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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
3
Pattern 262 offers twelve Pennsylvanian Dutch designs including hearts flowers borders and the dove of peace with olive branch for stencil work. Complete directions and color guide available for 15c postpaid. order with name and address to the listed recipient.
A quip about pacifism circulates after a man says he looked ethereal in moonlight. A friend replies with a joke about not taking chances and slapping him to be safe. The exchange ends with a light caption about a pacifist who avoids fights yet attends peace talks.
In a playful exchange, a father asks a son if he is glad he prayed for a baby sister and the boy confirms with humor about praying twice. The moment hinges on the arrival of twins and a light family joke.
A couple stands before a jewelers shop with the woman urging a diamond ring while the man gently notes he would refuse such a ring only if necessary, implying a cautious affection and restraint.
Metropolitan Life figures show about 52 500 World War II marriages to foreign girls versus an estimated 4 000 to 8 000 in World War I. Despite higher numbers, foreign marriage rates are practically equal due to longer WWII duration and more service overseas. 17 500 war-children accompany 52 500 brides from Europe and the Mediterranean, mainly Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, plus 10 000 from the Pacific area especially Australia.
The writer argues Hal Newhouser, Tigers left hander, is baseball's top pitcher after a string of stellar seasons in 1944 1945 and 1946 predicting he will lead both leagues in wins again and threaten 30 victories as hitters return and rival aces must respond. The piece cites veteran opinions including Bill Dickey and contrasts Newhouser with Bob Feller Spud Chandler and Tex Hughson.
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports a practical blood grouping test to determine which of two mares, Fanny or Clairette, is the mother of a colt named Robert. Serum results show Fanny AB, Clairette A, and Robert O, indicating paternity.
Alden Stahr and Dr. Boyd Woodruff describe soil as a vast laboratory where medicines are formed by fungi and bacteria. They cite penicillin and other antibiotics as products of soil life and note that many diseases remain unconquered, with the common cold causing widespread economic and health impacts.
Ancient blue laws linger in New Jersey statutes with odd penalties. Driving a horse while intoxicated draws small fines and jail time, tramps may face leg iron orders, and dangerous hatpins can incur disorderly conduct fines. Witchcraft, fake god worship, funeral wreath sales near funerals, and junk dumping also appear as outdated offenses. The legislature revises annually but ignores these relics.
Letters from NL supporters complain that the American League outmatches the older circuit in stars and strength. They note AL standouts like Ted Williams Charlie Keller Bob Feller and Newhouser to contrast NL lacks equal pitchers and power hitters besides Johnny Mize. The writers suggest NL needed a legendary figure to turn the bats noisy this season.
An embroidery pattern describes a white swan in pink and white water lilies for pillowcases towels and scarves. It suggests satin stitch for the swan white buttonhole stitch for waterlily edges and shaded pink centers with a 20 cent pattern request including name address and pattern number 5148.
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