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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
3
A joke from the Indianapolis News about two men hired to clean very high windows. Mike sits inside on a plank while Tom stays outside. trouble arises when Mike drops his window leather and Tom runs downstairs to retrieve it, calling them jobbers and asking which way he came.
A canvasser asks a shopkeeper why he won’t advertise. The reply cites lack of time as the reason. He says one past ad left him so busy he could not fish for the entire summer.
A public exchange quotes a playful dialogue about sport and attire. The exchange highlights enthusiasm for athletic style and readiness, reflecting light humor in a social note from the era.
An old man on a English train criticizes a young man who bursts into the carriage panting. The youth retorts that he missed the train at the last station, prompting a brief clash over fitness and haste.
dialog recounts a flirtatious exchange about affection and certainty, referencing a father’s rating as a joking measure. The brief scene centers on Miss Newrich and Mr Woodbe arguing over passion versus infatuation.
Report describes a garbled phone exchange in Frisco where Kartiny clarifies spelling of his name to Weber. The call features repeated attempts to convey letters A through V Y and ends with a greeting to Rumpelmeyer.
A young office worker returns home in high spirits after discovering a colleague's eraser worn to the nub. Her companion asks why she is so happy and she humorously explains she once doubted her own typing, but this finds her in a bright mood.
A young man asks for the mountainer's daughter's hand. the veteran pauses, then delivers a blunt verdict: you take the whole gas or nothing. The exchange, reported in the Atlanta Constitution.
A stout man accuses a small boy of stealing his handkerchief. The handkerchief turns up in another pocket and the man apologizes. The boy replies tersely that they were both mistaken and should forget it.
In a terse exchange, Jones questions why someone called a rival “Hero” while Brown notes the man formerly known as Horowitz lived in a dangerous neighborhood and faced fear that shaped his nickname.
In a brief urban note the San Francisco Chronicle cites a whispered affair as a wife confronts her husband, with a companion remark about couples seen together and public gossip fueling speculation.
A playful exchange where a speaker asks for four volt bulbs and a listener clarifies a possible miscommunication about quantity and type, turning on a light bulb joke.
A humorous exchange asks why someone would want to learn how to dress a chicken. The wife questions the purpose while the husband hints at practical cooking needs.
A light exchange has Johnny asking his mother for a quarter while she notes he is worth a million dollars to her. The playful misunderstanding underscores affection in a domestic scene.
A punny dialogue plays on family terms as Hayton asks if a boy with a stepfather becomes a stepladder, prompting Uncle Biff’s quizzical back and a playful pun setup.
A London street scene describes a bus grinding to a halt after striking an elderly man who then sits up dazed. A hawker shouts in the crowd offering a map of London for one penny as onlookers react to the incident.
Betty teases Mr. Jones with a birthday gift, a shiny shaving mug with gold flowers. He protests having one already, and she admits she dropped it to trick him. Their playful exchange highlights lighthearted domestic humor.
A playful exchange centers on cold treats where one speaker remarking about coldness is met with a quip about preferring ice cream sodies. The quip highlights regional dialect and humorous banter between voices.
A tourist declares Crimson Gulch has buildings twenty stories high and guests explain they aid desperate characters. Cactus Joe advocates letting them drink freely and risk a fall from a window rather than pursuing with the sheriff and his men.
In a Houston Post debate between two mechanics, one favors fabric upholstery while the other prefers leather, arguing leather is harder to wipe clean. The exchange highlights practical choices for workshop comfort and cleanliness.
A feminine voice asks if the speaker is with the Humane Society while a book agent sits in a tree teasing a dog, an exchange witnessed by officials. The incident centers on animal handling and inquiry into the involvement of humane authorities.
The dialogue presents a farmer noting a bank visit while a visiting city banker is described as the first vice president in charge of the cows. The exchange hinges on a job title comparison rather than a concrete event.
In a humorous exchange, the chief’s secretary notes the rattling typewriter as auditors inspect the books. The punchline reveals the noise comes from the chief’s teeth rather than the machine.
A humorous exchange hints a Scotch neighbor may move as Joe observes him removing wallpaper.
A brief exchange contrasts dancing with marching as one character asks for the difference and the other admits uncertainty. The playful dialogue centers on perception and intent between two speakers.
Patricia Lindsay argues vanity is healthy and essential for women’s health and sanity. She contrasts imagined bans on cosmetics with examples from Russia and Germany, claiming personal appearance reflects well being and mood.
A case study describes a young woman whose nervous collapse from finances and romance ended after a psychologist guided a strict beauty routine. Regular meals duties sleep and daily mirror sessions restored pride, leading to marriage and social success. Her vanity and care for appearance are credited with her recovery and happiness.
Advice on choosing face powder focuses on a flattering tone that matches skin, a light yet clingy texture to avoid patches, and lasting fragrance. It highlights apricot, cream, and ivory shades from a leading cosmetics maker for night and day use.
Valley Forge State park draws thousands of visitors from across the nation each May to see the pink and white dogwood blossoms, said to be unmatched anywhere in the world.
After Yuletide, teen fashion centers on modish wool outfits including dresses coats and suits for all occasions. Lightweight frocks in plaid and wool blends, two-piece jackets with skirts, and versatile coats emphasize color and fabric. The wardrobe features tailored lines, slim belts, and accessories like feathered hats, with wool crepes flannels and tweeds highlighted.
A knitted and crocheted hat scarf glove set designed for a young lady offers warm, eye catching sport attire. Worked in white German town wool with a bold two color trim, the gloves feature a vertical ribbing effect.
A new bolero inspired very short dress top pulls over the head like a sweater but closes at the front. It slim waistline while widening at the bust and shoulders. Some versions feature pretty braiding and embroidery.
Fur dyers report growing demand for skunk fur in sable and baum marten shades. Kolinsky and Russian fitch, mink dyed musk rat, and foxes in silver red and blue are key materials for coats. A new entrant, the silky lynx, appears in the market.
The piece notes spotted coats in sportswear featuring ocelot and leopard patterns, including motled pony or calf textures, highlighting style trends in athletic apparel.
A fashion note highlights a clear shift in lingerie design toward higher necklines and shorter sleeves signaling evolving silhouettes for everyday wear and special occasions.
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