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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
2
A freed slave named Moses made an almanac with his former master writing. He predicted snow in August, provoking his master's disbelief. Moses argued that if it snowed in August, he would prove to be a great prophet.
Victory gardeners and shade tree owners are urged to band trees and vines now to guard against tree climbing insects whose larvae become worms and caterpillars that defoliate and damage fruit. Banding with a weather resistant sticky substance is worthwhile and should be done early.
Agricultural engineer Floyd W. Duffee of Wisconsin College of Agriculture suggests a one strand electrified fence as a cheaper alternative to woven or multiple wire fencing. He notes controls can cover miles, but warns zinc coatings may corrode faster under wartime zinc restrictions.
A historical note describes low marshy cranberry fields and the harvesting process. Workers use a cradle-like scoop swung with both hands to loosen berries, which are then collected by a machine developed in Massachusetts. A large cylinder finger mechanism drops the berries into a hopper for collection.
Vieland oats, developed by the Wisconsin agricultural experiment station and the U S department of agriculture, are short yellow oats with early maturity. They yield heavy weights per bushel, resist rust and smuts, and are a good companion for new grass and legume seedings during peak feed production.
Experiment station representatives report rust in water can be removed by passing it through a tank with graded limestone and gravel. A special limestone is required. Equipment costs estimated around $50 for tank valves pipes and fittings. The method not applicable if water is hard but free of iron and carbon dioxide.
Hollywood gossip notes Raft reappears in Universal's Follow the Boys performing in a Charleston and Argentine number in near identical costume to his stage debut. Laraine Day’s film rise continues with Doctor Kildare and That Hunter Girl casting. Arden Black’s child past connects to Cary Grant. Paulette Goddard earns a China troop-entertainment citation. CBS visits to troops planned. NBC's Art Baker promotes Women's Air Corps recruitment. Alan Young to replace Eddie Cantor for summer radio. Everett Sloane notes on fame and eccentricity.
Comforting and pretty styles described for a shoulder capped beruffled dress in a soft flowered print. Pattern No. 8613 in sizes 12 to 40, plus Pattern No. 8613 C for children 3 to 8 years, and Pattern No. 8582 in sizes 10 to 20 with yardage requirements listed. War conditions cause slight delays in popular pattern orders. Send your order to:
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Perry Como on neighbors and the social disconnect. Cary Grant appears with a burned-out cigarette in Up in Arms, a misfit choice for his image. Duffy’s Tavern with Ed Gardner will run at least another year. Second Husband with Helen Menken begins its run. 1,600 servicemen receive Goldwyn Girls pinup packets. further scaling back of pinups possible if trends continue.
Notable names Lou Gehrig appears alongside William Powell Eleanor Powell and Dick Powell in a listing of prominent figures. The context suggests a roundup of well known personalities connected to sports and film.
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