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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
3
Slow Driver Is Called a Menace
Oscar Coolican of the local automotive trade association argues that slow drivers hinder traffic on Washington's high speed arteries like Massachusetts Avenue. He says the one mile stretch disrupts flow, forcing others to pass in fitful jerks and reducing the practical 80 mile per hour limit, urging drivers to choose less congested routes or be forced to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts Avenue
Oscar Coolican
Automotive Trade Association
Coolican
Bloodless Fight Ends In Draw In Cleveland Indians Bout
Howard Shanks of Cleveland and Fred Coombe of Washington staged a mock confrontation on the field as umpire Tommy Connolly called the clash a draw. The two players, reluctant to fight, finally shook hands and the game resumed amid laughter from teammates and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Shanks
Cleveland Indians
Shanks
Washington
Fred Coumbe
Indians
Henry P. Edwards
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Coumbe
Fohl
Coombe
Ray Chapman
Bill Wambsganss
Tommy Connolly
Tommy
Automobile Hints On Taxes Parking And Secondhand Cars
A column discusses how taxes and cars intersect with optimism in a busy era. It notes secondhand car purchases on installment plans, widespread traffic activity, and warns motorists to destroy old license plates to deter thieves. London underground parking plans are proposed with a 12 cent hourly rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Automobile Association
London
Betty Nuthall Rises as England's No 2 in 1927 Ranking
The 1927 Hamilton Price list ranks Betty Nuthall second among England’s women players, behind Kitty McKane Godfree. Nuthall’s ascent follows a strong year winning the British hard court title and finishing runner-up to Helen Wills in the U S title, with Godfree sidelined by illness in America. Eight others fill Price’s top dozen, including Sterry for notable Wimbledon performance. The group includes six of the Wightman Cup team that lost to the United States at Forest Hills last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hamilton Price
Kitty McKane Godfree
Granta
Econ
Betty Nuthall
Helen Wills
Miss Nuthall
Great Britain
Miss Wills
United States
Godfree
America
Price
Jonn Fry
M. Watson
P. Saunders
Eileen Bennett
B. ©. Covell
E. H. Harvey
John Hill
Me Iiquham
J. ©. Ridley
Mrs. Godfree
Forest Hills
N. Y
Six Buying Points for Fixed Resistors in Audio Gear
Six essential reminders for selecting fixed resistors in amplifiers and power supplies. Prioritize stable value, permanent tolerance, accuracy, sealed joints, freedom from capacitance and inductance, and resistance to cracking over long use to ensure durable performance.
Metallized Leak For Quiet Short Wave Receivers
Experimenters building short wave sets to receive radio casting stations should adjust detector circuits for maximum sensitivity. In receivers with minimal RF amplification and required regeneration, grid leak resistance is critical. a metallized leak is advised to ensure quiet operation and stable resistance.
Stop at All Railroad Crossings in Minnesota
Motorists must stop at grade crossings with a visible warning signal under the new Minnesota traffic code. Failing to stop is a misdemeanor even if the vehicle clears the tracks. The rule also applies to motormen at streetcar crossings, adding to existing stop requirements for designated crossings and vehicles carrying school children or hazardous materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Eliminate Alcohol Odors by Rubber Tubing in Cars
Instructions from Popular Mechanics describe attaching a rubber tubing to the radiator overflow pipe to vent alcohol vapors outside the vehicle. The setup routes the vapor under the frame and above the front fender, reducing interior odor in closed or curtained cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Raleigh, N. C
Popular Mechanica Magazine
Diverse Sports Notes Span Names and Numbers
Princeton employs 17 all year coaches while Brooklyn plans a training stint in Atlanta in 1929. Lou Gehrig hit two homers during the 1927 season with bases loaded. Gar Wood aims for a 90 mph speedboat. Chess talent rises yet few pursue it. Penn’s Rusty Callow is pleased with rowing candidates. Gene Tunney bets hard work pays off. Dazzy Vance fans more batters since 1922. Yankees release Joe Giard and Ray Morehart to St Paul. Vermont basketball achieves height all season. Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen each have one hole in one. A scientist doubting life beyond four weeks without sleep. Bicycle grinds limited to six days. Lionel Conacher hailed as Canada’s top all around athlete. Two boxers reach five rounds. A listener asks what is it from $2 seats. Johnny Gibson out with tonsillitis. Johnny Milchexter seeks a pitching spot with Connie Mack. No change in American Association Saints management. Johnny Wills and Lefty Sennett longtime Parkside teammates. Seattle Pacific Club sale prompts note that San Francisco leads in profits.
Warm Drink Said to Banish Insomnia in Talk
Mary Whiteacre told the American Home Health and Welfare League of St. Louis that a warm bedtime beverage helps sleep. She urged restraint with late meals and avoiding stimulants, noting warm milk for babies and warm drinks soothe the stomach for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervishes
Rudolph
Elysian Fields
Abs
Mary Whiteacre
American Home Health and Welfare League of
Moths and Minds A Lesson From Compound Eyes
A playful note from the Kansas City Star reflects on moths having compound eyes with thousands of facets. It suggests we misread moth behavior as foolishness and hints the alibi of the moth may be sound, urging caution in assigning blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Headache Relief Claim Via Cold Cure Ad Prompts Signature
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as relief for headaches caused by colds and directs buyers to check for the signature of E. W. Grove on the box. Price listed at 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Salt Reserves in New York May Last for Ages
Western New York hosts 2 000 square miles of salt deposits yielding about 2 000 000 tons annually, nearly a third of U S production. Thirty miles south of Rochester the country’s largest rock salt mines run two plants with 3 000 tons daily capacity each, able to meet normal salt needs of the United States and Canada if other sources fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Rochester
Canada
How's Your Stomach A Tonic Now Promises Help
Mrs Mary Jane Krents of Bellevue Nebraska reports health improvement after using Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. She recommends the tonic to others and notes food digestion restoration. Trial package available by sending 10 cents to Dr Pierce Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Nebr
Mary Jane Krents
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Roots Covered for Tree Shipping Says A T A
The American Tree Association in Washington urges keeping roots moist and wrapped in protective covering until planting. For a stamp, they will send planting suggestions. Roots dug from woodland should also be protected similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tree Association of Washington
Early Christmas Card Art by J C Horsley
The earliest example of the art of making Christmas cards is linked to J C Horsley in 1846 with designs of this character. Demand for these tokens grew, and today Christmas cards are valued for their artistic merit in design and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Horsley
R. A
Perfection in Practice Quotation from Marcus Aurelius
A Marcus Aurelius reflection on self discipline noting that practice even in hard tasks strengthens the left hand like the right. It emphasizes consistent effort in places of despair and the value of daily training to improve overall mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
Ten-year-old recounts clever football pass play
A Smith County Kansas Pioneer note quotes a ten year old describing a schoolyard football moment. He says they pulled a fake pass and went through for a touchdown without the defenders knowing who had the ball. The item reflects a light sports anecdote about clever play and progress at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith County
Kan
Ox-Wagon Fortress Laager Described by Boom Of South Africa
The term Ox-Wagon Fortress Laager refers to a defensive camp improvised from ox-wagons arranged in a circle with wheels forming a continuous rampart as described by the Boom of South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Reform debates spark over gender roles and reforms
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution notes humor about women and reform. It observes men rarely band together to reform women, while many reforms against men have been driven by women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Brush and Edison Shape Electric Light Inventions
The text notes that the first electric light was Brush’s arc lamp invented in 1876 while Edison developed the incandescent lamp in 1878, laying the groundwork for modern bulb technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush’s
Edison
American Spirit Praise Dismisses Soviet Ties Claim
President Green of the American Federation of Labor condemns Soviet Russia and labor's proposed AF affiliation. He argues for a contrasting American spirit that respects the past and looks forward to the future with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
American Federation of Labor
Russia
Labor
Poor Shot Clerk Feels Frustration Amid Mothball Sale
A discordant exchange between Mrs. Dun-No and a clerk reveals a humorous scene about trying to hit a target with mothballs. After five hours of effort the clerk admits failure and jokes about the open road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun
New 21-Pound Life Saving Suit For Ocean Flyers
A new life saving suit weighs 21 pounds and keeps the wearer afloat for hours. It can be donned in two minutes and includes storage for sandwiches and drinking water, designed for ocean flyers.
Looking the Part: Bank Presidents and Image in American Magazine
A note on how appearance influenced who became a bank president, exploring themes of masculinity, class, and status as depicted in American Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Magazine
When I realized I am getting old
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts aging awareness with youth and longing. Tam laments the desire for events to unfold now, while another voice notes the wish that things won t progress. The exchange hints at fear of time passing and changing desires.
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Tam
Rich man’s stinginess masks controlled generosity claim
Reporters note that critics say a wealthy individual hides generous impulses beneath strict frugality, implying deliberate restraint rather than lack of generosity. The remark frames wealth and behavior as a calculated balance between excess and restraint.
Move prompts and hats become a neighbor joke
A lighthearted note recalls a repeated move with a witty reason. Neighbors recall the wife's hats as a playful clue.
Gas Used for Steel Carving as City Fumes Rise
In a smoky city the same gas that bakes pies in kitchens is employed to carve intricate patterns in steel plates and cut billets twenty inches thick. The article notes cleanliness is hard to achieve amid heavy soot and pollution.
Poetic Motto on Responsibility and Crime Prevention
A compact note quotes Burke on true po iteness and duty. The line asserts responsibility as a guard against crime, reflecting a moral stance rather than a news event.
Ruby and Jewel Facts in Ancient Egyptian Records
The text states rubies, diamonds and sapphires were unknown to ancient Egyptians unless referenced by undeciphered hieroglyphs, and that no examples have been found. It notes the lack of surviving instances in existing artifacts or inscriptions.
Inventor’s Name Shapes Early Waterproof Cloth
A Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh produced the first waterproof cloth in 1923 and his name remains attached to certain cloth grades, Liberty reports.
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Charles Macintosh
Measles Arrives in Fiji After NSW Royal Trip 1875
A Fiji outbreak traces to a royal visit by the king to New South Wales in 1875. His son and a servant who accompanied him contracted measles during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji Islands
New South Wales
Holly Wood Valued in Craft of Mathematical Instruments
The holly tree wood, prized for its dense fine grain, is noted for use in crafting precision mathematical instruments, valued for its stability. The article highlights its importance during the holiday season and its role in historical toolmaking.
Electricity Conductors Named By Standards Bureau
The bureau of standards states heat conductors of electricity are pure silver copper gold zinc Swedish iron and tin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Standards
Earth’s Water and Land Area Facts
The earth covers 196 872 000 square miles with 144 500 000 covered by water and 52 372 000 by land. This summarizes the proportions of water to land on the planet.
Solemnest Man Noted In Church Congregation
A description notes a man as the most solemn figure in a church congregation famed for its serious tone. The observation highlights his restrained demeanor amid customary decorum.
Plum pudding debate on currants and plums
A bystander reports a remark by a chef that too many raisins cannot go into a plum pudding, while Bobby agrees with the currant opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Belief Shapes Discipline in Isshimo Community
In Isshimo, elders avoid punishing children due to a tradition that ancestors' souls are transferred to offspring, guiding parenting practices and cultural norms.
Saving Mahogany Continued
A preparation technique advises rubbing mahogany with linseed oil to produce a durable finish that resists mar on dishes.
Narrow is the way that leads to Hfe
A brief quotation from the Boston Transcript noting a proverb about the difficult path to salvation and the lack of necessity for those who choose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
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N. J
Miss G. Sterry
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Lou Gehrig
Gar Wood
Rusty” ‘Callow
Penn
Gene Funney
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Dazzy Vance
New York Yankees
Joe Giard
Ray Morehart
St. Paul
Cniversity of Vermont
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Lionel Conacher
Johnny Gibson
Johnny Milchexter
Denver
Connie Mack
American Association Saints
Nick Allen
Johnny Wills
Lefty” Sennett
Parkside
Baltimore
Seattle
Brush and Edison
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Mt. Vernon
Burke
Byers Bros
H. G. Kiddoo
Omaha
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Parker’s
Dandraff
Floreston
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Hiscox Chemical Works
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