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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
4
Molly and Jack drift along the river as she balks at marrying Mr. Staines for money. Jack declares his love is for Molly and reveals the romance remains, ending with Molly forgiving him and embracing as they plan marriage rather than wealth.
An old English fire engine was discovered at Stowmarket, dating to 1734 donated by Nathaniel Gordon. The wooden six foot long device with copper lining sits in good condition, driven by hand brakes, with a six foot delivery pipe and four small wooden wheels. The horn covering once over the instruction plate is mostly gone.
In several German towns children under a specified height may ride tram cars for free. The height limit is posted on the doors of each vehicle to indicate eligibility.
A fragment discusses a girl described as very short and the idea she would be two feet taller if not for something described as "leggid" prompting questions about size and perception.
A sixteenth century tale from Cellini's Memoirs about a goldsmith whose watchdog chased a thief through rooms and streets. The dog identified the culprit by a seized ring and bundles, leading to the robber returning the stolen gold and coins and begging mercy.
A British East Africa resident recounts a dawn confrontation with a leopard at Voi. The man, unarmed at first, fights the animal on his veranda, wrestles it to the floor, and shoots it through the head after his cook fetches a knife and a revolver. He sustains scratches and a torn pajama, but survives.
Dr. Alexander McKenzie recalls a Swiss childhood anecdote about Louis Agassiz crossing a frozen lake. Louis and his younger brother traveled together while their mother watched, fearing for the younger boy as a crack appeared. Louis stretched across the gap, acting as a living bridge to steady his brother.
Fragmentary lines describe a man left as a widower in old age and remarks on a baldhead and his band. The readable text is uneven and hints at personal loss and social reflection without a clear event or names.
A Denver News excerpt extols a world wide shift toward cosmopolitan unity and mutual understanding. It emphasizes arbitration over force, the rise of a democracy of nations, and the potential ending of major wars as commerce science and religion foster global cooperation.
A column extols home herb culture in urban window gardens rooted in foreign colonies. It covers mint and other herbs, potting methods, sun and soil needs, pruning, and year round harvests. It also jokes about onions and the pleasures of culinary aromatics, citing the Washington Star and a Providence Journal quip.
A fragment discusses onions as a strenuous vegetable causing strong opinions. It notes that one either yearns for it or repudiates it and hints at a quirky exchange about taking onions in a practical, second hand context.
An anti profanity league has been formed in Bertha Nebraska to stop swearing among young men. The constitution limits membership to young women, with 26 signed so far. Florence Kessler serves as president and Birdie Carbon as secretary.
A solicitor recounts chasing Russell Sage for a cost of $100 yearly for an advertising contract. Sage asks how long the pursuit lasted, learns three years, and quips that he has saved $300. A second remark jokes about sealskin coats and new men’s fashion.
A veteran recalls Nast's double page Lincoln death tribute and later works showing Grant and Lee in peace, noting Nast's urge to be first with ideas. The tale includes the 1865 Palm Sunday scene, Nasby exchange parallels with Horace Greeley, and Mosby era anecdotes from officers, hospitals, and a night ride to Winchester.
A fragmented account discusses John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln assassination plot. It mentions crowd reactions, motives to kidnap or murder Cabinet members, and Booth's bold statements before execution. The passage notes later debates about Booth’s remains and burial.
The passage presents a fragmented exchange about guiding a traveler named Wiseman and a uncertain risk or direction. It mentions directions north east and a reference to a Catholic Standard and Times publication and a pineapple membrane remark with unclear context.
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