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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
6
William A. Radford outlines a two bedroom bungalow with a half floor above for two more bedrooms. A sun porch connects to the living room and the layout combines dining, kitchen, and stair hall into a single extended space. The frame house measures 32 by 26 feet with optional shingles and a full basement.
F. L. B. Headley of the University of Nevada finds turkey production in Churchill county profitable. A three year cost study on five farms shows turkeys average 13 pounds dressed at 3.52 dollars each, with feed and pasture the main costs. Large flocks lower per bird labor time and overall costs exceed 75 percent for labor and feed.
The article argues for restrained use of white in interior design, favoring it as edging or sheer veiling, with warm ivory woodwork and cream wallpaper. It describes a colonial room where dark heavy furniture and bright chintzes balance white, and notes finish options from gloss to dull and a durable oil for egg shell and satin finishes.
Two schemes cover woodwork finishing for walls or furniture. Wall woodwork should be a shade or two darker than the wall to harmonize and enhance space. Alternatively, woodwork may echo furniture color, with doors and permanent pieces in that hue.
The article notes a shift toward larger living spaces with modern features that save time and labor in housekeeping. It discusses a pressure to reduce cubical contents and smaller room sizes to save costs, while acknowledging a reaction as people’s average dimensions increase and demand for more space grows where affordable.
Hardwood floors can be installed over existing surfaces to refresh the interior. The upgrade adds character and modernization to the home’s overall look and feel.
Lumber built homes have long been a staple in America with about five tenths of residences built from wood. Builders praise wood for its adaptability to climates from the South to the North and its beauty when well painted.
A soot free chimney eases fire starting on cold mornings and improves draft. Proper draft promotes complete combustion, making fuel use more efficient in the home heating plant.
The writer argues hardwood floors are durable and affordable, costing less than cheaper flam coverings and offering easy maintenance and enduring beauty. They resist wear, stay clean, and can be finished in any style, adding lasting value beyond their initial cost.
As autumn days arrive homeowners are urged to have chimney flues inspected for soot. Regular cleaning helps prevent house fires caused by neglecting this precaution.
Pennsylvania reports rising use of frozen eggs with millions of pounds stored out of shell each year. In June 1928 the state recorded 4,657,000 pounds of out of shell eggs, ten times the amount from 1914. Freezing allows eggs to be stored zero to five degrees below and used by bakers year round.
A New Jersey experiment station expert stresses a warm poultry house must be well ventilated in winter. Professor Gross outlines three essentials: tight walls and doors, ventilating flues, and limited overhead space. He advises sealing cracks and using roll roofing, with overhead ceilings or straw lofts to reduce air volume, but cautions that too-tight houses cause moisture buildup without proper ventilation.
The text emphasizes adding vitamins to poultry rations. It details sources of vitamin A from yellow corn and green feeds, vitamin B from wheat corn green feeds alfalfa products, and vitamin D from sunshine or cod liver oil as a key supplement.
The article advises rotating ground annually or relocating houses to fresh ground. It stresses sanitary conditions for chicks and growing stock. It recommends discing and planting oats, rye, or wheat in all poultry runs and warns that once yearly discing is insufficient for best results.
A dry comfortable house reduces moisture on walls. Dampness can come from outside due to drainage, or from inside regardless of location. Causes include bad drainage, poor ventilation, or too many birds for pen size. determining the source is difficult.
The piece celebrates the Nativity birth in Bethlehem as a hinge of history, noting poets and painters inspired by the manger scene. It quotes Milton and Louise Imogen Gurney and Dorothy Belle Flanagan while recounting the Gospel of Luke account of Jesus birth and the shepherds visit.
Mrs Maynard plans a Christmas phone charity drive. She uses her list and telephone book to call neighbors and townsfolk with a Santa Claus message and a prophecy of hearth and happiness for next year. The stunt reflects 1929 era radio announce style by Anna Maynard on Station Y U L E.
Betty, now six, bursts with excitement at Christmas morning. She spots the tree and many presents, recalling last year as she calmly surveys the scene then sighs deeply.
A speaker addresses guests recalling a child asks about future fun and changing things they dislike. The remark frames plans for tomorrow as a moment of hopeful change.
The Herald and Presbytery reflect that Christmas without gifts would be strange. They say the true meaning lies in the gift of God through His only Son, and urge personal acceptance of that gift to learn Christmas meaning.
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