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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
8
Satirical take on city dwellers contrasted with country folk. Emphasizes city residents claim of sophistication from exposure to public events and disruptions, while country folks are portrayed as constantly staring at changes and growth in rural life.
Mrs. Peddicord urges her husband to remove the sitting room carpet for cleaning while he contemplates a grim tale of a man who died from a rusty tack that pierced his thumb becoming blood poisoned. The wife still insists on the carpet being removed but agrees to postpone until tomorrow night if he can secure a $5,000 life policy today.
Jennie a colored maid arrives with head bandaged after a violent argument with her hot tempered husband. Her mistress urges leaving him while Jennie affirms she cannot bear separation despite brutal treatment. The exchange highlights domestic abuse and tolerance.
In a domestic scene Mr Pickwiddle accuses Johnnie of lying about missing four big green pears. A quarrel follows as Emily and Mrs Pickwiddle discuss possible causes for the boy’s stomach ache and alleged circumstantial evidence. The atmosphere grows tense as a slipper threat ends the moment.
The piece explains that in weather forecasts fair means a period with rainfall not exceeding 0.01 inches. It notes readers should not expect blue skies every time the term is used and suggests giving the meteorologist the benefit of the doubt when a forecast misleads.
An ex-member recalls a Highland canvass day when he challenged a dissenting minister over removing bishops from the House of Lords. Fatigued, he muttered “Oh, hang the bishops,” and the minister quipped he could not go that far but would share his vote.
A quoted conversation explores how freedom feels in a loving relationship and the complexity of marriage. The speakers express desire to do more yet fear losing personal liberty, noting social pressures and the busy pace of contemporary life.
Inquiries seek correspondents in every part of Polk County for the Record. Also note display of the Goleman Air-O-Lite Lamp at Charles Hansen Hardware Store offering 300 candle power and low running cost with safety emphasis.
Cattle receipts fair after holidays with 5400 head offered and prices steady to higher. Best fat animals and cows up with yearlings $10 to $11 and veal calves $8 to $10. Hogs light but advancing, tops $10.30. sheep and lambs strong with lambs at $13.25 and ewes up to $8.90 amid ample arrivals.
The pampas once endured deadly droughts when pools dried up and herds suffered. Now windmills with tanks and troughs spread across the plain supply water, using wind to lift rainfall back to thirsty cattle and prevent mass losses.
A historic account notes Johnstone, a notorious smuggler, proposed a submarine vessel to help Napoleon escape to St Helena. The plan involved sinking the craft by day to avoid cruiser notice and raising it at night to approach the guarded rock, but the vessel began on the Thames yard and was seized by the government due to suspicions.
Edmund Unammond Hargraves born October 6 1816 in Goa Port England the discoverer of Australian goldfields left England for Australia and then to California. The note recalls his claim that gold fields in America resembled Australia and mentions a government reward of 10000 pounds. It also notes claims by Smith around 1849 who offered a secret to the government which refused.
A physician voices preference for plain food and comments on pricing of stable luxuries, noting familiarity with costs and standards. The dialogue includes dialect and quotation marks reflecting a regional mood and characterization.
The Adjutant General aims to assist Nebraska guardsmen returning from the Mexican border with employment. Commercial clubs are being asked to help secure positions as the troops are mustered out near Fort Crook. The move shows public appreciation for the soldiers' sacrifices and readiness to support them home.
A Nebraska farm survey reports best flocks earning 247, 154, 153, 107, and 104 dollars per 100 birds while the poorest range from 67 to 15 dollars. The article notes not every flock is profitable and urges keeping records, with blanks available from the University of Nebraska poultry department.
Col umbus Cream Co advertises buying beef and horse hides in Lincoln Nebraska area. They list No 1 salted beef hides at 20 cents per pound No 2 salted beef hides at 19 cents No 1 green beef hides at 18 cents No 2 green beef hides at 7 cents per pound and offer high prices for horse hides between 4 and 6 dollars. Write for current fur prices.
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