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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
2
A fragmented obituary style sketch reviews a public figure described as liberal in offerings and eager for fame. It recalls a tense debate between practicality and ambition, noting a long-lived old farmer wavering on his son’s future, culminating in a possible shift toward a literary career.
The document lists county and state nominees and positions including state senator district 23, representative districts 36 and 34, county attorney, commissioner district 31, justice of the peace, constable, assessor, and road district candidates. It names Jefferson County officials FP Steela and Conrad Beisner, Peter Jansen, J D McCord, B B Haynes, Samuel Barber, D Kosier, Eugene Weigel, Premont Mathews, Peter Mortensen, Williams, HinsHaw, and others in a Newton precinct context.
W H Barnes, a fusion candidate, travels near the fences and visits the post to inquire about revolving shirt bosoms for sale. Grant, Orrin Wing, and A M Wilcox return to Steele City from southern Kansas pleased with their trip home. Judge Hayward and Hon Xk Ri Hinchat will discuss questions at Fairbury on Wednesday or Sth. both are fluent and engaging.
The marriage of Carver Axpiews and Macore May Parksos took place at the home of their parents two miles south of the city with Rev. F E Smith officiating. Guests witnessed the ceremony and rice was showered as the couple departed for the Omaha Exposition aboard a train. A wedding supper and gifts followed.
An opinion column quotes Deacon Fowler warning that unless local merchants boost patronage within a month he will shut the Steele City Standard office and exit the newspaper business. The piece praises his town devotion and business drive while noting little tangible gains beyond experience.
A large livestock show at the Omaha Exposition features six divisions with poultry first from September 19 to 30 and cattle horses sheep and other stock opening October 3 through October 20. Entries may arrive by October 6 for in transit animals, with freight rules and special charges for load transfers and feed accessories. The event also advertises national songs and a souvenir piece for music lovers.
Readers can receive The Semi-Weekly State Journal and The Sunday paper plus a sixteen page bonus for one year. The offer requires sending one dollar to The State Journal in Lincoln Nebraska to qualify for the premium.
An advertisement extols Dr. Coonley’s Orange Lily as a cure for women’s illnesses after doctors allegedly failed. Endorsed by H. W. Frerrer of Detroit and Mrs. C. L. Fowler of Steele City Nebraska, it promises free ten day treatment, testimonials, and advice to ladies via Mrs. Fowler or Dr. Coonley in Detroit.
Two children prone to croup attacks are helped by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which a Nebraska merchant calls a household necessity. The vendor, G O Taylor, Druggist, Steele City, Nebraska, distributes the product. Nickle Bros. in Nickerville, Pennsylvania, endorses it.
Night trains of the St Joseph and Grand Island will add Pullman Palace Sleepers between St Joseph Missouri and Grand Island Nebraska starting July 1. The trains will feature new reclining chair cars and provide reservations and rates on request. Local agents S M Adsit and W S Hans announce the service and inquire for travelers. The Domininge Company seeks trustworthy travelers to Nebraska with salary and expenses.
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