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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
8
Notice in Steele County about the estate of Gr Sefferson and Frank Bryant. The county judge sets a hearing for September 5 1911 at 1 PM to show cause why the petition should be granted. All interested must be notified by three weekly newspaper publications before the hearing.
The Steele City Press advertises a one year subscription price of 1.50 if paid in advance 1.00.
Herbert Wilson of Davenport visits relatives in town while J C New makes a business trip to Fairbury. Illustrious lists include Miss Ila Lewis heading to Fairmont to teach, Ida Pillon visiting in Elwood, and births to J W Weber and L J Packer.
The article explains retinal fatigue depends on the amount of light entering the eye rather than its intensity. It cites arctic goggles made from hollowed wood with small holes to limit glare, noting reduced exposure provides relief and that tiny pinholes enable enduring brighter light longer.
Travel Magazine describes Venice letter carriers as ingenious navigators who know every canal and alley. They beat gondolas to destinations, drawing on a city map in their minds, while red and gold courier poles sway under historic palazzi.
An amusing incident at a southwestern army post shows a widow demanding most items be withheld from the deceased Private Blank's inventory. The erased item revealed she did not want her late husband's household effects, proving a blunt response to the soldier's property list.
The article outlines a harvest time custom in Manche where a decorated sheaf leads a procession. Dust is raised to clear the way while strangers are offered a spoonful of cat from a pewter plate and paid courtesies may lead to a kiss. The feast features a game with spoons and cards as central fare.
Mrs Tiewore angrily refuses to pay a bill to a local dentist after a blocked bridge dispute. A neighbor describes her stubborn stance and irritation with the provider. The account hints at social friction and a difficult domestic interaction.
A fragment notes Mother Goose in a mood of indignation as a youth is described asking about something previously refused or unavailable. The garbled text hints at a humorous or misheard exchange but provides no clear event or outcome.
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