Fine feathers do not make fine bats in a soda town
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
2
Politics Makes Strange Bedfellows
The line hints at shifting alliances in political circles and the resulting sleeplessness among observers as factions realign and power dynamics shift.
Man paddles own canoe loses stroke as electric launch passes
A lone paddler on the water notices his stroke falter whenever an electric launch speeds by, illustrating how passing vessels disrupt oarsmen and rhythm on the river.
Brief friends walk together but for a short time
The saying suggests friends share a path briefly in life and urges laughter and love while they can, cherishing companionship before time changes or parts. It emphasizes fleeting closeness and the value of seizing joyful moments with loved ones.
Destiny Steps In As Man Claims Child of Destiny
A reflective line remarks on the moment a man proclaims himself destined, while destiny herself reframes the bond as that of a stepmother guiding his path. The tone suggests fate’s cautious boundary between ambition and belonging.
Public Officials May Face Salary-Earning Pressure
The statement questions whether public office holders should earn their pay like others, implying a shift toward performance based compensation and accountability for public servants.
Reed Smoot and the race death accusation case
A fragment notes Reed Smoot faces potential charges for aiding and abetting a crime described as race death by his own action. The text suggests shifting epithets and implications without detailing the case origin or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Smoot
Rockefeller Visits Grand Canyon With Fencing Suspected
John D. Rockefeller toured the Grand Canyon of the Colorado amid strong speculation he plans to buy the site and enclose it. The visit sparked debate over private ownership of natural landmarks and public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Magazine writer proves fifty woman looks like thirty
A magazine writer claims photographs show a woman aged fifty appearing as young as a thirty year old. The text then questions whether any women in either age group exist.
Reverend claims King Edward descends from Abraham
Rev Dr Gondit stated in a recent lecture that King Edward is a direct descendant of Abraham. The remark prompted critique as an unfair attack on the patriarch who cannot respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gondit
King Edward
Abraham
Women Weather Wise or Not in the Eye of Hair Curl
The theory suggesting women are more weather wise than men is noted as arising from their constant observation of atmospheric conditions to judge whether their hair will stay in curl.
Tax Dodger Schwab Accused of Living in Pennsylvania
Schwab swears he resides in Pennsylvania to dodge New York personal taxes yet continues to draw salary and take most meals in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
Pennsylvania
New York
Caliengo Women Confront Press Threats Over Printing Edict
A group of Caliengo women threaten to establish a newspaper and print all content exactly as received. The scenario hints at violence and bloodshed rivaling a Boxer uprising, with possible lynching supporters among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliengo
Father’s Sunday Dinner Rituals Revealed in Quiet Family Traditions
A contemporary praises a father who buys chickens for Sunday dinner, carves them himself, and draws the neck from the ruins after others are served. Yet observers note the father often hides a small tidbit elsewhere on the platter for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
July Fourth Stock of Fools Warned in Pudd'nhead Wilson Diary
In a diary entry dated July 4th Pudd'nhead Wilson remarks that statistics show more fools perish on Independence Day than any other day. He argues the nation has grown so that a single Fourth of July cannot suffice to reduce folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudd’nhead Wilson
Irrigation's spread could enlarge U S habitable land
The speaker argues large scale irrigation proves practicable and valuable and urges faster congressional action. He claims within years habitable U S territory will expand by millions of acres, citing East Lake City and other places as examples of irrigation success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lake City
Congress
United States
Short Tenures on the Early Supreme Court
William B. Day of Ohio joined the Supreme Court on the first Monday in March, while Justice Holmes had a brief tenure after December arrival. Appointments by Roosevelt Cleveland McKinley Harrison Hayes show varied service lengths, with presidents preferring appointees in their prime to ensure longer bench stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Day
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Holmes
Peckham
McKenna
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
McKinley
Cleveland
Harrison
Hayes
Supreme Bench
Misremembered Legends Shape American History Beliefs
A columnist notes that many Americans cling to legendary tales such as Raleigh in Virginia and Revere’s ride, while doubting factual history. The piece argues these myths persist despite contrary proofs, embedding them in national memory and challenging trust in recorded events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Virginia
Putnam
Paul Revere
Barbara Freitchie
Funston
Roosevelt
San Juan
Verestchagin
Washington
Farming and pride in good farming work described
The speaker reflects that farming has become better and more worthy, contrasting past perceptions with present values. He asserts that true farmers love the work and must do it, despite some men who look down on the trade or its status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats
The Farmer King Of The World Emerges
The passage notes a shift in esteem toward farmers economics and status. It describes farmers as central to society, earning modest income but gaining savings and pride. It portrays urban dwellers recognizing farmers' importance and influence in daily life.
The Scientist's World Keeps the World Safe from Greed
The piece meditates on scientists living in a narrow pursuit driven by purity and focus. It cites Dewar Marconi Roentgen Fremy and Verneuil as examples of genius whose discoveries could have harmed or enriched them personally. It argues that isolation from worldly greed safeguards society and drives mastery of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Dewar
Marconi
America
Europe
Roentgen
Bank of England
Bankers’ Association
Fremy
Verneuil
One of Nature's Jokes Fern Resembles Deer Horns
A fern in Australia grows in the shape of deer antlers and moose horns, described as one of nature's jokes. The strange reproduction of this plant feature remains unexplained, as green horns sprout from a trunk with lifelike realism. The article notes the delicate spores and their silent, unseen spread, likening fern seed to Shakespearean love as the secret that walks invisibly.
The West as a state and Its most Western city
The West becomes a condition rather than a place as travelers ride through the coast to the Pacific. The real Western spirit seems elusive, with the most Western American city, Butte City, located six hundred miles inland rather than on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Portland
Seattle
Butte City
Birth Twins Surprise Noted In Town Idea
A lingering notion that twin births are major surprises is discussed. An old style dress is identifiable by sleeve shape and size, reflecting a common observation.
Between a Dog and His Bone Hobby Clash
A report notes a stubborn dispute as a man defends his hobby against competing interests. The incident emphasizes strong attachment to a pastime and the lengths taken to protect it. Police were not involved and no injuries reported.
Grizzly Standoffs End With Narrow Escape
In August 1896 California’s San Joaquin foothills witnessed a hunter James B. Holmes of Pasadena survive a fierce bear attack. Three grizzlies pressed him near a hilltop shelter as he fired at the old male. a burning matchbox ignited by a bite frightened them off, leaving Holmes wounded but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Range Mountains
San Joaquin Valley
California
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
Butte Exposed as City of Opposing Extremes and Vivid Contrasts
The Century portrays Butte as a place where millionaires mingle with hobos and foreigners share spaces with natives. It highlights churches, libraries, mines college life, and bustling social clubs alongside notorious public fights between two young society men over a baseball dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
College of Mines
Woman's Club
Theosophical Society
Fun Between Foes During Helvetia Garrison Tale
General Viljoen recounts his capture of Helvetia and Lady Roberts in the Anglo-Boer War. He notes expelling the lady as an undesirable inhabitant and enjoying the change. Smith-Dorrien replies with a quip about sleeping indoors and wearing flannel next to the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Viljoen
Helvetia
Lady Roberts
Smith- -Dorrien
Smith-Dorrien
Stiffness and Loneliness Mark Grief of Old Age
The saying frames aging as marked by two core afflictions, stiffness and loneliness, highlighting the emotional and physical burdens faced by the elderly. It reflects a common cultural observation on aging.
Choice Election and Daily Ruminations on Society
A fragmented column surveys daily happenings with satirical musings. It critiques private detectives and human vanity, noting monkeys imitate men and vice versa, and hints at social criticism in a whimsical tone.
Canada bars cigarettes as shelter for law-breakers feared
Canada faces pressure over housing fugitives and lawbreakers while planning a cigarette ban to curb illegal smoking and related activities amid cross border tensions.
Woman That Did Not Care Recalled in Burden-Jones Picture
Mrs. Burdick possibly posed for Burne-Jones in the portrait titled the woman that did not care. The remark reflects how observers perceived the sitter during the session.
Panama Canal Resurrection Days Stir Old Remains
The article reflects on the era of the Panama Canal and the sense of revival it brings, as historical figures and disruptions resurface in public memory and national discourse. It evokes aging legacy and ongoing political currents tied to the canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa de Lesseps
Panama Canal
Newspaper coinage marks atrocity in evil phrase
Among the new words the paper minted, "multi-murderer" stands out as an especially atrocious term. It reflects sensational language choice in labeling a violent offender.
Parisian stage plays draw crowds as they come here
The article notes audiences anticipate bold Parisian performances being introduced locally and wonders how the indecent elements will be received once staged in the new venue.
Dewey’s Navy Claim Backed by United Support
The public endorses Dewey’s assertion that the U S navy is the best in the world marking strong popular backing for his stance regardless of factual accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Memory Tales Highlight Facial Recall vs Name Recall
A quirky comparison pits a man who brags about forgetting names against one who boasts of his memory for faces, illustrating contrasting memory skills without clear resolution.
It Might Not Be Embarrassing to Be Shaved by a Lady Barber
A humorous quip suggests a man feels self conscious about being shaved by a woman barber, pondering whether she judges him as a fool while she works.
Rockefeller Delivers Gold to Mexican Poor
A young John D. Rockefeller distributes gold pieces to starving Mexicans, suggesting material aid resonates more than words with the needy. The act reflects philanthropic efforts amid hardship and highlights Rockefeller's influence among Mexican communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Mexico
Behalf of Health Travelers Warned Against Beef Rush
A medical authority prescribes beef in large quantities for consumptive patients. If the patient has heart trouble, all honorable means should be used to prevent the patient from seeing the butcher’s bills.
Famous Men of History Emphasize Silent Resolve
The author notes energy and decision define great figures who, when faced with failure, did not complain in public. They quietly changed tactics without giving up their aims and persisted until success was achieved.
Decline of Consumption in Death Records Since 1840
The text notes a 39.5 percent drop in consumption deaths since 1840. It contrasts consumption with pneumonia, describing consumption as nature's worst treachery and praising scientific treatment for pneumonia while acknowledging its potential devastation. The passage claims the long battle against consumption has finally shown results.
Peril on Bermudas: Captain's tale of faulty lights
The excursion steamer wreck case reveals how a single misread beacon can mislead a captain. A fixed light at one island end and a revolving light at the other failed, causing the captain to misjudge approach and drift toward danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermudas
Wland
Wariner
Timed Construction Feats Show Quick Modern Building
The article notes Solomon's Temple lasted seven years yet stood for centuries. It cites a New York apartment hotel completed leased and sold in under fourteen months from site purchase. Construction took under ten months for a twelve and a half story, seventy one by one hundred foot building with over two hundred rooms, made possible by meticulous planning and coordinated labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The Dismissal of Temper and Self Respect
Three reasons to control temper. first is self respect. If one loses command, he may enjoy license briefly but will face regret. Calm returns, and he recalls teammates’ astonishment, protective silence, baby talk, and exchanged glances. He loses trust and the sense of manhood.
Burdick Pennell Contemplation Evokes Reflections
A fragment notes a solitary figure who finds pleasure in contemplating the Burdick-Pennell matter, with a clipped mention of Rasti in the quoted passage. The sentence presents a literary or editorial aside without full context or surrounding action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdick-Pennell
Newspapers Use Unusual Cases to Parody Marital Bliss
The piece argues that newspapers exaggerate sensational marriage failures while ordinary happy marriages go unremarked. It dismisses the crusty bachelor’s view that Mrs. Burdick represents women and emphasizes the vast number of loyal wives and mothers in the nation.
Revival of Pure Romance Over Harsh Realism
The author argues younger writers choose fit topics that uplift rather than dwell on vice. Quoting Amory H. Bradford, they advocate depicting virtue and ideal life to inspire readers, noting art must reflect reality but should favor beauty, devotion, and hopeful scenes over sordid detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amory H. Bradford
Booklover
Mary Van Vorst Urges Marriage as Remedy for Factory Evils
Miss Mary Van Vorst, after researching in factories for her book The Woman Who Toils, argues that marriage is the ideal for women's development and warns against single life. She contends modern girls prioritize independence, though work amid overcrowded fields persists and matrimony remains essential for fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary van Vorst
Miss van Vorst
Joan d’Arc
Choate Outwitted by Irish Witness in Boston Case
In a Boston shipping dispute Rufus Choate and Daniel Webster led counsel for a firm. Choate fired a tangled, knotting question at an Irish owner, who calmly asked to repeat it. The court roared as Choate was outtalked, yet he ultimately won the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Choate
Daniel Webster
Boston
Choate
George Francis Train
Mr. Choate
Ice Making for Surplus Ice in Swiss and Canadian Creameries
A described method builds a sturdy frame with a central pipe and lawn sprinkler to create icicles. Water distribution over the frame forms ice, which is later collected into an ice house. The system may sit over the ice house or on elevated ground to feed an inclined trough. The plan, used in Switzerland when pure ice is scarce, has been tested by a large Canadian creamery as satisfactory with little labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Woman Crochet Author Makes Quiet Sunday Appearance
An unclear note describes a woman with crochet work and a calm presence during a Sunday event. A fleeting reference to palm hand and ear-he hints at local chatter but lacks concrete details or participants.
Lyons Signature and Medical Endorsements Highlight Claim
A Wells Fargo style notice cites Judson W. Lyons as a familiar signatory on recent money, while letters from Camilla Chartier and Kate Bohn endorse Pernna as an aid for dyspepsia headaches and digestion. The text references health improvements and weight gain after using the product.
White or black attire at Norwegian state balls and a jokey anecdote
The page notes attendees choose white attire for dancing at state balls with others in black. A anecdotal tale from Rev. Dr. Clendennin of St Peters church Westchester recounts guilt and anger, followed by two light classroom jokes about a ruler and a landlord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendennin
St. Peters’ Church
Westchester
Doan's Kidney Pills Promising In Bedwetting Relief
Readers from Aurora to Virginia report improvements after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimonials claim the product targeted bladder issues, reduced nightly awakenings, and lessened kidney discomfort for a nine year old girl and a fireman husband, with weight gain and better urinary symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
New Mexico
Doan
J. C. Lucero
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