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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
3
The word Turkish applied to towels dates to 1644 and Turkish towels were shown at the 1862 International Exhibition in South Kensington from May 1 to November 15. The event listed 6,566 foreign exhibitors in catalogue section No. 3,648. Caulfield and Saward later described the towel in 19th century reference as cotton cloth with a long nap.
Scientists in Australia have excavated bones of a 14-foot flightless bird possibly a moa. The extinct creature resembles the ostrich and emu in size and shape, prompting comparisons to ancient megafauna found among Australian fossils.
The origin of the military salute is not definitely known. It is thought to trace to Rome in Julius Caesar’s era when an inferior raised a palm to the front of the cap to show no dagger. Over time custom and practice have likely changed the salute.
Rain in northern Chile destroys mud huts and dissolves nitrate beds, a major income source, forcing thousands of workers to stay home for weeks. R J Thompson notes the calamity in Collier's Weekly.
Collier's Weekly notes tin is misperceived as cheap due to expressions like tin lizzies and tin-horn sports. The article argues tin is a semi-precious metal with costs about twice aluminum, six times copper, thirteen times lead, and thirty seven times steel.
A Cornish local lore from the well of St Keyne in Cornwall claims that the first spouse to drink its waters will rule the roost in marriage. The superstition links the sacred spring to household dynamics.
A giant clam described as weighing twice a man’s weight is reported growing in the Southern region. Scientists note its unusual size and speculate on habitat and feeding conditions that allow such growth. Local observers report measurements and estimate potential impacts on local wildlife.
Archaeologists report a 2000 B C era discovery at Gezer in Palestine. A carved head of the goddess Ashtoreth a cat fashioned of agate and an image of the cat headed Egyptian goddess Bastall were unearthed, tied to Canaanite and early Egyptian influence during Gezer’s history under Egyptian capture and Solomon’s reign.
In a Spanish bullring during a single muleta event six bulls are wounded mortally or killed, and about 25 horses are also injured or killed as the spectacle unfolds.
The 1935 New York State agricultural outlook notes poultry has paid well to farmers over 19 years, averaging 46 cents per hour for those with detailed cost accounts, with outlier years 1917 1931 1932 and 1933. Eggs and feed costs in 1934 reduced purchasing power, with October eggs at 92 percent of the 1910-14 average, and feed conditions worsening in the Middle West growth area.
An overabundance of minerals in chick mash can be as detrimental as deficiency. Ohio experiment station tests show standard meat scraps or meat and bone meal with dry skim milk supply minerals for chicks up to ten weeks old. When replacing meat with vegetable protein, extra minerals are advised due to lower mineral content in plant proteins.
Broodiness is a variable trait with no fixed onset. Late spring and summer are typical, but rearing methods create uncertainty. The tendency is partly inherited, with some breeds more prone. Individual birds differ, and poultry men cull frequent sitters to prevent trait transmission.
The 1934 turkey crop runs about 15 percent higher than 1983 figures. Thirty two percent of Ohio farmers buy chicks from hatcheries with over 200 million purchased annually. Plymouth Rocks are American in origin and belong to the American class. Certified chicks must come from flocks hatched in hatcheries under state supervision. Breeders report more hump backed toms, typically sterile. An egg is 73 percent water and the hen is over half water. Changes in feed or severe weather can halt production and melting flocks. Succulent greens are scarce in winter. clover or alfalfa hay can be fed in wire racks for nesting material.
The piece notes dramatic gains in public health since 1800, with engineers and statisticians shaping sanitation, disease control, and life expectancy. It highlights the expanding role of dental science, predicting dentistry will become a primary health service focused on prevention and comfort.
The article traces dentistry from ancient Egypt to modern times, noting early remedies in the Ebers Papyrus and the spread of dental practice through civilizations. It highlights the 1883 Baltimore dental college and the shift to preventive oral hygiene as essential to general health and longevity.
Edith M Barber explains how to make a tender flavorful omelet inspired by Mont Saint Michel’s Maison Poulard. The method uses eggs beaten until foamy with a large amount of butter and low heat, avoiding water salt and pepper, then folding onto a hot platter for a glossy, delicate finish.
The article advises homemakers to select soap dishes that allow drainage and air circulation to dry the soap cake quickly. Perforated bottoms or raised trays aid draining, while perforated or woven designs are preferred over slats or saucers. It also warns against temporary fixes that persist out of habit and urges regular assessment of home layouts.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat report notes Dr. William Bade and Prof. August Vollmer identify fingerprints on 12 acre Tell en Nasbeh mound pottery near Jerusalem. They suggest marks functioned as potter signatures across levels, revising views on dating and trade while acknowledging limits of ancient print clarity.
Marion Nicholl Rawson in Sing, Old House notes mulberry wainscot as a popular Colonial wall hue. She adds olive green, early Virginia blue, cedar, lead color gray as other discovered tones for restoration guidance.
A simple project to keep the dining room attractive between meals by sewing a cloth cover with white cotton and patchwork in chintz. The cover can be plain or patterned, glazed or unglazed, and made in a few hours to enjoy across summers.
A new sea plow towed by a cable laying steamer can bury cables 18 inches beneath the ocean bed reducing wreck by trawling. In tests off Ireland the Lord Kelvin buried 20 miles of cable while grappling hooks failed to reach it, saving operators about 250000 dollars yearly in repairs.
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