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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
3
Public auction set for Steele City Neb on Feb 25 1899 will sell 3 work horses 1 Devon cow 1 Moline wagon and other farming equipment plus yellow seed corn and various harnesses terms cash under 5 and credit terms on bankable note 8 percent interest. Local officials and residents noted in scattered items with sheriff court references and community updates.
The fragment lists Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodge notices with monthly meeting timing and cordial welcomes. It mentions L. Fontsa as secretary and W. M. Lindon Lodge No. 146 with weekly gatherings and other minor abbreviations.
Fraternal notices list Camp No 168 Modern Woodmen and several lodges meeting monthly or weekly at the G A R hall. Officers Coleman and Mavis Evans noted, with meeting times on Tuesday and Monday nights and attendance invitations to visiting brethren.
Steele City W C T U holds its second Saturday meetings monthly at 9 pm with additional church events. Steele City Lodge No 4 Degree of and other groups meet on second and fourth Saturdays at 7:30 pm in their halls. Rice Post No 14 G A R convenes biweekly Saturdays at 7 30 pm. Fowler Camp Sons of Veterans meets every fourth night at 7 20 pm.
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society holds its regular gathering on the second Wednesday each month with Covenant meeting and related notices. Informal notes mention wine and May activities in the community.
The notice lists weekly worship times with Pastor Sara leading services. Sunday prayers begin at 10 00 a m and evening gatherings occur every other Sunday at 9 00 p m.
At 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. congregational services are announced with mention of the Ladies' Aid Society and related events.
Sunday evening service at Y P 8 C B Mests with local congregation. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but indicates weekly gathering and liturgical activity.
A partial OCR fragment mentions departments and roles such as Intermediate department, Depue, Pri department, Chancellor and a vague reference to July. No clear event, date, or location is present to establish context or specifics.
The Steele City market quotes show wheat, oats, and corn values listed weekly. hogs range from 3.00 to 3.15 dollars, cows from 2.00 to 3.00, and steers from 3.50 to 4.25 dollars. Corrected weekly by G. A. Hamiley.
A. T. Phelps & Co announces a shift to a cash system for all transactions starting January 1, aiming to simplify operations and speed collections. The move affects customers and suppliers, with updated pricing and payment terms to be issued.
A Newark Michigan veteran G B Stead recounted a Civil War wound treated with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after two decades of ulcers. The ad claims the salve heals ulcers, skin eruptions, bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns and piles with a money back guarantee at 250 per box.
Probate hearing set in county court for Melissa Kline petitioning to prove the February 15 1899 will of H H Kline deceased. March 7 1899 1 PM fixed for interested persons to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a sale at B and M depot with very low prices aimed to attract buyers. The note highlights bargains and urges quick attention to the offer from the sales outlet.
A garbled notice mentions seed buyers and a suspect packet brand. Authorities caution residents about counterfeit seed packets and urge verification before purchase. The fragment references a "Pret packet" and a plant variety called Horn P-On, implying concerns about authenticity and safety in the local market.
Advertises Dr King's New Life Pills as a sugar coated health booster that turns weakness into energy and mental power. Claims heightened vitality and mental clarity with each pill sold by denggists at 25e per box.
Commencing July 1 night trains of the St. Joseph and Grand Island will carry Pullman Palace Sleepers between St. Joseph and Grand Island. This adds to the elegant reclining chair cars now in use, making the equipment of these trains the very best. Agents will provide information on rates and reservations.
Proclaiming generosity, Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption offers free trial bottles after giving away over ten million. Claims cure for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and guarantee or refund.
A Glenville Virginia reader touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as universally effective after trying all other medicines. The note urges readers to try the remedy, stating the endorsement is in good faith and not paid advertising, with G. O. Taylor as the local druggist.
Advertises Idayille as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles along with fatigue loss of appetite poisons in the blood backache nervousness headaches and run-down feeling. Claims relief from these conditions with no need to feel ill.
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