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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
8
Australian rose lore fuels maker’s rise to fame
Australian inventor Everard Brickhill, blinded by a rose-spray accident in 1910, credits roses with shaping his life in Australia and inspiring a sprinkler design that made him a prosperous manufacturer. His wife, a dress designer, aided his work by drawing nozzle and pipe perforations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everard Brickhill
Australia
Toledo
Brickhill
England
Sydney
Tiny Iron-Sculpted Humanoids Found Near Wuchung
Reports describe a colony of pigmy humans found near Wuchung Manchuria, under three feet tall. Thirty individuals were moved to Peking for examination. Their small size is linked to iron-rich soil in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuchung
Manchuria
Peking
Discovery of 6000 B C Jericho Shrine Unearthed
An expedition from Liverpool University's Institute of Archaeology uncovered evidence of civilization in Jericho dating to 6000 B C. Digging beneath 17 layers revealed a shrine resembling the Megaron or Holy of Holies, predating Abraham and Lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho
B. C
Liverpool University
Institute of Archaeology
Abraham and
Lot
Maqueen Lineage Heads Isolated Easdale Island School
Miss M Anderson leads a unique Easdale Island school off Suntland in the Arkyil coast. Seven pupils, all cousins, share the Maqueen name, a family surname dominating the register for a decade with no other name appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Anderson
Britain
Easdale Island School
Arkyil
Suntland
Maqueren
Unclear OCR fragment on world recordings and usage
Fragment mentions 3,000,000 M cycles in world recording figures and 23,000,000 in use today across the globe. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable context or specifics.
Christmas Inside a Dim House Connects with Kindness
Celia and her roommate Ann visit a gloomy street house where a dignified Mrs. Ashby invites them to sing. They perform for a birthday program on WGQ and plan to decorate the windows with wreaths as kindness connects the two households. Mrs. Ashby leads a shut in club and her daughter is married to a doctor in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia
Ann
WGQ
Mrs. Ashby
Beulah
Christmas in the Home Family Roles in Festive Prep
The New York state college of home economics says Christmas fun grows when the whole family helps. Older children trim trees weave greens and make wreaths while younger kids cut cookies and fetch tools. Parents should watch for fatigue and avoid overburdening small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State College of Home Economics
Little Johnny
Tiny Mary
Western Newspaper Union
Meaning of Noel in Christmas carols history
The article notes that Noel, from the Latin natalis meaning born, is the French name for the Christmas feast and for old carols sung in rural churches. It mentions spelling variants such as Novel found in Chaucer and other early writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalis
Christ
Chaucer
Largest Christmas pudding weighed over a ton in 1718
The record pudding was boiled for 14 days in a brewing copper for the mine host of the Red Lion in Southwark in 1718. It weighed more than 1000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lion
Southwark
Giraffe Chef at Zoo Prefers Bran Mushed Diet
Doug lass Hook, a Toledo zoo steward with four years of giraffe feeding experience, notes giraffes are the most finicky eaters. He bakes 42 five pound loaves per batch and uses a bran rich formula. he also feeds other animals and treats illness with bread cubes infused with castor oil, but giraffes resist such mixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Zoo
Douglass Hook
Toledo United Press
Hook
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha
Livestock report shows cattle receipts around 7,500 as markets open the new week. Prices trend unevenly steady to 15 25 cents higher with top cattle reaching 12.60. Feeders and yearlings quoted across multiple classes from corned steers to stock cattle with varied bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Brief Scraps of Thought on Morals and Society
A compendium of aphorisms on duty happiness and human conduct. It muses on ambition rights and education while condemning war selfishness and prejudice. The snippets question liberty temperance and individual resilience with a mix of prescriptive and reflective tones.
London 1666 Wren Plan Pioneered City Layout
A London planning note recalls Sir Christopher Wren's 1666 scheme after the Great Fire. His design centered St Pauls with wide straight streets and churches at set radii, several later rebuilt. Officials say the plan, limited to burned areas, is obsolete due to London's growth. a dual committee for city and county planning is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London United Press
Sir Christopher Wren
St. Paul’s
St. Mary le Bow
Abbey of St. Cole
Wren
City of London
London County Council
Christmas Memories and Family Traditions
The writer reflects on Christmas rituals and differing beliefs about when to open gifts and Santa visits. They recall memories of festive joy despite tight budgets, stockings hung from chairs, domino games, and family quirks such as popcorn balls and sausage treats, celebrating Christmas in personal ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Western Newspaper Union
Wifey and Hubby Clash Over Christmas Gifts
A playful chat reveals heavy Christmas wish lists. Wifey demands raise the bar while hubby hopes to keep costs low. He suggests giving cheap gifts like socks instead of cigars to keep peace at home.
Hog market shows strength amid light Monday supplies
Hog supplies Monday were light at about 6,500 head and prices moved higher. Some lots reached 10.30 to 10.35, with the bulk easing from 10.25. Lows traded up to 9.75 to 9.90.
Sheep Sale Marks 25c Rise Across Classes
Prices climbed across all sheep and lamb categories in an 8,500 head sale. Fat lambs brought 9.25 to 9.30, best feeders to 8, top owes 4.25. Rangers and natives show varied firm to slight gains, feeders 7.35 to 8.50, yearlings 5.00 to 5.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambs Rangers
Rangers
Ewan Adrecaens
Pitch found to fuel rotary lime kilns and protect pipes
The Chemical Trade Journal reports pitch as a highly satisfactory powdered fuel for direct firing of rotary lime kilns. Pitch is sold as flakes produced on rotating cooled drums or water cooled drums. It is also used to coat steel gas pipes for protection against corrosion and coal-tar pitch has been used in pipe-laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Trade Journal
Typical American Changes Looks Through Half Century
Foreign observers note a shift in American appearance over 50 years. Fifty years ago the tall lantern-jawed man defined Uncle Sam. Now the square faced stocky business man of the Babbitt type best typifies him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Anxiously Waiting Algy recounts a tense threat
The narrator details a fearsome confrontation as a large brute threatens to blow their brains out. The passage from Stray Stories Magazine frames a moment of anxiety and danger in a concise, dramatic vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algy
Stray Stories Magazine
Platform as bunker in politics mirrors golf rules
A political platform is like a golf bunker. rules require use, yet skill matters in navigating it. The analogy links disciplined policy stances to strategic play, suggesting voters weigh structure against personal maneuvering in public life.
Brown Remarries Stirring Talk Of Stepmother Roles
Stray Stories Magazine notes a report that Brown plans a second marriage. The chatter suggests his new wife will become a lively stepmother to his children, prompting playful speculation about family dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stray Stories Magazine
December Origins and Winter Month Names
The article explains December derives from decem meaning ten in the old Roman ten month calendar. It notes Decembris evolved into December, and Saxons called it Winter-Monath and Heligh-Monath due to December containing Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pathfinder Magazine
Umbrella Holes Craze Sparks Family Quip
In Detroit, a playful exchange recalls a child making holes in an umbrella to see when the rain would stop. The aunt questions the stunt as Dreuth Control references Snoots and a humorous family moment from the Detroit News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreuth
Detroit News
Seeking Peace Amid Old Wireless Set Quarrel
He jokes that he prefers the old wireless set due to less interference, while she accuses him of valuing it over their relationship. The exchange hints at domestic strains and humor in a home setting.
Fire at Our School Last Week
A fire broke out at a local school last week prompting evacuation. Students and staff reported shouting warnings as flames spread through parts of the building before firefighters contained the blaze. No injuries were immediately reported.
Lethal Gas Cliff Echoes in Cryptic Taunt
A snide line about lethal gas echoes a threat or taunt in a cryptic note. The piece mocks fumes and breath as a fatal measure, revealing a sharp, odd rejoinder from an unidentified speaker.
Summer Smiles All the Way
A playful exchange features a patron asking how far to sit and another replying all the way, capturing lighthearted theater or venue banter during a summer moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usher
Waiter’s Ale Request Sparks Simple Exchange
In a brief dining room moment a diner asks for ale but clarifies he wants only a glass not a full measure. The waiter confirms the light order, keeping the exchange brisk and courteous.
Trimmings Barber-Spray and Keen Motorist-Era Slang
A playful note from Tit-Bits Magazine hints at slang for grooming and driving habits. It references toots as a lighthearted bit, capturing early 20th century humor about daily life and trends.
Continuous Questioning in Love Courtship
A brief dialogue shows a couple discussing marriage plans with steady intent. She answers that she is thinking about marriage constantly, while he asks about timing. The exchange highlights persistent commitment and shared futurity.
Is your wife economical
A witty exchange about frugality follows a question on economy. The remark notes she used only thirty candles on her fortieth birthday cake. The dialogue snippet conveys humor through thrift and a milestone birthday.
Spectacle sales prompt from Pearson's Weekly
A brief dialogue shows a canvasser promoting spectacles to a reluctant householder, with the exchange framed as a witty item in Pearson's Weekly reflecting sales culture and social manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson’s Weekly
The Art of Salesmanship Book Struggles to Sell
A humorous interchange questions the viability of selling a work titled The Art of Salesmanship. The speaker laments poverty and inability to publish, while a reader asks for the book's name.
How About That Lollie Thought Caesar Was Dead
Lollie and Audrey discuss Caesar. Lollie recalls Mrs. Butler saying she teaches him. Audrey confirms Caesar’s status and questions, clarifying the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lollie
Caesar
Audrey
Bitter confession vows clash in old marriage row
A heated exchange reveals lingering resentment and unacknowledged love as one partner confronts a failed marriage. The remark underscores a clash of memory and emotion, hinting at deeper conflict within the relationship.
Which Way How Much Cost to Send Son to Oxford
A Tit Bits Magazine snippet compares travel options for sending a son to Oxford, asking whether a train or motor coach would be cheaper. The brief notes the question as a reader inquiry without giving concrete prices or final guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Tit- Bits Magazine
Plodding Along Quote From Pearson's Weekly
A Pearson's Weekly item quotes a speaker describing an attempted robbery on the way home. The brief line notes being held up by two men and emphasizes the distance of the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson’s Weekly
Nantucket Lightship Guides Westbound Vessels Far Offshore
The Nantucket lightship, 100 miles off shore, is described as the first US beacon for arriving voyagers, guiding liners to New York or Boston. The current lightship, born from scientific progress, houses twin lights and a 24 hour radio beacon heard up to 1500 miles, plus a submarine oscillator audible for 60 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
New York City
United States
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New York
Boston
Insects Prolific Breeders Warn of Kept Under Control
A scientist estimates a single unchecked gypsy moth pair could, in eight years, produce enough offspring to destroy all U.S. foliage. Another figure claims a single Colorado beetle pair could reach 60 million in a single season if not halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Colorado
War Horse Collapses During Yeovil Police Parade
An aged war horse trotted with a baker’s cart along Yeovil street when officers shouted right face and quick march. The gelding staggered and collapsed during the police force inspection. Four policemen lifted the horse to its feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeovil
England
American trade chief in Athens backs souvlaki idea
An American trade commissioner in Athens recommends adapting a Greek railway cafe favorite souvlaki to American barbecues. The dish features pork and lamb pieces roasted over charcoal and served on long bamboo skewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Public Life Restlessness Says Senator Sorghum
In a brief exchange Senator Sorghum warns against the idea of retirement or stepping back from public duties. He asserts that remaining active and engaged is preferable to any notion of quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Sharps and Flats Bridge Line Offers Playful Q&A
A brief humor exchange features a violin joke about a bridge and its function. Nip and Tuck deliver a witty pair of lines showing musical wordplay and lightness.
Question on marriage types for a talkative woman
Ezry asks what other kind of wife Joshua would marry. Joshua replies by contrasting a great talker with “the other kind” and asks Ezry to define the other kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Ezry
Evening Tease Turns Sour in Forgotten Exchange
A brief domestic quarrel line hints at an older couple in a tense moment where affectionate dialogue collapses into a remark about spent affection, revealing strain in their relationship.
Sheriff Sale Promised On Polk County Nebraska Property
By order of the Polk County district court a foreclosure sale is set for January 18 1937 at 2 PM at the south front door of the Osceola courthouse. The NE 1 4 of Section 14 Township 14 North Range 4 West is offered for cash to satisfy debts totaling 237.20 9758.68 3444.25 and 573.72 with 10 percent interest and costs in the Crete Conservative Mortgage vs Forss et al case. Sheriff Gunnard Peterson will conduct the sale with attorney Thomas J Dredla listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Crete
Axel W. Forss
Osceola
Gunnard Peterson
Thomas J. Dredla
Guardian of Jennie Gilbert Schedules Real Estate Auction
In Polk County Nebraska the guardian J A Albin will sell at public auction on January 4 1937 at 2:00 PM at the Osceola Court House porch the lot described as in sub lot six of NW SE of section 16 township 14 north range 2 west plus Lot 2 Block 9 East Addition Osceola. Proceeds go to satisfy liens. sale subject to encumbrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
J. A. Albin
Jennie L. Gilbert
Harry D. Landis
Osceola
Union Pacific Railway Company
Omaha & Republican Valley Railroad Company
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Oo. W. Lester Anderson
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