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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1928
Page
3
The note discusses the absence of horses in the Americas at the time of Columbus discovery, stating horses evolved there later and later spread to Asia and Europe. It presents a concise historical observation on animal migration and continental distribution.
Confidential clerks and salesmen in all branches of industry in China receive an annual net percentage of the firm’s business in addition to their regular salaries to promote honesty and sincerity.
The Arkansas Gazette quotes the Boston Transcript noting efficiency experts explain what should be done and see it done, while accusing them of not performing the work themselves.
A Syracuse Herald quip imagines adding a second horn to automobiles. One horn would shout “Look out” and the other would retort “I told you so” as a humorous take on car safety ideas.
A simple nightly method advises placing a clean white cloth over a canary’s cage to trap tiny red pests, presumably canary lice, by morning the fabric will be covered with them.
A Washington Star note records a deaf man reacting to a rooster crow with a quip that the bird must be sleepy as it yawns. The brief vignette captures a humorous local moment with a sharp punchline.
A Popular Science Monthly note describes trees continually fighting for life amid widespread insect assaults, highlighting the vast diversity of 200 000 known insect varieties that target them.
A remark from Woman's Home Companion notes that signatures of modern artists could mislead a robin into thinking breakfast is found, using a wry comparison to illustrate gullibility or misperception.
A boy finds a hollow flint in Chute forest Wiltshire England containing a handful of gold coins dating around two millennia ago. The discovery prompts discussion among local archaeologists and heritage officials regarding preservation and historical significance.
A San Francisco Chronicle opinion notes the idea that hiring a dangerous driver signals guilt as a form of Americanism. The author argues against assuming wrongdoing based on the hiring choice and cautions readers about biased conclusions.
The article notes that brown and white eggs have different shells but no difference in nutritional value when hens receive equal feeding and care. It emphasizes that shell color does not reflect food quality.
The ticket of leave term began as a liberty license for convicts in Van Diemens Land in 1840 under prison reform measures.
London head post office processes around 2 million registered packages yearly many valued between 25000 and 50000 dollars.
A Disraeli quote notes that audiences may ignore sincere efforts unless voices are loud enough. It suggests skepticism toward earnestness in public dialogue and reflects on how noise influences perception in England and beyond.
A bronze globe mounted on a marble pedestal honors the sixteenth century astronomer Tycho Brahe in a Swedish city. The commemorative sculpture underscores Brahe’s contributions to astronomy and celestial measurement.
Aluminum surfaces appear discolored but can regain brightness by rubbing with a cloth dipped in lemon juice and wrung dry. Do not use water in the process.
The project titled The Mystery of Drood was planned as twelve monthly parts but Charles Dickens died after writing roughly six. The unfinished work left readers with a sense of what might have been and inspired later speculation about its conclusion.
Barberton Ohio claims the top spot in national match output and is believed to head the world production, marking the city as a center for match making activity and industry.
A compact aphorism attributed to Seneca urging self counsel before giving advice. It frames personal example as prerequisite to offering guidance to others. The maxim emphasizes introspection and integrity in speech and action.
A proverb notes that good conduct is the best path to freedom, suggesting exemplary behavior can shorten or improve chances when facing imprisonment. The saying emphasizes prudence and self discipline as before jail terms.
The passage notes that the United States began minting silver dollars in 1708 marking an early era of coinage. It highlights the start of silver dollar production as a historical milestone in U S monetary history.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a character named Jean discussing dental appearance with "larvey" and noting teeth as immense. The text reads as a playful, informal exchange lacking clear narrative context or attribution.
A recipe lists ingredients including flour salt sugar milk egg olive oil and Calumet Baking Powder. Dry mix then add milk and egg then olive oil. Shape and fry in a hot timhale iron until crisp and brown then drain on brown paper.
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the piece surveys Sarawak tribes from Sea Dayaks in river towns to inland Land Dayaks and the Kayan and Punan groups. It details harvest feasts with liver omens, pig sacrifices, cock fights, and the head dance, plus long house living and the blowgun rooted Punans' jungle life and migration patterns.
Oxen on sidetracks at a cottonseed mill in Navasota Texas provide the best and cheapest motive power for moving loaded railroad box cars. Locomotives caused long delays waiting for switching, while oxen are always available when needed.
Large Texas Longhorn steers are shown pulling a rail car load with six oxen surpassing 200000 pounds. A prize team of two steers, each 2206 pounds, can move a box car by itself in the demonstration.
The atmosphere moves with the earth so its rotation lacks perceptible effect on the position of bodies supported by it such as aircraft and birds. This principle explains why flying devices maintain steady relative positions to the ground despite the earth’s rotation.
A London Lit-Lits note claims substantial funds spent to fight Brouse disease were wasted. A keeper shows that allowing Peregrines and sparrow hawks to nest on the estate leads to disease disappearance as weak birds are preyed upon and the remaining stock grows stronger.
A company limited is one whose shareholder liability is limited to their stock or to a fixed guarantee, with the word limited usually appearing as the final part of the name though some exceptions exist.
A Boston Transcript quote notes a Chicago man who remarried while his divorced wife repossessed him to cover alimony arrears, reflecting a sharp jab at habitual delinquency in installment payments. The remark underscores ongoing financial strain from alimony as a social punchline.
Rain water in a sparsely settled area is purer when it falls on clean surfaces. In cities with factories rain water absorbs dissolved gases and fumes, becoming impure.
Lock Haven Express notes scientists explain coal formed over long ages with older coal deemed superior. The saying that old fuel is best is cited as evidence that age enhances quality.
Great American editor Llorace Greeley born in Amherst New Hampshire on February 3 1811. He was a farmer's son and began as a printer's apprentice at age fifteen. For twenty years he stood as America's leading editor shaping public opinion.
A Scottish inventor announces a turbine principle automobile using revolving blades and a liquid to transmit power to the drive, eliminating the usual gearing system. The claim outlines a turbine powered car with direct fluid medium transmission of engine power.
A Boston transcript quotes a British officer praising a tailor's work. The officer says he was astonished when the job was returned and it did not look like a damaged or rough suit. The notice uses archaic phrasing to extol craft.
The treaty of commerce between Great Britain and the republic of Texas was signed on November 14, 1810. Texans had declared independence from Mexico after the Battle of San Jacinto several years earlier.
A note from American Magazine argues that memoirs by men about women are the most engaging yet unreliable form in literature. It claims autobiography inherently blends fact and fiction, undermining trust in personal narratives.
The old press agent idea that notoriety equals publicity is faltering as the grand jury becomes a major channel for public attention and exposure.
The passage notes Robert Hooke of the Royal Society proposed manufacturing artificial silk in his Micrographia published in 1665. It highlights early speculation about synthetic fibers and Hooke’s role in scientific inquiry of the era.
Liberty notes Yale University was named for Elihu Yale an early patron. The article explains the origin of the name and mentions the initials EH as applied to the university.
A brief note from St Paul Pioneer Press warns of a gasoline shortage around the year 2000 but suggests traffic will be dense and movement difficult, rendering fuel concerns less relevant to daily life.
Goethe ponders true happiness as the joy found in others' merits. A speaker claims the happiest man values others and finds pleasure in their good, even when it costs him.
A Glasgow report says a sect enabled flax processing without vetting cuts preparation time to about one twelfth of the usual duration. The claim highlights a controversial, time saving method linked to local religious groups.
Popular Mechanics reports artificial concrete boulders placed irregularly along riverbeds to protect banks from erosion. Tests show they work in channels with velocities up to thirty feet per second and each block contains about two cubic yards of concrete.
The text notes UV ray purification is effective for swimming pool water but costly to install and maintain. It stresses the need for an efficient filter to sanitize the water and warns against scum or sediment buildup that can render the treatment ineffective.
An Oriental origin tale recounts a Samar tailor who kept count of deaths by dropping a stone into a pot for each funeral near a burial ground. Upon his death, a remark arose that he had gone into the pot himself.
Geologists claim the ocean reached its current salinity after about one hundred million years. The remark hints at lingering idle time among researchers and a playful jab at the New York Evening Post.
The article notes seals show direct signaling and easy taming but rank lower than dogs, wolves, or foxes in reasoning. It discusses their trainability and task performance, contrasting vocalizing abilities with more complex problem solving.
Bleaching cotton reduces strength by 1 to 6 percent and weight by 2 to 6 percent. The losses vary with the bleaching agent type, cotton type, and manufacturing processes.
A cryptic court remark questions a theft suspect’s actions and mocks a vendor’s bite. The judge’s line suggests contempt for the accused as the exchange references a sandwich and a sly insult.
Mrs Della Barlow of Mason City Iowa testifies that after severe fatigue and weakness she used Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription and quickly recovered strength energy and a clear rosy complexion. The ad notes the product is available in liquid or tablets at dealers.
A witty exchange from the Boston Transcript features Hobbs claiming his wife reads him well and Dobbs quipping about turning over a new leaf in a lighthearted contrast.
Advice urges high water intake to flush kidneys and relieve back pain and bladder irritation. Recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a few days to cleanse sluggish kidneys, with warns of acids from rich foods and potential headaches, dizziness, and rheumatic twinges if ignored.
A wall painting dated 1380 suggests that bobbing hairstyles recur in fashion cycles. The scene highlights how hair trends echo across historical periods and reappear in modern styles.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromine Quinine tablets to ward off colds and fortify the system against grip or influenza. It contrasts success with wealth and hints at happiness linked to money. The copy contains garbled phrasing and unclear claims about remedies and life.
Popular Science Monthly notes USC classes employ a telegraphone to help students hear themselves speak. The device records and reproduces voice like a dictaphone, revealing speech flaws such as unclear tone or lisp when played back.
A reflective line notes that every lonely person benefits from an open grate fire to sit by. It suggests such fires deepen solitude yet bring a form of happiness and comfort.
A short maxim urges yielding to a wife to avoid conflict, suggesting that giving her the choice spares trouble for both. The quip reflects domestic humor and gendered expectations in a lighthearted tone.
Swedish explorer Irland Nordenski returns from Panama with a history of his tribe dictated by a native chief to two secretaries. The Cuna people of the Atlantic coast are highlighted for their intelligence, culture, and adherence to ancient traditions.
The piece argues that the Inevitable's insistence on remaining uncompromising hinders progress, highlighting a key weakness in its popularity. It notes critics' belief that concessions could broaden appeal and soften opposition.
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