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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
7
The article profiles Mack Sennett as the creator of film comedy detailing his studio routine. He explains the hard work behind laughs, the need for continuous climaxes, and the roles of scenario writing directing and acting. He emphasizes courage, timing, and the craft of burlesque and slapstick.
Macklyn Sennett argues comedians should flex talent not costumes and praises cinema for expressive closeups and natural humor. He notes Europeans and Latin traits lend stageworthy expressiveness while film allows vivid detail and surprise, predicting films become a primary industry and bring laughter to soldiers and theaters alike.
Weary Willie complains of hunger and fatigue as he speaks with his mother. Tim and a dog join the moment, reflecting a playful rural household scene with lively dialogue.
A reader asks whether coal experts urging restraint on bulk purchases is sound policy or sarcasm, weighing economy against public need and supply stability.
When a wicker chair requires cleaning dust it well and wash in tepid soapsuds. Mix equal parts turpentine and sweet oil with a few drops of methylated spirits. After the chair is dry rub with a cloth moistened with the polish.
A concise reflection cites George Meredith on prayer. It contrasts prayers for worldly goods with prayers for inner strength of the soul, describing the latter as a passionate seed that can take root.
The dialogue in the piece centers on belief in a woman's secrecy and hints that many were effective at concealing their voting intentions. Senator Sorghum remarks that women can keep secrets, while noting others managed to hide their votes.
The exchange recalls a preacher delivering a sermon from an airplane over the West. The joke notes the sermon may have gone over the crowd’s heads rather than reaching them.
A young man who enters a new place meets bad companions first, as scum floats on top. Good company is hard to find and must be sought. The wise young man seeks channels to contact respectable people and avoid negative influences.
The Christian Herald quotes a weather motto about divine sunshine and rain, while the farmer must do his own plowing. It emphasizes self-reliance in farming alongside providence.
A light exchange between two men notes that at every public dinner one speaker bores the crowd. One praises luck for avoiding the boredom, while the other jokes about the speaker's own experiences.
In a discussion Briggins is described as having a sympathetic nature. He says he feels for his fellows because most do not know as much as he does, showing genuine concern within the group.
A quotation on perceiving others through broad sympathy. It urges recognizing humanity in its wholeness to gain genuine understanding. The author A C Benson emphasizes empathy as a fundamental duty and path to insight.
A reflection on the supreme muddlers of living as highly intelligent people with a remarkable gift for wisdom that benefits others, attributed to Arnold Bennett.
Interesting items from the three northern kingdoms selected for Scandinavians and their descendants. Brief notes cover regional topics of interest and cultural items, reflecting early 20th century editorial tone.
Voters in Denmark approve selling the Danish West Indies to the United States for 25 million dollars by 533000 to 157000. The rigsdag must ratify. Islands near Porto Rico include St Thomas St Croix and St John with varied sizes and populations. Esbjerg city council allocates crowns to ease living costs. Danish railways posted a loss in September and show higher half year income and expenditure than 1915.
Obituary notes Col Ole Herman Johannes Krag inventor of the Krag Jorgensen rifle and former chief of ordnance in Norway dies in Paris on December 11 1916 aged 79. It recalls his career from 1857 commission to 1902 retirement and the rifle’s adoption by Denmark Norway the United States and others. Also upcoming art purchase of Gude and Tidemand masterpiece A Funeral Procession on Sognefjord. statistics on Lyster sanatorium capacity 462 patients 1915. wood material prices up 20 percent. Haugesund city vote for Odda railway 1 500 000 crowns. Norway population 2 523 848 on June 30 1916 births 17 798 deaths 9 419 emigration 1 965. November 46 Norwegian ships reached New York II.
Stockholm city council renews the Bratt inspired liquor monopoly for three years, solidifying control through the Stockholm System company. The passbook plan limits purchases and controls who may buy, with state and city board influence on directors and profits. The article notes reduced yearly liquor limits and the fate of ships Fram and Vega amid renewed public interest.
The novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett praises Bermuda as a lazylovely land with a villa near St George's She notes shortages in St George's big shops as locals explain demand has drained stock and shelves remain empty while shopkeepers smoke calmly outside.
In witty verse the speaker argues that wisdom lies in facing tasks directly rather than sending others. He defines genius as choosing the right moment and place, noting that the finest gifts from the gods go to those who act promptly and decisively, epitomized by the figure of Johnny on the spot.
A reflective piece on overcoming hatred for real or imagined slights. It argues that true justice lies in not letting resentment darken life and that personal happiness depends on inner perspective rather than perceived external wrongs.
A period advertisement urges readers to treat kidney trouble with Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. It claims thousands suffer undiagnosed kidney issues and promotes the product as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder problems along with related symptoms. It offers sample and full bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
A boy comments that his father is a proofreader and the teacher admits an exception in his case. The exchange underscores a lesson on avoiding fault finding while acknowledging the father’s profession.
A vintage ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated children. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses stomachs and bowels within hours without griping, restoring a well, playful child. Directions say a 50-cent bottle suits babies, children, and adults.
Richard Leslie of the American Bead company demonstrated rapid dress design before students and teachers at the New York evening school of industrial art. Using yellow silk and surstal beaded tulle he fashioned a fashionable evening dress in about seven minutes, noting he could have done it faster but paused for instructional clarity.
Restore dry falling hair by removing dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. Rub ointment into scalp, shampoo next morning with hot water, and make Cuticura daily toilet preparation to prevent skin and scalp troubles. Free sample by mail with Book from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
The Mobile Register warns that rising use of automobiles reduces physical exertion in open air work and could soften the population. It notes farmers adopting cars, horses used mainly for draft, and machinery taking over manual labor as a broader trend.
The two speakers contrast Old Testament foresight with modern Congress delays on appropriation bills. One stresses immediate action while the other notes the weariness of weeks and months needed to push funding through Congress.
An old advertising blurb promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent laxative for biliousness and constipation. It links a torpid liver and clogged bowels to indigestion, sour stomach, and misery, claiming a Cascaret cleanses bowels overnight and keeps you feeling good for months.
A playful claim notes animals are not stupid and do not seek doctors lawyers or priests, suggesting a humorous contrast between human dependence on professionals and animal independence.
Costly food bills worry families and Skinner’s Macaroni and Spaghetti is promoted as a nutritious, affordable option. The ad targets mothers, claims children thrive on it, and offers a free cookbook from Skinner Mfr. Co. in Omaha.
An impatient passenger asks if the train is on time and the conductor retorts that with Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Interstate Commerce Commission to think about they cannot burden their minds with a minor timing detail.
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