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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
6
Lincoln secretary Jackson announces a monster spelling bee to crown the state fair contest. County rounds select the two best eighth grade or younger spellers from a specified book. Finalists compete at the fair with prizes from 2.50 to 15 dollars plus premiums and grand awards.
Norfolk announces its second annual invitational track meet on May 22 with plans for one of the state’s largest fields. Invitations were sent to 95 high schools across Nebraska South Dakota and Iowa and at least 30 expect to send teams, following 18 schools entering last year.
Dr. C. Palmer reported a fourteen-pound baby born to Mr. and Mrs. William Butler, the largest in his thirty five years of practice. In the same day four babies were born in Bridgeport, a new local record for births in twenty four hours.
Plattsmouth and Murray show the highest activity with 47 births and one death in Murray, and 22 births to 18 deaths in Plattsmouth during the last quarter of 1925. The Cass county totals reach 107 births and 40 deaths.
A barn and sheds on Mrs. Joe Kircher’s farm near here burned to the ground with thirteen horses and mules perishing. A large quantity of grain hay and farm machinery were also destroyed in the blaze of unknown origin.
Fremont 18 year old Floyd Haun, injured in a Centerville auto wreck on New Year’s Eve, died at a Omaha hospital. He had not resumed studies since the accident.
Secretary Griggs of the banking department reports state building and loan associations have grown from four million to more than 141 million in assets over 80 years. He highlights rapid expansion and stability in the sector.
Lincoln Superintendent Gus Miller of the state reformatory on a 161 acre tract near here has appealed to the State Board of Control for additional land. He argues the facility should expand its agricultural program and undertake more intensive farming activities.
Local growers report a large share of the Kearney district potato acreage already seeded and expect this portion to mature at least three weeks before the rest is ready for marketing.
The state has loosed 15,121 Chinese pheasants in Nebraska over the past months. Of these, 442 were released in Douglas county, 380 in Washington county, and 345 in Sarpy county.
About four hundred members from Nebraska clubs plan attendance at the eleventh annual gathering at the College of Agriculture in Lincoln from May 31 to June 5.
Lincoln-Warden Fenton of the state penitentiary is now housed in a brand new 100-room brick veneered home built for him a block north of the prison. The legislature directed that this be done.
Two weeks of cold weather damaged the peach crop in southeastern Nebraska while apples, the main local crop, were reportedly spared. Apricots and plums are generally believed lost.
Charles Edwards Jr a prominent North Platte youth dies after a six year battle with sleeping sickness. The death marks a final chapter in a prolonged illness affecting his family and community.
Hans Nielson, a member of a local pig club, is credited with a remarkable hog raising record. From one sow bought for 60 dollars in spring, he has sold hogs totaling 261 dollars and retains the sow, one pig, and four 250 pound shoats valued at 240 dollars, all raised from the same sow.
In Dodge County a spring pheasant release progresses with 125 birds released so far this season. The effort aims to boost local hunting, promising the largest pheasant consignment yet for the area.
The chambers of commerce across towns in the region push for a government weather bureau station in the North Platte valley to improve agricultural planning and local services.
A detailed 1920s bungalow plan by William A. Radford outlines a rectangular one story home 24 feet wide and 4714 feet deep. The design features a rear garage, concrete porches, a vestibule with coat closet, a nearly square living room, dining room with French windows, a compact kitchen, two bedrooms with large closets, and a between bedrooms bathroom with linen storage potential.
Direct attention to cellars to make them bright and sanitary. Use white enamel or high luster paint on walls ceilings and stairways to reflect light. Consider fireproof partitions and light cement floor tones like green for a cleaner, more usable basement.
The article extols wooden shingles as the most American building material, suited to Colonial designs. It argues shingles reduce perceived height with broad weathering and double coursing, blend with landscapes, and evoke warmth and friendliness. Shingle exteriors are praised for their texture and natural appeal.
Gumwood is rapidly replacing oak and birch in small homes to cut costs. It can be finished attractively, painted or stained, and has permanency. Proper curing is vital. overly dry or damp wood will pull away from fastenings once heat is applied.
Chimney tops must extend at least three feet above flat roofs and two feet above roof ridges. Tops should be capped with flue liners projecting four inches for a two inch wash. Wash formed from cement mortar prevents water intrusion and mortar cracking. Draft improves if surface is convex where possible.
A technical note explains galvanized iron forms a weathered film that aids paint adhesion. The zinc coating initially leaves a easy deposit hindering paint, but prolonged exposure reduces this deposit, improving attachment.
The passage advises painting furniture and storage items in green or white with green bands. It mentions painting a teol chest a chair and table where a housewife labels jars and inventories. It suggests rough coats of green on barrels crates and baskets for farm or cellar use.
A new hammer design uses rubber cushions lined with rubber on the handle to absorb shock. The cushion fits the handle socket and absorbs the jar of each blow, sparing the operator’s hand. Extreme tests reportedly prove the idea’s efficiency.
A note on copper roofs highlights their light weight reducing framing needs allowing lighter roof structures and potential cost savings. The discussion emphasizes material efficiency and structural advantages of copper in roofing.
A 1926 Western Newspaper Union piece by IGLIA BOTTOMLEY describes spring millinery shifting from small felt hats to varied tailored models. Silk and straw dominate, with wide-brimmed and draped shapes, accessories, and colorful accents complementing three-piece suits and fitted frocks. Enduring trends include light spring tones, intricate trims, and roomy hat silhouettes for both street wear and dress.
Printed silks feature flowerlike colorings and small conservative patterns for spring and summer. The crepes and chiffons create a kaleidoscopic effect with pastel shades subtly blended in the patterns.
Buckles top the list of steel accessories, while rhinestone buckles remain confined to evening shoes.
The newest leggings idea named Mud Guard covers from stocking to hem of short skirts. It is described as fashionable in rub ber and kid markets with colors including blues greens grays and morocco red.
Velveteen coats for spring feature bright colors and varied lengths with short tight shoulder capes. Linings showcase gay printed silks.
An archival note stresses that lameness and rickets in pigs, plus iodine deficiency and milk production in dairy cows, stem from mineral and vitamin gaps. Green forage, alfalfa hay, and cod liver oil supply essential minerals and vitamins. potassium iodide protects sows during gestation. lime and phosphorus are crucial for bone and reproduction.
Distemper in colts mirrors measles in children with no medical cure once symptoms appear. Provide comfortable, clean, airy surroundings, with extra space and outdoor options in mild weather. Do not lance jaw abscesses until ripe. drain and burn pus to prevent spreading infection.
The article notes factors affecting breeding ewes and fattening cattle and hogs. It covers flushing ewes to boost lamb yield, loading hogs with a chute, and compares feeding strategies for cattle, noting bedding and chewing aid fattening. it also questions grinding corn for steers based on hog competition and corn quality.
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