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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
2
A Connecticut inventor unveils a simple dual-action egg beater. A flexible cord winds around a drum inside a hollow receptacle to drive bent wire blades in both directions, whipping eggs rapidly as the cord is pulled, repeating the cycle.
A lively column mixes fashion notes with home care advice. It covers fabrics for dresses and lace accents, kitchen storage, icing tests, cleaning painted wood, and preserving fruits. Also discussed are fruit stone planting tips and best planting times for trees, with emphasis on practical, era-appropriate domestic guidance.
Prof Munyon funds medicines and free specialist services to aid nationwide health. He offers cures at about 25 cents a bottle with money-back guarantees. Local notes include a Great Barrington chickens tale and a community duty message urging support for local shops and schools.
A Wisconsin professor’s study on ventilation in a cow stable shows similar feed intake with open or closed hay chutes but higher water consumption and weight loss during poor ventilation. The excerpt also shares Gowdy’s crop trial notes, detailing sowing, alfalfa growth, and resilience without fertilizer over five years.
The text describes threading hamstring-like cords and sticks through loops to fasten a barrel, then setting it on blocks, lighting a fire, and using the heat to cook the barrel’s contents to perfection in a short time. It reads as a crude, wartime style DIY guide.
A Bureau of Statistics report notes 1909 will show the smallest wheat exports in a decade while home consumption rises in amount and per capita. Nine months to September yield 27,768,901 bushels exported versus 68,178,935 in 1908. flour exports also fall. Production over the last five years remains higher than earlier five-year spans, suggesting domestic demand drives the decline.
Count de Choiseul describes a glass wall used as a warm south facing frame for fruit trees. On a 60 foot long wall with 15 pear trees per side the south side yielded 134 pears weighing 91 pounds while the north side produced 109 pears weighing 77 pounds. The Doyenne L’Hiver variety was grown.
The plan for ridding fields and pastures of noxious weeds is to cut them all before seed formation. If seeds form, the crop will be reduced next year. Many weeds are biennials and seed in the second year, so preventing seeding kills the remaining plants. TheCanada thistle is cited as an example.
The upcoming census will stress agricultural data collection. Farmers will be asked about personal aspects of their operations but are assured that the information will be kept confidential and sacred.
At the 1906 Derby Pa agricultural show Richard Pybus from Old Lodge guessed a bullock’s weight at 854 pounds. In 1907 his guess was off by one pound, and in 1908 he was within 114 pounds of the animal’s actual weight.
Victoria Australia allocates 475000 in annual funds to control rabbit populations. Local authorities detail ongoing efforts to eradicate the pest across farms and rural land.
An advertisement touts Davis' Painkiller as the best remedy for sideaches and backaches. It promotes a large size at low price and lists Bio and We bottles available at local druggists.
A terse admonition suggests all reproofs must be examined until their contrary is established. The remark implies a cautious stance toward judgment and verification in dialogue or debate.
If you are a frifie sensitive about shoe size many wear smaller shoes by using Allen's Foot-Ease the antiseptic powder to shake into the shoes. It cures tired swollen aching feet and gives rest and comfort. Just the thing for patent leather shoes. Sold everywhere 25 cents. Sample sent free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
In sympathy with the world-wide decline of business the Suez canal saw 2,795 vessels pass last year, a drop of 472 compared with the year before, signaling a broad downturn in global commerce.
The item notes widespread constipation and claims of a literacy gap with one million Egyptians unable to read or write. It mentions Mrs Winslows soothing syrup for teething and teases peculiar age patterns, noting more centenarians in warm climates.
G B Halsey of Mouth of Wilson Virginia describes a two year struggle with inflamed eyes. After failing several doctors he used Cuticura Ointment for one week and saw major improvement with near full recovery in two weeks. He is now sixty five and praises the product. Potter Drug & Chem Corp sole proprietors of Cuticura Remedies Boston.
A historical note praises rose petal distillation claiming over three thousand pounds yield one pound of attar. It touts ALLEWS LUNG BALSA as a tried and true remedy for deep seated coughs colds and bronchitis and urges public awareness of its safety and efficacy.
A cholera outbreak in a city shows higher mortality among Black residents, intensifying concerns over sanitation and public health response. Authorities urge vigilance as cases rise and communities demand relief measures.
A 19th century ad recommends a household tonic for rheumatic pains and general fatigue. It prescribes one ounce compound Sarsa parilla, one ounce Toris compound, and half a pint of whiskey, shaken well and taken as a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime. Vendors can supply the ingredients from druggists or wholesalers.
The article notes a method to tame wasps for fly control by starving and refeeding with honey until harmless. It also mentions quotes from Sir Thomas Lipton and social commentary on business life and drinking, plus a Stuttgart leather souvenir plan from the Zeppelin incident and cattle versus horse hide yields.
A Winnipeg depot discussion reveals Iowa farmers view Saskatchewan land as far cheaper than Iowa real estate. They plan homesteads to keep families together, while sons seek work in nearby cities, fueling a large westward migration. God Save the King is sung as they settle with new allegiance. Toronto Ontario.
A collection of anecdotes from Parisian society and a New Jersey maid, plus a tale of Cornelius V. Collins and a lawyer's negotiable instruments humor, ends with Oregon forest preservation rules in the Upper Rogue district warning of fines and permitted uses of timber.
The article extolls a vast sugar pine forest starting at the Klamath and stretching over 4,000 square miles north past Mount Pitt and the Three Sisters to Jefferson. It notes 500 square miles protected by rangers, the towering 200 to 300 foot trees, and the sugar pine’s superior lightness and durability for sash, doors, and boxes. It also mentions mills along its borders producing over 2,000,000 fruit boxes annually for export to Canada, Alaska, Mexico, and beyond.
A historical tale from Kew recalls George III visiting a brick shoeing forge near Kew Green. The king, frugal and amused by a three crown charge for a single horse shoe, quips at the cost while paying and leaving pleased. The piece links royal poverty and humor with Hanoverian reputation.
A Chicago Record-Herald excerpt recounts a very proper woman whose rigid manners crumble during a fiery escape. Amid disdain for immodesty she loses her composure and descends a seventh floor ladder, smiling thankfully as she survives.
An Engisa writer visited a renowned entomologist whose microscope reveals life preying on the tiniest creatures. The writer, seeking individuality, reflects on identity and community after meeting the scientist.
In a playful exchange, Miss Knox defends a sensational piece from Howler while Miss Goodart cautions skepticism. Miss Knox retorts she can believe it if she chooses.
A fragment quotes the State Journal about women and baseball with a pointed line about understanding the game followed by a humorous remark about a mother-in-law interfering and making a home run. The excerpt hints at gender stereotypes and domestic meddling in a light anecdotal tone.
A brief item reports on emergency ration handouts described as ma tions with terms like snotches and snotches by Wickwire and Watkine, reflecting a dusk tense exchange from the Indianapolis Journal.
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