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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
8
A brief theater item notes a poker game ends in a fight as tensions rise and chairs scrape. Players clash after a heated hand while a crowd watches the scene unfold with mounting tensions and snatches of laughter fading.
A terse note records that the Strikespoearean company ended its activity on the twelfth night, marking the conclusion of its engagement. The concise line notes a sudden halt without detailing causes or aftermath.
A fragmented quote discusses relationships with women and a remark about luck. The text reads as a fragment, offering no clear event or person.
A brief scene mentions a cloakroom interaction at Atterden with a guest asking if a coat and hat were given and the attendant declining. The dialogue captures a curt exchange reflecting a formal, restrained tone.
A terse exchange unfolds as a barber offers to clip both ends of the customer's hair. the customer declines and requests only one end, producing a terse, humorous impulse dialogue.
Witness admits the plaintiff is a relative by bigamy, prompting the magistrate to probe family connections in the case. The brief exchange highlights social and legal entanglements surrounding the dispute.
The dialogue features Newitt stating that love goes where it is sent while Jowell adds that love sometimes makes a round trip. The exchange highlights playful wit on affection and movement.
A mother asks about a possible fall with the question did Henry drop something while a child replies it was just a cough from another room. The exchange hints at a domestic moment without further context.
A brief quote suggests a man values a woman's physical appeal, specifically her arms and overall prettiness, as his preferred traits.
A playful exchange contrasts Blinks thinking he is a big bug with Jinks asserting the bug identity. The dialogue sketches a comic dynamic between the two characters.
The historic yarn market in Dunster West Somerset England, dating to the Sixteenth century, will be renovated to preserve original features. An expert has assessed the structure and will use period materials. The market, once a key site for Dunster homespuns and broadcloths, sits on recreation street facing Dunster Castle and Luttrell family home.
Airplanes without pilots are made to loop the loop by wireless ground control. A delicate onboard system interprets impulses from a ground station and actuates compressed air motors to operate the controls, acting as a mechanical pilot’s brain.
Joe Anderson of Yosemite California rode a bear bareback for 25 yards before being thrown off near Camp Curry. He was entering his tent when the bear dashed out, diving between his legs as he straddled the animal to cling on. The bear then turned north while Anderson headed south.
A Dayton clock runs without winding using a thermal motor. A gallon alcohol tank, a 1/2 inch cylinder and a 10 inch piston move weights totaling sixty pounds on temperature rise. Temperature fall winds the clock springs, enabling continuous operation.
A quirky transcription notes a joke dialogue about a music group and a green girl in a yellow kitchen reflecting playful wordplay and character names. The excerpt centers on a humorous exchange between a young band member and his wife about social expectations and color imagery.
In a Life magazine style chat, Anne claims Sally has married Jack. Janet counters that Sally’s frequent time with Bob fuels the rumor. The brief nature suggests social gossip rather than confirmed nuptials.
A dialogue hints at editing friction as a writer questions use of a boiled down tale. The editor dismisses the notion, insisting essential essence cannot be distilled without losing truth.
County Agent Kelly argues that up to 1500 rural youths aged 10 to 20 exist in the county and that enrolling one fifth could raise 1928 figures from 126 to about 300. He believes strategic outreach can double 4-H club participation next year.
The Osceola Woman's Club plans a 1 PM luncheon Saturday in the M. E. Church parlors. A regular meeting follows next Monday at the school house. A special business meeting is set for Monday evening April 22 at the school house with retiring officers reporting, new officers being installed, and the drama division presenting a play.
High winds on Friday toppled the chicken house destroying setting eggs near hatch. Residents report a damaged roof, a window pane blown out, and shingles peeled. Several locals noted social visits, exams taken by 7th and 8th graders in Osceola, and multiple small injuries. Helen Dake quits No 2 for Shelby teaching.
The Methodist church announces Sunday School at 10 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M with Epworth League at 6 30 P M and Evening Worship at 7 30 P M The midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 P M with prayer and meditation The District Men's Council meets April 24 at Aurora with an arranged program and a full day of inspiring events The Ladies Aid Society meets Friday afternoon in the church parlors hosted by Mrs A J Herrmann and committee Regular attendance is urged and all are welcome.
Osceola Produce Co lists Victor Chick Mash at 4.15 per cwt and Jersey Giant hatching eggs at 4.00 per 100 with Frank H. Andersen contact in Osceola Nebraska. Mrs. E M Watts advertises sale of early Ohio seed potatoes and Mrs. E Crouse offers Buff Orpington cockerels and setting eggs.
Twenty dollar one way fares to Los Angeles and San Francisco were advertised by Union Pacific. Beulah post office closed today and patrons will be served by Route 7 from Silver Creek. Marriage licenses were issued to Frederick Fredrickson and Hedvig Anderson of Pleasant Home and Ferdinand Kohl and Anna Amacher. Judge Ball officiated the latter at A Grossnicklaus home. The 2nd Regiment Band announced a concert at the Auditorium for Saturday night. A director from Omaha passed through the area Sunday. his specialty was snake bites. Reverend Franklyn Lohr and wife of Columbus visited their daughter, Mrs. W. A. Cornish. Clarence Miller completed a new engine house and the new engine is in service at the light plant. Markets: Wheat 56, Corn 25, Oats 24, Hogs 4.80.
Creditors and heirs are notified that Frank A Fusby filed for decree that Minnie Fusby died intestate in Polk County Nebraska on December 31 1923 owning an undivided one third in Lots 15 16 Block 1 McConaughys Subdivision Underwood’s subdivision Stromsburg. The petition seeks a hearing May 14 1929 at 10 00 AM to determine heirs degree of kinship and descent and to bar all claims.
Notice outlines new intangible tax assessment at 25 cents per $100 and 8 mills for tangibles, with required separate returns due by May, plus penalties for noncompliance. Also includes legal notice in Polk County Nebraska naming Joe A. Killian as plaintiff in a quiet title suit against unknown heirs and estate claimants with required response by May 13, 1929.
Dr A A Wurtz dentist advertises two blocks from the square a furnished six room rental. Contact Lloyd Timm for details and arrangement.
Rev Paul Melin leads St Pauls Lutheran Church events including Ladies Aid at 2 30 Thursday, Luther League Bible Study Friday 8 00, choir practice after, Saturday 9 00 Confirmation, Junior Mission Band 2 20, Sunday 10 00 Sunday School 11 00 English Worship sermon The Good Shepherd and 8 00 Vespers. Confirmation prep Wednesday 4 30 twice weekly.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip features Henry Peck rebuffing the idea of "putting a foot down" at home, saying he only does so on the rugs. The exchange captures a dry, humorous domestic moment.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip contrasts old and new views on marriage noting that a wife missing her husband now signals lack of love and poor gun skills. The line reflects evolving social norms with a satirical tone.
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