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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
3
W R Peoples of Huntington West Virginia reports a dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac, saying he gained ten pounds on four bottles and relief from insomnia loss of appetite and stomach and rheumatic pains. His wife corroborates the improvement and promotes Tanlac sold by druggists.
In Sonoma County California Ben Dierks operates an express agency and transfer business. A teamster under his supervision ferried a San Francisco man and wife to their country home and billed three dollars for three hours with the phrasing haul grip grab and people.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Back pain headaches and loss of ambition can signal kidney disease. Start treatment now with Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root, a physician’s prescription available at drug stores.
Humorous quarrel exchanges appear as London Answers playful gag about domestic tasks. A woman attempts to drive a nail while a man struggles to wrap a laundry bundle, highlighting light household humor.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for shaving, bathing, and shampooing. It promises skin purity and health, no irritation from daily shaving, and no germs or waste, with one soap serving all uses.
A wry exchange reveals a morbid kitchen joke as a hostess jokes about a posthumous dish while a host laments life. The dialogue suggests a seasonal or theatrical influence and a playful macabre tone.
An old advertisement urges shoppers to ask for Red Cross Ball Blue bluing and claims great results. A short aside notes that a careworn man looks worn due to improper feeding, implying social commentary alongside the ad.
The article extols a colonial style farm house focusing on hospitality and practicality. It details a six room two story frame home with large porch, modern kitchen, running water, and ample storage. Rooms include a 13 by 12 dining area and a 13 by 14 living room with a brick fireplace.
An Americanization class breaks for home time with stories from Westside mothers striving to read and converse. Mrs Katz, a gray, devout attendee, reveals her preference for a good plate of soup over movies or theater, sparking gentle conversation.
A Chicago Journal excerpt notes an old woman declaring fervently her fondness for a hearty plate of soup and a piece of chicken. The quotation captures a simple, vivid food moment reflecting everyday life.
The first health commissioner of Boston was Paul Revere, known for his midnight ride. He was a versatile craftsman with interests in dentistry, engraving, and goldsmithing, as shown by a 1768 advertisement. His life reveals varied activities beyond his famous ride.
Short humorous note in New York gossip column hints at Knick and Gray adept at bookkeeping while joking about turning down “the leaves.”
In a courtroom Luella Washington denies striking the woman she was reprimanding for garbage disposal. She says the other woman leapt over a railing as evidence, while she held a hatchet in a raised hand. The judge questions the alleged contact. A separate classroom joke compares Babe Ruth and Bebe Daniels as masculine and feminine examples.
A Boston Transcript excerpt shows a couple arguing over a late night proposal. She confirms she accepted at 12:01 after he proposed at 11:59 p.m. The dialogue exposes a spat about the timing of the engagement.
A reader questions the effectiveness of using a corkscrew to escape a hole, arguing the tool lacks leverage and would likely worsen the predicament. The piece suggests safer, practical alternatives.
A bass drum failing to produce good music overwhelms and drowns out weaker musical elements. The line notes how heavy rhythm can mask lackluster melodies, affecting overall performance quality. The statement emphasizes sound balance and the impact of percussion on a band's sonic clarity.
The bridesmaid nags the bride to finish preparations for the wedding, but the bride keeps gazing at her reflection. She calmly insists it is wise to reflect before marriage, delaying the crowd's waiting.
An affable elder wishes to join a game as youths tease him with a chance to join if the ball breaks a window. The brief cartoonish exchange appears in the Birmingham Age Herald.
A debate over a hired girl of foreign birth being called a domestic ends with an apology that closes the incident but leaves wounds unresolved.
A famed Bible, inscribed on 300 asses skins and titled The Devil's Bible, was said to be copied overnight after a monk struck a pact with the devil. Taken to Stockholm after the Thirty Years War, the legend holds the monk saved, but details of keeping his soul bargain remain unclear.
A Greencastle Second ward public school pupil wrote on the value of milk. Her sentence states milk is good for infants and adults, boiled or unboiled, reflecting a simple schooling moment cited by the Indianapolis News.
A remark notes a man lacking humor is inherently short on sense. The aphorism uses a concise characterization to imply seriousness and rigidity.
A high room rate does not guarantee top service or facilities. Guests report inconsistencies across properties, with some upscale options under delivering on comfort and amenities while others offer solid value for discerning travelers.
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