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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
7
A reflection on the complaint that modern civilization crushes individuality as machines dominate daily life. The piece recalls reactionary talk of bygone beauty in household goods and cites Henry Adams as a great American who, disillusioned by his era, turned to master builders for meaning.
A reflective column quotes proverbs and social quips on contentment envy and fear. It muses on voting addresses apartment living inferiority complexes and communication while warning against vanity and harsh judgment in relationships.
The essay argues there never was a merrie past, noting that Joan of Arc’s era endured constant war and misery. It cites Morris Adams and Villon, praising enduring beauty amid hardship while warning against romanticizing historical living conditions. It reflects on progress today versus past fantasies.
A collection of home dining tips featuring baked mackerel with cream, a coffee and egg yolk custard, oyster bags steamed over hot water, and a grapefruit raisin honey carrot salad. Includes steps for soaking salt fish, making a crustless custard coating, and serving with sauces and garnishes.
A circus horse proposes an annual Kind to Animal Week where people receive sugar treats for animals and learn to help stop cruelty. The idea, now in its second year, aims to encourage ongoing kindness and deter unfair treatment of animals by the public. The hippo and rhinoceros exchange light banter about being mistaken for one another.
A circus hippopotamus complains that adults mislabel and misjudge animals. The hippo notes critics claim grownups know less than children yet act as if they are wiser, highlighting the absurdity of adult authority over performers. The exchange ends with a hopeful sigh about understanding.
A whimsical discourse begins with an earthquake misread then shifts to praise for a lady shifting gears and her gentle manner. The dialogue among a tiger a leopard and Dexter Fellowes reveals humor and admiration for storytelling, truthfulness, and circus life.
The article notes about 700000 animal species exist highlighting wide diversity. It discusses classification and the distribution of life across ecosystems, emphasizing the abundance of forms from insects to mammals.
The piece argues patriotism stems from emotional ties to country and institutions, cultivated through tradition and shared ideals. It asserts unity, shared life, and mutual understanding bind a nation beyond geography or language, with sacrifice as a core motive.
Leonard A Barrett notes that 1928 agricultural implement exports reached 116 million dollars, a record year. Canada led purchases with 52 percent growth, mainly tractors and threshers, followed by Argentina up 25 percent and Russia up 40 percent. France fell about 35 percent.
Prof G F Heuser of Cornell Ithaca reports chick growth hinges on feed protein. First month shows rapid growth, then slows. recommended protein in feed is 20 percent for 1 6 weeks, 17 percent for 6 12 weeks, and 14 5 percent for 12 20 weeks. Adequate protein boosts maturity, egg production.
Poultry experts report that feather pecking can escalate to cannibalism in flocks. Trimming the under beak point to the quick halts the mischief, sometimes needing only one or two leaders treated.
The article cites two main causes of crooked breast bones in turkeys. Faulty breeding and mineral metabolism issues, plus improper roosting conditions such as round or too small roosts, especially affecting heavier toms.
The article discusses multiple methods for judging chick sex at hatching or from the egg. It notes unreliability overall, but claims in Barred Plymouth Rock a larger white head spot indicates males. It also mentions crossbreeding can yield chicks whose sex is separable by color with some accuracy.
The article emphasizes keeping chicks on fresh soil to prevent disease and parasite transmission from contaminated ground. It notes the brood er house should be movable, with a tight board floor to protect against rats and vermin.
The passage advises on early care for hatched young turkeys. Check and remove lice using insect powder, then dust and shake them in a paper sack. Keep chicks dry and warm, avoid close confinement, and place the mother in a coop with a small pen to prevent the young from wandering as they are shy.
The article notes chilling causes diarrhea in chicks, affecting the whole flock. It stresses that proper brooder floor temperature halves early-week mortality and warns that chick temperature cannot always be judged by feel.
Parents facing irritability and minor pains in children are advised to use Castoria a vegetable remedy. It promises quick soothing for infant discomfort and minor pains, with a claim of safety and frequent use. The ad notes twenty five million bottles sold last year.
Albert D Lasker former head of the shipping board praised effective advertising at a Chicago luncheon. He cautioned writers to pull readers without making claims absurd or incredible. He cited a lawyer who posted out to lunch yet extended the note with Been gone 50 minutes already to avoid losing clients.
Advertorial note claims red cross ball blue prevents grimy streaks on clothes and promises good results. It states the product yields clean laundry and is available from all grocers.
A brief vignette describes a round of golf with a father and his friend while Joan watches. Joan asks why the ball goes into the hole, a small domestic moment captured in Pearson's style.
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