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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
2
A compact note describes Mr. Roosevelt dedicating time to refine personal style and daily conduct, highlighting his routine focus on appearance and etiquette.
A pithy line suggests Turkey doubts that any Stone is worth 72060 dollars while offering a quirky optimism recipe about a healthy man and a good meal.
A philosophical reflection notes that hardship forges character for the afterlife but damages a man’s earthly credit. It contrasts spiritual preparation with financial standing in mortal affairs.
A vaudeville act features one performer who specializes in imitating a monkey. The routine showcases precise physical mimicry and playful commotion, drawing laughs from audiences familiar with animal impressions.
The claim that limburger cheese is alive with microbes contradicts reality noting the cheese is dead and rancid. The remark underscores a mischaracterization of microbial activity in aged cheeses.
A quip on money as a curse notes that most people lament the kind that comes home to roost, implying money’s uneasy moral burden and the trouble it brings despite desire for wealth.
The report states limburger cheese will prevent smallpox but notes most people would still choose to risk the disease rather than rely on this remedy.
In a striking year for honors the German emperor awarded 2,473 decorations. The piece contrasts the decorated with the not decorated as an endangered class, using a mordant note on extinction.
The figure known for predicting war within six months reportedly faces a divorce suit. The phrasing suggests this may not align with the anticipated conflict.
A concise historical aside notes that a neck boil could have aided Lot and his wife as they began their departure, using a wry, period voice to frame the biblical moment.
An observer notes the market holds over two million cigar brands yet the campaign cigar always smells the same regardless of its name. The remark comments on uniformity in perception across varied brand labels.
It is alleged that Russell Sage was swindled in a real estate deal. The swindler may lecture or exhibit himself in dime museums if he wishes.
A reader questions why tip sellers who profit from race tips do not wager on the races themselves. The writer speculates it may be because they cannot bear taking money from poor bookmakers and thus refrain from betting.
The Sultan of Turkey distributes his wives among favored pashas, boasting a large supply of aging wives. Critics warn this practice may fuel unrest and ongoing problems in the Turkish realm.
The piece argues that voting has value only with clear, intelligent principle. When citizens fail to grasp real issues, turnout becomes futile. A meaningless ballot is no more potent for progress than a slip of paper tossed into a garbage box.
A Michigan woman weighed down by an 18 year habit of chewing gum suffered stomach damage as gum particles accumulated inside. Doctors failed to diagnose indigestion until surgery revealed the glued-together stomach organs caused by long term gum ingestion.
The Contemporary Review compares births and deaths in Germany the United Kingdom and France from 1880 84 and 1895 99. Germany shows the highest natural increase with 113 then 148 in the later period. The United Kingdom rises from 128 to 112 in excess births over deaths while France falls from 24 to 13.
The passage notes Germany reducing death rates more than it reduces birth rates, while England and France show aversion to large families. It warns that population strength equals power and suggests Britain could face future costs if this trend continues across the Empire.
A New Jersey statistician tallies 15 873 marriages last year and a total of 2 985 000 spent on weddings including outfits honeymoons trips tips presents and incidentals yielding an average cost of 188 per wedding He notes some men tracked every expense while many did not and concludes courting costs average 22 per man Yet the piece ends by praising the Jersey girl as a bargain despite the costs and efforts involved
An imperial address by William of Germany to naval architects underscores his broad interests in military and culture. England’s King Edward VII engages publicly in politics and pageantry, while Roosevelt is praised for athletic and literary pursuits. The piece notes the global appeal of multi talented leaders who combine varied experiences with public influence.
A Washington Post report quotes a Street F jeweler on the allure of diamonds. Shoppers rush to displays yet few purchase. most go inside for expert help. A $300 diamond sold in ten minutes. a woman bought a $15 stone after over an hour of choosing.
Dialogue notes Smiff seeking a light while Jones discusses arranging a meeting with a girl’s father. The exchange hints at a courtship subplot reported in the Beltimore News.
The Mount Pilatus railway in Switzerland carried 21 273 visitors last summer. International visitors came from England 30 4 percent Germany 22 8 and France 10 4 percent. A stray note mentions men flirting but ends abruptly with unclear details.
The article extols a Concord coach ride along a mountain toll road in Ouray Colorado at $40 000 a mile. Tourists experience dramatic canyon depths twelve hundred feet and majestic ranges, with Bear Creek Falls marking a climactic view. The piece contrasts modern engineering with the fading romantic stage coach era.
Prince Henry restricted autograph signings to the presiding officer and a few near him at meals. Most requests came by mail, and the prince complied only for about five or six people at the head table. He informed the dinner presiding officer of his rule.
Good Words recalls Lord Robert Cecil in his childhood at Hatfield as he toys with the idea of being a cat and tires of dress. The note links his later disdain for sartorial fuss with a broader view of a premier who commands world attention despite poor grooming.
Two poets planned an evening of readings at an event that drew a small crowd. One friend argued for brevity while the other carried six poems, leaving the audience to ponder why the one who read six suggested the lone poem to the other.
The article traces the history of women in medicine from Elizabeth Blackwell’s 1849 graduation to the growth of female physicians. It cites early figures in Philadelphia, the 1889 total of 3,000 women doctors, and mentions 1856 totals as 4,555 with gaps in current numbers.
Melt butter in a saucepan then fold in three eggs with seasonings. Stir gently over low heat, add more butter as the eggs thicken, then mix in a small amount of cream or white sauce. Pour onto hot buttered toast and serve immediately.
A vintage recipe for light brown sugar cookies uses eggs, lard, sour milk, soda, and chopped nuts. Cream sugar and lard, beat eggs, mix with the dairy and soda, fold in nuts, add flour to form a stiff dough, roll thin, cut shapes, and bake quickly on greased pans.
Instructions for cranberry jelly from a 19th century leaflet emphasize quantities of cranberries sugar and water. It requires twenty minutes simmering then sieving adding sugar and ten more minutes cooking until the jelly sets. Do not alter sugar amounts. preserve boiling throughout. Cranberries should be cooked in porcelain.
The text describes a traditional cough candy method mixing flaxseed and slippery elm with boiling water for two hours, straining into a sugar lemon juice base, and cooking until candied. The mixture is then poured onto buttered paper to cool.
A simple liver hash recipe combines cooked liver with butter flour and water to create a rich sauce. It instructs to simmer the liver in the lemon flavored sauce for twenty minutes and serve hot for a hearty meal.
A simple batter combines sugar flour eggs and leavening. One cup sugar one cup flour three eggs two teaspoons baking powder one large spoonful melted butter and two spoonfuls sweet milk.
A compilation of cooking notes covering potato handling with towels, cheese and bread pairings, dessert ideas using dates and mango, date mush directions, dinner menus with creams and vegetables, date gem batter, cheese bread ramekins, and observations on salad plants and native American fruit uses.
A discussion of plants that appear to revive when soaked, focusing on the Rose of Jericho and related species. It explains that true revival is limited to certain ferns and mosses, while the Rose of Jericho merely appears to revive after absorbing water.
O J Plomeson of Luverne Iowa trains a Cochin China rooster to pull a light harnessed baby carriage for his daughter’s outdoor exercise. The tame giant fowl pulls along the dooryard path while the child’s sister sometimes guides it.
Frank C. Bostock argues that handling wild beasts requires calm kindness and a close knowledge of animal nature. He recounts taming a fierce London tigress by patient care and careful restraint, allowing his entry with no aggression after she understood the aid offered.
A dialogue in a shopping district notes that women’s shoulders appear uneven due to trailing skirts and trains. The piece argues against fashion in favor of gym training to correct posture, citing a New York Sun quote about proper guidance.
A collage of wry maxims on gender roles behavior and social norms. The piece surveys men’s toughness luck and impulse and contrasts old fashioned wisdom with modern quirks. It closes with a Christian Scientists joke about faith and toothache.
The Washington Star notes three marble busts in the Senate chamber have lost their identities. Attempts to identify the early 19th century figures involve interviewing longtime senators and cross checking paintings. Authorities expect proof will emerge to link the busts to notable vice presidents and tie them to American history.
A statistical breakdown lists Christians 477,000,000 Muslims 177,000,000 Confucians 256,000,000 Hindooism 190,000,000 Buddhism 147,000,000 Taoism 43,000,000 Shintoism 14,000,000 Judaism 7,180,000 and Polytheism 118,000,000 in global belief totals.
A short note notes that ineffective idle behaviors by some individuals frustrate employers seeking help. It emphasizes how unproductive actions can hamper recruitment efforts and reduce willingness to hire. The piece urges careful conduct during outreach and application processes.
A local report notes a horned rooster in Joplin described as unusual for its head and ears, with speculation about horns. Observers remark on the creature’s legs while noting the odd feature draws attention.
Star City residents report W H McFall suffered severe head pain for years. After trying Dodd's Kidney Pills the headaches gradually disappeared and a bout of la grippe also faded. His son George noticed the benefit and praised the remedy as a bargain at few cents per pill.
Readable text notes artificial wood produced as imitations of mahogany and other fine woods. The material is entering use in a manufacturing process and is praised as an excellent substitute.
An advertisement offers a free sample of Allen S Olmsted in New York for Allert Ease a powder claimed to cure tired sweating damp aching feet. It promises easier walking and is sold by druggists and shoe stores.
General gloom surrounds Morocca's sultan who plans to worry over eve's expected contribution. The note states living is cheap in Japan at eight dollars a month covering food fuel and clothing for five persons.
A barren posting notes a large land area nearly half the island, exceeding 30 000 acres. It mentions at least 30 species present, highlighting the forest's rich biodiversity and scale in a business context.
Fragmented text shows a person describing personal marital duration and womb pain. The note mentions inflammation and a doctor prescribing something, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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