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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows a county treasurer candidate with vague references to campaign assurances and friends. The readable parts mention Wiense ashbounee and a Saturday, but most details are garbled and uncertain.
Vague OCR fragment mentions Omar and a race in Rock County. The readable text suggests a candidate named Omar contending for office, with implied county level stakes and geographic focus on the Rock area.
The county delegation elected at the first convention named Geo. W. Yost as Chairman and J. T. Bacrarres as Secretary. The delegates agreed to subordination to the county organizations and to perfect their county committees at the upcoming conventions.
A garbled note reports a county clerk addressing a Republican convention with references to a county official and the event. It mentions a decision related to the convention and an individual name tied to the proceedings.
A fragmentary report notes specifications for a dye named Victoria Blue using a hazardous chemical mix including diamidot, methylphenylal aniline, and fining agents. The account references witnesses and a Marysville incident involving distress and questionable demonstrations amid public unease over safety and morality.
A fragmented contest ad promises prizes for clever readers and names six flower anagrams. It offers a gold watch and ring for top answers with silverware and clocks among other rewards. Readers are urged to submit plain phrases and the entry terms hint at a monthly magazine promotion from Chicago.
The August Ladies Home Journal features opening chapters of Hamlin Garland's The Spirit of Sweetwater and The Two Mrs. Chesters by A D T Whitney. Arthur Willis Colton offers The Flowers on Tin Ree's Grave and Annie Steger Wireton presents The Delighting of Mary Ellen. Sergeant Matty from Eilindr Daie Ruode offers a heroism view.
A Grand Island Nebraska institution promotes the Grand Fieldland Business Normal College promising quick entry into business life. It advertises affordable tuition with notes or deferred payment options, and loans for board and books. Contact president A. M. Hargis for catalog and college record.
A damaged OCR passage hints at a vintage advertisement style with garbled phrases about goods and negotiation. It references promises of discounted or desirable items and apparent seller persuasion, but the text is heavily corrupted and lacks clear names or dates.
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