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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
10
One hundred forty thousand bushels of fruit are tied to a new Nebraska State Poultry Association effort as growers unite to form a packing and inspection system. A death in Fremont is noted with unclear cause, while discussions at the university consider changes to depot cup policies and passenger beverage service.
John J. McGraw and Frank Le Roy Chance guard New York baseball interests with salaries near forty thousand dollars a year. In ten years they have led to eight pennants, finishing near the wire in most seasons, showing the city’s managerial depth and ongoing rivalries as the campaigns ahead promise intense competition.
A prairie fire started from an engine near Hooker pushed toward Stapleton burning a large area of land and hay. The total damage remains undetermined though substantial losses are reported.
Fragmentary report describes a patient described as in charge of a hospital and treated for nervous troubles. It mentions western and eastern regions and a perception of illumination, but details are fragmentary and unclear.
A horse escaped in Falls City and dashed along a dirt road before the animal veered into a brush at the roadside. Bystanders described the tense chase as the creature dodged obstacles and trotted away unharmed.
Fragments describe a proposed new court house to be three stories high funded by county commissioners. Other notes cover a reunion for descendants of the late wife, a wild wolf hunt, a fatal auto crash seven miles away, an unusually good ice crop, and boxing championship chatter linking McCarty and Nebraskans.
The record table tracks McGraw Chance and Clarke across 1902 to 1912 with team placements for New York Chicago Pittsburg. McGraw took Giants command July 19 1902 and the trio secured World Series outcomes with McGraw’s 1905 win and 1911 1912 losses, Chance’s 1907 1908 1910 titles, Clarke’s 1909 win and 1903 year losses.
The New Orleans Rifle Club has been admitted to the National Rifle Association. Between 24 and 36 clubs are expected to enter eastern and western leagues. Weekly matches pit ten man teams, with the two champions meeting to select America’s small-bore team for Seagirt matches in 1913.
Duke Kahanamoku, Olympic swimming champion, may visit Australia next year to compete in leading championship events. A formal invitation from the Australian Amateur Swimming Union is before the governing bodies in the United States for approval of the trip.
Anne Graham faces Morris Burton at a party where his bet to rekindle old feelings tests her hardened resolve. Burton, seeking forgiveness and wealth, woos her while Professor Lawson witnesses the scene and quietly offers steady devotion as Anne contemplates a decisive future.
An old advertises a home remedy for colds using glycerine and Globe Pine Compound mixed with whiskey. The directions advise dosing after meals and at night, with child adjustments, and warn against uncertain mixtures. It promotes Globe Pine Compound as a quick medical cure and notes stock availability through druggists and Chicago publishers.
A speaker urges filling friends with praise and affection before they die. Do not save kindness for after loss. share bright words and acts to refresh weary hours. Prefer a plain funeral over a life lacking love, and learn to anoint friends beforehand with sympathy.
In Paris during Louis XVI's reign the incognito Emperor Joseph II visits a coffee house. After a rude first refusal he patronizes a smaller shop where the landlord delays. The emperor offers the daughter a future, but a banker’s order for 6,000 livres makes the match seem sudden.
Two girls harbor strong resentment after a remark comparing their appearances. The exchange reveals underlying tensions and social dynamics in a teen social setting.
A troubled spirit is remembered as flowers on the coffin fail to bring fragrance to the weary path of life. The scene evokes a quiet, mournful ending and reflection on a life of hardship.
The piece notes Tea grown only in South Carolina and mentions unique cotton bolls. It contrasts Florida's natural quota with desirable gifts like guavas limes and kunquarts. It claims alligator pear mangoes and chayoies are rare in northern markets.
A humorous exchange describes the shock of reading Dr. Wiley's claim that raw oysters harm oysters. The bystander pretends to hear an oyster shriek while watching an oyster opener work, only to realize it is the knife scraping.
A terse exchange notes one man’s ignorance of the constitution while praising another’s baseball consistency last season. The judging figure suggests the first man’s lack of constitutional knowledge contrasts with reliable athletic performance, implying assimilation through sport.
Mrs W J Cleland of Kingsley recounts a thirteen month old’s severe facial eruption spreading from four to five pimples to a large sore covering most of one cheek and nostril. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the lesions healed in days with no scarring and no relapse.
A brief note reports a recent lake storm with essential details. It mentions unsettled winds and choppy water, but omits vivid description. The item preserves the core event while reducing embellishment.
In a brief satirical exchange, Josephine asks about Stella’s fiancé while Margaret withholds the name, then concedes that writing the engagement’s name on paper might cause no harm. The skit hinges on secrecy and social pressure.
An old notice promotes Tonitives as aid for aging health issues tied to tired blood. It cites risks like paralysis and poor circulation from hardened arteries and claims Tonitives support healthy arteries through improved blood flow and digestion. The Tonitives Co. of Buffalo, N Y, sells boxes for 75 cents.
The text traces roses in history as medicine and nutrition. Pliny cites 32 remedies from rose parts, rose pillows aided nervous sufferers, Herogabalus drank rose wine after rituals, and roses garnished meals while rose water flavored dishes. Western tastes faded, but Chinese cuisine still uses rose fritters.
A lighthearted note from the Detroit Free Press tells of a man who courted many girls for sport but finds real romance with Evelyn who agrees to marry if needed. The exchange ends with a playful, hopeful tease about future marriage.
A fragment notes sibling finances and questions a brother’s earnings and workplace, with a quip about the mint and a remark on a woman’s reaction. The terse text hints at social or domestic dialogue rather than a full news item.
It is stated that love may come easily but securing a home through marriage imposes high costs on women, likened to paying a heavy rent. The remark contrasts romantic ease with financial burden in traditional marriage expectations.
A brief aside notes a dinner where Padix was present and the meal finished with three forks and two spoons unused, highlighting a quirky, lighthearted moment in an otherwise ordinary evening.
A young wife tells a friend that her husband lacks initiative and decision. She says she must suggest asking for a raise because he hesitates long before acting.
A columnist reflects that many workers treat their tasks as if performing a favor for their employer. The piece argues dedication and professional responsibility should be standard rather than a courtesy.
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