Pessimistic saying about the fate of the good
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
2
Expenses Cut Down Campaign Admits High Cost of Living
A Washington Star clipping notes a campaign statement conceding the high cost of living. The piece reflects political friction and public concern over economic pressures during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Nebraska Towns Report Local News and Incidents
A compilation of Nebraska items includes plans for a public charity ball in Alliance, a post office blast theft netting 225 dollars, a new Lincoln chapter of the Child Conservation League of America, a Beatrice coursing meet at the Driving Park on November 10 to 12, and the York town country club fall festival. It notes epidemics threats in Doniphan, suspensions after a Sneak Day at Table Rock High, and two golden anniversaries in Hastings. Additional notes cover hay shipments from Inman, jackrabbit races in Talmage, a Democratic barbecue in Hastings, the death of Mrs. Johanna Peterson in College View, high fair admissions at Fremont, a Lincoln boy’s death from fumes, and a vote on abolishing the Gage county assessor office. The piece also cites alfalfa cutting, a Lincoln youth killed boarding a train in Seward, injuries from a playground accident at Geneva, Red Cross relief funds raised by Lincoln allies, I O O F Grand Island degrees, Fremont rest room plans, a fatal hotel fall in Omaha, a 1914 winter wheat yield of 63 755 515 bushels, Cornhuskers player Dick Rutherford’s practice injury, Grover Dean’s death, burglaries in Verdon and Salem, and remarks on the Big Four fair carnival. It ends with notes on the Nebraska Manufacturers Association meeting and shifts in sugar beet yields near Gering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Council of the
Water
St Grant
H. K. Burker
Lincoln Commercial
Doniphan
Child Conservation League of America
Lincoln
Beatrice
York Town and Country
Hastings
Johanna Peterson
Nebraska
College View
Fremont
George Reel
Gage County
John Allis
Seward
Frank Bates
Geneva
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Dick Rutherford
Cornhuskers
Grover Dean
North Platte
Verdon Mercantile Company
Verdon
Nebraska Manufacturers’ Association
Omaha
Shildneck Hardware
Salem
F. Mohr
Gering
Desperate Fighting Reported in Western Front Battle
General French reports on the September to October battles as British and French forces press the enemy along the Somme Oise and Marne sectors. The update notes heavy casualties, thousands of prisoners and major maneuvers including pontoon crossings and rapid retirements by German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betwen
John French
Gough
Chetwode
Somme
Oise
Ham
Joffre
French
Bois Reims
First
Second
Sth
Marne
Wield Marshal French
Ourcq
Aisne
Soissons
Deadliest enemy of apple San Jose scale devastates orchards
The San Jose scale is the most destructive pest found in apple orchards and can attack nearly any deciduous tree. It remains hidden until late, with females giving birth to about four hundred live young daily. Effective control relies on dormant period sulfur sprays and, when appropriate, miscible oils and self poised time sulfur during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
State Experiment Station
No Great Demand For Boys In Foster Care Discussion
A columnist notes a strong preference for girls in foster offers, citing hundreds of cases where only girls were sought. The piece argues girls are seen as better behaved and more agreeable, with war experiences shaping popular opinion. A separate Irish court anecdote features a prisoner joking about his occupations.
Nearly Crazy With Eczema at 864 Plum Street Ohio
A complainant describes severe eczema on face and neck at Youngstown Ohio. They report constant itching and burning worsened by moisture, and credit Cuticura Soap and Ointment with stopping the itching and improving the skin after starting treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum St
Youngstown
Ohio
Guard for a Pruning Saw
The double edged pruning saw with coarse teeth on one side and fine on the other would be used more if not for the risk of injuring the bark of the trunk when the saw is stored or handled.
Fragmented OCR leads to unclear event or figure
The readable text shows partial descriptions without a clear incident, date, or named entities. It mentions prying, foam, cutting, and seeds but lacks coherent context or identifiable subjects.
So You're Hanging Around Broke Again
A police interview with Bill the Burglar reveals he has no money after claiming a taxpayer’s tale moved him to shed tears and offer his last cent. The excerpt includes sensory banter about love, marriage, and social observations with fragmented jokes and wordplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
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