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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
3
In a Civil War era interior scene, Noreen begs protection from Anse Cowan as rifle threats loom. Tom Wyatt, posing as her fiancé, recruits Nichols the minister to marry them for safety, delaying pursuers until federal cavalry storm the scene.
Lieutenant Raymond confronts a staged intruder in a house where Miss Harwood is found safe. Captain Whitlock arrives as tension rises, while Miss Harwood vouches for the stranger and the rescue plan unfolds amid accusations against Conan’s gang.
No Smoke Without Fire notes a proverb style reflection attributed to John Lyly about the link between rumors and underlying cause. The saying emphasizes that visible effects imply a hidden source or truth behind events.
A boy uses a safety pin tied to fishing line as improvised tackle with a crawfish tail as bait. He casts into a dim pool three times and pulls out a bass each time, claiming the pin snaps shut on contact. Neighbors and the lad credit the clever setup for the successful catches.
A bizarre grotto fungus was found described as a stalk about four nebob diameter with a warlike lacework collar and eight bright steep openings above, featuring a smooth top orifice. The fragment notes the unusual morphology in vivid, archaic terms.
Dr. L o Hardman will supervise excavations at the Nacoochee valley mound where archaeologists from New York will study the Princess Nacoochee and the race that once inhabited the area. The dig may uncover weapons and skeletons to illuminate historic life. A separate report notes a Boston rabies scare inspired by a frightened dog and candy.
A fur fabric imitates broadtail with less bulk, offering a supple, durable alternative. Designers use it to create splendid wraps and elegant coats with martens fur collars and cuffs, silk braid ornaments, and rich embroidery. The coat showcases a restrained, ultra-smart finish.
Secretary Bernecker of the state assessment board says Nebraska land valuation could rise from 329 million to 395 million next year if the base valuation increases to 76 percent. The plan would boost gross revenue for subdivisions by about 650 thousand dollars, with roughly 93 thousand dollars allocated to the state. The proposal argues the new base would be fair and avoid injustices across counties.
Cut-out postcards entertain youngsters with printed paper dolls mother goose characters boy scouts circus animals and riders. Each card can be mailed and cut out by recipients. They cost a cent each and a twelve form makes a valued gift for a child.
The article describes affordable holiday aprons for children and families, noting their dainty, refined design. Materials include cottons, Swiss, embroidery, batiste, and washable laces. many are machine stitched and feature ribbons, belts, beading, bows, and rosettes.
The piece notes a range of utility dresses using coordinated browns from light beige to dark nut and Havana tones with softened tete de negre accents. It also highlights growing popularity of medium and dark greens in the new line.
A science note explains that many stars in space have temperatures so low their radiation is undetectable by eyes or photographic plates. It states invisible dark stars are far more numerous than the few bright stars, possibly thousands times as many.
The article notes single flower vases appearing in glass rut glass and pressed glass patterns and in silver. A tiny silver vase costs two dollars. One holder is handy in winter when flowers are scarce, as a single rose becomes decorative with its aid.
A fragment describes a white velour hat with a crown nearly covered by circling bands of black satin ribbon. The text notes only an occasional detail, suggesting an incomplete archival clue to the hat’s style or provenance.
The state railway commission ruled that a warehouse storing grain for others longer than ten days becomes public and must follow grain warehouse laws. A Van Winkle Grain & Lumber contract proposing future payment and storage deductions was deemed a sale of grain to the elevator, making the elevator store its own grain and not a public warehouse, avoiding warehouse law compliance.
The state supreme court ruled that Treasurer Hall cannot challenge the fire commission's operations and that the act creating the commission covers its expenses without requiring separate legislative appropriations. The ruling is seen as broadly applicable and may extend to similar food commission matters.
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules lump sum settlements under the workmen’s compensation law are lawful and binding. It holds that a settlement based on present value of future payments at 5 percent simple interest is permitted under the law.
The monthly report by State Treasurer George B. Hall shows a total treasury balance of 1,204,708.35, down 80,466.94 since November. Receipts reached 248,429.72 and disbursements 328,876.66. Cash holdings include 94,228.98 in university warrants, 106,80 in normal school warrants, 88,000 in bonds, and 2,500 in Johnson County warrants. State bond investments rose from 9,735,711.65 to 9,748,211.65. Bonds worth 56,000 were bought and 44,000 paid during the month.
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