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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
The piece notes marriage broadens men and women while Kipling language is harsh. It jokes that railroads could make a verger to prevent wrecks, which would be popular. It predicts men will keep proposing and women will continue to vaing.
Marconi shows confidence in wireless telegraphy by stating he would not refuse $1,000 a night for a lecture. He implies the field must pay well to attract top speakers and advance its profile.
A bold editorial line claims the paper will outpace global markets on every product except poetry and high art, promising to scoop the World on these topics when prepared.
The article notes thousands of surplus women in Germany and reports 125 Mormon missionaries at work there, aiming to make conversions amid the social dynamics.
Three hundred cooks have deserted the Chinese Emperor. If his chamber maids will give notice, we may place Kwang Su in the old column.
The passage questions native Tuuila asking the American government to raise taxes, hinting at tax dodging as a sign of supposed higher civilization and reflecting on Samoan governance and colonial taxation practices.
The judge who set aside a verdict for jury influence by beauty in distress issues a firm rebuke yet warns such influence will persist beyond his era as he dies.
The passage posits that if England and Germany advance to ignore political stump speech, they will approach American civilization. It argues American speeches in or out of Congress have not provoked international hostilities, suggesting restraint equals civility.
The passage proclaims the American ideal where individuals build wealth through effort and perseverance. It asserts that Americans can pursue money, statesmanship, poetry, or art with equal opportunity, quoting Emerson on taking goals and paying the price.
The census reports reveal the center of population shifting eastward slowly as Western areas gain density. The piece lauds the educational advances and financial importance of American life, noting vast private enterprise and the arrival of many prominent Americans from homes across the nation.
An ad in a city newspaper sought information about a savings deposit. A man answered, revealing he had placed 250 dollars 39 years ago, forgot it after traveling to Europe, and now the sum exceeds 2000 dollars. The story notes US savings banks hold over 2.3 billion dollars with an average of about 400 dollars per depositor.
The New York Evening Post notes Marconi’s experiments show signals can cross 1800 miles from England to Newfoundland. Doubters exist but the piece casts confidence in Marconi as a scientist. It cites his acknowledgment that a signal was used rather than a verbal message due to instrument limits.
Rev Mr Schoppe of New Jersey laments few marriages as young women seek ease after wedlock. He notes the burden of marriage may cause unhappiness while urging continued discussion. Preachers clash over whether marriages are too infrequent and the debate remains open.
A fragment notes women scolding over many children and pities a girl born into strict, carping times. It reflects social pressure on daughters and the heavy expectations placed on women.
A reported clash between Russian soldiers and American sailors at New Chwang drew protests from Russia and a telexed denial from the American gunboat commander in New Chiang. The incident, deemed minor, is noted as one of several naval scuffles tied to shore leave, with cables making it widely known though not affecting discipline aboard.
A Louisville preacher argues home life is safer in Afghanistan than Kentucky and cites higher murder totals in Louisville, Kentucky, and the US compared with Europe. The Nashville American concurs that the nation has a “red record” of crimes, calling for humility amid claims of Christian virtue.
A court martial in England hears a drunkenness claim about a young officer. His Irish servant testifies he was sober because the master asked to be called early. When pressed for a reason, the servant says the master claimed to be the Queen of the May.
Lake Baikal is described as the largest fresh-water lake on both the Asiatic and European continents. It spans about 400 miles in length and ranges from sixteen to sixty-five miles in width, marking its notable size distinction.
A compact reflection on life and humor noting that not all situations invite laughter. The line suggests a nuanced view of finding humor amid serious or improbable circumstances.
A discussion on the perils of hosting and attending society events outlines the delicate balance required to avoid offending various groups. It also offers guidance on proper dining tact and the humane handling of powder cosmetics for facial care, emphasizing purity of powder and correct application.
Two short essays urge poised posture over haste and celebrate patient parenting. Martha Van Rensselaer cautions against a bent, hurried gait that drains breath and spirit, while Florence Hull Winterbottom praises a mother’s humor and shared play as essential to a child’s joy and growth.
Palms need dust removed from foliage and regular root watering. In spring and summer water daily, fall and winter moderate watering. Scale insects are the main problem. wash with alcohol or weak lye soap and rinse thoroughly. Use a soil mix of garden soil leaf mold rotted manure and sand in equal parts. Roots grow downward and require proper depth.
A Pittsburg Dispatch reflection on cheerful and loving quiet hours with children. Praises memories of their happy voices and playful days. Emphasizes small acts of maternal affection, such as a gentle school send-off, over sharp rebukes.
A writer in Motherhood offers a simple sewing method for baby drawers. Use old cashmere stockings, cut feet away, add elastic casings, and sew seams eight inches from the top to create adjustable baby drawers to wear over or under clothing.
A Bachelor and a Maid sit and think of what they ought to do yet forget the rule of not being caught. Their repeated thoughts lead to a light moral about acting carefully and avoiding exposure. The piece plays on fate and prudence with playful rhythm.
Green soap is described as a valuable preparation for preserving hair lustre. It is made by mixing equal parts of green castile soap water alcohol and glycerine then heating and stirring until smooth. Alcohol is added last with two ounces of essential oil for scent such as violet verbena or geranium.
The article explains at home cleaning for silk and woolens, noting silk can look like professionally cleaned if remade but not torn. It instructs covering ironing boards, sponging silk with gall ammonia and tepid water, rolling on a broom handle to remove wrinkles, drying without ironing, and applying the same method to woolen goods.
When sudden bronchial congestion and chest soreness occur at night and no remedy is handy, apply a paste of lard and black pepper to the chest and cover with flannel. It is said to relieve congestion quickly and some prefer it to drugstore preparations.
A selection of pleasant incidents and cheerful sayings from around the world and urban jokes. A farmer asks about roof garden produce and a city bred youth explains they raise peaches in the air.
In a brief exchange a distressed speaker pleads for help while another responds with blunt sympathy, both using rough dialect. The lines convey concern and mutual recognition of shared hardship between two speakers.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a demand for inclusive meals and a vow to visit for dinner after a lunch remark. Tommy-Mamma notes visitors come for the meal, while Rev Fiddle promises future dinners for the narrator and their child.
Dialogue captures a boy's sadness from missing school yesterday and returning today. Willie explains the reason was staying home, eliciting a humorously disappointed parental reaction.
In a dialogue from The Smart Set, Mrs. Stuthven and Mrs. Smythe lament reporters naming society figures, noting the mis-spellings and intrusion into private lives. The sketch satirizes journalistic daring and public interest versus social privacy.
Customer seeks an umbrella around 57 dollars but clarifies a preferred price near one dollar. dealer offers options and questions the price need before finalizing a sale. The exchange shows bargaining over value and party readiness.
In a cheeky exchange from Chicago News a fisherman boasts of landing a twenty pounder while another claims a 130 pounder. The punchline reveals the second catch is a girl, highlighting a humorous misdirection.
Josh Wayback asks for French novels to fill space in the new bookcast while Mandy questions the need. The exchange hints at broad themes and a plan to feature French literature.
A brief Chicago News item shows Miss Citybred asking what kind of tree sits in the country scene. Uncle Hayrix answers it is an apple tree and notes it blossoms too late. She vows to rise early to witness blossoms.
Dialogue fragment shows Mr. Faintly resisting reading Christmas ghost stories for his children. Mr. Biggs questions why and Faintly cites fear and nerves as the reason.
A fragmented dialogue features a playful exchange about a kiss and a light claim of certainty. The odd dialogue hints at teasing between speakers and a casual domestic moment from a bygone tone.
A fragment notes concern over sweat shops and a question about closing Turkish baths. The remarks imply public fuss and speculation about social reforms affecting local facilities.
In a Philadelphia Record opinion snippet, the phrase roxy argues about whether to reveal every event to one’s wife. The exchange centers on discretion in sharing personal matters and what should remain private.
In a scene from Die Blechtar, a landlord orders a waiter to add 10 cents to a guest’s bill after she faints at the sight of her charge. The exchange underscores a harsh hospitality moment and class tension in the establishment.
A fragment cites a joke about rummage sales with lines mentioning Van Albert and a Chicago News quip about a husband rummaging his bureau drawer after his wife organized it. The text reflects a humorous origin discussion in a clipped newspaper snippet.
A weary author in the Philadelphia Record muses on where the greatest profits lie and finds the literary business to be the most unprofitable yet he continues with a two pound rejected manuscript.
A brief line captures a tainted vow as one partner accuses the other of marrying for wealth while the other dismisses the claim, saying the money would not last. The dialogue hints at suspicion and sarcasm in a troubled relationship.
The passage presents a playful dialogue where a husband invites his wife to sit on his lap as in courtship days and asks for a needle and thread. The exchange is cited within the New York Weekly, indicating a humorous or romantic feature.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mrs Justwed asks if turkeys are for sale and the poultry dealer replies he does not look like a philanthropist. The brief vignette captures a moment of wit over a holiday staple.
The aunt reassures a child that the niece’s art is as good as new works, praising the older master for its value and quality.
A humorous exchange shows an angry father demanding payment while the son suggests a dual path of sending money or letting debt accumulate. The cartoonish dialogue highlights generational tension and financial friction.
In a playful exchange, a speaker and a friend discuss the microbes in kisses theory. She suggests that people could not get along without certain microbes, while the other party reacts cheerfully.
A dialogue notes a belief that most heroes are married men with the Philadelphia Record framing. The exchange presents a witty contrast between Cynicus and All in That Class about marital status and heroism.
The New York Times recounts Twain’s tale of a flatboat river journey where rivermen tricked him with a loaded question about his cargo. Twain answers with a boast that backfires, prompting laughter as he dives below deck to avoid further quips.
A brief note contends that Thoroughbred dogs are less intelligent than mongrels, challenging common perceptions of purebred superiority in canine smarts.
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