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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
8
A Blue Valley Creamery Institute estimate shows alfalfa hay fed to 642 cows for a year produced 265 pounds of butterfat per cow worth 118.30 per herd, with costs totaling 43.80 per cow. Dividing hay cost into butterfat value yields 2.70 dollars per dollar spent, indicating profitability of growing and feeding alfalfa to dairy cows.
In December 1929 Nebraska paid 230 World War veterans 9,730.40 from a state funded relief program run by the American Legion. Funds come from a 2 million dollar investment yielding about 85,000 yearly. The program serves those out of work or sick with drafts issued through local posts and the state relief committee, with a three month limit.
Bar ney Stingley of Silver Creek visited the C McCormick home last week. Gus Lieber and wife of Columbus J Layton and family of Silver Creek were Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Hugo DeBere. Mrs Forrest Seward returned home Sunday for a short visit. She is in Columbus for medical treatment but not improving quickly. Vance Meacham cut his knee badly while pruning trees last Friday and will be laid up several days. Mont Mustard C O Carlson and Wm Dake put up their summer supply of ice last week. Mr and Mrs Gilford Bryan and family spent Sunday at Central City with the latter’s parents. Mr and Mrs Melvin VanAlstine and Mrs Wim Lohr of Columbus were entertained in the Wm Dake home Sunday. Lawrence Creemen will leave for San Antonio Texas this week to join the Army Aviation Training Corps. Hugo DeBere and Heitzman Bros shipped a car of cattle to Omaha last week. C O Carlson hauled a load Monday. Calmar Dunn and family were Sunday dinner guests with Mrs Mina Buchta. Clyde Carmon and Walter Koenler and families visited John Kohler Sunday afternoon. Dist 54 school children and teacher Louis Burgess had a coasting party Sunday afternoon in the John Kohler hills and reported a fine time.
A dancing expert states there is no difference in modern practice between clog and tap dancing. Tap is sometimes called clogging and both rely on foot motions to create taps. Clog dancing is a more general term for these rhythmic foot motions.
A Genoese velvet Persian tent in a St. Louis collection traces its origin to Fatima Ali Pashsi and six Persian kings. The audience tent was later a gift from Persia to a British officer for service rendered, then brought to England and finally to St. Louis.
A report from Africa notes gas stations at almost every Sahara oasis serving camels and travelers, creating a rare fuel network across the desert. The finding highlights how mobile hubs meet energy needs in remote regions.
The Atchison Globe vents a wry aside about people who fatigue others, noting perhaps the speaker lacks room to judge. The short quip reflects a light editorial voice and local humor typical of a small town paper.
Dimensions described as three stories high and 300 by 50 by 30 cubits. Petrie’s cubit estimate gives about 562 feet long 931 feet broad and 564 feet deep. Calculations suggest a volume near 3,500,000 cubic feet for the ark structure.
A note explains cousin germain as a first cousin or child of one's uncle or aunt. It clarifies that vermin here means all persons of the same stock and distinguishes germane from german in meaning and pronunciation.
Beginning in 1878 with Edison’s lamp patent the electric industry grew quickly. Edison pushed direct current generation and distribution while Nikola Tesla developed and patented alternating current distribution.
The first discovery of fire cannot be known with certainty. The most probable theory suggests fire emerged while making stone implements when sparks were produced. Primitive man might have used fire sparked by lightning.
A Providence Journal note explains that whale byproducts include oil leather and valuable teeth used for ivory items such as jewelry and curios. The teeth are among the most valued articles derived from whales along with oil and leather.
The magnetic compass needle shifted from 24 degrees west of north in 1700 to one degree west in 1800 and 10 degrees east in 1900, totaling a 34 degree change over two centuries.
A python lays about a hundred eggs of similar size to hens and coils around them to incubate. She remains coiled during the two month period while the young develop and hatch, fasting throughout.
The message frames sports as life and competition raised to a high point yet insists on fair play. It urges maintaining reputation as a sportsman in both victory and defeat, highlighting gallantry as a goal worth pursuing.
Quote attributed to Henry Drummond on happiness focusing on giving over receiving. It contrasts common pursuit of wealth and service with the true joy found in helping others and serving. The message emphasizes selflessness as the path to fulfillment.
A Cincinnati Enquirer blurb notes an upcoming dietitian speech likely to influence husbands and meals. The item hints at practical dietary guidance amid domestic discussions at home.
Brazil Argentina and Paraguay are the sole commercial producers of mate. Argentina consumes most of its crop, while Brazil and Paraguay export significant quantities of the tea.
Two occasions when men feel splendid are dressing in evening clothes and wearing the regalia of the Grand Inside Doorskrummer. St Leas Globe Democrat.
Fragmentary note describes a rite where participants shout and share food, with a rule that fat people should take extra portions and eat communal fare. References to a figure named Jean appear in the unclear text.
A report notes Norway fjord waters are unusually clear allowing visibility of objects as small as one and a half inches across at notable depths, indicating exceptional transparency in the marine environment.
In 1163 Pope Alexander II laid the cornerstone of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris during a visit to the city. His act marked the beginning of the grand medieval project that would define Paris for centuries.
That Saved Time Weekly notes a quirk where Eli offers tasks only upon arrival, reflecting a quirky scheduling habit described in a light, humorous tone.
Franklin upheld that one should not profit from any invention he created, a principle guiding his public spirited approach. The note highlights his pledge to prioritize societal benefit over personal gain in scientific work.
Iron occurs most frequently among all metals in the earth's crust and is marketed at the lowest price among common metals.
A microscope with about 1200X magnification reveals the germ of tuberculosis, illustrating how magnetic techniques enhance imaging of microscopic organisms. The observation underscores advances in early microbiology and disease study.
A motivational maxim urged to improve oneself by serving others first. It emphasizes not fearing benefits to others, arguing that increasing value to others raises personal value and productivity.
A White House reception described as colorful notes that about 3,500 invitations were issued.
In a Tunis camel race a four-camel field covered a 31 8 mile course in 12 minutes. The leading mark averaged about 3 minutes 40 seconds per mile.
The speaker cites three guiding maxims "his Ball" "Get Busy" and "Saw Wood" as the most influential in daily routine and productivity, framing discipline and focus as central to success. The quote echoes classic self-help wisdom emphasizing practical action over theory.
Stromsburg crowd gathers for the funeral of Charles Stromberg. Gener al Department of the Women's Civic Improvement Club plans Gilbert's Mikado at the high school auditorium on Wednesday Feb 5. Community Club elects H Christensen as president and S F Johnson as secretary treasurer.
The article discusses using mulch to protect strawberry beds from freezing and winter-kill. Mulching helps shade rows, reduces repeated freezing and thawing, and keeps roots and crowns from damage. It notes mulch remains important late winter and early spring and benefits berries during ripening.
Fragmentary quote from Farms and Fireside noting gender attitudes toward fishing. context unclear and text fragmentary. The line implies skepticism about women’s interest, with men promising compliments. No definite events or persons are established.
The ancient city of Athens held 10 000 or more houses inside a compact space defined by a city wall with a circumference of five miles, illustrating dense urban layout.
The passage asserts that sensitiveness amounts to a variety of gpesut teeta ee and wunea when viewed microscopically, presenting a speculative view on intrinsic sensitivity as a set of obscure terms.
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