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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented Osceola Record item notes a range of observations about control, strength, and temperament in local figures. It mentions a young boy who traveled 8,000 miles to see Helen Gould and gain media attention, reflecting community interests in prominent personalities.
A historical note suggests warmth toward grass widows emerged well before hay fever was formally labeled a disease, indicating early public interest in plant-related ailments.
The passage asks whether hazing at military colleges undermines soldierly ethos. It notes a historical parallel where Boers and the British engaged in rough practices to shape character, implying enduring questions about discipline and tradition.
A terse historical note suggests economic status shapes safety from kidnapping, claiming Young Cudahy would have been safe if his father had been poor. The remark links wealth to vulnerability and comments on social inequity.
The German Emperor's sixth son has entered a military career prompting reflection that the Hohenzollern dynasty faces no immediate danger of extinction.
The present census counts the city over twice the population of the twenty-fifth city twenty years earlier and about a third more than the same rank city ten years ago, underscoring rapid growth.
The Rev. Dr. Peters of New York argues that marriage is chiefly a matter of money, echoing Bishop Potter who says wealth is humanity's chief end. The exchange questions why New York clergy hold such disparaging views of humankind.
Testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee cites a manufacturer defining process butter as oleomargarine washed with sulfuric acid to remove rancidity. The tale links process butter and formaldehyde milk to an American breakfast of chicory and buckwheat cakes with glucose maple airup, a dubious blend.
Two professors at the University of Chicago report that a salt water solution can make a turtle’s heart beat, suggesting death by salt immersion could be legally charged as suicide. They hint at future work to see if a lobster heart can be made to beat, noting potential broad interest.
Judge Parnell of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at Richmond Virginia argues that when a wife earns income and controls finances the wife becomes head of the family and owns the separate estate she has accumulated. The article questions whether this reasoning will become the rule.
The Indy's maid and cook mirror a broader snobbery as they imitate upper class fashion. The Prince of Wales in a frock coat spurs demand for the look, blurring lines between servants and gentlemen. The piece questions genuine ideals versus social display and the urge to fit into "good society."
The article reports experts argue whole wheat flour preserves minerals and is digested differently from white flour. It notes claims that white flour bread loses nutritious properties and that bran-containing flours may be more mineral rich, though digestion challenges are cited.
The text argues poverty is not the direct cause of many students leaving public schools early. It notes wealthy children still pursue a liberal education, while some poor youths fail to complete high school. The passage suggests broader factors influence school dropouts beyond poverty alone.
The article argues that many families, starting in modest means, push older children to help at home. As families improve, younger kids attend school, but the oldest children, especially daughters, often fall behind. It calls for studying failures, providing special care to backward pupils, and expanding high schools to improve access and outcomes.
Ex President Cleveland tells Philadelphia business college graduates to reject time serving shortcuts. He warns that success comes from effort and warns against dishonorable competition, noting material gain is not the true measure of success and praising practical, earned achievement.
A compact column sketches odd thrift lessons from a overeager US Congressman and a late great lawyer, then moves through Nebraska updates. Leigh, Bancroft, Neligh, Auburn, and Scotts Bluff items show street lamps, banks opening, new factories, school struggles, and a prairie dog push. Buttered by local quips and scattered town news.
Rural cottages face visits from furniture agents as London firms sweep the countryside for old oak chairs grandfather clocks willow pattern ware and other heirlooms. Many villagers resist but collectors press on, risking loss of valued keepsakes handed down through generations.
A reflective note praises a woman’s steadfast effort in church work and removing a freckle as emblematic of tireless diligence and devotion, highlighting moral resolve and daily duties.
Reports from Victoria indicate a catastrophic explosion at Union mines No 6 shaft Cumberland. All sixty workers in the shaft are believed killed as fire and gas spread, with rescue efforts hampered by debris and renewed fire. Rescuers from No 5 and No 4 shafts pressed on despite hazards.
Count von Waldersee orders generals to ready troops within two weeks for an eighty day expedition. He seeks French cooperation as Chaffee and Voiran may be asked to spare forces. Possible command by Sir Alfred Gazelee is discussed before Voiron, with destination likely Sian Fu. Imperial court pressured to concede, while Chinese forces defend Shen Si.
The president sent to the senate a nomination list elevating Rear Admirals William T. Sampson and Winfield Scott Schley in order of seniority, with Sampson to be ranked after Howell as a senior admiral. McKinley also urged Congress to thank Admiral Sampson for his Spanish war service.
Albert Neilson, fifteen, employed as animal keeper at the Indianapolis Zoo, entered a tiger’s cage and was mauled. Despite red hot irons and bullets, the beast tore him severely before being shot. He died en route to hospital. the tiger survived. Neilson, from Piqua, Ohio, had worked three years, overseeing lion subs and may have opened the tiger’s cage by mistake.
Commander in chief Leo Bassieur urges Civil War veterans now outside the Grand Army of the Republic to join the organization. He addresses veterans in Chicago on February 16 and calls for renewed affiliation.
Meeker Colorado February 16 Buck Davis reports Governor Roosevelt and his guides and party will arrive tonight with two wagon loads of lions and wildcats.
Information received indicates Vice President Roosevelt will reach Rifle Colorado today after weeks of hunting in northwestern Colorado He is expected to board a Colorado Midland train there to begin his journey home It is unclear if he will stop in Denver to address the legislature.
London reports the wife of Gen Louis Botha left Pretoria with a military escort to urge surrender. Kimberley orders suspend civilian traffic to the south. Boers attempted to destroy a culvert near Bank Station, near Johannesburg, in heavy fighting. Three Boers killed and twenty four wounded. British losses were one dead and two wounded.
Vancouver reports continued fire and flooding at Union mine No 6 after a fatal explosion Friday. Sixty one miners are trapped as water influx delays rescue efforts. Premier Dunsmuir arrives with aid and relief actions are organized for Cumberland and Nanaimo families.
The steamer Anago reports a gale off Hog Island Virginia on Wednesday night caused the tow Alabama to sink after the hawser parted. Five men were aboard the iron barge Alabama and are presumed lost.
Tucson report says seven miners including the mine superintendent were killed at the Commerce mine in Graham county due to an explosion of the company magazine on Saturday. The disaster raises questions about mine safety and response times as families mourn the victims.
Dover reports forty miners were imprisoned for four hours when a gasoline barrel explosion ignited timbers at the mouth of the Dindentree mine. They fought the blaze with dinner-pail water until outside rescuers reached them, while insurgent leaders Villamor and Alejandro were surprised near Paparila. Authorities charge American contractor Carman and partner Carranza with supplying rebels, including uniforms provisions funds and some arms.
The two houses push ahead amid a partisan clash over a McCarthy foreclosure bill requiring bond coverage during appeals to the Supreme Court. The committee of the whole also tackles court practice measures and appropriations, while plans for a new county funding cap and a municipal charter are discussed. The session notes a death in Nebraska politics and sets up a committee to honor Judge Maxwell.
A garbled report details a mysterious black mass moving under wetard sight, with references to the royal lady, cyclists, and an escort. It mentions the queen mother and a garden scene at the palatial drive, plus unclear dialogue about a Ling and Piso's Ci. dated February 15, 1900 by John I Boyer.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled ad or column line with phrases like disgrace to die rich and odd exclamations. The readable text is sparse, containing scattered words and little clear context or named entities.
A fragmented exchange shows a character asking for a ring to be returned with a reply that the ring might suit another wearer. The dialogue hints at a casual domestic dispute or comic moment centered on the ring and its owner.
The report notes Carter's Ink as the largest sale of its kind globally, highlighting its superior reach and market impact.
The readable fragment mentions refunds and sales terms with scattered names and places such as Philadelphia and Unionville Missouri. It hints at a consumer notice or advertisement about satisfaction guarantees and discounts but provides only partial details.
A brief humorous exchange about marriage and expectations, a young lady asking about having only one husband and a Gypsy woman offering a witty, coy reply in a lightened burlesque tone.
A testimonial from Anna Aston of Troy Massachusetts describes relief from ovarian pain after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims the treatment avoided surgery and restored general health. The piece urges others to write for advice on feminine complaints.
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