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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

7

Appetite and Digestion Focused Health Note

A compact digest on appetite, digestion, liver, and bowels urges careful choices. It warns against experiments with remedies and emphasizes balanced meals, hydration, and routine medical guidance for digestive health.

Offended Her Taste in Academic Costumes

A curate returns from Oxford with a master of arts hood and is told by a parishioner that his red hood clashes with his complexion. The hostess suggests myrtle green or old gold would have suited him better, noting men misjudge dress in scholarly regalia.

Oxford

Purity Soot Statue Unveiled with Full Title

In a striking sculpture labeled Purity dated 1906 observers note the extended title as Purity, As She Appears Under Ten Years' Accumulation of Soft Coal Soot. The exchange hints at the dramatic description shaping the work's meaning.

A Distinction Between Reading War News

A brief exchange contrasts reading all war news with simply reading whatever is printed. The dialogue hints at selective attention to the European conflict without additional details.

Silver prices surge as costs rise across markets

Market notes indicate higher costs for cloud lining and related materials, with steeper prices hitting manufacturers and consumers. Analysts point to broader inflation pressures and supply chain constraints affecting raw goods.

Proud Woodpecker Feeds On Newton Lawn Tin Shield Fails

Mrs John Poter of Main Street Newton New Jersey worries a woodpecker will ruin a shade tree by enlarging a hole daily She tacked tin over the hole to protect the tree The bird now pecks the tin daily sounding like a hammer The neighbors complain amid a law against killing woodpeckers

John Poter Main Street Newton N. J

Dickens Dressed Too Flamboyant for Boston Greeting

An early American appearance by Charles Dickens drew a vast Boston crowd. An admirer recalled Dickens entering a back room in a stout frame with a red face and extreme fashion, wearing a boutonniere in every buttonhole and two watches whose chains crossed his chest, a sight his fans later regretted.

Dickens Charles Dickens America Boston

Rescue Dog From Wreck Near Keweenaw Point

Coast guard crew from Eagle Harbor rescued the pet bulldog of Capt. David Girardin from the lifeboat of the steamer S. R. Kirby after the ship sank near Keweenaw Point. The dog, half wild from exposure, sprang ashore and vanished into the woods.

Eagle Harbor Coast Guard S. R

Tetrabelodon Jawbone On Display In Ore Mine Find

A fossil announced by scientists as the lower jawbone of an ancient tetrabelodon, an early elephant species, was exhibited locally. It was discovered in a nearby mine.

Baker Portland Oregonian

Remarkable Fact About Pomeranians in France War Story

A brief wartime anecdote notes Pomeranian dogs joining an assault during fighting in France. The exchange questions the dogs' effectiveness against large French and Allied forces, highlighting a surprising small animal in a grand conflict.

France John

Sympathetic Tear Touted as Panacea for Female Troubles

A fragment suggests a sympathy tear is praised as a near universal cure for feminine troubles, described as a broad panacea in the market. It reflects period interest in emotional or medicinal remedies for women's ailments.

How to Secure Good Stand of Alfalfa

Grace Marian Mith advises testing alfalfa seed for weed content and using a state station source for quality. It discusses nurse crops, early care in the first year, lime and drainage needs, and timely harvest to maximize yield while preventing winter heaving and root damage.

Grace Marian

Silos Promoted as defense against feed shortages

Prof. C Larsen of South Dakota State College urges farmers to view silos as fortifications against drought hail and frost. He notes four silos near the dairy barn resemble a castle and argues a silo is a wise preparedness investment, paying for itself in two years and preserving corn stalks for winter feed.

C. Larsen South Dakota State College State College

Roosting Habits of Hens Causes Nest Mess

Some hens stay in nest boxes at night instead of roosting on the perch. They foul the nests and the eggs laid later become dirty. Keep such hens out of the boxes to protect the nesting area.

Don’t Mix Eggs With Stale or Fresh Prices

A shopper warns against mixing stale eggs from any source with fresh stock to avoid dragging the whole lot into stale pricing. The note emphasizes careful handling to preserve value and quality across purchases.

Colony House Plan Quite Satisfactory

The article notes the outdoor brooder is outdated and unreliable, praising the colony house plan as more practical. It suggests building a cheap colony house with adaptable hover or a colony brooder store, urging year round use and frequent cleaning with disinfectant.

Seed quantity guidance for vegetable planting

Use Plenty of Seed to ensure a good stand in vegetable beds. If thinning is needed later it is preferable to a second or third sowing.

Straw Conservation Warns on Humus Loss

A short agrarian note urges farmers to spread straw on fields and let it rot to replenish humus as soil humus reserves decline and burning straw continues to deplete agricultural soil health.

Ravings About Our Gardens

Miss Carlisle praises American gardens as sunlit and fresh, noting their beauty and brightness. She contrasts them with English gardens, criticizing excess statuary and formality while admiring informal American layouts and winding paths found in England.

Miss Carlisle England America Ethel R. Peyser Countryside Magazine

His Own Lawyer and a Doctor's Will Ambiguity

A discussion of the adage about self representation in legal matters and a court case involving Dr. Austin Flint. Although Flint was a famed alienist and expert on testamentary capacity, his own will was drafted ambiguously, requiring executors to seek court guidance to interpret his intent.

Austin Flint Richmond Times-Dispatch

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promises Quick Relief

Bathe with Cuticura Soap for cleansing and purification then dry lightly and apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. Claims to stop itching instantly and clear pimples dandruff scalp irritations and sore hands. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.

Cuticura Dept. L Boston

Frame-up rumor tests Edith and Jack engagement

Dialogue shows Edith admitting pre engagement kiss with Jack led to engagement as questioned by Ethel and papa. The exchange hints at a family frame-up motive and social maneuvering around romance and legitimacy.

Edith Jack Ethel Papa

Free Book Offer on Rheumatism Causes and Cure

An advertisement invites readers to request a free book titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure by Jesse A. Case of Brockton Massachusetts. The notice promises a comprehensive guide and urges those with rheumatism or neuritis to reply for the free publication.

Jesse A. Case Dept. O. W Brockton Mass Adv Spohn Medical CO Goshen Ind U.S. A

The Lord and the Man Who Owes His Washer Woman

A terse moral quip asserts the Lord disapproves of a man who funds foreign missions while neglecting debts to his washer woman. The line uses biblical tone to critique financial disregard and duty.

Paradoxical Ad Sparks Cold Feet Relief Claim

An odd testimonial ad touts Dr. Kline's epilepsy remedy with bold claims of uninterrupted success and a large trial bottle offered free. It is signed by Dr. Slimpany of Red Bank New Jersey, presenting a paradoxical motto about hot water and cold feet.

Dr. Kline Slimpany Red Bank N. J

Leap Year Bride Proposes in Vein Ending in Matrimony Trouble

A leap-year bride-to-be faces a failed proposal and looming marriage trouble as she confronts social expectations. The piece frames the union as a misfire and explores personal disappointment and reputational pressures.

Inco I Leads New Mississippi Freight Barge Tour

The first self propelled freight barge Inco I visits major Mississippi River cities from St Louis to New Orleans. Part of a $9 million fleet, the 43 by 240 foot vessel uses four 80 horsepower gasoline engines and carries 1600 tons. It aims to revolutionize river freight. Similar barges run on Alabama's Warrior River hauling coal to the sea board at low rates.

Missisippi St. Louis New Orleans Mississippi River Warrior River Alabama Seaboard

Dennison man rises on federal cemetery list after 39 years

G H Fowler of Dennison Ohio waited decades for a federal job as cemetery caretaker. A 39 year wait ends with a letter stating his name now tops the list among 30 000 applicants and invites a response if still interested.

G. H. Fowler Dennison, C United States War Department

Broadway Bound Comic Returns to Stage via Island Parody

In a Precedent quote heavy scene the lines reveal a musical comedy fan who derides Broadway references yet anticipates the comic nudge back to Broadway. The dialogue hints at an island South Sea caper but promises Broadway relevance by show's end.

Broadway South Sea

North Carolina Leads In Mica Production For Years

North Carolina has led the states in mica production for several years, maintaining a dominant role in the mineral trade. The article notes continued extraction and export activity reflecting the state’s prominent position in the industry.

North Carolina

Why Not A Lie Or Not A Cage

The judge questions the accuser and defendant as they spar over a claim of lying. The accuser insists the man is a liar and can prove it, while the defendant deflects with a remark about a cage and personal sensitivity.

Man of duties backed by fan over baseball park plan

An exchange between a serious man and a devoted fan unfolds about balancing responsibilities with attending a ballgame. The fan rebukes the idea of missing crucial play moments to stay reachable for important deals.

Prodigal Son Quip Sparks Witty Exchange

A young wife reproaches her spendthrift husband who jokes he will reform like the prodigal son. She retorts that she too will arise and go to her father, crafting a clever exchange that echoes the parable without detailing any real events.

Bride Credits Clever Husband For Marrying Her

A bride reflects that her husband is clever because he chose to marry her, highlighting humor in marriage.

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