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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
5
An old reliable family remedy Boschee’s Syrup claims 60 years of use loosens phlegm eases dryness and irritation. Available at all druggists 30c and 90c. Mail order requests to G G Green Inc Woodbury New Jersey.
Numerous Nebraska items cover events from June convention plans in Falls City to track meets in Wayne and Lincoln. Highlights include water bonds in Elk Creek, new creamery ventures in Falls City and Bayard, and local church anniversaries in Harvard and Blue Springs.
Syracuse reports the grape flea beetle is harming Nebraska vineyards by feeding on swelling buds. County Agent De Long notes the beetle is small bluish green and drops to the ground when disturbed. A spray of lead arsenate at two pounds per 50 gallons or two tablespoons per gallon can control it if applied as buds begin to swell and reapplied about 10 days later.
About 240 miles of gravel surface on state highways must be graded to permanent base before top coat. The plan includes 100 miles of dirt-road grading, construction of about two dozen bridges, a mile of paving near Fort Calhoun, culverts and guard rails. Contracts to be let soon.
The College of Agriculture at the University of Nebraska will celebrate May as Opportunity Month. Through KFAB a Monday and Wednesday evening broadcast will present talks on opportunities for young men in agriculture. The second half of each Monday program targets younger listeners with talks on boys and girls club work.
Since 1918 the campaign to eradicate barberry has found and destroyed 95,516 common barberry bushes and 11,873 seedlings in Nebraska. Every city and farm in the state has been surveyed and a check survey is now underway in 46 eastern counties where barberries are most numerous.
Observation stations for the coddling moth have opened in Nebraska City Rule Shubert and Florence to monitor the pest that annually damages apples in southeastern Nebraska. Two or three additional stations will be added soon.
Omaha Lions club hosts first annual Nebraska Day luncheon featuring dishes from all parts of Nebraska. The event aims to build closer ties with Lions clubs in other Nebraska cities and will become a yearly observance.
A record consignment of livestock, valued at fifty thousand dollars, was shipped from Jefferson Saline and Gage counties to Chicago on a nonstop Rock Island train. The twenty two car special carried cattle and swine fattened for market.
Mrs Trygg Hagen recently received a letter that had journeyed through the mails for almost eight years. The missive traveled with Amundsen to the south pole and passed through many countries. It bore a June 28 1918 stamp from Sarpsburg Norway and was addressed to Mrs Hagen then living in Moelven Norway.
Neligh Eight cans of young fish from the Valentine state hatchery were placed at a site from the state fish car. The consignment included crappies rock bass perch and bluegills.
George Larimore of Humboldt paid a record sum for a ten acre tract half a mile north of Falls City. The deal, described as well improved, exceeded one thousand dollars per acre, setting a county price high.
Albert Strate aged 21, a farm boy living near here, ended his life by taking poison claiming God commanded him to die to atone for his sins. The report notes he acted on a personal belief rather than external motive.
In Decatur officials report vast numbers of coarse fish pulled from Lake Quinnebaugh during seining. Farmers nearby cart the fish away by wagon loads for hog feed, indicating a significant overabundance and disposal issue.
Mrs. Emily Silvernail, a member of one of Gage county's pioneer families, recently marked her ninety seventh birthday. Her family settled near Adams in 1857, tracing roots to the area early in the county's history.
The Lincoln railroad and the University of Nebraska will cooperate with the Nebraska Press association to prepare a special car to transport Nebraska newspaper editors to the National Editorial association convention in Los Angeles in June. Ole Buck, secretary, announces.
Entrance requirements for the University of Nebraska college of law were raised from 60 to 65 credit hours for the 1926 and 1927 terms.
William A. Radford explains the enduring appeal of Spanish architecture noting its outward simplicity, stucco walls, tiled roofs, temperate colors, and functional layout. The described house features a restrained exterior, broad arches, a sheltered porch, and a compact interior with a living room, dining area, kitchen, pantry, hallway, two bedrooms, bath, and stair to the basement, all arranged for efficient use of space.
A thoughtful landscape gardener shapes the overall effect of a house by selecting suitable trees shrubs and flowers and guiding the placement of features such as rose trellises pergolas and sun dials. Proper planting prevents spoiling the home’s look and harmonizes with neighborhood plans.
The article discusses using French doors to add elegance between dining and living spaces. It suggests tan or yellow net curtains, home-dyed shading options, and blue and tan material accents. Yellow provides a bright sunshiny glow for lamps and decor, with parchment shades and blue floral deep-yellow combinations as charming ideas.
Fence posts rot in moist ground causing costly damage. Applying creosote or asphaltum paint then concreting to twelve inches below and six inches above the surface blocks moisture attack and extends post life.
Water piping installed in most houses today is too small to provide adequate service especially on the third and fourth floors of larger homes.
The home features updated bathroom fixtures that showcase pride in interior style. Modern fittings elevate comfort and utility, aligning with contemporary taste and practical living spaces.
Ample and convenient bathing facilities enhance a home's appeal and increase value beyond the cost of equipment. The most modern houses are built with generous bathing and toilet amenities, boosting property worth.
Choosing fixtures requires care for years of use with matching finishes and designs. Bathtubs, closets, lavatories, sinks and small appliances should harmonize with each other to suit homeowners needs and styles.
A fireplace adds a home-like appearance to any house or apartment, a feature difficult to match with decoration or architecture alone.
Heating plants act as nerve centers with outages causing immediate dwelling discomfort. The contemporary builder stresses staying informed on plant systems and reliability to prevent distress during failures.
Illinois leads in poultry value yet most farms treat it as a side line. Extension specialist John Van dervort notes farms use poultry for waste grain and family eggs. Records show average flocks of 183 birds yield 112 eggs and $1.24 profit per bird, with best thirds earning $2.88 per hen. A threefold program promotes better management, record keeping, and lender involvement, plus a state wide flock demonstration effort and a poultry sanitation push in several counties.
A dust bath is essential for chicken health akin to a water bath for humans. It helps remove lice and skin scales. Provide large deep dust boxes in sunny lifted pens with six inches of fine dry material. Use Sandy loam with road dust. add lifted coal ashes to fine the mix. If unavailable, dry loam and coal ashes can be combined.
The article warns that slow egg production from farm flocks often stems from improper feeding and management. It notes that many flocks, regardless of breed such as Rhode Island Reds or Barred Rocks, fail to receive adequate feed for egg output. With proper feeding, a flock can approach neighboring flocks like Wyandottes or Leghorns in production.
Caponizing timing is not tied to season as birds recover regardless. Key factors are age and weight, with best results when cockerels weigh 134 to 2144 pounds at 2 to 4 months old. Lower weight limit for large breeds and higher for Asiatic varieties.
Experiments show using only clean eggs is important for hatching and that storage beyond 10 to 12 days should be avoided. The first time last spring researchers tested turning eggs daily and found it made little difference to hatchability.
A boy scout boasts at breakfast of an easy good turn. He freed a bulldog to delay a couple, letting them reach the 7 45 a m train just in time. The father remarks on the boy’s early contribution.
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