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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
3
A humorous schoolroom exchange shows Tommy Smith exposing a teacher's punishing rule as a trick. The pupil asks for the half of eight and the teacher offers a sideways angle, prompting Tommy to explain the math pun with a clever reply.
A fragment from a Los Angeles Times column portrays Georgie and Roger in a playful exchange about memory and slang. The dialogue hints at family dynamics and a city audience noticing clever phrasing amid everyday life.
A philosopher suggests that if individuals quit drinking or harmful habits they might perceive life more clearly and glimpse lasting insights. The remark frames quitting as a path to greater perception and meaning.
Senator Warren G Harding republican candidate for president spoke to an immense crowd at the Auditorium in Omaha Nebraska during a tour through Iowa. He presented his political views for over an hour after outside meetings and was greeted by thousands on his hotel arrival.
Washington reports the 120 crop forecast as the largest in history with estimates near 000 bushels, aided by favorable weather and late frosts. Other items include Cleveland’s World Series feats, violent crime in Oklahoma, Judge Lee Esters death, U S aid to Poland debated, and Mexico war warning at the federation meeting.
Washington reports link more bailt evidence to price controls tied to manufacturers guarantees. Over 200 business spokesmen advised the Federal Trade Commission on policy as questions arose about price guarding. Indictments for National League baseball players loom after grand jury testimony amid the World Series adjournment delays.
The U S Court upholds William D Haywood and ninety three others convicted for obstructing the draft during World War I. Sentences include twenty years for many, plus fines up to four thousand dollars. Some defendants had previous appeals rejected and new investigations ordered.
State records show petitions filed to nominate Nonpartisan League candidates in Nebraska. Arthur Wray for governor, Robert L. Mouset for lieutenant governor, Ploy Hollen for attorney general, and Maine Weeks as an independent candidate for Congress in the Third district are set to appear on the ballot labeled petition.
Census data show the nation at 106,683,108 with war-related overseas populations added later. Nebraska's population reaches 1,205,502, showing an 8 percent rise since 1900 and listing its five largest counties with notable gains and losses.
Myrtle Siler of Pittebera is elected by Chatham County commissioners as the first woman to hold the office of sheriff in North America.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a modern child attending part time school and home trouble. It references delivery of a “trouble weren” and questions about whether it is being delivered these days.
An ad touts Papa's Diapepsin as the fastest relief for indigestion and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets provide immediate comfort and allow eating favorite foods without fear. It is marketed as harmless, pleasant, and inexpensive at drug stores. Millions are helped annually.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for irritated baby skin. It advises hot baths with Cuticura Soap and touches of Cuticura Ointment, plus occasional use of Cuticura Dusting Powder and Cuticura Toilet Trio. The copy cites a Baltimore American quote noting the campaign stirred interest.
A long, scattered monologue critiques common grammar errors and past tense forms such as begun and began. It cites references and anecdotes about usage, with digressions on colonial literature and a chaotic set of example phrases.
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