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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
7
Nashville Tennessee Mrs Harry Bornstein of 406 Second Ave South says a run down condition improved after using Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. She reports relief each time she takes a bottle and states she feels younger than her years.
A Watertown resident recounts a two day duck duel on a woodland lake near Water town New York. On day one one duck was wounded sank then surfaced and recovered. On day two the defeated duck sank again and perished as the victor held its head above water while other ducks aided by keeping the wounded bird afloat.
A brief snippet shows a caller inviting someone to poker tonight at 5683 Hill Street tenth floor. The responder declines the high stakes venue, signaling a casual exchange and a specific location.
Lou praises a girl as an angel with one fault. Sam asks what it is. Lou quips her father is a poor devil.
Uncle Eben declares danger of cheat prone dice games in a blunt local voice. The Washington Star quote frames a grim digression on risk and fate in gambling.
The joke suggests the reason for a middle man s wife leaving him is his self centered nature. It relies on a pun about the middle man and self centered behavior.
Detroit News writer EL C Salsinger highlights manager Billy Gibson as a pivotal figure in Gene Tunney s rise. Gibson s twenty five year career included guiding Packey McFarland Benny Leonard and guiding Tunney s path to the top. Gibson s instinct and presence in Dempsey Tunney seventh round proved crucial in retaining the title context.
The Dutch Olympic committee confirms Finnish great Paavo Nurmi will compete in the 1,500 5,000 and 10,000 meter flat races as well as hurdle events at the 1928 Games. His participation had been in doubt.
The Cleveland Baseball club paid 5000 to keep Edward Montague, third baseman, provisional purchase from New Haven. Under an agreement with the Eastern league club the Indians had until May 15 to pay more to finalize the deal. Montague will be farmed out for experience if not bought outright.
A socket antenna does not use current from the house circuit. A meter is the scientific unit of length and is approximately three and one eighth feet. Grid leaks permit excess electrons to escape, hence prevent detector tube blocking. A switch used on many electrical appliances for varying the current consumed can be used for connecting loud speaker in series or parallel. The transformer will protect the loud speaker from overload and also improves tone quality. It will not eliminate extraneous noises picked up by the antenna.
An elastic rubber safety bar mounted on the car front reportedly weakens collision shocks at speed. A photo shows the device on the car and another car hitting a tree at 15 mph, with the vehicle described as undamaged thanks to the device.
Tests by engineering schools and government experts show higher miles per gallon and lower tire wear on smooth concrete compared with macadam and other surfaces. Concrete reduced pull per ton and depreciation, while tires traveled far longer on concrete, suggesting lower maintenance costs for motorists.
Donerall won the Kentucky Derby at 184.90 for a two dollar stake. Ninety colleges in the United States have contributed baseball players to professional teams. John Oliver of Georgia succeeded Watts Gunn as southern collegiate golf champion. A new golf course opened at Bogota Colombia. Fonseca produced sensational hitting to win first base for Burns with Cleveland this year. Ray Francis, formerly with the team, signed as pitcher. Foster Ganzel bought by Louisville American Association team from Washington Americans, formerly with Birmingham Southern. Roy Chesterfield of St Paul and Lute McEvoy of Nashville joined the Albany Senators staff. Toronto protest rejected by President Toule over a disputed outfield fly off a wall by a Jersey City outfielder. A triple play was started by the catch. Dutch Schaab of Garfield high Seattle gave up after 40 scoreless innings. Sam Byrd loaned by Yankees to Albany Senators. Atlanta sent Coke Woodman back to the Eastern league.
Boston fans accustomed to decent pitching are receiving a higher class this season as Ed Morris, a young mound ace and Palmer College of Florida graduate, delivers strong outings for the Red Sox, pleasing manager Bill Carrigan.
The season brings a flood of tips on cars as auto use grows and affects games. Experts warn improper valve adjustments cause replacements while New York commerce anticipates about 1.8 billion dollars in auto investments by year end 1928.
Article warns operators of high voltage power packs about dangers when changing tubes with power on. Pulling a 210 type tube during operation can surge voltage, heat condensers, and cause rectifier tube failure or glass breakage. Emphasizes turning off current before maintenance to avoid damage.
Art Nehf, veteran pitcher, rejoined the Cubs in the current pennant race and pitched the Cubs to a 2 to 0 win over the Reds. The article recounts his troubled path from a 1913 Cubs call up to stints with four NL clubs and his late resurgence after illness in 1926.
The Federal Radio Commission asks residents to run battery chargers after midnight and in the morning to avoid interference with radio programs. The commission cites programs disrupted by charging devices and notes its authority to ban charging during broadcasts, though it has generally sought voluntary cooperation from individuals responsible.
An illustrated guide shows a worn fan belt temporarily substituted by two screen door springs in emergency use. The text notes this hack for temporary relief and suggests replacing with a leather belt later to avoid wear.
A simple spring device connected at its ends operates a fan until the belt wears out. Replacing worn belts, whether leather or composition rubber, is necessary as the pulley groove causes excessive wear over time.
The Massachusetts Bay colony in 1641 declared the great ponds over ten acres in size open forever to public fishing. The note hints an invention that fails can still endure, suggesting ideas may require time to prove themselves.
The term refers to a defensive camp made from ox-wagons arranged in a circle to form a continuous barrier. The passage notes that criticism’s value varies by individual, suggesting it may or may not improve men depending on who they are.
Edward Day Cohota, a Chinese-born man aged eighty five, is named among Civil War veterans. He was found as a four year old in Shanghai, raised in Gloucester by Capt. Edward Day, enlisted in the war, later served on the western frontier, retired before 1898, married a Norwegian in South Dakota, and now is a widower with five living children.
A quick home method to renew whisk brooms involves trimming even ends, tying four rags around the broom, holding it straight, and soaking in hot suds for one hour to revive stiffness and effectiveness.
The text compares how different tree species vary in their needs for moisture heat light and soil. It emphasizes that plant species have distinct preferences and care requirements.
Fraulein Frieda Herzfeld Hoffmann, a physicist, left laboratory work to advise inventors on protecting their results and recently qualified as Germany’s first woman patent attorney.
A wooden eagle carved in 1830 by Moody Heath has watched over Woodstock Inn in Vermont for 98 years. Plans consider removing it for cleaning and rebirth to renew its vigil for another era.
Middlesborough in Yorkshire launches a health supervision program for children from birth to five years and during school years five to fourteen. The initiative is a joint effort by the education committee and the child welfare committee in the manufacturing seaport town.
A reflective column laments constant remorse wearing down individuals and local life, noting how repeated self-blame stifles effort and weighs on friendships, work, and civic involvement while urging practical steps to move forward.
A concise reflection in a historical column hints at subjective fairness. The piece weighs how perception shifts across people and times, urging caution in judging others.
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