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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
6
Crochet pattern 6391 teaches making chair and davenport sets to match. It includes head rest as two chair backs joined with a three sided border, illustrations, stitch guides, and materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 W 14th St New York for pattern.
Summer menus favor grilled one dish meals and hearty sandwiches for picnics and tea parties. The article offers practical tips on variety bread and fillings, keeping sandwiches moist, and using leftovers by french toasting, plus several recipes for fillings and spreads.
This column promises practical tested macaroni recipes by Eleanor Howe suitable for family menus camp cookery and informal buffet supper with easy inexpensive meals to try next week.
A Western Newspaper Union release advertises a new cookbook with over 125 recipes tailored to men. It urges readers to send 10 cents to Feeding Father at 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois to receive a postage prepaid copy.
Brown paper moistened in vine gar will polish tins to shine like silver. Save all paraffin from preserves and jelly. A pipe cleaner works to clean the spout of a coffee or tea pot. Scrape cream whipper and bowl to avoid waste. A teaspoon of corn sirup prevents sugar from forming in preserves per pint. Kerosene on a soft cloth brightens bathroom fixtures. Core and peel apples by halving and quartering before peeling. Scrub potatoes and carrots with a chore ball to remove skins efficiently.
Interior decorators propose a new effect where deep ceiling color raises perceived height. They also suggest carrying side wall wallpaper up onto the ceiling about 10 inches to enhance the illusion.
An overheard library conversation features a progressive schoolboy explaining inferiority and superiority complexes to a non progressive friend. He notes that claiming capability yields superiority, denying it yields inferiority, and suggests that indecision would imply a split personality.
A couple visits a tearoom after church for lemon chiffon pie. Mrs Green asks where to eat next and Mr Green suggests going where they serve that good georgette pie.
A humorous exchange features Bill and a speaker noting how life changes with a son who now wears Oxford bags and cretonne vests, reducing the need for amusements. The quip highlights family fashion trends and domestic wit.
During juror questioning a property owner admits five years of marriage while asked about forming opinions. The exchange includes confirmation of ownership and marital status and a claim of not having formed opinions for five years. The brief dialogue highlights juror qualification and bias questions in a courtroom setting.
Mr. Dustin Stax quips that a man as wealthy as he is avoids politics and fears even a door slot for a check. The remark suggests political participation is seen as risky or unwelcome for the affluent.
A nurse announces to a puzzled professor that a baby boy has arrived. The professor, distracted, asks what the infant desires, prompting the nurse to suggest asking the child directly.
A diner and waiter exchange humor about visiting the zoo. The diner urges the waiter to see tortoises whiz past, noting the enjoyable spectacle after the long wait.
The line prompts a sun stroke question after Jimmy Sunfish collides with an opponent. Officials investigate the incident and potential implications for the event's outcome.
A mother questions her son Elmer after college, asking if he passed all but two motor cycles. The exchange shows a humorous family scene with a brisk rural tone. Elmer confirms only two motorcycle items remain unpassed.
A railway worker asks what to do while another explains he assists the hammering wheel tapper by listening. The exchange highlights a humorous, practical moment on the rail service.
An ancient Hindu tale tells of a woman who notices a man following her and learns his true motive. He says he loves her, she challenges him to woo her sister instead, and the ruse backfires revealing his lack of honesty. The sister proves ugly, and the man admits his deceit. She then confronts him about truthfulness.
Ruth questions handling a sailboat while Frank asserts readiness after studying the encyclopedia before purchase. The exchange hints at boat ownership and confidence in seamanship.
The Browns overhear a young couple in a garden below the seaside hotel. Mrs Brown urges distraction as she anticipates a proposal while Mr Brown jokes that no one warned him.
Dialogue shows Mother and children debating hymn titles sung at a picnic. William confirms they sang a hymn titled We Can Sing Ful Though We Be, while Big Sister corrects it to Weak and Sinful Though We Be, highlighting a humorous misnaming incident.
A pompous visitor to an English school tried quizzing children on geography. He asked what is the capital of Olland. A sharp reply from a back-row student answered H.
A playful exchange shows Miss Mabel asking about Milton's work and a young author replying about the nature of his writing. The vignette captures curiosity and literary interest in a school or city scene.
Sowerwein asks if the general is the highest ranking officer, Haliver confirms him, and notes that no one can issue orders except his wife.
Mrs Rowdybush asks about faith in life insurance while Mrs Senzuk recalls collecting $10,000 for two husbands who proved unworthy. The exchange hints at a dark humor tone in a social column.
Ask it and Tell it debate superstitions about starting on Friday ends as Tellit explains payday falls on Saturday. The exchange frames a practical choice over omen beliefs.
A domestic dispute escalates as remarks about a wife’s blindness to faults draw sharp comment from Coyimjoglu. He notes she was not deaf and that neighbors observed the spat, signaling public embarrassment.
A humorous exchange follows as the boss promotes a worker to manager of the doughnut factory. The new manager quips about being in charge of everything while noting the hole work.
Conversation shows Cryeng pleading not to drive fast on curves while Holowynge suggests closing eyes to avoid fear as the vehicle navigates winding roads.
Latest button front dress patterns No 1787 and No 1790 ideal for warm weather. No 1787 features inside pleats and gathers with sizes 14 to 42 offered, fabric needs listed. No 1790 offers waist line buttons and wide lap-over skirt with lace trim. Order details and prices provided.
When bureau drawers stick in hot weather rub on wax to reduce friction. Use lemon juice in lettuce dressings to boost vitamins. Store mayonnaise in covered jars on the upper fridge shelf to prevent separation. For longer lasting toys, paste paper dolls on coarse muslin.
The motto of quarrels is cited as weakness on both sides in a Voltaire quote, reflecting timeless feuding. The line underscored by public discourse shows how mutual weakness perpetuates conflict.
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