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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
7
Eight year old Mary Louise was to perform a piano piece in a recital but confessed to the audience that she did not know the selection well. Her mother worried about the effort and the child’s ability to do credit to the family.
A new wood fiber synthetic lumber is created by an explosive process using high pressure steam. Chips are shredded into a fluffy mass inside a gun, then molded under great pressure into broad boards. Uses include sheathing partitions tops for card tables desks and radio cabinets.
A mysterious benefactor gave £5000 to the London Temperance hospital, asking to remain unnamed. The secretary recounted the donor waited while others were seen, then deposited both bonds on the desk and left, saying the donor’s name would be unknown to him.
Dawn will light the furnace automatically via a photo electric tube detecting dawn. Street lights will switch on at dusk and turn off at sunrise using the same reverse grid glow tube principle in automatic town lighting.
A witty exchange on psychic reading and hand reading. The dialogue highlights the humor of mind reading versus palm reading with a playful jab about sighting a hand.
Geologists state the iguana is a living relic from ancient times as the sole surviving reptile lineage from dinosaurs long extinct for millions of years.
A sample of gold wire so fine that 3 500 yards weigh one ounce drew much attention at a recent exhibition of gold and silver wire drawers in England.
Frog raising has become a popular industry in Japan as frog legs fetch high demand for food. Breeding frogs cost about 48 dollars per pair and tadpoles sell for 0.40 dollars each.
Central station in Sydney handles over 1,000 trains in a 25 hour period and around 250,000 people pass through daily, highlighting its role as a major transport hub.
An American Magazine note warns that a single pair of rats in moderate conditions can lead to about 650000 rodents arriving within three years, highlighting rapid population growth and potential infestation risk.
A Toledo Blade note says a companion word "Gim me" should be added with "Papa" to sound natural. The brief discusses phonetic pairing and usage in early expression notes.
A witty exchange questions advice to avoid litigation and celebratory toasts by a doctor, highlighting concerns over trust and the reliability of professional counsel. The dialogue hints at skepticism toward self serving or reckless guidance in legal and medical realms.
A Boston Herald piece questions how a fox senses pursuing hounds by the scent of his footprints. It discusses fox cunning as a key factor in evading detection and staying ahead along the brook.
St Louis Missouri stands as an independent city not belonging to any county one of 22 such cities nationwide and this status defines its local governance and regional relations.
A brief quotation from the New York Telegram asserts that liberty remains secure for one man only when he is prepared to grant liberty to others.
A Greek historian recounts a banquet where doves’ wings were soaked in perfume so the scented birds filled the hall with fragrance as they flew. The account appears in a book on ancient customs and rituals.
Sir William Simpson reopened a test tube seeded decades ago and found the bacteria culture still alive. He asserts the germ remains viable, marking a remarkable record in preservation.
A chopine is a high clog worn under a shoe to add height. It originated in the west from Turkey. The term chopine also refers to the shoe with the clog attached.
A powerful tractor drawn plow is introduced that can be pulled through a forest path uprooting vegetation and leaving a fireproof swath to stop fires. The device aims to create a cleared barrier that resists burning and helps contain wildfires.
The maximum depths noted are Lake Erie 210 feet, Lake Huron 802 feet, Lake Michigan 922 feet, Lake Superior 1,008 feet, and Lake Ontario 1,738 feet, reflecting the vast variation among the Great Lakes.
Philosophical note on moral struggle and hope, suggesting that evil, when faced in battle, can become a form of good. The quote reflects Carlyle's view that active resistance changes the nature of evil into a constructive force.
A prairie schooner is a long canvas covered wagon used especially by emigrants crossing the prairies in the United States.
A reflection on why minds reveal secrets through speech and the urge of the tongue to disclose inner thoughts. The excerpt examines the tension between silent intention and outward expression, considering psychology and philosophy of language.
The article notes that the French prefix the color sequence of their flag as blue, white and red rather than red, white and blue. It discusses cultural naming conventions and how country colors are described differently in French usage.
William A. Radford offers free expert building advice for farm shops and tool houses. He outlines a three-section 20 by 108 foot frame structure with open storage, a concrete-floored garage, and a winter workshop. Emphasizes protecting costly equipment and long lasting construction.
The article explains key steps for waterproofing concrete block walls below grade. It covers drainage around foundations, tile placement options, proper excavation grading, backfilling with gravel, exterior cement plaster coating, and asphaltic sealants. It notes plaster work as generally more satisfactory and mentions combining methods in very wet soils.
The mansard roof, named for its inventor, is returning to favor as a feature in houses. Once common but often elaborate and fussy, it is now seen as a desirable element again in newer construction and renovations.
The National Lumber Manufacturers' Association notes that end matching, a tongue and groove method, allows short lumber pieces to form a continuous unit for siding, sheathing, ceilings, partitions, and flooring. Hardwood end matching predates softwood use, but the broader application is a recent development with unclear reasons for the delay.
The text argues the mansard roof contributes to ugliness in some cases but praises it when well designed and suited to a house. It notes the style lowers roof lines and can create an impression of balance on a two story structure that might otherwise appear heavy.
Tests of the United States Bureau of Standards indicate that two inch solid partitions are equivalent or superior to gypsum block clay tile and plaster board partitions for acoustics. Partitions are rated by sound reduction factors with larger factors meaning better insulation. Complete data on acoustics of solid partitions will be available shortly.
A metallic cement paste is claimed to repair water leaks in house foundations. The product can be forced into cracks or painted onto porous concrete or brick walls and floors from inside the foundation wall, effective on wet or dry surfaces.
The article argues fire stopping of walls partitions and floors is a key safeguard in dwelling construction. It notes hollow walls and spaces behind plaster offer runways for fire to move rapidly from cellar to attic and between rooms, emphasizing pre stopping to hinder spread.
Painting brick houses seems a curious act to many. The paint on common brick is transparent, not hiding brick color, smoothing roughness and irregularities, producing a fine appearance. It is used because many people find it beautiful and economical.
The piece argues end-matching improves lumber utilization by sawmills and transport efficiency. It claims eight foot or even foot lengths dominate carpentry, reducing waste and boosting strength and ease of use in construction. If end-matching becomes common, millions of feet of softwood would be used rather than wasted.
Dr W J Larson of the USDA says the average cow in the national testing program yields 7,500 pounds annually, about double the country’s average. He cites feed efficiency, noting high producers use feed economically and outlines rations used on pasture and mixed feeds to raise production.
J P LaMaster of Clemson College urges dairy farmers to follow feed breed and weed. He says use liberal home grown feeds when prices favor it and only register bulls from high producing ancestry. Cull daughters of scrub and grade bulls, as calves inherit half from each parent, and focus on herd profitability through selective elimination.
The guide describes calf stanchions modeled on cow stanchions with smaller dimensions. A front feed trough with individual divisions holds milk and grain per calf, keeping calves separated during feeding to prevent teat-sucking habits. Heights range from 42 to 86 inches, with 28 inches center-to-center spacing and about 414 inches neck clearance.
Calves dropped in winter or early spring need warmer quarters than a normal shed. Partially close one end of the shed with spaces in the partition for calf access. Keep the calf quarters well bedded. As calves reach a few weeks old they begin to eat grain, so provide a creep where grain is available.
The Bureau of Standards states it is feasible to nickel plate articles made of zinc and that the zinc can also be silver plated after the nickel coating.
A reflection asserts true manners come from not focusing on oneself rather than deliberate self awareness. It emphasizes humility as the hallmark of refined conduct and questions constant self thought as a path to good manners.
A pump fails to draw water or lift it and instead only displaces air. Atmospheric pressure then fills the resulting vacuum with water.
The line notes that all are fools or lovers at times and that many versatile people can blend both traits. It reflects Dryden inspired humor from a Farm and Fireside context about human temperament and social roles.
A concise maxim emphasizing focus as the key to power in politics war trade and governance. It asserts that disciplined attention and centralized control enhance effectiveness across human activities. The quote attributed to Emerson frames concentration as overarching managerial principle.
A fragment from the Globe notes life may be a mirage and that some mornings you may wake up to find you do not exist, an existential musing attributed to Atchi son Globe.
The world total of leprosy sufferers reaches two million. About one quarter are in China and India accounts for nearly as many cases.
A brief reflection contrasts contentment with mere satisfaction, describing contentment as the grateful faithful and fruitful use of what we possess, whether little or much. It emphasizes mindful appreciation in daily life.
Warts on cows teats respond to olive oil applied several times daily, easing pain for milking. If warts persist, they may be cut away with scissors when the cow is dry and the sore treated with caustic potash.
Research from North Dakota Agricultural College led by J. R. Dice shows calves fed whole oats prefer them to ground grain and that milk plus whole oats yields better growth. Supplement with corn barley hay or fodder for optimal gains.
Dr Seer Julia and Amelia discuss remedies for love at first sight with a witty exchange. Amelia proposes second sight as the cure, highlighting playful dialect between the two speakers.
The Tarim river in China rises in fertile mountains and spans several hundred miles yet never reaches the sea. In the eastern Tarim desert sands evaporation leaves the rivers vanished and turned to dry flats.
The Spanish American War prompted a shift from heavy dark-blue uniforms to lighter khaki service dress. By 1902 the army fully changed its dress regulations to adopt khaki as standard for tropical service and broader use.
The phrase smart as a Philadelphia lawyer originated from the early Pennsylvania era when Philadelphia housed many lawyers renowned for sharp intellects. This historical quirk explains how the expression came to symbolize clever legal minds in American culture.
The Guanajuato silver mines in Mexico date from 1558 and have produced over a billion pesos. They have operated almost continuously for about four centuries, making them the world's most productive silver region.
A witty remark notes that boasting about ancestors reveals less about individuals than their own actions do. It suggests ancient lineage should not eclipse present merit and jokes that every person should rely on their own worth.
This terse remark reflects a reporter's frustration with editorial rejection and dwindling publication chances. The note hints at a broader struggle for freelancers seeking paying work amid market constraints and changing newsroom demands.
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