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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
4
Fragmentary testimony from women praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from monthly pains and fibroid concerns. Letters describe long suffering followed by improvement after use and requests for free information from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A digest of county news covers farm sales and valuations, a lightning strike on a barn near Bancroft, Hereford cattle sale from Allen Gregory’s estate, a youth injury near Davey, road-improvement funding in Hall County, Burglaries in Friend, injuries to Burlington brakeman H O Chase, Dunbar store hours summer closure, Fairmont prohibition fight, rabid dog incident in Wymore, dog killings by the mayor’s order, murder case against John W Harris in Elmwood, Brown County Stock Association meeting with $250 theft reward, and Albert Kennedy's return from Manila to Holdrege.
A labor stoppage led by General Master Workman Parson and District Master Workman Pines halted most motormen and conductors on the Brooklyn Traction company. About 1,000 policemen guarded routes as cars ran sparsely. Nassau road remained fully idle with no workers. By afternoon over half the old force returned to work, but service stayed crippled on several lines.
In Ourcago Illinois on July 17 five hundred members of the Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders of America plan to demand an eight hour workday and a minimum wage of 30 cents an hour from their employers on Monday. If unmet a strike will be ordered with 1200 helpers supporting the action, totaling 1600 men set to walk out.
An 75 cent price is shown for Hall's Catarrh Cure with internal consumption implied. The second line offers a proverb about recognizing liars and trading horses with them.
An old advertisement extolls Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for swollen feet bunions and corns. It claims instant relief for tight new shoes and offers trial samples with a free address upon request. It mentions Zc price and availability at druggists and shoe stores.
A collection of pithy maxims contrasts health and risk with gain and value. It notes Adam as a pioneer who walked again, cautions that experience costs, and likens sunrise to bread rising while critiquing persistent self praise.
The journey proposes an all night rail option using the St Joseph and Grand Island Rye Chair Observers with seats free and Pullman Palace Sleepers available on all night trains, promising a comfortable overnight trip.
A shorthand note suggests shortening the journey between St Joseph and Kansas City by using the St Joseph and Grand Island night train. The service offers reclining chair cars and sleeping accommodations.
Mrs J Smith of Aledo Ohio reports hay fever relief after using Dr Kay’s Lung Balm. She says cough was worst and relief came almost immediately, leaving her well. Free book advice and sample offered by Dr B J Kay Medical Co Saratoga Springs NY.
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