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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
The Osckora Record notes Montana allows divorce for habitual drunkenness neglect cruelty desertion or felony with one year residence for the plaintiff. Similar laws exist in North and South Dakota. It cites the Gizeh Pyramid as employing seven million workers, standing four hundred fifty feet high and covering thirteen acres.
The article offers home advice on eye baths with hot water and witch hazel, skin care with cold cream and soap, foot care using hot water and rock salt, plus remarks on wrinkles and cold sores. It also notes a mine incident in Pennsylvania with a dog used in air testing and a Swiss innkeeper who raised beer prices to recoup wedding expenses.
An article argues white bread feeds starch undigested in the stomach and intestines. It explains wheat’s diastase digestion occurs with saliva and pancreatic juices, notes modern milling removes this, and touts Grape-Nuts as pre-digested using whole grains to prevent digestive trouble.
Debates in St Petersburg Parliament opened after a long session with radical calls for amnesty abolition of death penalty and suspension of martial law. The address criticized for omissions on woman suffrage and officials’ past excesses while a rule on the previous question and a peasant-pro government group moved to postpone debate.
The Standard Oil Company issued a shareholder statement denying secret rail rate benefits. It asserts its prosperity comes from its industrial organization, disputes Garfield’s findings, and argues no rebates or collusion exist after extensive shipments over two hundred thousand miles.
In Granite City Illinois the severed body of a man was discovered in a rear cess pool near a Madison saloon. The unidentified victim likely died from a head injury and the head removed to prevent identification. Nearby, overland traveler John Hickey was sandbagged and killed, with his death linked to the same area.
In Fort Calhoun Nebraska the race between saloon interests and law and order factions resulted in the mayor and council predominantly backed by the law and order group. The council then refused to budget funds for a marshal, hindering the mayor’s ability to implement public will, effectively yielding to the saloon influence.
Zanahoff, a police officer linked to the torture of Maria Spiridonova, was fatally struck by an unidentified assailant in Tamoff. Report notes avenge stirs after Abramoff, a Cossack officer, boasted of cruelty to Spiridonova in prison, and she struck the Chief of Police.
E N Ault of Berkley Nebraska and E I Kiser of Peru Nebraska were instantly killed when a coal shed and chute under construction at Roggen collapsed from a failure of supports beneath the structure. They were on top of the thirty foot high frame at the time.
Falls City prepares to attract a vinegar factory led by Leo Rogers of Arkansas. Beatrice sees a serious injury to Thompson Wilkinson aged 89. Reimers Bros. of Stella returns from Keokuk with a bride. Spencer and Leigh build up while Beatrice removes starch relics. The First National bank of Trenton gets chartered, and several youths and locals sustain injuries or start projects.
After seventy days of debate the Senate approved the railroad rate bill by 71 to 3 with Foraker Morgan and Pettus dissenting. The measure drew broader attention than any since 1893 and involved extensive speeches, including three days by LaFolette and two by Daniel. An amendment removing the ICCs power to fix rates was adopted.
St Petersburg reports that Parliament has sent its reply to the throne and the emperor's response is awaited. Public opinion sees surrender or war as the only options. The emperor plans a temporizing policy with partial amnesty while constitutional leaders push to advance agrarian reform before any final clash.
Alexander Berkman, who tried to shoot Jr C Frick during the Homestead strike, will be released after fourteen years in confinement. He left the penitentiary a year ago and then served a year in the workhouse. now he will be freed.
James Theodore Walker a young St. Louis millionaire died at his country home near Clarkesville Missouri from burns after igniting his clothing when a gasoline engine exploded during investigation of water supply. A negro servant cast him into a pond to extinguish flames.
The Philadelphia Ledger recounts a stranger recalling a governor who pardoned a man during a period of gas corner disputes and penitentiary life. The anecdote hints at political influence and clemency from a past administration.
A dialect line from an Atlanta Constitution feature mocks weather, with a character saying Providence will have it His own way despite efforts to resist. The exchange captures regional voice and humorous resignation to the elements.
A brief Houston Post quote debates the value of police uniforms. It suggests uniforms aid recognition of officers and reflect public trust in law enforcement.
A reader questions if the ending satisfies the story as the husband and wife pair as the hero and heroine conclude with marriage but no resolution on divorce.
In a witty exchange Miss Passay jokes that a white feather on her hat makes her look younger. Miss Passay retorts that it could add a few more years, keeping the playful chatter lighthearted in a social encounter.
A church seeks a young man to pump the organ. The applicant claims experience, replying he worked for a milkman for two years. The exchange underscores comic job-market misfits in a historical newspaper item.
A humorous contrast notes that in China the statesmen wear yellow jackets while in this country a politician jokes about presidential bees as a sharper symbol of governance and power.
Giles visits Dea con Easychap and finds him praying for warmer weather in the dining room. Miles asks about his wife who is shoveling snow off the front walk.
An alleged actor asks for a physician's advice and questions Dr Quacker ly. A friend, the druggist, doubts the physician's skill but concedes he might cure a ham. The line showcases a sly bit of humor about medical credibility.
A playful exchange shows a young author finishing a tale with the couple renting a cozy flat and living happily ever after. The editor jokes the ending should note they also tipped the janitor, adding a final domestic touch.
A quirky scene unfolds as the ark reappears after hours with Noah explaining he forgot the elephants’ peanuts. A man on shore shouts to the returning craft while Noah contends he merely misplaced a small supply.
A Wayside Cottage narrator explains a dog scares tramps away, but a neighbor boasts a horse does the same. The exchange turns humorous as both claim their protector keeps intruders at bay. The punch line hinges on the oddity of a saw horse deterring trespassers.
Rounder quotes a cheerful line but Bender replies with a wry aside about Dutch treats. The exchange hints at differing attitudes toward camaraderie and personal jokes among the pair.
A fragment discusses the sense of smell, noting it is stronger in animals than humans. A hypothetical man with a deers nose could detect gasoline scent two miles away and react by jumping.
In a playful exchange Thomas hints at marriage prospects with Miss Homeleigh while Jack questions the pairing. Tom quips her bank account is a factor in the consideration.
Describes a grand Madrid throne room with 1 cent mark, gold decor, rock crystal chandeliers, colossal mirrors, marble tables and porphyry accents. Ceiling painted by Tiepolo depicting Majesty of Spain. Mentions royal receptions and state funerals and a dramatic red decor theme.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger notes a worker at a large wholesale house who used to take long lunches but now works through with minimal breaks. The piece hints at personal change and a bold attitude amid corporate life.
Disjointed notes suggest using borax in hard water and lemon juice for cleansing skin, with warnings about baths, cleanliness, and a porcelain tub. Scattered mentions include Center Nebraska, a barber shop, and a distant hint of military or hospital imagery amid garbled phrases.
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