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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
4
Store shelves show deep markdowns on men’s shirts, underwear, socks, suspenders, hats, and silk stockings. Specials include Balbriggan garments, steerage pants, knee socks, and dress shirts with many sizes available. limited stock and many lots to close out in coming days.
The readable text shows a fragmentary note about a credit story and a Twice Week reference. No clear persons, organizations, places, or events are identified in the legible portion.
Benjamin C. Blailquist died at his Stromsburg home on Monday August 11 1913 after a battle with diabetes and illness. He was born July 2 1826 in the county farm east of town and married March 20 1919 to Bessie Keumbach. The funeral was held Wednesday at 3 pm with Rev Alpert V. Carlon preaching and a quartet rendering hymns. He leaves a wife, aging parents and siblings, and mourners who described him as a loyal friend and devoted husband.
Mrs George Dimick fractured her left arm just below the shoulder when she lost her balance and fell in the cellar at her home. She also suffered other minor bruises but believes it could have been worse. She plans an X ray examination in Stromsburg when able to travel.
Sunday School 104A announces presiding service II Young Peoples Meeting at 7 PM and preaching service at 8 PM. The annual church and Sunday school picnic is planned for Friday August 22 at Arge W Johnson's grove. Members and friends are invited to attend, with transport arranged from the church at 9 39 AM.
The writer recalls a surreal first day among Dolphin Union Straits Eskimos and medieval like figures echoing King Arthur. He contrasts ancient hunter tribes with modern cities, marveling at Stone Age life mirrored in artifacts and the humans who practice it, as described in Stefansson’s Harper's Magazine piece.
A garbled early example of cruel social repartee in a fashionable suburb shows a wealthy woman repeatedly calling on residents who avoid her. The rude exchange ends with a sharp retort about not being present and the insult of a visitor left waiting at home.
A bizarre tale from Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a misadventure when a large Christmas dinner duck, blown by a storm, crashed through a kitchen door in New Castle Delaware, creating a startling, humorous scene as the bird settled in. Nearby residents recall the odd event as a festive misfortune from the stormy season.
An old church notice outlines Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m with a casual Sunday school at 110 ve i. It mentions a special train from Omaha to carry attendees for a fundraising effort and notes August 19 as a notable date.
A London writer cites the Atharva Veda to claim an advanced Indian surgical method in the third century BCE and praises Sus̄hutta as a leading authority. He notes concepts of grafting living flesh for ear restoration and warns that exposure to contaminated water or decomposed matter leads to serious illness.
A meditation on health and cheerful meals opens with a wise woman guiding family life toward pleasant talk and good digestion. The piece then reports the death of John F. Campbell, longtime Polk County resident, Civil War veteran born 1843, with details of his family, service, homesteading, and funeral plans.
The passage muses on character by nail shape. Long nails supposedly indicate visionaries and self depreciation, while short nails suggest strong logic and critical ability. It argues that short-nail people are often overconfident, with few concerns about their own work.
A school scene on the call of Samuel includes dialogue about watching, with a student misreading the verse. The text cites Ralph Waldo Trine on beginning anew each day and no need for past regrets. It notes coal prices, a debate about aluminum costs, and a travel notice for a special train to Canada via J. P. Heald in Osceola, Nebraska.
A 100 acre farm owned by the James and Elliott estate in Hackberry precinct is for sale. For price and details contact Addie J. Elliott at Mills and Beebe Attorneys Osceola Nebraska.
Official financial report dated August 9 1913 for Torsirs National Bank Osceola Nebraska with cashier A F Nuquist sworn statement and notary Frank D Mills attesting. Includes services and subscription details for The Twice a Week Record at one dollar per year.
The W. and Z. Usi group plans a gathering at Mrs Gillespie's home tomorrow afternoon. Attendees are asked to arrive by 1 row after 2:30 p.m. in the listed venue.
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