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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
3
Mrs. Harry Ashcroft of Covington Kentucky says constant pain and weakness kept her from housework. After trying Vegetable Compound Blood Medicine Sanative Wash she reports restored strength and warmth. She invites letters from women seeking advice about the medicines.
Three cattlemen from near Dodge City Kansas shipped a car of cattle to Kansas City. At the Blossom house they bet who would pay the morning meal, and the loser was to order a five dollar breakfast per man. The hostess was asked to serve five dollar ham and eggs per man.
A seven year old Indianapolis boy Benny, prone to fist fights, was told by his mother to resist the urge by quoting a biblical line. He later rushed in saying he told the devill temptations to fight and fled home, after repeating the phrase Get from behind me Satan.
Holding out open hands is described as a natural instinct when begging a favor from a superior. The article frames clasped hands in prayer as a conventional form of this primitive attitude.
The per capita current expenses in city schools with 200000 or more population rose by 7.28 in 1023 24 versus 1921 22, per Circular No 4 from the Interior Department Bureau of Education. In cities 380000 to 100000 population the increase was 2.75, and in cities 10000 to 30000 it was 0.18.
A woman declares to a judge her intention to marry George regardless of others' objections. She notes he is the only man she could divorce without regret, asserting the resolute stance of her marriage plans.
Radio engineer M C Batsel explains methods to reduce station interference. With multiple US stations, tuning and circuit design using regenerative receivers and selective antennas can isolate a desired signal. Small indoor antennas plus one outdoor wire, or a tuned ground circuit, can curb interference without sacrificing music and speech quality.
A variometer should be in series with a circuit to extend wavelength. Keep aerials short if lead-in and ground wires are long for better results. Recharging a storage battery nightly extends its life. running the set until it stops may ruin the battery. Lead-in aerials and vertical wires are as effective as horizontal sections. A magnetized screwdriver can fetch dropped screws in hard to reach spots. Proximity to power lines or arc lights causes disturbances and noise in receivers.
A brief health note advises checking a child’s diet if they are delicate irritable or backward in school. It recommends plenty of home made bread for its wholesome flavor and lists Northwestern Yeast Co Chicago as a source.
An Exchange quip attacks food profiteering, with a butcher defending 60 cent per pound jumpsteak as part of widespread markup. He cites 6,000 percent profits on Junck's liver pills and 40,000 percent on plain soda, noting porcelain teeth at 10 cents and dentist profits at 76,000 percent.
Joseph Taylor, head of the stores department at the Middlesex hospital in London, has reportedly been on duty at 5:30 every morning for 38 years without a tardy mark and has clocked between 100 and 112 hours weekly during that period.
Two Austrian chemists report success after years of experiment with an elastic glass made from carbamide and formaldehyde. The material, named Pollopas, shares all glass properties except hardness.
Mrs Roberts questions propriety of accepting costly gifts from unfamiliar men while Marjorie defends the idea that generosity from any man may be sincere. The exchange highlights differing views on manners and trust within a family discussion.
The city orders seven speedy machines to replace four horses and riders. Each auto unit will carry two policemen and operate in outlying districts of St Louis.
A Louisville Courier-Journal item quotes a neighbor remarking on a spouse’s late night quarrel and a wry defense about a steady supply of tirades. The exchange hints at domestic discord and humor within urban living.
A mother and child banter about candy and a dash of sibling dynamics. The child notes Dorothy received a whole box from Uncle, highlighting a humorous domestic moment.
Great Britain's coal industry must be improved, say mine owners, and a survey to that end is being made by a committee composed of employers and workers.
A beauty ad notes that distinct charm comes from the perfume used. It promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores and Cuticura Talcum powder for a clear sweet healthy skin.
A backstage exchange features a sharp line about family. The kid teases about the bearded lady while the other replies that the bearded figure is his father, highlighting the show’s quirky humor.
The report notes Sara questions a kiss she felt may have been against her will and Toga believes the act occurred. The account centers on their interaction and the disputed consent claim.
A collection of quirky maxims explores wisdom and social behavior. Witty lines reflect on wealth, perception, romance, and self awareness with playful critique and cultural hints. The tone resembles a cheeky newspaper feature of curiosities.
A packet of sweet pea seeds sent to no man twenty five years ago has been planted this year and is growing rapidly, showing surprising vitality from a long undisturbed storage.
Following the series of consolidations in Canada the Royal Bank now has resources of 720 million dollars. The figure reflects the bank's broadened capital base as it pursues greater scale and stability amid the postwar financial reorganization.
A light moment between a golfer and his caddie frames golf as a sport of quirks. The caddie notes the game's strange nature, while the golfer comments with humor about its reputation.
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