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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
3
A string of humorous illustrated quips about soldiers and social foibles. The sketches include Pat in shabby trousers seeking water, Miss Lorena Lingerlong preparing to marry, and a stock broker described as a Boston bull. The tone is light and satirical.
A brief line compares a player's poker prowess to profits, noting he handles cards and money with noticeable skill and confidence. The dialogue hints at success and shrewd betting in a casual gambling context.
A North Dakota reader describes eczema spreading from scalp to back and chest with intense itching and crusting. After about a year and a half of symptoms, daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two months allegedly cured the condition, with a request for samples and a skin care booklet.
A woman asks for help with a song accompaniment as a driver creates risk on the street. The man replies lightly to place the sheet music in the road, illustrating how hard it is for a reckless driver to break a long established habit.
A brief Detroit Free Press cultural snippet ponders family conversations. A child asks why a mother married the father, prompting reflection on silence and timing in speech within marriages.
Adjutant General Hall will inspect Nebraska National Guard companies at 8 p.m. on listed dates in cities including Pitth Nebraska City Firth Aubin Wymore Beaver City Kearney Hastings and Omaha. The report also notes the government serum station at the state university farm will produce hog cholera serum at cost to farmers.
The piece lists curiosities and odd figures from history and cities, noting wild men in New England, John D. Rockefeller’s labor practices, a hermit in London, and extraordinary eating feats. It recalls John Ruskin and a street astronomer in New York, with reflections on fame, curiosity, and the human appetite for marvels.
A Newark man hit by a fast moving vehicle near a cross street barely escaped serious harm. The car plowed into him and fled, leaving the victim to stagger to the next crossing and report to a policeman. The officer lamented the lack of a plate number and the danger common to New Jersey streets.
A manager and assistant discuss terms for the prima donna to recommend their piano player every time. The plan centers on having her appear before the curtain at the end of an act, as noted by Puck.
A cynical observer notes rich men’ s bad luck while recalling a fisherman named Hivery who takes more pride in the fish that escaped than in those he landed. The Washington Evening Star quotation reflects on luck and pride among different men.
The president of the Unlimited Confidence corporation comments on Wilkins suggesting paying off debt rather than refunding it. The remark appears in Puck. The New York Sun cites Shakespeare on Hamlet and a quip about chicken raising’s tuning of fortune.
A man pursues the aviation record for altitude, driven by lofty ideals and an unyielding resolve. The narrator notes his belief in achieving peak achievement beyond prior limits.
A London Observer correspondent notes a contrast between mothers who resist old remedies like castor oil and calomel and today’s trust in California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative. The piece mentions a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages and stresses its popularity and ease of use.
An old advertisement touts dandruff as ruinous to hair and promises rapid revival using Knowlton’s Candeérine. It claims the tonic restores luster, strength, and abundance, with new hair growth visible after a few weeks.
A light comic quip questions Bandbox’s bravery by noting he wears a hat with a red feather in the bow. The remark wields humor to poke at courage through attire rather than deeds.
A street conversation between a newspaper excerpted couple and a young man questions whether a new motor delivery business will replace the postman. A politician calls a former promise of a political job a nemesis in the couple’s exchange.
A playful note explores themes of fishing and joy within a periodical, inviting readers to consider the verse and prose about lines, lures, and leisure. The item reads like a breezy column fragment reflecting hobbyist content.
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