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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
6
A local notice urges contacting W. W. Wyckoff for title searches and complete escrow handling. The long time county official touts Wyckoff as a trusted, comprehensive abstractor with 40 years in the region, offering Liens and defects data and on site interviews to assist buyers and developers.
Nielsen Chevrolet Co advertises the 1934 Chevrolet with Fisher reinforced bodies and steel plus hardwood framing. It touts fuel economy, smooth six engine, easy shifting, safety glass windshields, and low prices for new and used cars plus truck options. Located near York, the dealership urges buyers to act before prices rise.
A total of 1409.20 dollars was paid to C W A workers this week. J W Fillman is the ing officer. Manion is named Director of the C W A for Polk County to oversee all projects. Polk County receives 94 dollars for a C W A project making garments and bedding for the needy with ten women employed under Edith Gray. Materials come from county and Red Cross groups and work spans four towns with each woman working five hours daily for six days. Spending on pools or liquor disqualifies workers for preference per L W Kemp. Also noted are Wesley Chapel Club activities led by Mrs. Paul Engelhardt and upcoming host duties by Mrs. Charles Rich on January 18 with an extension recreation lesson.
The Meadow Bank mine at Winsford, closed in 1785 after 33 years, has been reopened as Cheshire's salt industry, rooted in Northwich brine springs since 1670, and once 107 mines operated. The Winsford site, not submerged, began production two weeks after rehabilitation and reached full operation within seven months with modern safety features.
On Christmas Eve a stranger asks a traveler to help him play Santa by secretly gifting a family in need. He reveals a mining claim cheat created years ago and spent $1000 to bind the family to secrecy, hoping to redeem himself this season. The tale ends with the odd mercy of a masked benefactor.
Botanists label the tree a Kigeha, but Miami watchers swear it resembles a giant sausage stand. Seeds were imported from Africa 32 years ago. USDA tests produced several trees, and 45 sausage-like fruit clusters now hang from a single tree. They are inedible and ornamental.
The Berlin Zeughaus reclaims Napoleon I artifacts after 14 years missing. A rare hat, one pistol, and 16 orders tied to Waterloo were anonymously sent to Minister Goering and restored. The set includes the Black Eagle order, three state seals, a cocarde, and a French regiment shield.
Time notes Belgium rebuilt shattered forts and Liege Namur Eben Emael fort at great cost. Premier de Broqueville says Belgium could field about 350000 troops against 40000 in 1914, with French divisions ready if requested. Luxembourg unites with Belgium defending Limbourg Liege and Luxembourg as a single unit.
Washington, with its wooded capital area and proximity to the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay, attracts migratory birds. By June, over a hundred species may be present. winter numbers are smaller, with a dozen or so species staying through the season. Each autumn wild ducks and geese pass on the river, drawing sportsmen to local blinds below the city.
A black and white cat at Oxford zoo displays fur-covered wings growing before the hindquarters. The creature reportedly flies between ground and a beam, though officials doubt true avian flight, suggesting powerful hindquarters and a jump aided by the wings.
A light exchange at the golf club features a new member boasting he once felt he could beat Bobby Jones, while an old member questions the claim. The humor centers on bravado and memory of past games in a private club setting.
A tense exchange unfolds as a night watchman orders a sleeper out of a hallway. The incident centers on enforcement of corridor norms and crew authority during overnight hours.
Fragmentary note recalls a troubled romance with cautious advice about handling a broken heart. The speaker mentions Doris Well and a claim by Phyllis Jack about prior heartbreak. The tone hints at personal conflict and fragile trust.
A Brooklyn resident rejects military aviation service saying he would not take to the skies even if the nation faced threat. He states he would travel by car and insists he is not a birdman.
An essay argues that material investments are unstable and spiritual wealth in God is enduring. It cites Christ Jesus and Mary Baker Eddy to claim the kingdom of God yields all needs, urging pursuit of spiritual understanding through Christian Science for healing, peace, and eternal life.
Three policemen have been watching Brown's house for two nights in a row. Brown reportedly hired a new cook, drawing interest from local observers.
A brief exchange shows a boy replying that he is growing into the large shoes, implying patience and gradual development under guidance.
A cryptic note recounts a pupil asking why dad was away from home during homework sums. The phrase Rome Gentle Nostra appears as a cryptic signature or clue.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a playful exchange about preparing a cucumber salad. One speaker notes the effort put into the dish, while the other echoes the sentiment, ending with a humorous line.
Receipts total 12 000 head as cattle opening day activity shows strength in desirable yearlings and light steers but softness in medium and heavy cattle. Best steers bring 6.00 to 6.35 while stockers and feeders stay firm. Other quotes span calves to heavy cows with varied grades and prices across a wide range.
Hogs declined by 10 to 15 cents Monday as receipts reached 13,500 head. Light weights sold up to 3.20 with most trading 2.90 to 3.10, while lighter lows were 2.40 to 2.75 and heavies fell to 2.00.
Nine thousand fresh sheep and lambs arrived Monday while demand for fat lambs was indifferent and prices were 15 25 cents lower than last week. Feeder lambs showed good demand and remained steady at 6 7 dollars, aged sheep stayed weak, and various fat and native lamb categories ranged from about 5.75 to 7.75 dollars for different quality levels.
The text discusses deckle edge in paper making and notes an imitation edge on note paper. It rejects the idea that a broken heart is essential for great art and observes that Americans brag less than half a century ago while acknowledging concerns about machines depriving individuals of work.
A Mukden correspondent depicts Chun Ling, a Manchu Amazon and wife of Gen Tsui, as a tall, dashing and deadly figure. Wearing a black riding outfit with pistols and cartridges, she leads cavalry with the authority of chief of staff and commander, feared for policing a turbulent district near Mukden.
Ex-Debutante notes that today’s society girls pursue careers instead of staying at home. She cites examples: a bacteriologist with responsibility, an opera aspirant, stage workers, social service workers, interior decorators, journalists, fashion writers, and models.
A Frankfort on the Main clerk, long unemployed, discovers two 1850 British Guiana stamps among her late father’s papers. Paris verifies the stamps are among the world’s rarest with only ten known specimens. After swift international cables, the stamps sell for a fortune, ending the woman’s penniless status.
The article notes that carols will enhance the holiday atmosphere and encourage more communal singing during the season.
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