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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
2
A reflective column surveys thoughts on public topics and personal remedies. It notes how habit shapes opinion and suggests some prefer fault to triumph, offering a thoughtful critique of contemporary happenings.
An unusual note discusses how mis spelling in police records can affect a man’s identity. The saying suggests outcomes depend on how the maker presents the information and warns of partial or unclear records.
The excerpt argues that a vagrant’s stance on leisure is costly in practice and that those who claim to despise money still borrow. It critiques charitable lending with high expectations and notes society’s fixation on inexpensive, useless purchases as a trap to wealth.
A reflective line suggests the creator erred by not guaranteeing that women’s cheeks stay red while their noses do not. The remark implies a playful critique of beauty norms and human flaws without naming persons or events.
A man attempting a prank on a friend turned deadly when the joke left the intended target mortally wounded. The incident underscores that humor can have lethal consequences and prompts caution about practical jokes.
A Georgia surgeon who protected his hospital from a mob seeking to hang a patient sets a precedent for militia actions against lynching parties, illustrating firm civilian and medical resistance in volatile times.
A published claim that Adam and Eve were black is met with skepticism and a promise from the author to advertise a bleaching process once enough supporters are found. The remark echoes debates over race and biblical figures in public discourse.
The writer muses that slang today could become polite language of the future, warning that base ball and racing reports may be studied as historic models unless destiny deems otherwise.
Automobilists must join to curb scorcher driving or risk safety. Most wagon owners do not see ownership as a right to endanger others, but a few are as reckless as fast horse owners. Riders and walkers alike demand better conduct.
The passage discusses a criminal tendency developing in a specific direction, noting cases where one crime may be the sole irrational impulse. It argues that despite overall sanity a defendant may be responsible for most acts but irresponsible for this single urge, with moderation suggesting punishment remains the default response.
The text argues authorities overemphasize expensive technology over patient needs arguing modern medicine should address body mind and spirit. It stresses cheerful surroundings and access to views from hospital windows as part of convalescence and recovery.
The text argues that the Chilet expedition, though sold as commercial and diplomatic, served as a military checkmate against Russia. It notes St Petersburg’s strong objections to the Tibetan treaty and asserts British confidence will weather such charges, aided by success.
The piece argues that voters place thieves and rascals in city government by voting for them or not voting against them. It contends the crime is the failure to vote, noting citizens guard money and property and keep robbers out of bank vaults, then apply the same vigilance to public office.
The article discusses efforts in the United States to adopt the metric system, contrasting scientific support with manufacturing opposition. It notes debates within the Western Society of Engineers, comments by F. A. Halsey, and the gradual, informal spread of metric usage in laboratories and engineering practice.
A collection of curiosities notes Germany operates many telephone stations and Ireland’s population halves in fifty years. It cites Niagara as a billion-dollar power source, freight celery fortunes, pigeons aiding Paris siege messages, and the skunk’s North American range. It extols night air for health and camping benefits, and mentions coffee, coal, and global consumption contrasts.
The tale recounts James Hickok known as Wild Bill in 1860 61 clashing with the McKandlas at their Rock Creek station near Robbers Roost. Hickok kills McKandlas in the assault and survives after wounding others but dies following successive gun battles and a brutal exchange on the prairie.
A New York Sun piece notes New England farmers hold rural property for family relics and returning heirs. An Maine example shows a farmer refusing sale to keep land for a city son who will likely not return, preserving family burying grounds and heritage.
A city man yearns to leave noise and dust behind and take up farming tasks. He imagines husking eggs milking cows threshing oats and caring for animals. The verse contrasts urban restlessness with agrarian tasks and ends with a garbled aside about foreign trade and money.
A Cincinnati Times-Star quip notes that Greasepaint, once a stage villain, has died from inhaling cigarettes he smoked while performing. The remark casts him as a deep dyed villain now a deep dead figure.
The Romer Ville Journal notes a whimsical exchange between Wiggles and Waggles about a favorite breakfast food and a proposed picnic idea by a youthful voice. The piece reads as light local whimsy reflecting community personalities.
Senator Manton returns to Little Dunster for Home Week celebrations and is feted with speeches and a grand platform chair. He notes city improvements irritate him, lamenting the old water pump and the absence of familiar girls at the post office. He recalls past loves and barn outings, then finds consolation with Aunt Calista who served him pie for breakfast.
The feature outlines where ruffed grouse prefer cover and routes in different terrains. It notes this bird favors old roads and stream banks, with ground near clover fields and thick brush as prime spots. Be wary after a flush, as multiple birds may be nearby. when beating border thickets, the inside shooter often gets the best shots.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review reprints Wheeler Wilcox advice urging a wife to blend innocence with common sense. Do not surveillance a husband’s social calls, but cultivate self esteem and trust. Marriage succeeds when both partners share liberty, affection, and reasonable boundaries.
The article lists methods to prepare stylish fur colognes by infusing alcohol with plant materials. It describes cherry laurel water and lavender water steps, including steeping times, filtration, and bottling details for home use.
The fragment mentions a hostess greeting guests, bride and groom’s families, seating and altar arrangement, and initials on cards. It references social expectations for women, guests’ conduct, and a historical context noting 1890s roles and a 131,000 increase statistic.
A tramp explains he hunts ambergris, claiming it is worth $14 an ounce yet no one will fund a steamship to pursue it. He says he cannot find work at his trade, despite the high value of ambergris in oceanic waters.
A woman recalls a long ago story titled Beauty and the Beast as she and her husband glimpse each other in a mirror, sparking reflections on appearance and identity.
A remark about death asserts that once an undertaker finishes work there is no likelihood of the deceased returning to life. The line reflects beliefs about finality and the role of funeral care in ending the earthly life.
Models wear top garden furs and latest coats featuring sealskin, ermine revers, and brown velvet vests. One ensemble presents an Eton style sealskin coat with a fur stole, astrakhan top, fox lever accents, and gold thread embroidery. Sleeves end Nouffant above the elbow with ruffled cuffs.
The article advises protecting the face in winter by warming at home after exposure and using cold cream, but not before going out. It emphasizes washing with cold water, using soap and water of good quality, adding borax or borax bags in hard water, and wearing Shetland wool veils for warmth. It also mentions rewashing with hot water and rubbing with cold cream on return.
A collar holder cover made from 40 oblong pasteboard strips is described. It uses scented wadding, then silk, and sits in a white linen case with bound edges. The upper flap features white stiletto work or an embroidered design, though the latter is not quite so new.
A fragment notes making toilet waters from violet and other fresh picked ingredients. It hints at a simple method using small quantities and a quick process to produce scented waters.
The report shows 20 141 marriages in Berlin last year. The oldest bride was 72 and married for a second time or more, while about a quarter of brides were under 25. Two thousand two hundred ninety one men married again, with women repeating marriage numbers varying up to five times.
To prevent rugs from curling at corners, sew sturdy drilling pockets on the underside. Slip in a lead weight in each pocket for flatness. The weights are removable for cleaning. For larger rugs, add pockets at intervals between corners.
Directions advise blotting spills promptly with a blotter and pressing a clean sheet from above. Then immerse stained linen in a deep vessel of sweet milk and wash thoroughly with soap and bleach in the sun.
A fragmented note discusses cleaning paint using hot water with ammonia added. It advises only partial cleansing and hints at insufficient scrubbing, mentioning wear and quick results. The text is garbled but centers on cleaning paint and kitchen residues with ammonia.
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