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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
4
Mr James Whitney, a prominent old settler and northeastern county figure, visited the reunion on September 13 1912. At age seventy five he remains hale and active though walks less, having previously logged long distances after hard days work.
A farm rooster exhibits unusual cleverness by secretly shaking grain from his feathers at feeding time and storing it near a wood pile. His owner watches as the bird repeatedly eats grain hidden in its plumage, growing noticeably fatter each day.
Esther L Whiting describes the Meerut M E Mission in India in 1912. She notes six American missionaries on site and mentions leadership of the school by Rev L B and his wife. She explains Indian station differences and aims to share knowledge of the people and work.
The matron explains running a large children’s home with six resident adults, about 140 girls from kindergarten to tenth grade, many supported by scholarships. She details living costs from 15 to 18 dollars monthly, dormitory setup, self-care by the girls, Indian diet and dress, and the plan to close for the season from July 15 to May 15 with staff remaining to supervise remaining students.
A letter from Miss Esther L. Whiting to the Ladies Missionary Society notes India’s church reliance on donations, with teachers earning 4 to 15 dollars monthly. She praises bright students from low castes and hints at harsh customs missionaries endure, promising a continuation next week.
The text describes a proposed constitutional amendment to Article 8 of the State Constitution limiting legislative terms and salaries. It outlines joint resolution procedures, governor’s message process, and the ballot wording to be used on the first Monday in November 1912. It also mentions travel allowances and restrictions on session bills and salaries for legislators.
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