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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
2
Chief engineer Brouillard and mapmaker Grislow navigate a clash with the Cartwrights and Massingales over a private power scheme. Washington halts the up river project while gold placer finds spark fears of a booming rush and political pressure from the Niquoia Improvement Company.
Brouillard and Grislow argue over a private capital push led by The Niquoia Improvement company. They fear a planned, polished city will rise in the valley with cement kilns and sawmills, a rail and freight line, and a staged development under promoters’ control.
Frank G Menke surveys 1916 NL contenders. Phillies unlikely to contend. Braves, Giants, Reds, Dodgers, Cubs, Pirates, Cardinals each receive assessment of strength, lineup, pitching, and potential. Hedge bets place New York, Boston, Chicago, and Brooklyn as top contenders with Cincinnati and Philadelphia as dark horses.
Lee Magee once led the Federal League in egotism and has since embraced modesty after rejoining organized baseball. A quoted NY article shows his remark about measuring himself against Ty Cobb, acknowledging Cobb as the greater. Magee’s stance contrasts with his past boastful image while aligning with a wary humility before Cobb.
The Persian city Hamadan once called Ecbatana and linked to Shushan and Esther appears in this feature. Readers learn of Mordecai and Esther tombs, ancient wooden sarcophagi, a site of Ahasuerus palace, a Persian inscribed stone used to decipher cuneiform, and Hamadan’s leather trade plus its 40 000 inhabitants and Jewish community. Also included is a joke exchange between Hazel and Henry.
A tense confrontation looms as Brouillard seeks a way to remove Hosford who appears bent on causing trouble. The outcome remains uncertain with the scene left unresolved and hints of further developments.
A historical note discusses umpire vision with evidence from a 97 of 100 trapshooting score. It references Bob Hamslie as a long serving official who sent a score sheet to prove sharp sight. The piece argues that many players misjudge umpires while citing Emslie's strong shooting as proof of good eyesight.
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid safe remedy for indigestion gas and dyspepsia. It claims quick relief within contact with stomach and asserts widespread success with millions of cures for stomach troubles. It urges keeping a fifty cent case at home for accidental overeating.
Frank J. Marshall, the American chess champion, issued a challenge to Jose R. Capablanca, Cuban champion, for a series of games with half played in the United States and the other half in Cuba.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a universal remedy for catarrh in any organ or body part and claims it prevents colds coughs and chronic illnesses. It asserts Peruna brings relief with a course never failing and promotes Peruana Tablets in convenient tins.
A short exchange depicts a warning to a young man about choosing company wisely. The response shows respectful agreement and farewell, illustrating moral instruction in dialogue form.
Corporal Charles Larrague a Franco Prussian War veteran and Legion of Honor recipient at seventy six serves again for his country as a gapper and has just been awarded the war medal. He is a civil engineer by profession and led Auxerre as mayor for twelve years before the 1870 war.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at Miss Crankleigh's optimism, as a husband questions the source of her cheer. The line suggests social commentary on gender and attitude within a domestic scene.
A humorous dialogue notes a man dealing in treasures but points to an employment office as the business focus. The exchange suggests a quirky twist on job placement and local economy.
A shopper requests a famous brand of royal nibs described as sought after by many readers. The exchange highlights consumer interest in specialty writing supplies and niche product markets.
An Illinois woman reports improved kidney and bowel action after switching from coffee to Postum. She describes steadier nerves, reduced despondency, and renewed ability to do hard mental work with less fatigue. Postum facts and price details follow, promoting two forms: Postum Cereal and instant Postum.
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