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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1919

Page

5

The jumper saves the mill debt in a snowbound trek

In a December trek a boy, his uncle and hired help face a blizzard. With a broken wheel and scarce food, he builds a jumper from nails and wood to haul the grist home. Uncle Peabody and family greet him with pride as they survive and repay debts through a hard winter journey.

Purvis Uncle Peabody Shep

The Night of the Highway Robbery and a Boy’s Escape

In my sixteenth year I ride with Purvis to fetch the mail. A highwayman confronts us shouting Your money or your life. Purvis is cut down, I witness a killing, flee to help, and the robber dies from a stone I throw. News spreads, Grimshaw’s shadow looms, and the tale of courage awakenings lingers in Canton and nearby towns.

Mr. Purvis Grimshaw Canton Purvis Sally Seaver Iglly Amos Grimshaw Mr. Grimshaw Sandhills Uncle Peabody

Modern Barn for the Small Farm

William A. Radford explains a compact four-horse seven-cow barn design with a gambrel roof, central feed alley, litter alleys, and separate milk area. He emphasizes clean, well lit, ventilated housing, water access, and silo use to boost productivity and reduce labor costs on small farms.

Agricultural Colleges

Barton Begins New Life at Hackett Academy Canton

Barton leaves home to become a pupil in Michael Hackett's academy in Canton. The story teases new experiences and promises the next installment to follow.

Barton Michael Hackett Canton

Flight not Prince's First

A Chicago letter recounts the German crown prince fleeing from a French chateau during 1914. Sergeant Ralph Sinclair, a veteran, heard from a French mistress that as the German drive began the crown prince rode with swagger but, upon news of near Paris, leapt from a window and escaped as the Marne halted the advance.

Germany Chicago Sergt Ralph Sinclair Mobile Ordnance Repair Division Chateau Thierry Sinclair France Poilus Paris Marne

Willing to hire ex-prisoner despite reform talk

A potential employer tells a newly released inmate he will be given a chance if he can work hard and endure long hours after a life of leisure in prison. The exchange underscores renewed employment expectations for ex-convicts.

Gasless Day Prank Mentioned in Birthday Tale

A family scene recalls Leonard with stained hands from walnuts then jokes about gasoline for cleaning. On his birthday, he asserts he would not use gasoline today, saying this is gasless day.

Leonard Mamma

Nervous Headache and Emotional Triggers in Brain Disorders

The passage notes that strong emotion rapidly affects brain function, leading to nervous disorders such as headaches and epilepsy, illustrating how mood states influence neurological conditions. It frames emotion as a catalyst for neural disruption.

Burmese Novels and the Evolution of Diction

The passage discusses Burmese novels and the evolution of diction from stilted to more natural prose. It notes critics’ views that Burmese literature has developed its own distinct verbal style, though some argue the language remains conservative, with improvements seen in newer works.

The Dyspeptic Ostrich Fable and Digestive Power

The article discusses the ostrich as symbol of great digestion and reveals a note that the ostrich itself is dyspeptic. It mentions research on feeding captive ostriches and the varied legends around their stomach strength.

Swamp-Root for Kidney Ailments Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a curative remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. The ad claims mild, rapid healing from a vegetable compound and invites readers to order bottles by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York.

Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y Ines

Freckles fade with Uthian strength and Cuticura remedies

An old advertisement fragment touts Uthian strength for freckles with a druggist ounce daily use and a money back guarantee. It also promotes Cuticura soaps and ointment for irritated skin and a dusting powder as part of a city toilet trio. A stray line urges Red Ball Blue for laundry and a note on a bride’s changing appearance.

Ady Cuticura Adv

Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promoted For Digestive Ailments

An early advertisement promotes Dr Pierce of Buffalo New York and his herbal remedies including Aloe Jalap root and white sugar coated pills. It claims to relieve constipation and toxin buildup by cleansing the intestines and improving health with Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets sold in drug stores.

Dr. Pierce Buffalo David Roberts David Veterinary CO Grand Ave Waukesht

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