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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1898
Page
3
Steele City news notes report social visits, business updates and upcoming improvements. Mrs J W Faxon attended a funeral in Fairbury, while new goods and photos draw shoppers. A physician advertises safe stomach remedies and local grain prices are listed.
A jumble of old notes mocks naval history and politics. It parodies General Merritt and Admiral Dewey at Manila and threads in absurd anecdotes about David and the Alabama, Yorktown, and a Tacoma loafer’s scam. The piece blends satire with stray civic gossip.
Reward of five hundred dollars is posted by Jefferson County for the capture and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Charles Greenwood in Jefferson County on the night of November 12 1898 by order of the Board of County Commissioners. Also includes an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption touting a cure with testimonials.
One fare for round trip tickets to sit points on St Joseph and Grand Island and Kansas City and Omaha Railways. Tickets sold December 24 25 26 and 3st and Jan st and 2nd valid for return through January 4. Signed by H M AvsI General Passenger Agent.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a fatal Reotal Fistula. Doctors warned he would die without a nine operation. He instead treated himself with Buckten's Arnice Salve, five boxes, at 25 cents each, and recovered.
An advertisement touts King's New-Site Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and liver issues. It promises a splendid appetite, sound digestion, and regular bodily habit leading to improved health and energy. Available at drug stores for 250 cents.
Official notice of a meeting of C. L. Fowler Camp No.14 on Saturday December 17 1898 to elect new officers. Members should bring past dues to balance the camp accounts for the new year. W H Cranz captain.
The Omaha Exposition ends and Lincoln becomes the center of state interests as new officers are installed and a U.S. senator elected. The State Journal urges Nebraskans to subscribe, offering Semi-Weekly Journal at 1.00 through January 1, 1900, claiming greater value than any other Nebraskan paper.
An early 20th century ad explains that price is equal for rivals, but the public chooses the better product. It argues the saloon Chamberlain's Cough Remedy remains trusted after years of use, with occasional novelty claims failing to win. G O Tayne, Druggist, Steele City Neb, offers it for sale.
Mrs W Farran of Detroit praises Lily as a remedy after years of illness from female diseases. The testimonial claims Lily cured many cases and helped a strong woman regain health, highlighting Dr Coonley’s famous treatment.
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