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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
2
The Osceola Record comments on themes of intellect and nature turning to vinegar noting that more wives are disappointed in love than spinsters and that recalling Maine is easier than raising it reminding that many blame others for children they did not raise.
The passage notes strong backlash against the water cure administration in Kentucky. Theologians who previously sided with Adam reveal long awaiting reaction after the elder man’s death.
A humorous observation notes that the average woman declines to enter a room unless she sees a No Admittance sign on the door, implying selective access or curiosity. The remark reflects social stereotypes and lighthearted gendered humor of the era.
The article notes ongoing price increases by furniture manufacturers. It frames the move as a reaction to an era of rising prosperity and consumer demand, suggesting broader economic impact on households and retailers.
A quip on common vanity notes that most men claim humor in their stories, yet a large majority deserve another opinion of their wit.
The famed pianist Paderewski amassed 125000 dollars in a quarter year. The remarkable earnings are noted as notable news alongside references to financier J Pierpont Morgan.
A New York man declines a $5,000 city position while a Philadelphia North American scientist notes a rise in insanity rumors.
A grim note reports a girl dying after wearing a corset ten sizes too small. The piece quips that she likely died happy. It also cites J. P. Morgan admitting confusion over criticism of his operations and suggests Piero should mingle with the masses.
The remark by John D. Rockefeller Jr. on danger of action prompts debate in a Bible class. The speaker questions whether choosing to do nothing is safer, challenging the notion that inaction is less risky.
Nicholas of Russia replaces his Minister of War and Minister of Foreign Affairs without explanation. The czar notes no obligation to justify his decisions.
The comedian Sol Smith Russell leaves an estate valued at $2,000,000. He amassed much of his fortune through prudent Minneapolis real estate investments.
The Treasury Department notes eighty eight million dollars outstanding in ten thousand dollar gold certificates and a single ten thousand dollar greenback. The lone note may intrigue collectors and could make a striking standalone item for a collection.
A magazine writer argues the American Revolutionary farmer was very poor and crude in tools and ideas. He notes that some descendants abandon farming, yet the embattled farmers stood firm in struggle and resolve.
The piece reflects on Thomas Dunn English and his hit song Ben Bolt notes fame comes from a single lasting work. It contrasts with Home Sweet Home and Kathleen Mavourneen to explain enduring memory rests on one beloved creation rather than a broad career.
M Hugues Le Roux, a French student of social conditions in America, argues that women are neglected and that work has become the primary need in life. He contends that men once labored for love of women, but now business dominates, driving many women into employment. He notes lack of statistics for love and happiness and suggests a shift from romance to commerce.
The piece laments long speeches at public dinners, arguing business success and domestic happiness coexist with love. It criticizes the practice of forcing guests to deliver or listen to speeches, pointing to Prince Henry of Prussia’s negative view of speechmaking and urging civilized conversation at meals.
London Telegraph notes that the banana, once a rare delicacy, has become a hardy staple in Uganda protected areas. It requires little labor, spreads via underground rhizomes, and its abundance allegedly dulls natives by encouraging idleness while supplying fruit year after year.
The article describes memory lapses affecting a cavalry officer who forgot commands and retired on a plea of Niss, and a popular novelist who suddenly forgot his plot, paused work for a week, then regained the idea and completed the work for broad circulation.
A historical note claims married women risk losing employment if they do not satisfy, but there is no prospect of higher wages. The statement reflects outdated gender norms and workplace expectations.
Reports show Chicago journeymen carpenters 95 percent in unions amid a census of 648 buildings. Cleveland carpenters win a 35 cent hourly minimum, 2.5 cent raise, affecting about 2000 men. Other items include a new Labor Commissioner appointment in Town, patent rights sale in Germany, and Porto Rico court action on labor price allegations.
A New York safe deposit company finished a steel vault measuring 58 ft 6 in wide, 89 ft 6 in deep, and 8 ft 6 in high, cost 185000 dollars, and touted as fire and burglar proof. A 42000-pound circular steel door with heavy hinges seals the vast vault, designed so a child could move the door easily.
A tale of a young woman and a charming suitor unfolds amid parties and social cues. The man proves compassionate to a drunken father with a baby, drawing Nora closer as they share a quiet ride and a flat, while unspoken feelings hover over whether he proposed or she accepted.
A description outlines an eight foot diameter vault door of Remington steel with a 24 inch thickness. The door features a groove and tongue, 24 three and one half inch bolts, a four movement mechanism, 72 hour time locks, a combination lock for emergencies, and leads to a vast steel vault housing 16,000 safe deposit boxes after fifteen months of construction.
The Half Way House once served travelers between Bloomington and Peoria on the old Goodenough farm. Now owned by Christ Oesch, it remains a large wood house about a mile west of Woodruff toward Lilly. Guests paid 12 1 4 cents for meals and lodging. stage travel was the norm, with private vehicles a rarity. The inn has stood for about sixty five years in Bloomington Illinois near Pantagraph records.
A fragmentary inquiry questions social behavior as a wobbly fy appears and a woman interrupts guests to pursue it to the Heat Housekeeper. The text reads as an aside on decorum and distraction during a public gathering.
A Western railroad general passenger agent funded a massive living room sized camera intended to photograph the companys Limited Flyer and scenic road scenes. Builders used lumber belled bellows cement and metal braces to create a waterproof lightproof, extendable box nicknamed a camera chamber. it requires a team to operate and can extend to about twenty feet with space for two men inside.
Two young marmosets win the affection of a Washington woman by acts that resemble conscience. They pilfer her hairpins and trinkets, then bring back items as she weeps in feigned distress, and later behave well for days, praised by their mistress.
A Washington Star account recalls a trolley conductor who explains a habit of offering a palm support to heavier women at boarding. He notes amplified requests and jealousy from others as he balances safety with passenger flow and limited car capacity.
Guide advises authors not to plead for manuscript favor or cite personal needs. It warns against tone manipulation, flowery entreaties, or boasting about spontaneity. The main message is to simply submit the manuscript and let it speak for itself.
A charming Kensington teacher of a Sunday school class, famed for auburn hair, fainted after the rector urged singing during a Sabbath hymn. A precocious youth teased her to sing, the minister insisting, and she temporarily revived after smelling salts were employed.
The Chimney Swift moved from hollow trees to chimney nests as houses spread and fires were common. The bird adapted to roofs and chimneys, giving the species its enduring name. The passage ends with a quip about rich men and lawyers, reflecting the edition’s broad humor.
The scaly leg disease is caused by a parasite and mites under the scales irritate the birds. Soak the legs in warm soapy water to soften scales then remove them to reach and eliminate the mites, improving comfort and health.
The guidance describes cleaning scales and soaking legs if bleeding occurs, then making an ointment of two drachms balsam of Peru with two ounces vaseline. Apply by spreading on cloth and bandaging the legs, renewing every two days until a cure is achieved.
The Agricultural Epitomist notes Iowa as a top state for shorthorns Herefords and Angus cattle. Iowa breeders sell shorthorns mainly 300 to 500 dollars per head, Herefords 200 to 800 dollars, and Angus breeders number about 300 with one third of US Angus cattle produced in Iowa.
Hoard's Dairyman cites a Pennsylvania dairy report showing 1,195 of 1,482 butter substitutes purchased in groceries were oleo. The price difference over genuine butter cost the poor man about $119 extra, a critique of oleo pricing and perceived philanthropy at 10 cents per pound.
Thin Rind Sow won first premium at the Kentucky State Fair in 1897 and sweepstakes premium in the aged herd at Natchez Mississippi in 1897-1898. Property of James B. Kiger Maplebrook Farm Charlestown Indiana.
The article suggests selecting dedicated hens for egg supply to hatch and avoid forced winter laying. It notes extra labor and a separate pen but would use 2 and 3 year old hens less suited to heavy winter laying. It also cites authorities recommending more grain and less mash to maintain vitality.
Michigan Station Bulletin reviews strawberry cultivars for quality and market use. It names Excelsior Warfield Meaverland Clyde Sample William Belt and Bu bach will as strong early varieties, with Senator Dunlap Rough Rider Empress and Parson's Beauty showing promise. Growers should select varieties suited to their culture and environment as some new forts need more trials.
A fragment references horse breeding and foaling timing. The text hints at success factors for mares giving birth and the influence of timing on outcomes in breeding operations.
A fragment discusses mare health during foaling and the need for intelligent observation and order to protect both the mare and progeny during the critical period. Fleming is mentioned in association with the precautions and welfare considerations.
Warnings warn farmers about new milk preservatives not on the market last year and claim they will not injure milk. Health authorities in many towns enforce laws against preservative use with fines and possible imprisonment, urging careful handling from dairy to consumer.
A Nebraska Farmer article urges rapid action on suspected hog cholera. It advises separating sick hogs from herds, thorough disinfection of animals and yards, lactation diet adjustments, and immediate strict measures if recovery fails. It promotes installing dipping tanks to prevent lice and skin disease and to deter canine involvement during outbreaks.
The article describes a wagon built entirely of oak with iron pins and brace. The brace is a 60b round fron flattened at ends and angled to fit uprights a and b. Upright a is 2 by 48 inches, base b 1 by 2 by 16 inches, lever c 1 by 4 by 40, lattice b or late b 1 by 14 by 14 inches. The iron brace is a 44 inch round Ito and 18 inches long. Likely an Iowa Homestead illustration by Likens C. 2 Likens in Iowa Homestead.
The article cautions against irregular feeding of fowl noting it leads to indigestion and halted egg production. It recommends feeding at regular hours and avoiding large meals, especially before roosting, to ensure proper digestion and steady production.
A telegram from Helena Montana reports NorthWest cattlemen rapidly buy land and settle with their herds. The public range may disappear, enabling ranchers to graze on their own land and improve cattle quality while gaining independence from seasonal ranges.
The most convenient stable floor is cement, with movable plank stalls. In clay soils, plank floors with plank gates suit manure handling. Cement floors can be installed gradually as time and funds permit, providing a satisfactory temporary change.
A farmer warns against entrusting tree trimming to inexperienced workers. He argues reckless limb removal harms trees and warns against improper pruning, stressing careful, informed practice to protect tree symmetry and health.
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