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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
8
A Carbondele Pennsylvania woman bakes potatoes in a back yard crevice heated by a long running Belmont mine fire. Nearby residents have evacuated. a few locals and a motion picture crew observe and document improvised heating methods, including a man heating water with a buried pipe.
A 19th century account of Gen Jeb Stuart’s cavalry war service gains attention through German military scholars. A New Artist recalls a friend’s reading of Jahre Im Sattel by Heros von Bülow, highlighting cross cultural military education and enduring fascination with Confederate tactics. The remnant narrative notes Yankee pride and the influence of German wartime critique on American readers.
A schoolteacher challenged pupils on patriotism and Territorials motives to serve. One student, recalling a public sendoff at the railway, answered with a quip about locomotives, reflecting local war memory and humor.
The article argues that certain Anglican bishops accept British chaplaincies in peacetime and may accompany regiments on active service. It notes criticism of the Bishop of London for readiness to leave his diocese for six weeks to accompany the London Rifle Brigade, and contends the bishop would have no choice but to serve if called, facing potential court martial.
A fragment notes a factory in our area with rumors of two or more loan marriages among workers, suggesting a curious or humorous context likely tied to a local plant.
A brief vignette shows a character reflecting on a new home and a departing previous dwelling. The dialogue hints at change and sentiment as the narrator notes the last house in a quiet, reflective moment.
A brief note observes that an eye may sleep only five hours daily yet comments that this amount is heavy, suggesting a paradox of fatigue from limited rest and the claim that more sleep would ease burden.
Fragmentary chat quotes discuss growing plants in a climate requiring hothouse conditions. Mentions conditions and with. No clear people, places, or organizations identified.
The soprano praises domestic chores as character building and health enhancing. She recalls learning to sew, darn, and cook in Austrian style, arguing that work at home strengthens a girl’s frame and prepares her to face the world, a view she shared in the Saturday Evening Post.
Chicago Journal argues that liberty, not efficiency, sustains nations. The piece recalls a Marius scene in which a revolutionary youth proclaims “To be free!” and warns against technocratic rule by expert autocrats, praising liberty as the only permanent value.
In France an aircraft signaling device uses lampblack and compressed air. A hand valve releases cloud signals visible up to six miles, spaced to avoid clumping. Morse code translates these clouds into messages, eliminating the need for a wireless receiving station in campaigns.
The best diet rules for humans are elementary. Eat plenty of good foods you can digest and avoid items that disagree with you. Do not copy another's diet or rely on universal rules. Each person must determine what works for themselves.
Preliminary reports from western France praise the 1914 vintage as highly satisfactory. It compares favorably with the 1911 output and is deemed superior to the 1912 and 1913 vintages. Favorable weather in August September and early October aided a harvest affected by many men joining the war effort.
Proposals to revive the kingship of Jerusalem highlight five European sovereigns laying claim to the title. The sultan of Turkey is regarded as the strongest claimant while the king of Spain the ex-king of Portugal the king of Italy and the Austrian emperor also hold the badge in their titles.
A blackbound eraser product marketed for kitchen use keeps ranges clean with simple wipe-offs. It claims no washing or polishing needed and notes small cost and availability in Mother's Magazine.
The Detroit Free Press discusses Professor Renato of Rome who says dogs wag tails for conversational purposes and urges more study of the tail as an ancient and important organ. He claims tail function predates jaws or legs and should be examined before other animal traits.
A Oakland district contractor recalls an incident where a street car conductor found and returned $200 in twenty dollar bills hidden in a book. The conductor refused any reward, noting that in politics dishonesty would be expected, reinforcing trust in conductors like trusted bank cashiers.
The six masted barkentine E. R. Sterling captained by Edward Sterling Jr. arrived from Nanaimo laden with coal. Federal operatives searched the hold for a high power wireless transmitter bound for a foreign warship, but found none. The 21 year old skipper is noted as the youngest holder of a master’s license and the ship requires a crew of 12 with sails raised by donkey engines.
James Skeffington of the Providence school committee accidentally swallowed a toothbrush while polishing his teeth. A Rhode Island Hospital team performed surgery to retrieve the brush from his stomach and by afternoon he was reported to be doing well.
A Century Magazine excerpt notes Paris returns to Sunday calm as church bells ring from Montmartré to Montparnasse. Women kneel before the Virgin praying for loved ones at the front, ending Baedeker debates on Byzantine and Gothic styles.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer report, Lysarics dismisses the idea of affording luxuries amid hardship. The second Matron notes, and says they have given up bridge.
A cryptic OCR fragment references an officer and names like Caltee Tiates and Davy Seed. The readable portion hints at a report on speed or propulsion but lacks full context or clear events. No verifiable details for a complete summary are present.
The big musical comedy The Million Dollar Doll with 85 performers arrives Tuesday at the Auditorium. A vast company showcases scenic splendor with 22 songs and new dances Langees Maxixe and Hesitation. Tickets 50c 75c 1.00 on sale at Ray's Drug Store.
A mother recalls 1860s hardships during the Civil War era, noting sky‑high prices from a European conflict. She describes thrifty outfits made from salt bags and old skirts, boys in cheap shoddy suits, and women in calico dresses, all while maintaining humor and solidarity in hard times.
Early claims praised turpinite as a deadly asphyxiant but its use is restricted to enclosed spaces and risk to civilians. Only specially built guns handle the explosive, making routine bombardment of towns impractical and its future role uncertain if Germany is invaded.
A radium earth from Colorado carnotite mines is spread at 50 to 100 pounds per acre to boost crop yields by 18 to 105 percent versus controls. Dr H H Ruaby reports in the Journal of the New York Botanical Garden. The material emits a radiation type distinct from ordinary soil, and scientists may study which rays best stimulate growth.
The Ox’Ecw power plant at Stake vives Copperfield Ote houses the world’s largest chain drive, three times bigger than previous builds. It features a 5 600 kilowatt generator run by two water wheel units, each with two 48 inch horizontal wheels under a 71 foot head. Wheels turn at 147 rpm and connect to the generator via 21 inch wide Morse chains with two inch pitch sprockets.
A large cattle show at Union Stock Yards Omaha saw prices fall to season lows as limited offerings and rising feed costs dampened demand. Veal demand remained steady while stock cattle and feeding steers weakened. hogs and sheep also moved lower with a slow market and high unsold lots.
Joseph Techauner plaintiff files to foreclose mortgage on southwest quarter of section 30 township 16 north range 1 west in Polk County Nebraska. Defendants Homer Truax and Gabriella Truax must answer by March 15, 1915. attorneys Mills & Beebe.
Notice to creditors of the Gustaf Zipper estate in Polk County Nebraska. Claims must be filed by August 7 1915. Debts payable by February 6 1916. Court sessions to hear and adjust claims on March 6 1915 May 6 1915 and August 7 1915 at 10 A M in County Court Room.
Final account and report of the administratrix in the estate of G V Rosene deceased filed in Polk County Nebraska. Hearing set for March 3, 1915 at 10 a.m. to approve final settlement exonerate her and discharge the administratrix. All interested may appear and contest. Dated February 5 1915. (Seal) F H Ball, District Judge.
On Gospel Ridge four blocks from square five acres of land extend 80 rods north house modern with eight rooms nearby city property within one block of Lutheran and Baptist churches. See E. L. Martha Valentines one rent apiece and up at Ten Cent Store.
In Cott Oak County Nebraska the estate of Esto at Truman Sixberry deceased is probated. Claims against the estate must be presented and filed by July 19 1915 and debts paid by February 15 1916. County Judge F H Ball will hold sessions February 18 1915 April 19 1915 and July 19 1915 to hear and adjust valid claims.
Notice announces the probate process for the estate of Largs Larson, with payments of debts due January 26 1916 and hearings at the County Court Room on February 26 1915, April 26 1915, and July 27 1915, dated January 26 1915.
The Gem hosts a weekly event titled Million Dollar Mystery every Friday and Saturday night. Patrons gather for a live game style show promising prize opportunities and entertainment in a classic cinema venue.
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