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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

14

To May To Or To Maht Oint? Pronunciation Debate

A reader notes conflicting pronunciations for to-may-to and to-mah-to with strong opinions on standard usage. The piece cites a modern dictionary favoring to-may-to and cites American versus British tendencies, remarking that both sides can be correct.

United States Howe

Potato in First Place Potittoes Retain Popularity

J. W. Strowbridge of the division of fruits and vegetables United States bureau of agricultural economics says the potato remains the most widely grown commercial vegetable in the country despite fads and fancies.

J. W. Strowbridge Division of Fruits and Vegetables United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Honesty Not a Marketable Commodity

An editorial remark states honesty cannot be bought or sold and lacks market value. The note contrasts virtue with commerce, asserting ethics remain priceless beyond price tags.

The Bat Mystery Deepens In Hidden Room

Miss Cornelia and Bailey confront the Doctor Wells as Dale is found unconscious in a secret chamber behind a hidden mantel. Detective Anderson suspects Wells while Dale recalls a shadowy figure locking her there. The room reveals a missing bank money and a suspenseful confrontation unfolds in the old house.

Dale Bailey Doctor Miss Cornelia Lizzie Miss Ogden Cornelia Anderson Himself Union Bank Wells

Hidden safe shifts the attic suspense in a haunted house

In a dusty attic Bailey and Miss Cornelia uncover a hidden iron safe behind a false mantel while Lizzie reports a masked intruder at the skylight. Dale and Lizzie fear a dangerous presence as Anderson’s fate remains unknown and tensions rise.

Reading Newspapers Builds Wise, Discerning Minds

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that adults rely on newspapers as essential reading, and teaching children to read critically develops a liberal education and a habit of thoughtful analysis of history, science, and the art of living for a richer future.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Freak Golf by Moonlight in Scotland

A strange 18 hole match in Scotland began at 12 30 pm under moonlit skies with spectators present. Players lost sight of the ball as it was struck and crowds listened for its drop while two volunteers in white guided the players. Ball tracing relied on electric flashlights and the contest ended at 12 20 am with no hole in one. the winner posted a hole in 93.

Scotland

Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets Promote Cold Cure

Ad claims brom quinine tablets relieve headaches by curing the cold. Instructions urge looking for E. W. Grove signature on the box. Price given as 30 cents.

E. W. Grove

Early Start as Groom Deceived at Altar Revealed

Dialogue overheard after a wedding ends in tension. The bride confronts the groom about alleged deception at the altar, while he frantically recalls the moment and the ceremony. The Boston Transcript notes the emotional scene and the reactions of involved parties.

Bob Boston Transcript

Fretting is a confession of weak ness noted

A compact reflection on fretful habit as a sign of weakened resolve. The line suggests inner doubt and self-critique, presenting worry as a self-imposed limit rather than a productive trait. It frames mindfulness as a remedy to unstable nerves.

Tides Move Earth’s Crust Says Scientist

Dr. Walter D. Lambert of the coast and geodetic survey notes tides lift and lower the earth’s crust due to sun and moon gravity. Popular Mechanics asserts prior measurement limits avoided by lack of instruments and complex calculations, yet scholars confirm these movements beyond reasonable doubt.

Walter D. Lambert Coast and Geodetic Survey Popular Mechanics: Magazine

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