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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
5
A fragment from The Osceola Record presents lyrics and verses by Stephen C. Foster and Thomas Moore. It features refrains of Hard Times come again no more and lines about fame, memory, and homes, interwoven with nostalgic references to poets and songs in a literary column.
A survey of varied topics from around the world notes large irrigation projects in Twin Falls Idaho and desert holdings in Egypt and India, census work in Uruguay, and a Baroda gaekwar’s gold cannon melt. It also cites Japan’s new actress school in Tokyo and ecological shifts in New Zealand, along with reflections on education and knowledge from Oxford and Westminster Gazette.
A salesman demonstrated a marking machine for linen in the Midland hotel lobby during the Middle and Western States Laundry men's Association convention. Delegates laughed at the idea of collars carrying alphabet markings, while one man recalled a collar returning with a friend's initials. The talk turned to damaged stock and a fire sale of worn collars and cuffs.
Historic London row known as Fulwood's Rents, linked to Oliver Twist and Thieves Kitchen lore, faces demolition to make way for modern offices. Once home to Fulwood and Bacon, the site recalls Gray's Inn, Furnival's Inn, Jack Sheppard hideouts, and Dickens proximity. American visitors still tour the area.
In Coolidge a pastor jokes about installing a vending machine in his church so members can get a dime credit for a nickel. Patsy laments prison time over five shillings, while Mike teases the drink expense and the chance to pay a debt.
A whist hand described as strong for eleven or twelve tricks becomes suspect known as a yarborough. Hearts are trumps with the dealer holding seven hearts and six small clubs while the partner has ace and queen of clubs, yet with perfect dealer partnership only six tricks can be won.
In Apia Samoa Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife embrace local life and plan a reception with Consul Heywood. A note sent by courier reveals Mrs Stevenson must find her shoe by the 23rd to attend, signed by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Towne and Browne tease Longbow about a tall story in a breezy Philadelphia Press exchange. Browne confirms Longbow is “a bird” while noting he added a grain of salt to the tale.
The Yonkers Statesman recalls a past action of tossing an egg at a vile actor while Egbert-Oh admits a recent urge to perform a shoe gesture. The Washington Star notes passionate rhetoric and many tales in campaigns, some good, some not.
The senate read the president's Panama canal message amid laughter from several members. Senator Foraker sought a resolution for detailed information on the Brownsville affair inquiry, while Senator Warren opposed immediate action. The scene included jests about Joseph Pulitzer and remarks on the postal savings bank bill becoming unfinished business.
Senator Depew argues postal savings banks are not experimental as they exist abroad and would aid hard hit industrial communities. He says private banks won’t serve sparsely populated areas, making government banks essential. The bill aims for January 1 1908. Senator Forker introduces, but Senator Warren objects. vote on action postponed to tomorrow.
Dr. B. T. Galloway of the bureau of plant inquiry told the House Committee on Agriculture that print paper could be produced from corn stalks in competition with wood pulp. He said a commercial test would soon be made by a 4 mill in Maine.
W H Bowers of Lincoln ignored Geneva city quarantine and was arrested after returning to town with two companions. He fought Marshal Owens, was recaptured, fined 19.50 with costs, and allowed to resume work at the girls' industrial school after the Monday hearing.
Representative Mondell of Wyoming presses for action on a bill to increase homestead acreage. The measure sits on the speaker's table awaiting revival and possible return to conference. Mondell seeks unanimous consent to send it back. Howland remains opposed.
State Mineralogist L E Aubury reports a promising patronite specimen from San Bernardino county. If the deposit is extensive it could spark a new local mining development. Patronite is a vanadium sulphide, rare in supply, with most used in steelmaking imported from Peru. Government tests explore its use in armor plate production.
Mrs. Della Pratt and Mrs. Taft followers of James Sharp the fanatic linked to December 8 police battle in New York. They were rearrested in Spray North Carolina after discharge by Judge Remley and recommitted on conspiracy charges tied to murders near the city hall.
Peter Jansen near Jansen Nebraska sold a land section for 64000 dollars at 100 dollars per acre in a deal closed by J W Fouts of Diller. Jansen retains 1000 acres in Jefferson County and has lived in Nebraska since locating there. Fairbury flour mills will receive an electric meter for plant operation until the concrete dam is rebuilt and power will come from the electric light plant day and night.
In Greenwich Ohio a marshal was severely wounded and an unknown man killed after five assailants hid by a railroad yard. The marshal fired with a revolver killing one robber. four others returned fire and fled as a posse searches the area. The dead robber had a 44 caliber revolver, the marshal's weapon was an automatic. The gang suspected from Columbus.
In Chicago on the second day of the hearing before Commissioner Lane, George S. Loftus seeks a statement from the Pullman company showing the percentage of berths occupied annually by pass holders. Attorney Mana han presses the demand, opposed by Attorney Fernald. Lane rules the data must be produced, directing William Hough to provide the statement.
Washington reports the allied fine arts committee of the American Institute of Architects recommends forming a federal bureau of fine arts under the interior department. It backs Lincoln memorial in the Mall, rejects a Washington Gettysburg highway plan, and proposes awarding the AI A gold medal to Charles F. McKim of New York.
Local notes report farm sales in Wausa and Sutton, construction delays at Wayne and Exeter, a pumice stone discovery near Endicott, and a steer of good trade for holiday shopping. Notable events include births and anniversaries in Fairmont and Cameron, a stroke in Harlan county, and Arlington residents using waste plant steam for heating.
Seven members of the French warship Amiralaube’s crew, sent ashore to spend the night, are missing and presumed drowned after the steam launch disappeared near Plattsmouth. A large gray wolf was shot by farmer James Lee near Cambridge. The Cambridge Odd Fellows plan a new $14,000 brick temple. Peru citizens discuss a student loan association. Theodore Bradley of Beatrice becomes associate editor of the Manchester News. Bradley writes on pearl fishing efforts in Iowa rivers.
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