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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
4
The Brecle City Press announces a Friday publication schedule with weekly issues. Subscriptions require advance payment and the notice cites a March act of Congress affecting distribution.
Report notes J A Kasperek of Odell died in a two car collision near St Joseph. Lee Taylor, also of Odell, was seriously injured and may die. Taylor’s brother and nephew in back seat unhurt. Larger car occupants unharmed. Mentions rural schools and war registration drive with a proposed half day Sept 12. Official letter from W H Clemmons references registration by women at war service.
The piece urges maintaining regular bowels and healthy liver to look and feel younger. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and biliousness, presenting them as a remedy to support youthfulness and vitality.
Methodist Endicott holds Sunday school at 10 00 am and communion at 11 00 am with a evening Peoples Meeting. Experience Meeting to raise funds for the church. Pastor to Conference. Steele City Sunday school at 10 00 am Epworth League in evening Baptist services morning and evening Missionary work by church ladies in morning and Children Home Society in evening Congregational Church services next Sunday morning Seeing God evening Eternal Progress. All are invited.
Arthur Majors returned from Peru. Chas Hodges drove to Manhattan Kansas Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wylie and Elmer visiting in Iowa. Labor Day picnic attended by most residents. Sophia Kellie drove the Cadilac to Hastings Tuesday. Theressa Jones took charge of her school at Kesterson Monday. Mr and Mrs C W Slaughter drove to Lincoln Tuesday for the Fair with teachers W D Lenker principal, Miss Irwin.
Mrs Will Jones is very ill this week. Wilson Shoebotham bought a Ford last week. Norman Fentiman and family visited Andy Belding's home Sunday. Charley Wilson and family visited Fred Kenning Jr. home. Mr and Mrs Charley Compton and Wes Carmichael and families spent Sunday at Will Garrett’s home.
Sunday incidents include Bernard Correll being kicked by a horse and various visits. John Martin of Hanover called on Mr. Haverty. Mr. and Mrs. Mowry and Harry visited Haddam friends. Charley Justis and wife spent Sunday at Chester Manley. Haverty’s party visited Bay Clapper. Fred Schmidt drove to Beatrice later in the week. Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Frank Miller. Anna and Mabel Ratzlaff returned to Jansen after a week with Aunt Mrs. Brenners. Mrs. Fuller and relatives from Fort Dodge IA visited Mrs. Howland’s family.
The feature details Africa's vast land area twelve percent of the globe and a population growth pattern with whites and blacks in different rates. It cites cocoa export growth from 20 dollars to eight million, immense mineral potential, river navigation capacity, and colonial reach from Cape to Cairo under European flags.
The piece argues dogs embody democracy, loving crowds and rough play, preferring worn things to fine furniture. It contrasts dogs with snobbery, notes boys learn from dogs, and that a dog's rough life suits both canine nature and social order.
A promotion for Chamberlain's Colle remedy notes it is essential for all families and cites sudden colic and diarrhoea as common ailments needing immediate relief. The copy emphasizes broad usefulness and household availability.
A London Times essay notes giraffes and elephants in equatorial Africa damaging telegraph poles by pulling down wires. The animals raid acacia trees reaching leaves with long necks and prehensile tongues, complicating communications and troubling authorities.
A fragmented meditation argues that popular books reveal childlike minds while enduring love stories come from unmarried women. It notes people misjudge others work and success and describes a preacher’s strained sermon urging a son to care for his mother while the other siblings are named in a prayer.
A penitent nan faced vagrancy and disturbance charges with a lenient judge presiding. The officer testified the prisoner argued with a cab driver, but the judge noted the absence of any cab driver in proof. The exchange highlights the unusual case and the judge’s restraint.
A dialogue from the New York Morning Telegraph recounts a banter about long playing sessions. The New Yorker claims countrymen would not be noticed, citing four fellow citizens who played Beautiful Stars and Stripes on piano for hours. Pat retorts and cites an Irishman playing Ireland Forever on a flute.
A skating pair sparked a proposal that did not go as planned as one party hesitated and the moment shifted to a reflective note about timing and feelings. The incident highlights the complexities of romance during casual outings.
Jones asks his wife why a hue yand resembles dough. He plans to reveal a reason tied to needing him but she avoids, and he remains intent for the rest of the evening.
A fragment references a necktie placed around a neck with a wry exchange. It hints at a humorous or cryptic scene involving a character Patience and possibly a comedic dialogue about wearing a tie. Details are sparse but imagery centers on wearing neckwear.
Articles of Incorporation establish Endicott State Bank in Endicott Jefferson County Nebraska with 15000 dollars capital, board of 3 to 7 directors, one share par value 100 dollars, business starting April 1 1917 and ending April 10 1942. Stockholders vote one per share. initial directors listed. Notary and witness attestations dated April 1917.
In Fairbury August 21 1917 the County Court orders hearing on Lydia Wing Administratrix Debonis non petition for final account settlement and residue distribution of Mary A Wing decedent estate. Hearing fixed September 18 1917 at 9:00 AM with notice by three publications in Steele City Press. County Judge Lints J Nutzman seals the order. C H Denney attorney for estate.
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