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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
4
A scattered passage covers mining speculation and fortunes in a river country, a Kentucky office seeker seeking transport, a farmer reporting a missing hog and a beacon find, plus disparate passages on human swimming theory, skating humor, and moral reflections. The text blends finance, local anecdotes, and tangential essays without a single cohesive event.
General Garcia dies after years of Cuban struggle. The death at the hotel in Havana triggers condolences from many, including President McKinley and Vice President Hobart. Garcia, born 1839, led Eastern forces and earned fame for his campaigns and a daring escape from capture in 1875. He leaves a widow and five children and is mourned by public figures and officials.
The Baratoga with the first battalion of the Tenth infantry aboard departs from here heading to Cuba. The move marks a mobilization as troops sail to the Caribbean theater.
Citizens celebrate Purisima Concepcion with a cathedral service marking a shift from mourning emblems to joy. Glorious music replaced sorrow as the day’s rites concluded in festive rejoicing.
Thomas McDowell died of typhoid fever while under Harriet’s care. The report notes illness in an era of limited medical methods and references a local caregiving facility.
A humorous excerpt contrasts a long trusted county treasurer John Goodner with a playful dialogue about character and hobbies. The piece satirizes old fashioned integrity and light self inquiry. It ends with a wry note on embroidery woes.
An advertisement and comic sketches discuss Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and other ailments. A Washington man survives a burglar’s shot thanks to a button shield, while a riddle about clams traces back to how they were formed.
Hall Caine plans to finish his Impressions of America during the Atlantic crossing to New York, ensuring ample time to complete the work properly. The noted author is traveling aboard a transatlantic liner, preparing for publication.
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