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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the quick harmless remedy for dyspepsia indigestion gas heartburn and sour stomach. It claims rapid relief within minutes and promises a hundred dollars’ worth of satisfaction from a fifty cent case.
A prisoner appeals for leniency and the judge quips about the law. The exchange centers on whether the defendant should throw himself on mercy again and whether the next action would be hard or soft, illustrating courtroom humor.
Health officials warn kidneys affect overall health and cite Brights disease deaths in New York. An ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy with sample offer and two bottle sizes, urging readers to buy at pharmacies and mail for a sample.
A Montenegrin newspaper notes an Austrian plan to erect a colossal monument on Mount Lovcen. The sculpture titled Spirit of Victory, presented to Emperor Francis Joseph, features huge hands folded over a giant sword and faces a horizon where Italy is labeled treacherous.
A vintage advertisement urges girls to try Knowlton's Danderine claiming immediate cleansing and scalp invigoration. It promises light wavy hair, reduced dandruff, and after weeks even new hair growth, advertising a 25 cent bottle from any store.
A humorous quip contrasts a mother and daughter as the mother notes the daughter is educated yet not visibly improved after going to college. The exchange, cited from Life, frames education with personal growth and social expectations.
The advertisement claims Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are the original liver pills from forty years ago, marketed to regulate the liver and bowels under the outdated slogan Adyvy.
The Vocational Educational association of the middle West will hold its third annual convention at the Auditorium in Chicago from January 18 to 20. Delegates will gather to study vocational education and related programs, with sessions announced for the three days.
A government rule granting eight hours of protection applies to only about one woman for every 1,000 men in the United States. The disparity highlights gender gaps in labor protections and workplace coverage across industries.
Airs. CG. R. Brown of Los Angeles owns a cat reported to be twenty one years old.
A housing expert urges shade trees and shrubs around homes, noting added value when selling property. He cites elm plantings as a sound investment, suggesting five trees for twenty-five dollars and potential $100 gains to a lot’s value after two years, growing substantially over 25 years.
An article argues shade trees enhance farm value more than monetary returns. It discusses pruning, topping, and care to develop symmetrical, handsome trees. It outlines six tree forms, how to top or trim, and which species best fit lawn and street shade, recommending American elm, sugar maple, hackberry, sweet gum, lindens, oaks, and Norway maple.
A Collier's Weekly note argues men’s shoes lack beauty because of material and social factors. It contrasts female footwear progress with male neglect, suggesting the reason may simply be the feet they cover and the social roles surrounding them.
Jean Kenyon Mackenzie recalls an Albion era in an African valley. Exiles longed for contact as a white officer's wife stayed apart. The narrator describes anxious anticipation and the eventual absence of a real visit in a vivid reminiscence.
A humorous exchange portrays Willie as a constant questioner described as a pest. The dialogue frames the father’s irritation as Willie treats the father like a living cyclorama of inflammation by peppering him with inquiries.
Advice from D Ward King on building and using a split log road drag to maintain dirt roads in winter. Proper technique, timing after thaws or rains, and regular winter dragging create dry, hard roads in spring while reducing spring ruts. Build from two split logs, add a platform for the driver, and haul at a 45 degree angle to center the dirt.
In a Denver lecture, Rev. James Thomas urged ministers to address the good roads issue. He warned isolation of farm wives and servant girls drives a share of rural women into asylums, calling the church a critical force in improving rural welfare and road conditions.
The article stresses road building as a key duty of Americans and stresses prompt repair and maintenance. It highlights the farmer's need for connected roads to markets to haul larger loads efficiently.
A farm machinery manufacturer argues that proper care by farmers would reduce production needs. The statement notes that if farmers maintained equipment as recommended, only one machine would be needed instead of two, highlighting efficiency and maintenance.
A French experiment uses a top dressing for highways composed of iron fibers sand and cement to improve road surface. The project tests durability and potential wear resistance on main routes. The approach aims to enhance pavement performance with a lightweight composite.
A compact aphorism notes that Lott-One gains by punctual engagement while Scott-Except loses half an hour waiting for the other person. The Chicago Herald presents the quip as a reflection on timeliness in discourse.
A light exchange suggests auto racing turns a modest profit as dust flies and engines echo. Spectators and crew note the sport’s rough economics, with fans enjoying speed while sponsors weigh the financials of each meet.
A health ad promotes kidney care and a milk and vegetable diet to remove toxins. It urges sweating to expel uric acid and recommends Anuric from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo, claiming it dissolves uric acid better than lithia. Send 10 cents for a trial package if not in stores.
A fragment describes women as extremists in a provocative tone and recalls a bank bust rumor. An old man in a silk hat approaches, absorbed in a pamphlet, while boys with snowballs wait, anticipating nothing dangerous as he nears home.
Harold aged four trudges blocks with his father toward Sunday school. The father slows to check the pace and asks if he is walking too fast. The boy replies I am the one tired not you, Papa.
Warning from Engineering Record about fires caused by thawing ice in service pipes with burning materials. Suggests safe methods: wrap pipe and pour hot water. if severe, call a plumber. Cites potential fire losses running into thousands of dollars.
A playful dialogue features Maud planning a six shooter for protection and Ethel joking about a six footer. The exchange centers on personal safety and humor between the engaged pair.
A playful exchange unfolds as one partner dares the other to kiss, sparking light banter about bold gestures and mutual affection. The flirtation highlights a confident, teasing dynamic between the couple.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It promises relief from feverish symptoms and digestive upset with a safe inside cleansing, urging mothers to keep a 50 cent bottle on hand and to follow bottle directions.
The line notes that many evade reminders of minor transgressions they enjoy. It suggests a common human tendency to rationalize small sins rather than confront them openly.
A farmer prepares rural lanes for winter by clearing and reinforcing lanes to prevent damage. The practice reduces future maintenance and ensures safer travel when spring returns.
Roads alter the distance to market as their condition improves or worsens. The article notes how rough or smooth routes affect travel time and logistical planning for shipments and commerce.
The article notes parsnips, carrots and other root crops are easily dug by throwing a furrow away from the plants and then pulling them sideways.
Farmers advise keeping hen house windows spotless to maximize sunlight for laying hens. Clean glass helps birds stay healthy and productive by ensuring ample light exposure throughout the coop.
Eggs and poultry of quality are in constant demand and fetch higher prices than the market average.
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