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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
4
The Steele City Press lists subscription terms with Gee Veer references and a price of $1.00 payable in advance. It notes mail matter status dated November 26, 1904 and indicates Steele City Nebraska under congressional act provisions.
October 31, 1913 Endicott notes Prof Farrand resumed school. Mrs Allen and Grandma Steinmers visit Fairbury. Mine Mande Slaughter to Lincoln for vocal study. W Slaughter on Falls City business trip. Mrs Slaughter acompanies him. Nora O Connell heads to Broken Bow for land opening and visits Katherine Jones. church meeting held. Wm Riggle assigned to cement basement stair and floor. Anton Stoelting sustains serious injuries after a tree limb breaks while hunting squirrels.
In France during the siege letters for many citizens were delayed long after sending. Some letters were released by floatable globes dropped in the Seine, drifting toward the British and French lines while others were captured or lost in transit.
Dan Bracken writes from 8 1/2 miles out of Honolulu on a transport sailing toward Manila and the Islands. He notes 612 soldiers aboard and several passengers, plans a 12 day Manila stay, and that the vessel travels about 300 miles daily. He remarks on weather, ship size, cleanliness, and looks forward to returning to Frisco while hoping this will be his last sea voyage.
A brisk tourist plan lets Americans tour Britain in seven days. It starts with London sights and a theater, then winds to Windsor and Hampton Court, with a Wednesday hop to Peterborough and York to visit the Minster. The scheme aims to cover major cathedrals and landmarks in short order.
The School Report for District No 88 for October lists 15 enrolled pupils with 4 absences and no tardies, averaging 19 point 10 daily attendance. Named students include Ines Specht Gertrude Specht Alice Specht Arthur Kunecke Harry Kunecke Fern Kiexalt Mildred Kiskalt Francis Wallace Bertha Bagbee Donald Barbee and Clara Bagbee.
A historical note describes a proposed London postal tube in the clay beneath the city. The design envisions a diameter of about feet and a length of several miles. It would be fitted without tracks and two feet wide, operated by motorized carriages underground.
The Exchange Bank of Steele City Nebraska reports at close of business October 21 1918 with assets 83606.68 and liabilities 53606.68 including capital stock 5000 surplus 760 and deposits 31875.02. Cashier H E Clapp certifies accuracy, with directors R H Crapper and D Bo Crossly and notary J O Evans sworn in October 27 1913.
A Prince Albert father recalls his son’s night time croup attack and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for saving him after following the instructions for an hour and twenty minutes. The ad notes the product is sold by all dealers.
Neven college presidents and instructors including ex President Taft will contribute to The Youth's Companion in 1914. Prominent writers Gene Stratton Porter Kate Douglas Wiggin and Mrs Barton Harrison also join the roster. The 1914 fall announcements offer sample copies with opening chapters of Arthur Stanwood Pier and novel His Father's Son. Subscriptions at 2.00 include The Companion Practical Home Calendar 1914 and remaining 1913 issues. Tuk Yourns Companies 144 Berkeley St Boston Mass solicits new subscribers.
Pleasant purgative effect described as improving body and mind and making one feel joyful. Sold by all dealers. Adv.
A testimonial from W G Mattison of Hornellsville New York claims Chamberlains Tablets have done more good for chronic dyspepsia than other medicines. Ad states product sold by all dealers.
An advertisement urges direct contribution to preventing pneumonia by using Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. It claims the remedy clears germs, prevents pneumonia, and notes it contains no morphine or sedatives. Sold by dealers.
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