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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children to treat constipation. It urges mothers to check the tongue for signs of illness and claims a thorough inside cleanse can restore health in hours. The notice warns against counterfeit syrups and directs readers to buy a 50-cent bottle with full directions.
A terse quarrel unfolds as one person scolds another for refusing a small loan. The counter accusation claims past generosity was squandered and left the lender short. The exchange highlights financial strain and blame between two individuals.
An article urges Jad Salts as a simple cure for bladder weakness caused by uric acid. A noted authority says kidneys filter acid to the bladder, causing irritation and nocturnal urination. Four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for two to three days neutralizes urine acids and restores normal urinary function.
The Poe cottage once in Fordham now lies in Poe park in New York. Edgar Allan Poe lived there from 1844 to 1849 and wrote The Raven during that period. The cottage, moved twice to avoid encroaching buildings, is preserved as a museum and memorial with manuscripts and souvenirs.
An advertisement claims Knowlton's Dandeline removes dandruff and hair loss after use. It promises immediate effect to make hair light fluffy and lustrous and offers a 25 cent bottle from any store to prove improvements in hair health and appearance.
A brief passage shows a shop scene with a piano and a witty exchange about keys and tuning. It then references a famous quote about fortune tied to an inventor of a flotation lifeboat amid trouble.
A reflective saying notes that wealth brings occasional profits but true character comes from daily actions and personal integrity rather than money. It emphasizes practical virtue over financial gain.
The piece outlines Vice President Marshall gifting a Navajo blanket to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and predicts a nationwide fad for Navajo textiles as an American contrast to imported rugs. It notes Navajo weaving history, costs, and the industry’s economic impact, with prize winners and fair sales cited.
Old world and technological tidbits cover olive trees in Jerusalem, 176 banana varieties, car bed attachments, a fireless cooker from Norway, a steel plate mill in Pennsylvania, tobacco effects on heart, Danish fish freezing, Spain's agricultural workforce, Chilean sleepers for Chilean railways, a spinning turbine muffler, a cow in a bank cellar, and Petrograd army hospital lectures with agricultural films for wounded soldiers.
A backwoods man visiting New York for Christmas visits a restaurant. The waiter presents a napkin and the man draws a six shooter and warns to remove the handkerchief hint, insisting he knows when to use one without clues.
The passage speaks of human effort against a threatening sea, praising steadfast courage. Carlyle asserts that relentless defiance and steady endurance enable man to be supported by the very forces that threaten him, framing struggle as a form of conquest through resilience.
A fragment hints at a dramatic social exchange in which a woman questions a man’s appeal and implies a failed pursuit. The terse dialogue suggests a reputation message about romantic expectations and reproach.
Officials of the tournament of roses in Pasadena plan an annual world series in football between the West and East champions. On New Year’s day Washington State defeated Brown 14 to 0 representing the West and East in Pasadena. The organizers call the event the biggest effort yet to decide football supremacy.
Chicago university baseball team again visits Japan raising attendance records at Waseda ground with officials stating crowds exceeded 50 000 including 2000 foreigners. The earlier peak was 12000 from a five year prior Chicago Keio match.
The Dallas stadium project contemplates a 20 000 seating facility to host all kinds of amateur sports at an estimated cost of 100 600 dollars. Tacoma already has a 32 000 seat municipal stadium and San Diego a 28 000 seat venue.
A speculative note on future practice in baseball where owners might announce which players have not signed. The idea contrasts with recent years when the Federal League impacted signings. The text hints at industry changes and potential announcements.
Promoter announces Banks has challenged Alfred Jordan to play for the checker championship with a stake of either 500 or 1000 dollars to be decided next fall.
A six year old Elsie asks her mother where gum comes from after a theater outing. The mother explains it comes from a spruce tree, and Elsie claims a gum chew found on the theater seat proves the tale true, in a humorous Judge style.
A brief exchange shows a question about the nature of an oath. A woman replies she should know, noting they have just moved and her husband is laying the carpets.
A widow is shown to have money loaned out with interest accruing. The report notes ongoing financial activity and the status of repayments.
Letters from women across Philadelphia Beverly and Erie praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. They report headaches backaches heat flashes nervousness and dyspepsia improving after use. The company offers free advice from women and keeps letters confidential.
The great detective attends a dance and, after being introduced to a woman, notes she is married by her leading. He states he knew her marital status from the moment the music began, since she took the lead on the floor. The exchange ends with a gallant remark from the detective.
Three thousand refugees from western Russia arrive in Irkutsk Siberia after a long uneven trek. Some had endured a twelve week journey across provinces seeking safety and shelter from the devastation.
Egypt operates 26 higher education institutions including technical and agricultural schools. About 4,000 students are enrolled across these facilities, reflecting a broad system of postsecondary education and training.
Analysts note a strong demand for saws abroad while Russia does not manufacture them domestically, relying on imports to satisfy needs. The statement highlights a shift in trade patterns and potential pricing implications for the Russian market.
Minneapolis reports a record flour sale for the last three months totaling 6,400,000 barrels shipped. This volume surpasses any similar period by more than a million barrels and equates to producing over two barrels every second of a working day.
A judge quips that envious green would not harmonize with her general color scherme, illustrating a witty exchange on taste and propriety in the courtroom.
Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago offers a product for eyes after exposure to cold cutting winds and dust. It restores refreshes and promotes eye health and is available with an eye book on request.
The Buffalo Express quotes a playful exchange about time between a dog and a person. The groan worthy answer, from payday to payday, hints at the humor of measuring time by wages rather than clocks.
The text notes that beside the elephant, Africa's white rhinoceros is among the largest animals known. It emphasizes the size comparison and places these two giants at the top of the continent's fauna.
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