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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
In a Washington Star excerpt, Countessel explains he treats his son Josh differently from a hired man. He says he talks to Josh as a "mighty eight" and that a hired man only does enough work to be coaxed into it. He contrasts expectations for family and labor.
A fragment from Cornell Widow quotes a playful exchange about engagement and consent with a cheeky tone. The line suggests a mock proposal and a confident response, reflecting humor in social gossip.
Dialogue hints at a social scene where Miss Smith is addressed and a widow named Ethel Cornell becomes central. The exchange showcases formal manners and a hint of strategic game play within a small circle.
A quirky Wisconsin vignette blends talk of love in a cottage with Santa Claus as the Sphinx looms in a whimsical, puzzle like scene. The piece hints at mystery and holiday cheer in a small community setting.
A man muses aloud about making a time exposure with a camera. An innocent bystander asks what is no snap. A fellow passenger jokes about married life and desire for control as the conversation shifts.
An exchange centers on the saying An honest man is the noblest work of God. The quoted line is noted as a party remark while a student of human nature adds a wittier reply about honesty and rarity.
A playful exchange ends with a vow to wed after many romantic entanglements. The dialogue highlights a cheerful decision and mutual affection between the couple.
Ella and Dick appear in a brief item noting a promising marriage, with Stella suggesting a breach of promise action. The snippet hints at social expectations and potential legal action but provides limited context or outcomes.
A fragmented line hints at control in marriage with a husband restricting wives liberty. The note pairs a wife named Dora with a discussion of neckties chosen by a partner, suggesting a domestic power dynamic.
A quip shows Mr Boarder declaring the chicken soup will have no trouble being found yet a chicken might serve as an alibi on a train. A Youthful Collegian asks permission to smoke to an elderly woman who accepts, mirthful banter in illustrated bits.
A classroom recitation in which teacher asks students to list air impurities. Willie Jones leads with a quip reflecting humor in the room as pupils note common pollutants and the need for clean air.
A physician notes trouble diagnosing a patient while the patient proposes trying a birthday gift cigar from his wife. The exchange reflects unusual treatment ideas and medical uncertainty in a clipped dialogue.
Dialogue hints at a wife seeking to keep a marriage secret as a confidant cites the admission. The scene references a likely big top show titled Wal and Summers with tents and animals in a sparse setup. Puck is mentioned as a possible organizer in this quirky local chatter.
Dialogue shows a narrator urging George to change before marriage while a humorous concern arises about needing someone to mend clothes. The exchange reveals tensions over behavior and domestic needs in a light domestic scene.
Fragmentary reminiscence describes Jones losing a leg in a railway accident and surviving with luck. The speaker notes the leg caused rheumatism and trouble, while mentioning a fortune of 10,000. The text blends dialogue and speculative phrases about Charles and George.
Ad shows Sust gains valuable water right with easy payments at low initial cost. Promises fortunes for agents with a booklet on application and free excursions. Mentions lost Saracens art of sword blade making and urges rapid action with striking phrase.
An assortment of health ad copy and light anecdotes features Munyon's Kidney Remedy claiming quick relief for back and kidney pain, plus routines for sleep and digestion. Domestic humor and lifestyle notes discuss marriage dynamics, bleaching flour timing, and practical pie crust tips.
Winchester Indiana women report relief from dropsy cramps and sleep loss after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims hundreds of letters of gratitude and offers confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts while noting Japan's 27 000 earthquakes in the past fifty years.
A casual admonition links a lung cold to pneumonia and consumption. It recommends Hamling’s Wizard Oil applied to the chest to break up a cold overnight. A note on Scotland stating many houses lack windows.
An elderly Newburyport man recounts illness from wrong food, then recovery after using Grape-Nuts. He was bedridden, lost weight, and healed within weeks, praising the product and urging others to read The Road to Wellville. Also notes Pettit's Eye Salve, Texas lands for sale, and assorted home remedies and curiosities.
Detective Macdonald identifies Woods Torgensen and Gordon as notorious Northwest bandits known to Spokane and Everett authorities. The report links James Shelton to the crime, claims he aided the getaway auto, and suggests Shelton is Bob Splain, a reputed horse thief and safe blower.
The senate erupted amid charges and insults toward La Follette as Penrose attacked the Wisconsin senator’s illness and absence. Debate centered on sugar, cotton, wool, and later on paper and pulp with Brown poised to lead a liberal charge.
A damaged OCR item mentions Daisy Fly Killer and ar ornamental products, then references Mediterranean coral sold wholesale in crude state, with prices up to 200 dollars per pound. The text is garbled with unclear phrases and entities.
Beatrice Nebraska report says a man believed to be Levi Ward, employed at Davis and Mayne stone quarry east of Wymore, was struck and killed by Burlington train No. 13 near the Blue River bridge this morning. The body was mangled beyond recognition. An empty half pint whisky bottle lay nearby.
A one year old girl, Yohonne Harmon, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Harmon, was bitten by a squirrel while her mother was hanging clothes. The animal jumped on the child repeatedly, causing distress and prompting the family to hurry her inside for safety and nuts.
Deadwood South Dakota reports rail communication slowly returning. Northwestern line resumed limited service with transfers around wrecked points. Through passenger travel begins. first class mail and express moving again. No fatalities reported.
Wholesale harness and saddle dealers from Iowa Minnesota Missouri Nebraska met in Des Moines and passed resolutions denouncing the present tariff on hides and calling for free hides. About forty attendees including founders of leading concerns were present.
Mixed local notes describe burglaries, fights, a tanking church accident, and court actions. Reports mention a boytestifying, a drinker, a jail stay, and a fine. Weather impacts harvest and mills, with farming and replanting details in Nebraska towns.
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