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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1927
Page
5
American adults urged to guard against kidney trouble through diet and hydration. The ad promotes Jud Salts a lithia water drink from grape and lemon juice to flush kidneys, reduce acids, relieve bladder disorders, and ease back pain, nocturia, and rheumatic symptoms.
Ultraviolet rays from sun appear to kill more young fish in troughs exposed to light than in shaded troughs. Experiments at a Vermont hatchery reported to the United States bureau of fisheries show higher mortality in direct sun across ages and species.
The Nebraska items report Alliance storm sewer bond plans and a DAV club home project in Omaha. Hail and entertainment events fund a home, a boy dies after a gasoline fire caused by matches, and Hastings Elks plan a $250000 lodge. Governor fills Blair bench vacancy for three years.
Robert Emmett French known as Uncle Bob, 77, longtime grand custodian of Nebraska Masons, died at his Kearney home after a long illness. A Mason for over fifty years, he was famed as a Masonry expert with a vast library. Born in Ohio in 1849, he moved west with his family and settled in Kearney in 1878, where he ran a blacksmith shop for nearly 50 years.
York boy Francies Lloyd, 11, died after becoming entangled in a gasoline engine flywheel. Witness was his younger brother. Parents Wallace and Mrs Lord attended a neighbor's funeral, prompting afternoon school dismissal. The lad's head was crushed and his left leg torn from his body.
Officials of the tennis association say Mrs. Molla Mallory national champion did not jeopardize amateur standing by playing a mixed doubles match in Miami against Miss Mary K. Browne since no admission was charged and no score was kept. It notes amateurs commonly practice with professionals but this is not encouraged as a public proposition.
Rush of river angling shifts from brook trout to brown and rainbow stocks. Field and Stream notes big water trout thrive in rapid systems from St Clair Rapids to Mohawk, Delaware and Lake Erie area, with stocking efforts forming the backbone of expanding distribution.
The Pawnee and Sioux who for years joined August 5 Massacre canyon rites will sit out this year. A troupe of show Indians will replace them in the commemoration on a 122 acre tract outside Trenton. The event, the largest yet, is arranged by the local American Legion.
Veteran first baseman Jacques Fournier will join the Braves for spring training marking his fifth major league club after stints with the White Sox Yankees Cardinals and Robins. He began as a catcher before converting to first base three years into his pro career.
A collection of 1920s sports notes covering park renaming in Chicago, umpire Landis, a waterlogged Nashville field, bowling records by John McGoran, Mecill University hockey insignia, UC Cal football medals, Willie Weppe the billiards champion, and various golf, cycling, and baseball developments including Reggie McNamara in Europe and Reds player moves.
A large subsidence on the A. Elwood farm five miles south of Neligh collapsed about thirty feet, covering nearly an acre. Sixty oak trees six to ten inches in diameter lay mixed in a heap, and a spring now feeds a stream about six inches wide.
The state railway commission ordered the Burlington railroad to substitute motor car service for steam trains on the McCook to Imperial branch. The change must include a large electrically propelled combination motor with seating for at least 30 passengers, a smoking compartment, separate toilets for men and women, and all features of a first class coach.
Local fruit men report an excellent berry and fruit crop forecast for 1927. Strawberries, aided by a favorable winter, show promising prospects and expected high quality for the season.
England’s Jack Smith, Britain's rising golf hope, shatters course record at Tiild Head with a 68 beating Rex Hartley’s mark. His long drives and precise irons dominated a round that signals a future star for recovering British honors.
Damage to a three story building housing the Valparaiso State bank and the Lindell hotel is estimated between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars. The fire started from an oil stove explosion in the basement and spread rapidly as hydrants were frozen, destroying the bank hotel and several shops.
Ernest F. Fergus a prominent farmer seven miles northeast of here narrowly escaped death while blasting stumps. He used potash and sugar. the charge detonated unexpectedly shattering eyeglasses and driving splinters into his face and chin, though sight remained undamaged.
English boxing fans question a London bout ruling as referee grants Van Marvey a five minute recovery after Bird was cautioned for batting. Bird resumes, then wins in the sixth round as Van Marvey cannot continue, a privilege deemed unprecedented and unsupported by British rules.
The new four story St Marys hospital costing 175000 dollars opens with modern X ray and operation facilities. Nebraska City residents contributed 75000 dollars and the remainder was provided by the Franciscan Sisters of Maryville Missouri who will manage the hospital.
California officials expect an invitation soon from Kolo University for a nine man baseball tour of Japan. The Golden Bears would fly from San Francisco on May 11 and return June 27. Last season California sent a team to Hawaii while Stanford visited Japan.
Many football followers argue the point after touchdown should not decide major games. They contend it elevates an individual score over the team effort and question fairness between teams with star kickers or skilled dropkickers.
Twenty year old Chris Twitzgerald of Dorchester says he ran from Boston to Providence in under seven hours with one stop to win a $500 wager. He asserts the feat as proof of extraordinary speed and endurance.
The Canadiens announce a trade with the Boston Bruins sending right wing William Boucher to Boston in exchange for Carson Cooper. Cooper began his pro career with Boston in 1924-25, finishing fourth in scoring last season, and is noted for a strong right hand shot. Boucher has played for Montreal since 1921-22.
Imports of live birds for pets surged by over five hundred percent in four years with value up six hundred percent. 1922 imports were 192 000 birds worth 122 000 dollars while 1926 imports reached 486 000 birds worth 737 000 dollars. The average price climbed from 68 cents to 1 50. An official from the United Canary Breeders association predicts higher figures this year.
A physician Dr. R. V. Pierce left a lasting record through his medical study and knowledge of herbs leading to his herbal remedy. His Favorite Prescription is described as a tonic for women suffering regular or irregular pains, nervousness, dizziness, headaches, or backache available in tablet or liquid form at local stores.
Mark Scallot, a blacksmith, forged an 11 piece lock weighing one grain. He also created a gold chain of 43 links and attached it to the lock and key. The chain was placed around a sled, and a nimble insect pulled the load with ease.
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