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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
3
Two college boys sit through a theater performance. One notices the actress on stage looks exactly like his aunt and confesses the similarity, then reveals he has no aunt, insisting that is what makes it so amazing.
A sentry blocks a camp entry as a uniformed man named Major Jones cannot recall the password. The exchange ends with an order to shoot, highlighting tension over security and access.
A playful exchange contrasts a suburban resident praising morning leaf whispers with a city resident skeptical of the grass moaning sensation. The lighthearted clash captures urban rural humor around nature noises.
A dialogue notes confusion between Denver and New York City. The speaker asserts Denver lies on dial positions near New York, implying a misreading of geography or map knowledge.
An observant citizen predicts surprises in politics while Senator Sorgum notes managers are tightening control. He says the few delegates who depart cannot derail the program as it unfolds.
A subscriber asks why inside chicken houses are whitewashed. The editor replies the whitewash keeps chickens from pecking grain from the wood and spoiling feed.
In a sharp exchange Senator Sorghum defends measured candor saying no one should believe all a speaker says, while acknowledging he cannot disclose every belief. The remark contrasts public rhetoric with private conviction.
A rustic proverb from Uncle Eben humorously notes that some people insist on going to sleep with the chicken while the owners of the chickens remain wary and distrustful of such sleep habits.
A dialog evokes a tiresome landscape where a speaker laments the scenery noting the chasms yawn in weary fashion. The exchange casts a mood of monotony and existential dullness without specific events.
A humorous note captures Uncle Eben's struggle to recall the politician's exact point as he grows highly enthused by the speech. The quotation reflects a colorful voice and local color of the era.
A dialect note portrays Uncle Eben remarking that construction at the New York fair distracted a man from the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and police regulations.
Tyto recalls a solo encounter with a lion when weaponless. He faced the animal, considered dangerous improvised measures, but ultimately escaped by retreating to other cages. Brones and Bjones react with astonishment.
A wry remark ties the Hicks divorce from a wealthy widow to the saying a fool and his money are soon parted. The exchange hints at public interest in the settlement and reputational implications.
A gold-digger dies leaving worldly goods to be sold. The auctioneer offers a parrot as part of the estate while bystanders bid with jokes. The parrot cheekily asks for a kiss and doubles the entertainment amid the sale rumors.
A humorous exchange has Bones noting a statistician’s claim that more than half the world is female. His friend counters by asking how the other half would know how the first half lives, highlighting a joke about gender and knowledge.
A man recounts being ejected from a theater after claiming to belong to an important family. He describes being forgiven by an usher who allowed him back in, then expelled again through the front door.
A mother asks her son to consider a small gift for the neighbor children. The boy quickly agrees, saying they should give them Aunt Emma as a kind gesture. The exchange frames a charitable impulse through a brief, sentimental dialogue.
A local feature notes a man who proclaims he is college bred and familiar with bakery work. He assists in the bakery at the large school, reflecting ties between higher education and campus food service.
A patient asks if an operation could be paid for if deemed necessary, while the specialist challenges identifying necessity based on the ability to pay. The exchange explores ethical and practical aspects of access to care and financial capability.
A jokey exchange about an illness attributed to lint on the lung and a claim that the danger comes from chewing the rag. The remarks reflect playful gossip rather than medical fact.
A light exchange at a party shows Mrs Jones asking if there is enough ice cream and cake for twenty boys. The hostess replies she prepared plenty and notes she invited the boys' mothers.
Dialogue reveals Mr Brown explains his son left college due to eyesight problems after a mistaken identity. Mr White confirms the error when the dean of women was misread as a coed.
Prospective client rejects the idea, saying he is not safe at home as it is. The exchange highlights caution about personal risk and insurance needs.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown asserts restraint is never appreciated by sensible dogs, who should be grateful for a muzzle yet rarely are. The remark reflects a wry view on discipline and perception in urban life.
A child named Susie asks when she will be old enough to talk at the table while her mother reminds her to be quiet. The exchange reflects a domestic scene about manners and obedience.
The New York state College of Agriculture reports a declining birth rate reduces milk use by children, urging industry efforts to promote milk for adults and low income families. It notes retail spreads rose post depression and cites high wages as a barrier to reducing costs, with futures hinging on commodity prices.
Virginia Vale notes that the budget friendly Five Came Back from RKO proves strong storytelling and capable actors beat big budgets. John Farrow directs. cast includes Lucille Ball Wendy Barrie C Aubrey Smith and Chester Morris. Alec Templeton emerges as a rising radio star with Conrad Nagel hosting the program.
Mrs Spears shares cushion making tips using leftover dress fabrics and bright cottons for summer and silk for winter. She demonstrates edge stitching for round cushions and a modern patchwork pattern with simple paper templates. An offer invites readers to order two books on sewing with leaflets available free with purchases.
Leafy green vegetables are praised as protective foods rich in iron and vitamin A, with calcium, vitamin G, vitamin C, and B vitamins. They also add bulk for digestion, addressing common dietary shortfalls highlighted by a national survey.
Aerial photography provides accurate field measurements for soil conservation program compliance. It offers cheaper, quicker land mapping with costs around four cents per acre versus six cents for older methods, and is included in administrative expenses deducted from farmer payments.
The article shows livestock and livestock product sales at 218.7 million dollars versus 63.9 million from crops in Ohio 1938. It notes artificial insemination in dairy cattle being sanctioned by New York state college of agriculture after three months of trials in six southern tier counties. It adds a fertilizer tip: apply one cord of manure per 5,000 square feet, with possible supplement of superphosphate or balanced fertilizer.
Sammy Kaye and his band tour again with a potential local concert. Gabriel Heater carries an Emergency script for We the People and may deliver a three minute history if a guest fails to attend. The Movies March On is a twenty minute but highly noted film. Ginger Rogers shines in Bachelor Mother proving her comedy prowess beyond dance partner.
Describes two pattern designs No 1779 a 34 to 48 bust sizes with short or collarless versions and No 1783 for sizes 12 to 20 with fabric yardage, trims, and accompanying jacket options. Gives fabric suggestions voile chiffon georgette silk print thin wool linen gingham pique shark skin and lists order address and 15 cent price.
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