchange about corn on the cob and relish surfaces in a light kitchen banter. The dialogue hints at preferences and mispronunciations in a cozy social moment.
A cryptic dialogue suggests a contrast between careless drivers and cautious ones. The exchange hints at street hazards and a social tone from a bygone era, with slang indicating youth voices and streetwise observations.
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