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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
2
Two letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health and strength. Mrs. Goldie Shoup of St. Joseph Illinois and Mrs. J Storms of Paterson New Jersey report improved well being after use. The notes link renewed health to happier homes and easier housework. We ask if you are on the sunlit road to better health.
In Burlington Vermont a cat seizes a chance to punish dogs under a new quarantine rule. A woman with a leashed Pido saw her dog attacked and summoned bystanders to restrain the feline as it wielded its muzzled fighting weapons.
A guide on tuning radios for true tonal quality, avoiding distortion, with tips to use ear judgment, proper speaker and tube pairing, and adjusting dials for soft and loud passages. It discusses transformer coupled audio amplification and the role of high quality transformers in achieving better sound with careful component choice.
Excess voltage offers both advantages and drawbacks for house powered radios. Owners should favor quality on nearby stations rather than seeking distant signals, as full voltage can cause interference and poor reception on closer stations. Delay long distance goals until later when broadcast air is quieter.
Interference from conflicting waves causes widespread poor reception across the region, spoiling clear broadcasts and frustrating viewers seeking stable signals. Residents report multiple channels fluctuating and varying in strength, with engineers tasked to identify sources and restore consistent service.
A WEAF letter from a western trading post says the outlaw gang and many Indians enjoyed the music as they imagined being in the big city dodging taxis, while listening to WCCO. The note highlights radio’s power to unite distant scenes and stimulate creative thought.
Loud speaker vibrations travel through tubes when placed on a radio cabinet causing grid and filament movement that distorts music. Move the speaker off the cabinet and direct sound away from the set.
A brief note from 1927 attributes a quotation to Arnold Bennett about brain control and thought, with affiliation to The Kitchen Cabinet and the Western Newspaper Union. The item presents a literary snippet on self mastery and mental influence.
Readable recipes cover steamed clams and chowder with butter and lemon sauce, mock clam soup from codfish and tomatoes, and clam chowder with pork fat and onions. Carrot dishes, salmon salads, and Nabisco biscuit dessert ideas follow, plus a devil’s food cake using sour milk and cocoa.
Nee Marwell notes the risk of lead poisoning from drinking water. Lead dissolves in water, so draw off standing water before use. Special tin lined pipe is designed to reduce this danger.
A historical note identifies Lake Titicaca in South America as the highest navigable body of water. The reference appears in a period feature from Liberty.
Natural flat Water Ranches near Rone Nevada tap wells 100 to 20 feet deep to heat homes and irrigate crops. The hot water at about 200 degrees Fahrenheit appears abundant and is used to protect various products from frost.
A quirky superstition from the Dearborn Independent claims that when children of different sexes are baptized together the boy must go first or the girl will grow a beard as she matures. The article notes this as an old English superstition cited by the paper.
The omnibus is described as a four-wheeled public conveyance and is named from the Latin omnis meaning for all. The term omnibus is shortened to bus with the final syllable omitted.
Public note argues a nickel still has practical value as it suggests small coins can open a savings account. The item implies nickels remain usable despite trade shifts and frames the nickel as ready to work in modern finance.
The designs of United States paper currency are prepared by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and submitted for approval to the Secretary of the Treasury. If a portrait appears, it must depict a deceased person.
The saying Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad appears in various ancient sources. Sophocles is cited as quoting Whom Jupiter would destroy, he first drives mad, illustrating a shared motif across classical writers.
A Rushville Republican note argues that danger comes with acceptance and smart handling, warning that optimism can be the most perilous mindset. The editorial emphasizes thoughtful response over reckless cheer.
A report from the Atchison Globe recalls a dog performing point like a superb bird dog but pointing a stuffed owl. The piece notes the irony and compares some men to that misdirected gesture.
A Detroit man who is color blind could only see yellow. On a shopping trip he bought a suit he believed to be brown. His wife gasped and cried upon seeing it and said it appeared violently green.
Hawaii's own botanists report nearly 700 plant varieties found nowhere else on the islands. The unique diversity stems from long isolation of Hawaii from other lands during geologic ages.
Father Andrew White, S. J., celebrated the first Roman Catholic mass in Maryland on March 24, 1834 at St Clement's Island near the Potomac. The noted worshipers were the first Maryland settlers.
The oldest surviving club in London is White's, established in 1697. Its member register lists many celebrated English historical figures, reflecting its long influence and prestige in society.
The English inventor Sir Richard Arkwright, famed for developing large scale cotton spinning machinery, began life as a barber before pioneering mechanized textile production.
Rennet is the prepared inner surface of a young calf stomach. It is mainly used in cheese production. Rennet extract comes in liquid powder and tablet forms.
The report details British women pursuing varied work from breeding goldfish and Angora rabbits to running an upholstery business and acting as masters of fox hounds. Others study tea tasting, become cattle judges, jam makers, builders merchants, or serve as scribes and heraldic fluminators.
At a dinner before leaving for Europe Charles M Schwab defended speculation as productive for business and not gambling. He recounted an American family in Nice who learned from a nurse that the only way to beat gambling is to use a croupier's rake.
Bell-Ans provides rapid relief from over acidity belching gas and heartburn. Advertising copy claims thirty years of value with no laxative effect and offers free samples from Bell & Co Inc Orangeburg NY.
An English glass substitute that can be cut with scissors is announced. It is proposed for hospital use due to its ability to transmit ultraviolet light.
William Morrison of Wheeling, driving to Washington at night, ran out of gas and was struck in the face by a passing truck. He found a sealed envelope containing 100 dollars inside the envelope, discovered after the collision.
Two inventors in Cologne Germany designed a portable post box enabling residents to post letters without stepping outside. The device features a dual compartment box allowing letters for delivery to be loaded and letters for transmission retrieved by the postman.
Advertisement touts Moone’s Emerald Oil as a powerful treatment for corns and bunions with a money back guarantee if pain and corn are not removed. Claims also note benefits for swollen or varicose veins and urges customers to buy from local druggists.
A new liner was launched at Malfoncone Italy featuring nine decks and a length of 631 feet. The vessel measures 24 000 gross tons and is built with a special high elastic steel said to endure heavy ocean waves.
A breezy reflection on enjoying horseback riding outdoors. The piece highlights resilience, open air, and the steady thrill of riding as a personal pastime.
A quip from the Loston Transcript recalls Diogenes noting the doorsill sign Let nothing evil enter here and posing the ironical question whether the owner should also take in what passes through.
A proverb urges restraint in spending and wisdom in wealth. It contrasts a fool with seven dollars and a prudent man who may be wealthy yet not extravagant. The saying underscores balance over riches.
A brief quotation from the Lamar (Alan) Democrat extols grains of common sense as the most valuable, likening wisdom to soil titling.
A health specialist warns that though hair and teeth are valued as man's best friends even these trusted features can deteriorate, highlighting the fragility of grooming and health in daily life.
A Boston Transcript critique labels hunting as the worst kind of sport and a disagreeable business, yet notes it remains the sole exercise some individuals are willing to perform.
The quote by Fohn Foster notes that youthful follies fading into old age resemble young shoots on a barren oak stump. It reflects on the persistence of vigor or reform in aging contexts. The line frames a meditation on time, resilience, and renewal.
A quotation emphasizes that educating a man benefits an individual while educating a woman benefits the family, credited to Charles D. Melver.
An architect, central figure from Atchison Clube, proposes converting a space once meant for a hat box into a hotel bathroom. The idea highlights design creativity and practical reuse of unusual layouts.
A wry remark highlights the sting of self reliance when one has nothing left. The line reflects the squeeze of independence and the irony of having to manage with empty hands.
A concise proverb notes that the unjust may seize an umbrella from the just in dry weather, reflecting on misfortune and opportunism and the balance of power. The line uses weather as metaphor for integrity and wrongdoing in social dynamics.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler told a New York dinner that modern statesmen resemble the former governor who ended speeches with so called sentiments and demanded others to change them, illustrating political rhetoric today.
A Well-Wisher expresses concern after a motoring accident. Jack replies that he expects to live many more years. Mabel retorts with a wish for a different outcome.
A playful exchange notes a daughter proving brave by kicking a bandit and remaining lively at the Charleston. The dialogue captures a brisk, energetic mood with a hint of pride in performance and bravery.
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