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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text describes a flood related event with unclear details. Readable terms include OST and flood though no specific names, places, dates, or actions are evident. This record preserves the fragmentary notice while awaiting clarified source data.
A flood devastates a Mexican town as rebels and civilians suffer mass losses. Reports from Marte Mexico indicate widespread damage with limited rescue efforts underway.
Washington circles discuss possible congressional authority and a Taft call for a special session to decide if American troops should cross the line. The press notes varied influences and aims from both sides in the Mexican intervention debate. Lincoln reports Nebraska cattle hit by a lethal horse disease, threatening widespread loss. Farmers Mutual Insurance president F B E Lynch warns the epidemic could devastate stock unless checked. Insurance groups fear growing contagion among livestock and seek the disease source.
Topeka reports farm labor hindered by animal plague as horses die across western Kansas delaying work and crop plans. Officials warn ongoing shortages may worsen drought era farming conditions.
Lincoln Nebraska 1912 state fair set a new attendance record with a weekly total of 166 964 as crowds filled the grounds. The report notes national interest in agricultural shows and features.
State Veterinarian A Bostrom reports a deadly disease ravaging western Nebraska, with 2 000 cases and 500 horse deaths in Phelps county and nearby areas. He cites spread from McCook to Fairbury and Columbus to Merna, warning of impact on good and poor horses alike.
Kountze Bros of New York and Omaha win a right to use 2000 cubic feet per second from the Platte River for power. Water drawn near Schuyler and returned via Elk Creek near Fremont. Grant filed 1908 by D C Patterson. L D Richards of Fremont funds the project. $4,000,000 to be spent promptly.
General Steever sends extra Third Cavalry to Machita El Paso Texas to reinforce border defense. Signal corps to assist locating invading Mexicans. About 100 rebels encamped a half mile from the line with plans for another raid into the United States.
The recap lists 200 plus items from varied sources with readership receipts up and attendance modestly up from last year. Rail traffic from eastern Nebraska rose while western counties declined due to higher rates affecting distant residents around Lincoln.
Ailer illness reports prompt Kansas health officials to send J. Crumbine to Jetmore as horse disease deaths rise. The mounting concern mirrors earlier outbreaks across the state last weeks. Meanwhile in Syracuse Oscar S. St is named Progressive governor candidate amid a Roosevelt era cabinet backdrop. Kearney university chancellor Oeschger speaks at the lay of a church stone as pastors discuss religious matters.
Travelers report disease spreading through twenty six Kansas counties as four thousand horses die worth about five hundred thousand dollars. J H Mercer state livestock sanitary commissioner warns if the rate continues the outbreak will not be contained within the state.
Adjutant General Phelps reports receipt of two powder tanks from the battleship Maine. Each is about three feet long and nine inches in diameter, immersed in Cuban waters since 1898 and raised from Havana harbor. The relic was shipped from navy yards near the capital and will be presented locally.
Nebraska reports glanders found in Walthill and Cody with state veterinary steps to eradicate the disease. In other areas past year cases seem stamped out as 86 new instances are noted. State funds on deposit total 674,178.48 across 211 banks in 387 towns.
A collection of endorsements from women across New England for a vegetable compound. Mrs Julia King from Phoenix Street South Boston reports relief from persistent illness. Mrs Etta Donovan of Willimantic Connects details chronic pain and backache improvement after using the product. Mrs Winfield Dana of Augusta Maine credits relief from backache and right side pain. Mrs J A Thompson of Newport Vermont thanks the treatment for benefits received and plans to recommend it. Miss Grace Dodds of Bethlehem New Hampshire describes monthly illness alleviation from the compound.
A husband often misses dinner due to his habit of attending ball games. He diverts his attention to fault finding with the umpire rather than addressing the cook.
Lists Pilgrim's Progress Robinson Crusoe Grimm's Fairy Tales and other works as top reads for youths under sixteen. Promotes Paxtine as a cheaper antiseptic tablet for toilet and medicinal use sold by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Mass at 26 cents a box.
The czar of Russia commands 102 patrons and a staff of 32,000 servants with an annual payroll of 4 dollars.
A periodical on drama argues for plays focusing on themes other than love, noting the enduring difficulty of creating a hero and recalling an ancient belief about gentleness and love. It touches on era ideas from Pompeii and mentions varied cultural notes.
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