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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed freckle remover. Apply nightly and morning with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles, claiming most users need no more than one ounce for a clear skin.
The dialogue explores how early humans attributed scientific names like plesiosaurus to animals, prompting a discussion on the level of intelligence in ancient cave dwellers versus lower animals.
A housewife fears a dead man’s influenza related death might affect her household. Laura, a colored girl, explains she sat up with the deceased man overnight and he died after athletic fits.
A North Side Indianapolis alley encounter features a Black ashes collector who says his name is George Washington. The man adds he has collected ashes in the neighborhood for seven years, drawing a surprised yet intrigued response from a local property owner.
The passage argues that a sensible friend is more useful than a zealous one for guiding daily life. It cites modern education as requiring knowledge of food composition and bodily use and emphasizes cleanliness as highly important.
A collection of step by step recipes for leftovers and quick dishes. Fish croquettes use haddock with shallot pepper and milk sauce then fried in crumbs. Peach tapioca bakes with peaches and tapioca. Potato salad mixes potatoes eggs pimento onion cream dressing on lettuce.
The Kaiser sent an envoy in September 1914 to Oyster Bay to urge Roosevelt to curb his opposition. Roosevelt replied that he remembered his Berlin visit with the same pleasure as his visit to the Belgian king and queen, dismissing the request. The envoy departed without further words.
A short verse by W. Holmes contrasts fame with friendship noting fame as scentless and gaudy while friendship is a breathing rose with sweets in every fold. The lines celebrate deeper bonds over public glory.
The article prescribes greens as blood purifiers and details canning methods for dandelion and beet tops plus spinach and chard. It covers chicken with a rich tomato butter sauce, lemon pie, escalloped tomatoes, Hongroise potatoes, and lemon sherbet, all with practical home-prep steps.
A boy named Bobby explores his grandmother's rose garden and sticks his nose into a blooming rose. A buzzing bee within the blossom stings and terrifies him, causing him to flee to his grandmother. He recalls the encounter as the roses being very wild and growling at him.
Dialogue notes a passenger seeking a train and the station master replying that no private ownership exists yet. The exchange hints at a transition or policy stance regarding rail control. No further context provided.
A compact note presents a Portuguese proverb about the bee and the wasp. It suggests people transform what they take in from the world into honey or venom, depending on their actions and choices.
A quotation notes that the strongest friendships arise from shared hardship, comparing iron forged by a fierce flame to unity among people through testing times. The line emphasizes resilience and solidarity forged under pressure.
A historical note explains cleaning windows by dampening a newspaper under running water then rubbing the pane to wash and dry instantly. If lint remains, brush away with a dry cloth. Cotton gloves may protect hands during the process.
A terse note quotes Carlyle on the soul of past time, glimpsed in books and thought. The fragment hints at the depth of history within reading and memory.
A nutrition piece argues that a quart of peanuts provides comparable nourishment to three pounds of steak. The writer adds a caution about gravy and leftovers, noting no dog food and no hash the following day.
The Hudson's Bay company was chartered in 1670 by Prince Rupert and others. The North West Fur company of Montreal was formed in 1779, and the two joined forces in 1821.
The article argues Western Canada lands and adjacent markets offer rising profits as prices have nearly doubled in five years. It credits improved farming methods and machinery, railroads, and especially access to markets for ongoing demand, making vast tracts valuable for settlers and investors.
After a hard daytime march, a company of infantry began pitching camp when the regimental band played The Star Spangled Banner. The sudden music caused all men to stand and the tents collapsed, much to the soldiers' irritation and fatigue.
John Muthall of Sioux City Iowa offers alfalfa at 9 per bit and sweet clover at 10 per bit for sale.
The statement reflects doubt about truth and intent, noting how ambiguity can undermine confidence. It suggests that messages with two possible meanings complicate understanding and trust. The remark implies caution when interpreting statements with hidden or dual implications.
The article notes Yellowstone Park covers 2 228 000 acres with an average altitude around 6000 feet. It mentions 5000 to 10000 hot springs of varied colors and numerous geysers that eject boiling water 50 to 300 feet high. Game is abundant.
For years druggists note the remarkable record of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription strengthening medicine helping the kidneys liver and bladder work as nature intended. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention this paper.
A quoted sports remark shows a player venting fatigue at consistently taking the blame. The exchange questions resilience and prompts self reflection on performance pressure.
A young widow expresses reluctance toward remarriage, sparking debate on societal expectations and personal choice in the community.
A city council meeting tackles a long standing dispute with a local firm over zoning and permits. Officials weigh penalties and potential remedies while outlining steps for compliance and future oversight.
A humorous note suggests doctors will discuss law if listened and lawyers will give medical advice on any ailment raised for discussion. The piece plays on expectations of free guidance from professionals and the boundaries of expertise.
Advertises HALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE as a treatment for nasal catarrh and frequent colds. Claims to build up the system and cleanse the blood, with a money back guarantee of 100 dollars if it fails to cure. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A brief, wry exchange features a cheerful mendicant and a benevolent old gentleman debating which tale is true. The dialogue hints at consistency concerns and the playful tone of London Tit-Bits.
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