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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
3
A garbled column reviews prominent figures and issues including Rockefeller, Gould, and corporate malfeasance. It mentions Parliament, American pride, syndicates, and a satire of modern slang. The piece touches on public art, canal openings, and a Canal era milestone with scattered anecdotes and critiques.
Police chiefs argue for stricter punishment for armed burglary and a revived whipping post for wife beaters, while urging discrimination between professional and first offenders. They doubt death penalties become law and favor life segregation for career criminals, suggesting reform over harsher penalties.
A 1900 account by Mr. Schillings details lion behavior and a near-fatal encounter. He recalls watching a lioness with two other lions, then retreating as they vanished into brush. He also describes how ostriches diverted lions from their nest by a swift retreat, saving their young.
A farmer rails against railroad rebates and political influence. He faulted the need to pay fares rather than ride free, expressing irritation at fare costs and perceived railroad power. The Washington Star quotes his blunt grievance with a folksy tone.
The Baltimore American notes soldiers’ bravado contrasted with fear in a child’s question about a corner object, while a humorous aside recalls women drying laundry early and hints at civilian wartime attitudes. It remarks that men often think they know much about war.
Comments and criticism reflect on Servia affairs and current events. The Kansas City Post cites a William Allen White. question arises whether another person bears that name.
The piece notes Mr Rockefeller finding merit in a proverb about quick laughter. It comments that despite vast wealth he will not pull grandpa's hair. It also mentions the anti study union at Annapolis causing many midshipmen to leave the Naval Academy.
A columnist compares hunger striking Russian prisoners to a man perched on a limb and gnawing at it, viewing the act as self-defeating and doomed to fail. The metaphor underscores futility and potential peril of self-harmful protest.
The speaker asks why every legislature wastes the first half of the session and exhausts itself in the last half, implying a pattern of inefficient pacing and late effort rather than steady work. The remark points to systemic scheduling issues and the press of late decisions.
The remark suggests a spy would need to avoid detection and be prepared for possible drafting, implying a tense climate around covert agents and media staff procedures.
A news note suggests Wall Street financiers may back a plan to supply New York with water, a development expected to provoke surprise or debate among observers. The fragment implies financial interests shaping municipal infrastructure.
Statisticians may now compute how much Greene and Gaynor would have saved four years ago if they had followed medical advice as Capt. Carter has done.
John Burroughs the poet says he would rather be cheated than cheat and notes he does not maintain an office on Wall Street.
Professor Jim Jeffries says he has made his pile and sees no reason to return to the stage. He asserts there will be no more fighting or public performances from him.
Ten Greeks were killed in Tennessee in a conflict over the correct date of Easter. The group clashed with rivals after arguments about calendars and religious observance.
A Frenchman received an $8000 prize for a new method to kill house flies. The discovery promises cleaner homes and could spark further innovations in pest control.
New York will host a sculpture of Rip Van Winkle by Frederick MacMonnies to honor American actor Joseph Jefferson. The piece honors an American character created by an American author and lauds the shiftless old figure that has captured genius’s affections.
A magazine science writer claims the world's visible fertilizer supply will run out in twenty years. After that, humanity must extract nitrogen from the air or face starvation, making it crucial to determine how long air nitrogen will remain usable.
A Berlin paper started a relief subscription for families bereaved by a massive mine explosion near the Belgium border killing over a thousand French miners. German and French rescuers compete to save survivors despite lingering hostility.
The agricultural college at Guelph Ontario notes that lightning often strikes repeatedly at sites where structures stood first and second. Observations show some places are especially exposed, making third building on the same ground a poor idea even after two prior lightning fires.
Foreign publications question the idea of an American language while noting our slang and dialects. The piece argues Americans coin words when needed, sometimes in bad taste, but reflects a resourceful, inventive nation with rich linguistic contributions.
A magazine survey of 100 representative women asks what qualities they want in a husband. Contrary to expectations, none name wealth looks or style. seventy five rank honesty and honor first, noting that many are married or single and value character over money.
The text argues that inner character matters more than looks in a husband. It states most women value respect, home loyalty, daily honesty, and modest manliness over heroism or social prowess. It concludes that American women are the most sensible.
A visiting American professor helped an elderly London housekeeper reconnect with Norfolk memories. He paid her travel and managed the house for four days, while she mourned never revisiting her homeland. The act, described by the professor as the best part of his journey, is affirmed as true.
A plain girl in a girls college becomes popular through character and self awareness. Elizabeth Gannon, called Betsy by a mother observing her, praised for cool self understanding and humor. A seven year old remark to a mirror anchors her lifelong view that beauty is not essential to being well liked. Youth's Companion.
In a brief tale from an Alabama town a visitor waiting for a washerwoman Aunt Betsy’s article notices a woolly bead under the bed and asks if it is a child. Aunt Betsy confirms the child has no name yet, and laments her husband has used all good dog names, so the child must wait until one dies to gain a name.
A witty adage states that if all women deny a man is married, he is not truly wed. The saying implies social scrutiny of a man’s marital status and reputational clues within communities.
A concise aphorism reflecting distrust between rural farmers and railroad workers, suggesting skepticism toward railroad labor claims and the perception of hard work in railroad jobs.
A vivid eighteenth century scene at Versailles described by Mrs. Lumphrey Ward. Eugenie sits in a western embrasure as a radiant autumn day unfolds with blazing color, canal reflections, and a wind that foreshadows winter. The piece ties to Marie Antoinette’s 1789 news moment and to Penwick's Career in The Century.
In Bennres the Prince of Wales visits a temple to the monkey god Tranuman where a swarm of monkeys is fed by the pious with sugared popcorn sold at the door. Andrew Lang relates a humorous dog story about a Newfoundland and fat horses, then Dr. Andrew Wilson describes electric fishes such as the electrical eel and torpedo ray and how their discharges arise from nervous energy and modified muscular tissue.
A discussion of how the foot has varied across cultures and eras. It notes ancient Welsh, Piedmont, Spanish, and Venice feet with lengths from nine to thirteen-plus inches, highlighting the historical confusion that spurred the French to adopt the metric system.
A New York Tribune writer recalls Columbus arguing the world is round. A witty exchange with Ferdinand follows with a playful remark about corners becoming cozy. The dialogue reflects one side’s cautious concession.
A clipped exchange notes lack of credit toward a man and a remark about shared boarding at the same place in Philadelphia. The dialogue hints at skepticism and a casual relation between speakers.
The twelfth annual report from South Mountain Virginia declares the facility for chronic insanity a proven success. Superintendent Dr. Samuel Hill notes 400 men and 17 women employed seasonally with outdoor farm and garden work, indoor crafts, bakery and laundry. No force or penalties used, and only kind treatment and example drive improvement. The institution emphasizes voluntary participation and has shown no injuries or violence among patients or attendants during the year.
J G Grew recounts a native built rope bridge over the Indus at Yarkutti during a 31 mile march. The bridge spans the river with three twisted twig strands and supports the weight of coalies and their loads, offering a tense crossing from cliff to cliff.
A New York Press line claims married travelers fare best on ships as they get a private stateroom. Lone passengers eager for privacy pay extra, or lie to the crew about snoring, epileptic fits, or seasickness to avoid sharing cabins with strangers. The captain notes these tactics still require shared staterooms.
Lincoln spent twenty three years at the bar appearing before the highest Illinois court and frequently before United States circuits. He was the most indefatigable attendant on the Eighth circuit and tried more cases than any other. He acted as attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad, Rock Island Railroad, and other major entities, serving as arbitrator in large Illinois corporate litigations and handling notable cases recorded in state courts.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution quotes Brother Williams asserting independence from Satan and choosing to stay where he has fire in his house, reflecting a religious or moral stance in the local brief.
In a wary market scene a group of illicit sellers display various items for sale while onlookers monitor activity. The report notes tense exchanges and a sense of unease as authorities remain alert to counterfeits and illegal commerce.
A mob of about sixty, seizing the jail in Annapolis, dragged Davis known as Chambers from his cell. They battered the door, overpowered guards, and hanged him at Brickyard Hill after he confessed to assaulting Mrs. Reid near Inglehart’s station. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of death at unknown hands.
A large fire at Bywards & Bradford Lumber Yard in Norfolk Nebraska totally destroyed the facility. Authorities estimate a 40000 dollar loss with partial insurance coverage. The fire started in the lime room, aided by a strong north wind, spreading rapidly to nearby structures and lighting surrounding towns.
Funeral held for Joseph C. Wilson at the Methodist church in Harvard Nebraska. The night foreman died Monday morning when adjusting a transformer at the Mogul gold reduction mill in Lead D. due to a blown fuse. An estimated 11 000 volt current passed through his body.
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