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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
3
Homemaker Ruth Wyeth Spears describes converting wasted cupboard space into an efficient linen closet in the kitchen or pantry. A high plywood door hides a top compartment while lower shelves are accessed by a vertical curtain on a shade roller, framed by a scalloped board.
A playful dialogue between lovers features a derisive punch about diamonds and love. The exchange shows humor and sharp wit as they tease each other about precious gems and romance.
The circus manager heard moans from a dressing room and learns from a worker that Flints, the sword and knife walker, has stepped on a tack causing the distress.
A playful exchange centers on lighting 20 candles on a birthday cake. The joke contrasts lighting candles at both ends with a witty tease about the economy.
A fragment notes a speaker’s quip about deeds over words and suggests the speaker never sent a telegram. The line highlights emphasis on action over talk without detailing who spoke.
A brief humorous exchange features a craftsman teased for speed. The other person quips about never striking twice in the same spot, playful banter highlighting nimble technique and wit.
The August 25 lesson outlines selected subjects and scripture texts authorized by the International Council of Religious Education for use with permission.
A Bible study notes David's fall and pursuit of repentance as the path to forgiveness. It contrasts sin with humility and God’s mercy, citing Psalm 51 and II Samuel 12, and emphasizes confession as a gateway to renewal and restored usefulness.
A sermon excerpt argues that constancy in small duties reveals lasting love for God, distinguishing it from brief spiritual fervor. It emphasizes daily faithfulness as the measure of true devotion.
A set of trivia prompts asks about boxing rounds in Sullivan era Lincoln's presidency before the Civil War largest American stadium annual Little Brown Jug rivalry on gridiron meaning of Pyrrhic victory whether each star on the flag represents a state and if kangaroos roost in trees and whether Japanese ever say 977.
A miscellaneous set of statements compares facts about places and languages. It notes that stars symbolize states collectively, mentions Australian tree kangaroos with their climbing and jumping traits, and asserts that Japanese responses deny words for yes and no while offering affirmative phrases.
The fragment references a boxing match ending after a knockdown and notes a six week period. It mentions Soldier Field in Chicago with a 125000 seating capacity and begins to name the University of Michigan.
The Constitution allows Congress to set the timing for choosing electors and their voting day. By law electors meet to canvass the popular vote on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December. The president and vice president are not officially elected until a joint session of Congress on January 6 after Congress convenes, when the electoral vote is canvassed.
A recent account notes the United States fleet can traverse the Panama Canal with unusual speed. It describes 110 ships passing in 48 hours, averaging a vessel in and out every 26 minutes, highlighting remarkable efficiency.
The loudest respiratory movements belong to whales. When harpooned they dive for up to two hours and surface to unleash a breath with such force the sound travels over a mile.
A large Eastern railroad sells from 200 to 500 tons of rust monthly to various steel companies, which use it in the manufacture of pig iron.
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