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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
3
Sylvia Omney returns from Algiers seeking her missing brother and discovers she loves Richard Farquhar, who is revealed as Captain Arnaud of the Foreign Legion. The piece probes codes of personal honor and debt repayment amid romance and peril.
Captain Sower hosts a small gathering in his luxuriously appointed smoking room. Arnaud arrives as Farquhar enters looking unwell and hints at drinking, while Lowe, a wary host, warns Arnaud about gambling and danger among Frenchmen.
Farquhar confronts Preston over a ruined stake at a gambling den. A brawl ends as Farquhar, injured and unsteady, is guided by a plain, practical young woman who serves him tea and offers quiet aid, hinting at a possible future romance.
A dialogue shows a boy named Tommy admitting he will go to bed without prayers despite earlier prayers leading to a black eye from Sam Towsel, prompting maternal admonition about wickedness and faith.
Condensed dates for state meetings and conventions including the State Undertakers, Spanish War Veterans, Trans Miss Bisc Bak ers, Elks, Pythians, Knights of Columbus, and potash development plans. Also notes Joe Stecher vs Strangler Lewis wrestling in Omaha and a new Lincoln union depot proposal.
Western Newspaper Union notes Captain Donald G. Thompson of the Nebraska National Guard will host displays of European battlefield views for guardsmen while on campaign. Thompson sent 7,000 feet of film and offers more images upon request to Adjutant General Phil Hall. Governor Morehead authorized his rank to gain access to war zones.
In St. Louis, a woman weighing 615 pounds hesitated at an elevator before marrying her fiancé Harry West who weighs 140. They were married before Judge Calvin Miller in the Four Courts building after confirming the cable could carry them. The bride, billed as Mrs. Gertrude Barker, and the groom received a roll of money from the judge and planned a discreet honeymoon.
The second semi annual conference of officers of Nebraska state institutions with the board of commissioners of state institutions will convene in Lincoln on Thursday May 25 and Friday May 26. The penitentiary hosts Thursday sessions and the orthopedic hospital hosts Friday meetings.
The ruling states delegates to national conventions and national committeemen elected at state primaries need not file acceptances with Secretary of State Pool. Presidents and vice presidents receiving party preference votes also avoid acceptances. All other candidates must file acceptances or lose their places. Mr Pool drafts a notification document for President Wilson.
Marion B Stahl of West Point took first place in the Nebraska High School Debating league held at University Memorial hall on Saturday. Louis Wirt of South High Omaha earned second, and Nellie M Schwab of McCook placed third in a close contest on the topic of increasing armament. The census reports show 4731 acres used for sunflowers in the United States last year with Nebraska ranking low despite favorable growing conditions. The state agricultural board will study seed uses and trial plots may be laid out on part of the state fair ground to show the crop's value.
At 370 Elevado drive Pasadena Mrs W K Jewett bedridden but directing a ten acre garden at 1201 Arden road with a telephone by her bed. She guides head gardener and architect to install terraces fountains and rare plants and even sent the architect to Colorado Springs to copy hangings and furnishings for the Pasadena home.
Passengers on an Interurban electric car between Green Bay and Depere Wisconsin panicked when a rat concealed itself under a girl's skirt. The rodent was beaten to death by her escort and the crowd watched as she removed the skirt to shake out the animal.
Montour Iowa, P Millard manager of the Iowa Railway and Light company, was shocked by 32000 volts while repairing a transformer. His wife, watching nearby, fell dead as he toppled 14 feet to the ground. He briefly regained consciousness an hour later and is expected to live.
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