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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
3
Instructions describe making a small bungalow model from strong cardboard and white and green watercolor. Details cover front side openings, chimneys, red and white striped awning, green roof shingles, white paper windows, and fastening with paper fasteners.
A group of baby belongings for Christmas gifts inspired by a new arrival. Items include a moire silk covered record book with a painted stork, safety pin hangers, armlets with rosettes, and bright toys suspended by ribbons. Pink and blue satin ribbons secure notes and decorations.
The future racing star Ralph De Palma details how a ruined bicycle while delivering groceries led him to borrow a repaired bike, race in Buffalo for cash prizes, and propel his career. He recalls entering auto racing in 1907, tallying 225 wins and about 500000 in earnings with shared payouts and salaries shaping his fortunes.
A United States Department of Agriculture summary outlines typical highway costs by material and region. Macadam, gravel, and clay roads show wide ranges from $800 to $13,000 per mile, depending on construction type, drainage, surface, and labor.
Recalled by festival, the Twenty-Second Birthday of Jennings Oklahoma recalls Col. George McElroy's account of Joe Jennings who named the town after his homesteading family. A border era race opened the Cherokee Strip in September 1893 with a girl rider winning a quarter section land while posing as a boy.
The article describes rustic handmade toys using canton flannel or plush stuffed with sawdust and pins, beads, or regulation articles. It details patterns cut from white canton flannel, sewing two sides together with a turning slit, and finishing with stuffing to form animal figures.
The piece describes white zephyr crocheted bootees shaped to fit over the knees with beading and pink satin ribbon to hold them. Tiny pink rose buds are embroidered with silk floss for a pretty touch. Matching wooden hangers are padded with cotton and trimmed with satin ribbon and bows.
A Christmas Prayer asks for Christ to be with us in spirit and to deepen our love. It urges earnest living and preparation to meet his presence and share his joy when he returns.
A vintage notice describes a small doll or figure named Topsy, with eyes made from beads and hair, formed from two knitted pieces stitched together and turned right side out. It is stuffed with cotton, with a striped gingham cap completing its fanciful appearance.
Fragmentary text suggests a religious reflection on Jehovah listening to those who feared his name. It notes that God did not join the conversation directly, but a written memory remains about those who thought upon his name.
Boxing fans question whether Kid Williams lost his bantamweight world title to Johnny Ertle after a foul in the fifth round of a no-decision ten round. The bout was not officially for the title as to weigh in and rules, and no title was declared.
The first tie game occurred in New York on October 26, 1854 between the Gothams and the Knickerbockers. Darkness halted play after twelve innings with a 12 to 12 score, as the Knicks led 11 to 9 after nine innings under early rules requiring 21 runs to win.
George Hoke of St Louis proposes a base hit scoring method to show a batter s true value by weighting long hits and clutch hitting. He argues that a .220 hitter can be more valuable than a .300 hitter when he contributes in key moments, though the scheme is too complex for practical use.
Local effort urged to improve roads and keep water off roadbeds. Promote ditching drainage and road drag maintenance to curb mud and cut transport costs for farmers.
The article argues education and transportation are essential to civilization. It contends good roads drive commerce, school attendance, literacy, land values, and local development and quality of life, rivaling rail impact and defining community growth.
Ernest Wide, Sweden's 1912 Olympic champion, is defeated in the 800 meter race by A. Bohn of Stockholm by over a second in a time of 1 minute 59 2 10 seconds. Swedes add 400 meter hurdles and weight throw to the championship program.
The Southern Idaho Motor association was perfected at Boise to promote a good roads campaign in southern Idaho, marking an important step toward advancing the state's good roads movement.
University of Chicago students approved summer baseball by a 331 to 268 vote. The ballot also covered abolishing the conference rule as a side issue during class elections. Only men could vote on the question and those without an opinion were urged to leave ballots blank.
Farmers can mow roadside ditches and fence rows quickly while traveling to fields or during spare hours to curb growth and reduce maintenance.
A proverb in a road policy discussion notes that road quality dictates cost to users and that paying more yields poorer infrastructure. highlights the tradeoff between investment and quality in public works.
Doc White, released by Vernon in the Pacific Coast league, remains a capable pitcher and is expected to be signed by a minor league club for next season.
A short editorial argues that the nation’s future growth hinges on better roads and good transportation infrastructure. It stresses improved highways as essential to economic development and regional expansion.
A road built to last twenty years is projected to cost about 5000 to 10000 dollars per mile. The estimate reflects material, labor, and maintenance considerations for durable construction over two decades.
In Marquette Michigan the public library building hosts a plant growing in the shape of a cross. Three years ago custodian Dolf planted clover in a pot and an unfamiliar plant emerged, later sprouting two branches near the top to form a cross. Experts from the Normal school are examining the specimen, but no one recalls planting it.
An old advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a plant based remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims safety and a long proven track record, urging readers to buy bottles at drug stores or request a sample from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton. It also mentions Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver and stomach and includes stray dialogue at the end.
Fragmentary quotes recount a planning moment about appointing a male assistant dancing teacher. The text appears as dialogue and notes a cautious expectation of his suitability for the role. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
An old advertisement claims Resinol soap eases itching from skin eruptions and that users see improvement quickly. It touts Resinol ointment as effective and affordable, sold by druggists.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a heavy storm in a suburban town. A startled speaker dives for the porch or parlor and warns another not to stay. Dialogue references thunder and fear, with a husband and wife debating safety.
An old ad copy touts Bromo Quinine as a superior tonic and laxative alternative to ordinary quinine. It promises stronger effect with less ringing in the head and credits E. W. Grove at 25 cents.
A company announced a dividend as it faces criticism over deteriorating automotive profits. The exchange hints at calls for action to address the troubling performance and public concern.
A promotional blurb touts Cece’s signature Pears product as in use for more than three decades, with light emphasis on appeal to families and children who “cry for Fletch.”
The text shows Higgins stressing preparedness and preaching practice. It notes he is often out when bills are collected.
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