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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
4
In a garden at dawn Jack confesses love to Dolly after declaring a fortune and marriage plan. Dolly, surprised, reveals she loves him too but questions the motive. They reconcile with a kiss and plans for marriage as roses shed their rain.
In Rome a new criminal bill is discussed promising indemnity to those unjustly condemned. Courts would determine compensation based on whether error was judicial or due to third party false testimony. Proposals include aid for those released or families of the deceased who suffered under unmerited sentences.
Detroit News Tribune reports extraordinary fall of thousands of large rats in Bougie suburbs after a cyclone. Kabyles fled in fear thinking the animals descended from heaven as many struck spikes along the palisades and others reached ground and scattered into the countryside.
A humorous dialogue unfolds as a caller seeks almanacs, a directory, license root for a baby, and a place to dry feet, while the druggist replies with misdirections and a drying fire quip, leaving the exchange noted for its wit.
The remark notes that self-satisfaction tends to lead to disappointment in others. It emphasizes personal contentment may mask flaws and affect how one views those around him. The wording suggests caution against arrogance and selfish judgment.
In Ilvergreen Cemetery Brooklyn a tomb for Jonathan and Mary E Reed draws visitors including preachers lawyers and merchants who recall their happiness. The eccentric builder of the tomb sits daily at its entrance and praises his wife and their shared life while visitors discuss the couple’s memory.
In a Brooklyn tomb built by Jonathan Reed for his late wife and himself, the 70 year old widower visits daily to view her well preserved body through the coffin glass. Reed, born in Pittstown, emigrated to Brooklyn, built wealth in trucking, and crosses the ocean nine times with his spouse before her 1893 death. He maintains embalming methods and keeps vigil beside the tomb each morning.
The piece surveys extraordinary facts from diverse realms. It notes vast English canal dwellers, Siberian barometric highs, London gas leaks, Bohemian nobility estates, a $168000 Louis XV clock, English hedge gardens, Russian weapon purchase controls, a colossal California tree, and a baby mind development experiment showing remarkable reflections and problem solving.
The German Imperial Health department tested ozonation on river water from the Spree. A 26 424 gallon per hour plant treated water with ozonized air through a pebble bed, improving color and taste while reducing bacteria. Cost estimated at about five cents per thousand gallons.
A veteran recalls Mosby’s raid on Centerville and the Lincoln conspiracy trial. He describes being saved by Powell or Payne, fleeing with wounds and cold, then reaching Union lines after a harrowing night crossing ice. A second tale recalls Farragut’s siege test with a father and son atop Fort Fisher.
An irate farmer argues about a "Private No Fishing Allowed" sign as a lone fisherman bypasses the restriction and paddles away with a fine haul. The incident unfolds as the fisherman declares his reading habits and saunters off along the road with a string of fish.
A brief exchange shows Bobbie answering yes sir after being asked what he learned at school. The dialogue captures a child’s emphasis on politeness, reflecting a family moment noted by The New York Times.
The piece recalls President Lincoln sparing deserters when twenty were set for execution. A commanding general argued for harsh justice, but Lincoln refused to sign the warrants. He favored mercy, arguing that many widows mourned already and that gentler words saved more lives than executions.
A Southern veteran recalls a dish called bread prdding a soft bread mix with molasses baked to a crust and a wild Virginia weed boiled for vegetables. He notes Yankees had plenty of canned soup and vegetables, and describes repeated raids and hard times for his side.
At a Brazilian funeral for an unmarried woman, scarlet governs all mourning details. The coffin hearse trap pings and driver’s livery are required in scarlet, outlining a vivid ceremonial standard.
Describes how herbivores defend themselves against predators. Notes giraffe toughness, zebra kicks and circle defense, cassowary leg strength, eland horns, rhinoceros and hippo hide, and elephant trunk grapples. Highlights predator responses and survival strategies across African fauna.
A well known literary figure and his routine at a club are lampooned when a waiter assumes ham and eggs as the only order. The man protests by tearing the menu in a bid for change and finally asks for a ham omelette.
A tale recounts the late Shah who, short of money, visited markets with courtiers. He posed as a merchant, invited officials to partner for the day, and bought goods at inflated prices, sharing profits with shopkeepers while keeping a fixed list of prices. The story notes his strange method and remarks on possible underlying motives.
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