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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
7
An old promotional snippet urges mothers to switch from harsh laxatives to California Syrup of Figs for kids. It touts a gentle cleansing effect on the liver and bowels, claims broad age use, and lists a 60 cent bottle with full directions on the label.
Illanara, once a maid at Mrs Hopson's, revealed to her former mistress that she has a son named Eggnoge. She explains the name stems from a neighbor who named twins Tom and Jerry, to avoid being outdone.
Instructions describe sealing rusted pipes using strips of wet asbestos paper on hot surfaces to reduce repairs for fountains and furnaces. A cement mix made from one beaten egg and sifted ashes with stove polish is spread over a kitchen crack to harden and polish, making the break less noticeable.
In a parlor exchange, Johnny asks what a law giver is. The pessimistic father, seasoned by litigation, declares law is not given but sold in small amounts at high prices, noting a book cites a great law giver as a possible mistake.
Fragrant emollients promise skin relief for pimples blotches redness and roughness for scalp dandruff itching and for chapped hands. Sample free by mail with 32-page Skin Book address postcard Cuticura Depth Boston. Sold everywhere Ad.
In Lippincott's Magazine an anxious artist tells a prospective customer that his painting can be a speaking likeness of life. The customer asks if it can be done as still life, prompting a wary exchange about the nature of portraiture and interpretation.
An editorial prompt urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature warning of Fletcher Castoria. It notes the product has been in use for over 30 years and remains a trusted remedy for infants and children.
Benny rushes in from school excited that their new teacher has fine teeth. He notes they are nearly all built‑edged as a humorous observation on appearance.
A brief quotation from the St. Louis Times is cited with phrases about two girls kissing and reactions of envy and pity. The anecdote signals attitudes toward same sex expressions in period media.
A brief exchange highlights a quick meal joke with a pun on lunch and cake. The Baltimore American uses concise quip to illustrate light editorial wit.
Dialogue recalls a traveler asking about a fast express from New York and the reply attributes the action to the engineer. The exchange hints at train travel lore and roles in making a trip possible.
An advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy by Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago. It claims to ease red weak watery eyes and granulated lids with smarting discomfort and offers a free book by mail.
A man is warned that his appearance does not convey marriage and that he is susceptible to being deceived by others. The remark implies he may be easily misled or manipulated.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at legal argument focus with phrases about fighting and lawyers. Key terms suggest courtroom strategy and potential conflicts, but details on parties, dates, or locations are unclear.
The tale recalls Emperor Che Hwang Te who united China, mobilized 3,000,000 troops, and ordered the Great Wall built to deter Tartars. The wall stretched 3,000 miles from the sea near Peking westward, thwarting later invasions and symbolizing China’s defense across generations.
The article recounts the Great Wall as a monumental barrier shaping China’s history. It discusses its scale from mountain peaks to mile long ramps, uses of firecrackers and stink pots, and the impact on warfare and culture from ancient times through the Boxer uprising. It contrasts China’s longevity with limited Western-style progress and notes later openness to Western ideas after a long isolation.
An Electromagnet used in French hospitals to extract bullets is showcased by United States Steel in lifting a 3000 pound cargo from the Mississippi bed with a 3.5 foot magnet. The piece notes a French 25 year old dream to pull the Moon to Earth and mine its minerals, derailed by tides and ocean commerce concerns.
A substitute teacher muses that a young idea need not be taught to shoot paper wads, hinting at creativity and mischief in class.
A description from Physikalische Zeitschrift outlines a rapid method for depositing metal on glass by high voltage current. A metal plate and the glass receive coating are placed under vacuum, inert gas added, and a high potential current applied to the negative electrode to drive the process.
The article notes a thirty second cathodic flow suffices to silver a mirror and states other metals such as gold copper platinum nickel iron palladium and iridium may also be used in plating processes.
JT recalls a misheard line about Jack and Alice in a Boston Evening Transcript piece. The humor hinges on a mistaken first sight romance and a second, clearer glance.
When Yap fell under Japanese contact, grindstones became currency across the Caroline islands with shells used for small change. Dr William Henry Furness III collected ethnology for University of Pennsylvania, including shoreside grindstones from Pellew islands. Some stones weigh up to five tons, with one enormous stone at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
A Missouri driven road dragging club of 33 members describes practical methods and unwritten rules. They favor light drags at a 45 degree angle, walking pace, centered wheel tracks, and dragging after every rain to build a 20 foot roadway with a 10 to 12 inch center height for better drainage and lasting effect.
Napoleon comforted dying Lieut Schramm at Friedland on June 14 1807. The youth cried he would die before becoming captain, and the emperor promoted him on the spot. He survived and rose to general by Waterloo.
The article notes Sir Harry Stapleton Mainwaring at Peaver hall Cheshire shows 394 spellings of the surname across centuries. It compares this to Shakespeare’s name with many spellings and references an 1869 American volume claiming 4000 possibilities. Shakespeare’s father appears with 16 spellings in Stratford council books.
The article notes a close link between hair arrangements and dress styles across eras. It argues hoopskirts and waists of 1860 could not pair with past knots, while Grecian tunics and empire fashions clash with Marie Antoinette era powdered coiffures.
A humorous overheard courtroom exchange shows a clerk explaining a powder price hike due to the war while a young lady protests, and the judge interjects with a pun about the word Vid. The scene captures wartime scarcity and consumer frustration in a lighthearted domestic moment.
Statement urges reducing road grades to at least five percent where possible. Notes section-line layouts in some states and hills to traverse. Warns steep grades raise maintenance costs and travel danger, advocating safer, lower grades when feasible.
The text emphasizes steady consistent work as the method to construct good roads. It warns against sporadic effort, stressing that gradual continuous progress yields the desired long term results.
If a highway commission exists in your state, seek their help to improve roads. They can offer suggestions that will be a lasting benefit if observed.
Cement proved best for culverts and small bridges. The text extols using cement to reinforce a two foot span for durable, steady support.
A editorial urge to invest in durable road and bridge improvements rather than patching flaws. It argues that short term fixes waste funds and lead to higher long term costs and safety risks for travelers. The piece calls for consistent funding and strategic infrastructure upgrades.
A prompter describes masking outside noises and guiding actors. He recounts shouting help kill him draping planks to cover pistol reports and mimicking weather and crowd sounds. The climactic moment has the pursued hero barking at the wings asking why he should bark.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an easy home solution to darken gray hair. It claims the product restores natural color, stops dandruff and hair loss, and is sold in stores for about 50 cents.
The article notes large historic POW totals from the Franco German war of 1870, including 21 508 officers and 702 048 men. It highlights Paris garrison numbers and widespread internment in Switzerland, and discusses ongoing burdens and costs from prisoner exchanges and captivity.
The torpedo, fitted with a R cutter and a 10 700 yard effective radius, has been perfected at Newport naval torpedo station. Experts say the new US torpedo, with a six mile range, offers unmatched reach for sea going submarines or fleets deployed far from shore.
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