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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
2
The narrator details honors as ships pass Mount Vernon. The ship's bell tolls and the ensign is half mast. Taps are sounded, guards present arms, and personnel salute. After taps the ensign returns to full mast and the band plays the national anthem.
In 1883, several scientists contributed to liquid air discovery. The Pules, Sigmund Wro blewske and Karl Olszewski, produced a few drops of liquid air on April 8 in Cracow. French researchers Cailletot and Pictet conducted similar experiments that year yielding liquid air.
A quotation emphasizes refusing compromise on truth and rights while accepting limits on war glory and love, warning against the descent into death.
The article argues that burning coal gasoline and other fuels in urban areas releases heat outdoors. It suggests this may contribute to higher average winter temperatures in recent years compared with two decades ago, per Popular Mechanics.
The text explains how pulse rates vary with age from newborns to elderly. It cites a newborn pulse of 180 to 140 bpm, adults around 70 to 75 bpm in normal health, and elderly ranges from 60 to 75 bpm as life progresses.
Creditors of the Peter J. Ahlgren estate in Polk County Nebraska are notified that claims must be presented by February 28, 1931, with debts payable by that date. The county judge will convene in the County Court Room on February 28, 1930, March 28, 1930, and May 28, 1930 at 10 a.m. to receive examine hear and adjust filed claims and objections. Dated February 1, 1930, W. W. Norton, County Judge.
In the matter of the estate of Tilda Swinson, deceased, the executor filed a final account and petition for final settlement and distribution. The hearing is set before the court on February 28, 1930 at 10:00 AM, with contestations allowed. Dated February 5, 1930. W. W. Norton, County Judge.
State of Nebraska Polk County sheriff announces a court ordered sale of a 1927 Chevrolet Sedan motor number 3192903 serial EAA-54659 owned by F I Lockwood. Unpaid balance of 120 dollars on contract 11886 to General Motors Acceptance Corp. sale February 25 1930 at 2 PM at the south front door of Osceola Court House.
In recent years researchers have recognized the sun's health benefits for humanity, yet its rays remain underutilized. The piece from Woman's Home Companion discusses the potential health impacts and the need to harness sunlight more effectively for well being.
Sydney Porter of New Barking Essex asked in his will that a pipe a pouch of tobacco and a box of matches be buried with him. The will was written on a scrap of paper.
The quote contends that imagined needs trap people into bending rules, arguing that pretend necessities defy Providence and justify breaking law or social order.
The Nile valley in Upper Egypt is identified as the sunniest region, contrasted with areas near the Arctic and Antarctic borders where clouds prevail most. The note surveys regional climate extremes and their geographic contexts.
The text explains Gresham's law that inferior currency drives out the better money when two currencies circulate. It notes Sir Thomas Gresham, an English diplomat and merchant, first clearly stated the principle and his death in 1579.
The Union Jack of the United States is a flag with white stars on a blue field arranged in six rows. Vessels at anchor fly this flag from the jackstaff and the U S flag should be flown at half mast from sunrise to noon and at full mast from noon to sunset on Memorial Day in all cases.
Quicksand is defined as a loose water worn sand that packs under pressure and behaves like a fluid when moistened. Heavily pressed objects sink rapidly as they are swallowed by the surface.
The first recorded electric railway attempt was by Thomas Davenport in 1835. Many experiments followed, but 1879 marked the construction of the first full size working electric railway.
The quote emphasizes shared responsibility and the harm of ignoring or withholding help when one recognizes others' needs or abilities. It argues that failing to assist or acknowledge superiority in a subordinate amounts to not only a lack of kindness but also injury.
Icebergs depart the Labrador current and disintegrate steadily until they vanish roughly 400 miles south of Nova Scotia in a region known as the graveyard of the iceberg.
The Czech term Nobhot meaning a very hard working manual laborer entered usage in Capek's play Rh, UL RR and was later applied to a mechanical man. The origin traces to a Czechish writer and his portrayal of labor in drama.
A proper comfortable sleeping position supports rest and health. An excellent posture places the right arm behind the body with the torso partly turned to the side and partly on the abdomen.
Hi Ho of Chinatown asserts Chinese invented firecrackers to scare off devils. He warns that efforts to frighten imagined devils may create real ones. The Washington Star quotes the veteran sage.
The article notes a long standing return on investment from the Department of Agriculture research program Farm and Fireside, claiming the nation gains five hundred dollars for each one spent. The claim frames agricultural research as a profitable federal effort.
The origin of the word tattoo is Polynesian and derives from the verb ta meaning to strike. Primitive races in Asia and the South seas were described as addicted to tattooing in the source text.
A Capper's Weekly line praises recognizing quality in music books and pictures and labels true education as refined judgment. It frames taste as educated perception across art forms.
A Capper's Weekly reflection notes that religion helps forgive enemies but concedes only a miracle can overcome joy at friends' success. It frames forgiveness as challenging and ties it to spiritual aid.
A succinct reflection on frugality framing it as both a science and an art. The quote emphasizes avoiding waste and managing possessions with moderation as a virtuous approach.
In a light aside the author notes readers may be surprised that chestnut burrs feel rougher on the outside than the inside, a contrast highlighted in a casual reflection.
An Atchison Globe quotation notes that some ideas should be carried out while others belong in a wastebasket. The remark emphasizes selective action and practical judgment.
A quoted line from American Magazine urges careful use of words before sharing thoughts. It presents a reflective aphorism about restraint and self control in communication. The note emphasizes choosing speech wisely and guarding one’s mental assets before speaking.
Par values vary beyond the common 100 figure with many stocks assigning other numbers as their stated par value. Analysts note this points to differing corporate structures and share classifications across issuers.
In January 1882 the telephone began to be used to dispatch trains marking a shift from telegraph reliance. The piece notes passion as a powerful persuasive force, quoting La Rochefoucauld on the natural authority of emotion in oratory.
The text notes that heavy load lines use about 40 poles per mile and light load lines use about 30, with more poles needed on curved sections. It explains that the pole count varies with curvature and loading.
Notice of final account and report of administration for Mary Ett Benson deceased. Petition for fiat settlement order of distribution determination of heirship and discharge. Hearing before the court on March 10 1930 at 10 oclock A M. Dated February 12 1930.
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, lauds ancestors and quips that posterity continues the spirit of disobedient children, as quoted by the Washington Star.
The naval observatory notes that no sunlight reaches the observer when the sun sits 18 degrees or more below the horizon. During these hours the period is consistently the darkest part of the day, with no regular light.
An emerald as large as an orange marked a famed find by Spanish explorers in Colombia during the Sixteenth century, noted among wonders seen in an Indian village.
Experiments show knotty boards absorb shocks better than clear boards due to their flexibility. Their use in box making is increasing as a result.
An examination of the hunchback superstition linked to Bes the Nile god and its tie to gambling. The piece traces origins from ancient Bes cults to modern charms like Gobbo and notes the belief that touching a hunchback could invite luck at betting and racing.
Mount Edith Cavell, 11 033 feet high in Jasper Park Alberta, formerly Mount Geikie, was renamed after World War I to honor Nurse Edith Cavell.
The text notes that since the 1867 incorporation of British North American colonies into the Dominion of Canada there has been only one coin series issued.
The article questions the size of Native American populations at the century's end, suggesting uncertainty over whether a quarter of a million Indians inhabited what would become the United States. It discusses demographic estimates from late fifteenth century contact periods.
Readers note myths claim creatures endure flames but experts say no animal survives living in fire. The discussion surveys folklore about salamanders and other fire dwellers and clarifies biological limits.
A Cincinnati Inquirer quotation notes how some twins resemble their father as closely as his business suit matches his Sunday attire. The remark emphasizes strong likeness within families and everyday fashion contrasts.
The Theodore Parker line urges filling small joys without neglecting major gaps in life, stressing balance between entertainment and meaningful purpose. It appears as a reflective aphorism about fulfillment and priorities.
The principal chemical elements in pearls are calcium and carbon forming calcium carbonate.
A culinary note suggests adding a pinch of salt to fruit sherbet to enhance its flavor profile. The tip emphasizes balance between sweetness and acidity to elevate the dessert experience.
A witty exchange notes the evolution of remedies from tonic cures to emergency medical transport. The remark contrasts past habits with modern response to a man being run down, highlighting societal progress in healthcare access.
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