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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
3
A nostalgic promotion urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children’s cleansing. The ad touts a gentle, reliable laxative loved by families, with a 50 cent bottle and directions for all ages. It implies long days do not delay a thirty day obligation.
In the exchange a man asks how the fire ended, and a woman suggests it went out via the fire escape.
A fifty one year old remedy Boschee's German Syrup is advertised as effective for coughs bronchitis and lung trouble. The ad claims it helps restful sleep easier morning expexctoration and supports recovery with fresh air and sun. Trial size 25 cents and family size 75 cents offered with worldwide sales.
A brief slice notes a writer praising late night effort and noting that the early hours fit their routine. The quotes reflect a preference for quiet, solitary time to craft work.
A concise reflection on societal rifts between those who shun success and those denied opportunity, highlighting enduring economic divide and its social impact.
Advertises Anuric as a remedy for backache lumbago and rheumatism. Offers trial package and suggests sending 10 cents to Dr V M Pierce in Pakelo New York for larger trial supply.
A witty exchange notes that a tailor can press his suit warmly and effectively. The line mocks social maneuvers by comparing tailoring craft to romance, suggesting clever suiting of arguments and appeal.
A concise meditation contrasts a mascot’s identity with its public role and recalls a Jonah figure whose tale ends in a sobering wail. The piece hints at symbolic uses of animal symbols and literary refrains within a local paper.
A man undergoing a dental procedure loses his nerve and rushes from the chair, creating a tense moment in a local clinic. Staff calm him, and no injuries are reported as the visit resumes later.
Historical note links the custom of hand shaking to Henry I of England. Researchers cite early medieval practices as the probable source of this social greeting.
The report covers Maribo jailyard mockery tale and Ellen Nilaus of Balstrup known as Hilen the Wise. It notes Danish shipowners forming a trading group to keep ships sailing during submarine war with cargoes of foodstuffs to the United States and Great Britain. It cites a Commerce Department view that Denmark Norway and Sweden will need hardware to rebuild postwar. It discusses U S congressional organization and a Norwegian coalition attempt. It mentions Telemarken ice navigation and fruit growers urged to improve packing for better returns.
The foreign office states the aim of the new government is to abolish all restrictions on Finland, restore historic rights from 1812, void laws imposed under Alexander II and Nicholas II, replace Russian appointees with Finns, and place control of legislation revenues expenditures and taxation in Finnish hands.
The Cologne Gazette features an editorial condemning Norwegian press insults and warns of possible renewed diplomatic strains as neutrality markings on ships fade. Norway's mercantile fleet has 3,486 vessels totaling 2,756,397 tons, with most fleet owned by Norwegians.
The piece notes the fashion world’s permissive trends with wide and straight silhouettes, from semicompact coats to eton styles, and highlights a tan lightweight velour suit featuring triple front plaits, working straps, and a cuffless sleeve finish dominated by a row of buttons.
Two new blouse models feature dotted swiss and organdie with fine embroidery and lace trim. Sheer swiss organdie accents ruffles collars and cuffs. styles include a coral pink model with tucks, hemstitched seams, and high embroidered collars.
The article traces veils from gold and silver threaded creations to newer designs. It describes a floating veil with metal thread and a decorative device over one eye, and a second narrow lace or tulle veil barely an inch wide. It notes such veils mainly cover portions of the face while leaving the eyes visible.
Afternoon blouse combinations for wear with separate skirts create the appearance of a full dress. Suitable for ordinary social occasions, a heliotrope satin skirt pairs with a plaited mousseline blouse at the waist by a silver ribbon. The blouse features a flat mousseline yoke with three piped battlements.
Near the midsection of new blouses odd white embroidery motifs appear where pockets would be, yet they resemble decorative designs rather than actual pockets, creating a deceptive impression.
Smart women revive black onyx, turning Civil War heirlooms into stylish daytime accessories. Carved onyx figures hang from silver and platinum chains, with a cross of onyx and a diamond centerpiece bordered by gold worn at afternoon events.
A compact reflection contrasts royal destinies with hidden sorrows of queens such as Eugenie Carlotta Elizabeth Natalie and Alexandra across France England and Russia. A second note recalls a child’s belief in ancestry amid family portraits of Revolution era forebears.
A historical remark argues that the era when Adam held dominion serves as a cautionary tale for those seeking power today. the piece comments on a fictional or allegorical United States claiming 200,000 stammerers as a societal detail.
A father defines his riches to his son during a Sunday school moment. The boy probes wealth, asking if his father is rich and if that makes him destined for Hades. The father denies being rich yet contemplates the afterlife in light of material wealth.
A humorous dialogue contrasts a father and child over a toothbrush and a mother's teaching. In Turn About a joke about a Young Brither who switches from law to medicine to aviation, ending with a hospital injury from flying.
A terse quip about courage and composure under provocation. The line highlights a modern take on handling hostility and the resolve required to face aggressive remarks or actions.
A clerk notes the shortage of suitable literature for young girls while a customer voices a desire for wholesome titles. The exchange hints at changing publishing norms and market gaps for female youth reading material.
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