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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
4
A new steel testing machine built in England will test girders for the Sydney harbor bridge project. Housed in Middlesbrough, it can exert 1,250 tons of force and tear apart a six inch steel bar, evaluating compression and strain for girders to be shipped to Australia.
A Cicero area farmer, returning for lunch, discovered his flour bin empty at home. Their three year old son returned from dinner to report the bin was no longer empty, revealing he had deposited his pet cat into the bin.
Demand Bayer aspirin only when the Bayer name appears on package or tablets to ensure authenticity. Warning ad notes safe use proven by millions and prescribed for 26 years. urges buyers to say Bayer when purchasing as imitations may be dangerous.
The Japanese imperial princes are put on a tighter allowance and future residence land holdings are capped at 380,000 square feet to curb royal expenses and property use.
A terse exchange at Good Hardware hints at a shady customer as he buys an awning. The brief incident frames local concerns about suspicious behavior around routine shopping.
The article notes frosting types for cakes with chocolate topping as the favorite. It gives a basic fudge frosting recipe using Calumet Baking Powder two cups sugar a half cup milk and two squares of bitter chocolate.
A pithy remark notes that many romance stories in Parisian circles end before marriage while a minority reach the church ceremony. The line reflects social gossip and marriage trends among lovers and suitors in contemporary society.
Fashion writer Julia Bottomley notes stripes dominate the spring and summer wardrobe with striped blouses and short jackets in velvet, satin, and gingham. Paris shows varied stripe themes from horizon tal to bold color combos, with velvet trims and horizontal stripe emphasis across fabrics.
The article highlights metal cloth with a crinkled surface available in gold or silver finishes. It notes its appeal for informal dresses built on two piece lines, emphasizing its smart, versatile look.
A tall screen covered with wallpaper bearing full rigged ships is shellacked to resemble aged parchment or leather.
Watches that hang from platinum chains or black silk cords are in vogue. A charming example is a tiny ball shaped piece fully encrusted with brilliants, showcasing the era’s jewelry fashion.
Doeskin reveals new gloves crafted from soft doeskin in neutral tones with color stitched bands and leather trim. The design features a shade toe matching the stitching for a cohesive look.
Archaeologists led by Professor Knoke unearthed urn fragments and a cremation burial on a mound near Osnabruck Germany, linking the Aryan burial ritual with Roman customs. The site may be the Varus battlefield burial ground uncovering Roman armor pieces.
The article describes Oklahoma towns built on deposits of fossil fish eggs that became limestone. Similar beds in Missouri and Arkansas form oolite, named for egg-like round white bodies. Scientists debate their origin with a theory that limestone material precipitated from sea water aided by bacteria.
Rev John McNeill faced a curious inquiry from a young man asking who Cain’s wife was. He answered with a moral caution urging the seeker not to risk salvation by chasing other men’s wives.
Italian engineers propose a lighthouse on Mt Etna at 3000 meters to aid aerial navigation. Lighthouses for maritime use are typically under 100 meters, and it remains uncertain if this altitude would be feasible or favorable for dirigibles and planes.
Stephen is regarded as the first Christian martyr with his martyrdom recounted in Acts 7. His execution appears to lack Roman sanction, suggesting it was illegal under imperial authority.
Authorities vary on the first use of refrigerator cars with a general belief they began operating in 1867 on the Chicago to New York route.
Advice urges mild remedies to flush kidneys using Jad Salts and rad salts with lemon juice and lithia. Promotes daily morning drink, abundant water, and general kidney cleansing to ease back pain and bladder weakness.
A science feature notes Mount Wilson Observatory plans a telescope three times larger than any built before. The current giant mirror is 100 inches across. the proposed mirror would be 300 inches wide, about 23 feet, enabling vast observational power.
Victor Hugo sought a vote from M Roger Collard at the French Academy. Hugo identified himself with titles like Notre Dame de Paris and Marion Delorme. Collard replied he never heard of them and claimed he never reads new books, prompting Hugo to offer a copy of his works.
Frau Lisbeth Schleicher of Dresden becomes the first woman to receive the German golden band for lifelong training and success in contests. The award, the nation’s top athletic honor for over forty performers, honors her long career with the Dresdensia women’s swimming club in Dresden.
August W. Wuelser and his wife of Lincoln Nebraska report relief from stomach trouble nerv ousness headaches and poor appetite after taking Tanlac. The couple says they no longer suffer daily and feel stronger and healthier. Tanlac is described as a safe herbal tonic with over forty million bottles sold.
Mrs. Hugh P. Perry discovered a diamond ring worth about 500 dollars in a second hand sofa bought years ago. The item was found while cleaning furniture used by their child. The ring had been hidden by the child and recently brought to light.
A quote attributed to H. Mann emphasizes compassion and the higher calling to ease others' suffering, contrasting human pity with divine relief.
The lost comet Ensor, after passing near the sun earlier this year, was found again by two German astronomers. It measured thirteenth magnitude and remained invisible to the naked eye.
Berlin Nagels Lustize Walt quips about speech delay with a playful exchange highlighting progress in speaking confidence.
An advertisement hawks Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for clear skin with a fragrance. A collection of short quips follows, critiquing pretentious behavior and temper, ending with a few humorous lines about getting up before work and cold feet.
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