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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
2
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds claiming a dose every two hours ends misery. It promises relief from nasal congestion fever and body aches and adds the remedy costs only a few cents at drug stores and tastes pleasant. An unrelated anecdote mentions eye drops affecting vision and wearing dark glasses afterward.
The National League’s Cincinnati team defeats the Chicago White Sox to win the world baseball championship in an eight game series. Attendance nears 250000 as the team claims the pennant for the first time in 37 years. Prize money totals around 207,000 with players’ shares about 24 portions of 2,747.
The United States Equalization Board announced a temporary curtailment of sugar use in candy soft drinks ice cream and luxuries for the eastern region from October to January 1. George Al Sabriakie president of the board said deliveries to the trade in the east would approximate October 1918 levels and more beet sugar will be marketed this year than last.
Governor McKenvie convenes a five day special session starting October 14 to authorize Douglas County to cover near 19000 dollars for courthouse repairs after rioters burned the Omaha building September 2. He cites talks with Omaha authorities and state lawmakers.
Police round up more than 150 men in Weirton declaring them in the Finland based red guard. They are marched to the public square forced to kneel and kiss the American flag then driven out of town. Authorities say the raid follows threats against foreigners and steel plant workers. A large quantity of radical literature is seized at their headquarters.
Washington reports the rail head administration will not raise freight rates before the rails return to private operation on January 1. Director General Hines told T De Witt Coyler that government general rate readjustments are unlikely given abnormal early year conditions and unreliable earnings. A separate October crop report forecasts U S corn yield at about 2,000,511,000 bushels.
St Louis Mo Pians for national thrift week observed the week of January 17 1920 were heartily endorsed by the American Bankers Association at its recent convention here.
Washington will push a renewed national drive against high living costs through federal state and local cooperation. Attorney General Palwer will attend meetings across the middle west while governors and attorneys general organize local fairs price controls and anti profiteering steps. A new arbitration board may address industrial disputes and a public committee will study the cost of living.
New York magazine printers halt work as unions clash with international bodies. Publications delaying include McClure's, Harper's, Scribner, and Harper's Bazaar among 150 titles, with three large papers already shipping printing gear to Chicago.
Washington reports President Witcom showing improvement but doctors warn recovery will be slow. Prediction for return to work remains uncertain as medical staff advise patience before resuming duties. Near Admiral Grayson, expectations of when Mr. Wilson can return are not decisive and depend on ongoing attendance and care.
In Oakland the Key Route electric train, manned by strikebreakers, collided with an automobile. Six people died and others are severely injured. Officials say air brakes may have been tampered with and the train was out of control as witnesses described a high speed wreck.
A special convention of the state federation of labor will be held soon in Pittsburgh to consider securing constitutional guarantees for the fed unions and strike support. The call follows a preliminary meeting of the central labor body and executive officers.
Germans homeward bound as General von der Gotex recalls troops from Baltic provinces. Area officials report the majority heading toward Germany amid renewed military movements.
A historic ad promotes Freezone to remove corns and calluses from feet using drops applied to the affected area. It claims painless removal including root and all and endorses quick relief. The text also oddly mentions a large concrete arch project and a bridge note, adding unrelated promotional asides.
A French study cites an organic phosphate, sold as Bitro-Phosphate, claimed to boost strength energy and nerve force. Dr Frederick Kolle praises its use in hospitals, urging doctors to prescribe it widely, while noting many phosphates exist and urging testing for genuineness.
Winter wheat up in southeast Nebraska and a promising outlook. The normal board awarded a $110000 contract for a gyronarium at Chadron Normal College. Reports on aviation, rail, state projects, and local events across Nebraska with notable names and places.
A San Francisco Chronicle quip recalls a blunt reply about hair loss in marriage. The remark suggests humor about domestic life and social expectations in an old newspaper voice.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair tonic to revive lifeless hair, claiming it adds color, vigor, and abundance. It urges buying a small bottle at drug or toilet counters to moisturize the scalp and reduce dandruff and hair loss, noting quick effects.
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