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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
7
An advertisement advocates California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and adults. It claims gentle internal cleansing, relief from stomach aches, indigestion, and colic, and notes the product is available in a 60 bottle with directions for all ages.
$20,500,000 was spent in the United States last year in the tuberculosis campaign. Public funds provided 66 percent of the total with private philanthropy covering the rest. Institutional care led expenses with $1,730,000 for hospitals and sanatoria plus $925,000 for treatment of TB insane and prisoners.
An old health ad claims meat causes kidney trouble by increasing uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water, as a kidney and bladder booster to flush kidneys and neutralize urine acids. The ad stresses safety and widespread use.
A wide-ranging meditation on fear and bravery in battle. The article describes how recruits acclimate to bombardment and how officers bear risk to steady troops, with examples from World War I campaigns, Belgian harvesters, French women knitting, and Spanish American War veterans. It emphasizes temperament, leadership by corporals and sergeants, and the adaptability of both soldiers and civilians under fire.
A proposal to clothe the British army in silk has been made with an order for cloth for a bat talion of the Yorkshire regiment. The material, tussah yarn woven with wool and worsted, is described as light and durable with a train nearly twice that of current fabric.
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment before shampoos to combat dandruff itching and scalp irritation. It proclaims the emollients superior for complexion hair hands and skin and offers free samples by mail via a postcard request to Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
A fragmented dialogue showcases a mock philosophical exchange about life and ships with partial lines and a wary reply about Wardships. The text reads like a clipped excerpt from a larger vent or humorous piece.
A Pennsylvania wire glass firm unveils a glass with a eight webs per inch under surface designed to prevent condensation drip from skylights. The channels draw water to the gutter, allowing skylights pitched as low as ten degrees above horizontal to stay drip free, protecting mills such as silk and cotton, paper, and chocolate works from damage caused by falling drops.
A humorous exchange questions where summer was spent and identity found in a family circle. The speaker notes being known as Mary’s husband among his wife’s relatives, highlighting social labels.
A moving day accident left Tim alone in a locked house all day. He says at first he was awful scared but later grew sleepy and decided the scare had scared itself out of his bones. His family was reunited after the rescue.
The Spectator reports rising homicide figures across thirty American cities, climbing from 4.9 to 8.7 per 100000 between 1902 and 1913. It cites Atlanta’s rate up to 33.3 and Nashville’s at 39.4 killers per 100000, with U S totals up 21.2 points to 48.3 per 100000 in civilization index.
A quirky exchange shows a patriotic citizen hedging on conscription duties while his wife shops for calico neckties. The dialogue captures civilian trepidation during a time of national strain.
In a lighthearted Penn State Froth item a character notes the orchestra plays a piece titled Choppin. The line suggests to the speaker it sounds more like sawing than chopping, reflecting a humorous take on the performance heard in the program.
The dialogue notes an agent weighing bids from four life insurance companies while considering conversion to life insurance. The exchange hints at market interest and competing offers without naming firms or specifics.
A reflective piece advises that genuine friendship arises naturally, not through self seeking. Do not chase advantageous connections. be kind and supportive, and benefits will come from unseen sources. Outcomes depend on fate and the goodness you emit, not planned networking.
George Stallings to train Boston champions at Macon Georgia next spring. Only two Braves in the .300 class on the official league batting list Strand and Connolly. Hans Wagner to be retained by Pittsburgh despite a batting slump. Toledo dismisses baseball club concerns as it pursues women’s fashions. Briscoe Lord, former Athletics outfielder, succeeded as manager last season. Bris guided Mobile to second in the Southern league.
The bat plant leaves serve as a potent stimulant among Abyssinian and Arabian natives. They are chewed to sustain long efforts, produce sleepless stimulation and a prolonged intoxication with few downsides. They can enable messengers and soldiers to go days without food, but overuse risks emaciation and nervous troubles. Merchants in some areas chew the leaves several times daily, comparable to tea, with cultivation focusing on dwarf shoots yielding tender, high priced leaves.
Wild geese along the railway right of way from Lakeview Oregon to the Nevada California and Eastern railroad disrupt train service. Engineers blast whistles to spur flight as large flocks crowd the tracks, driven by feeding in nearby fields and Klamath lake marshes. Sand scarcity on marshes forces birds to seek ballast along the rails.
Moses Alexander, born to poor immigrant parents and lacking formal schooling, won a gubernatorial election by a large plurality. The Idaho leader, previously twice mayor of Hesse, is celebrated as the first Hebrew governor of a U.S. state, with a record of a strong administration and celebrated by the Jewish community for breaking new ground in opportunity.
Yale may meet Dartmouth in the New Haven gridiron bowl in 1915. Tufts captaincy named for William J. Parks while Richard Rutherford to lead 1915 Nebraska squad. Columbia coach prospect Hamilton Fish praised by benefactor. Army backfield lost in June with several backs and star end Merrillat leaving.
Johnny Griffiths of Akron shows promise in Australia as a light weight. Artie McQueen, former trainer for Jimmy Clabby, gets an offer to coach Australians in baseball. A rumor of a new New York boxing board drew about 22 500 prominent sporting gents seeking the governor’s attention.
Ray Snedeker will again campaign Directum I. Harry S. J. returns to Herman Tyson's stable after strong showing. Adbella Watts to be retried. Bert Shank wintering the filly for spring campaigning. Cascade sold to Russians and soon exported.
Victoria British Columbia aims to host the 1915 or 1916 Canadian lawn tennis championship. An American challenge to the Australasian Davis Cup holders seems likely in March. Tennis activity grows with 80 new clubs and 15,000 players joining the U S National Lawn Tennis Association, adding 1,000 courts.
Ora Morningstar withdraws from the Champion Billiard League leaving a major gap as Allen Mature duo and Inman Hoppe circuit seek to qualify. The field appears active in pursuit of the pocket billiard title with near daily play.
A hurried man entered a barber shop and asked to be shaved without removing his collar. The barber agreed and began work, noting the bald top of his head with a fringe of hair at the neck while remarking that the hat must stay off to cut his hair. Columbus Dispatch.
An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple, affordable solution to gray hair. It claims darkening results by morning with regular use, benefitting dandruff and itchy scalp, and notes the remedy comes in a large bottle for about 50 cents.
A lighthearted exchange between Mrs H and Mrs A reveals a humorous dispute about a son's belief he descends from a monkey. Mrs H doubts the claim unless it traces to the father.
The remark questions Miss Bingle's hair as natural and declares it indistinguishable from real hair. The commentary notes that speech is brittle and while many can break it, few can mend it. The tone suggests a witty, satirical reflection on appearances and reputation.
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