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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
7
A farm advisory column by William A. Radford outlines building a 20 by 7 foot weatherproof implement shed with a garage area and shop. It includes a concrete floor, pitched garage floor drain, sliding doors, and an architect's cross section with standard lumber dimensions for easy on site construction.
Geoffrey Bentham in Arts and Decoration argues American tile makers now lead the world in both aesthetics and utility. The first tile plant began in Pittsburgh in 1876, with production over 60 million square feet annually.
The article extols building with common sense over style, noting that a well suited home grows naturally, repair costs are low, and it brings lasting pride. Builders gain both quality and value for money by prioritizing practicality.
Walnut remains a prized wood in home furnishings while imitations flood the market. The piece notes that many imitations are common and may be hard to distinguish without reliable tests for real walnut.
An entrance hall serves as the first impression of a house, revealing good or bad taste in the rest of the rooms. Avoid using the hall as a junkroom. refresh second-rate pieces with conservative colors like soft green or dull blue and light-toned walls for a brighter look.
In a well painted hall, minimal furniture is advised. If space allows, place a settee, one or two high backed chairs, a console table with flowers and candlesticks, a grandfather clock, and perhaps a small telephone desk. The tone emphasizes tasteful restraint and classic pieces.
The text advocates metal lath as a fire safe and economical wall and ceiling material. It argues metal lath meets new building standards, resists cracks and lath marks, and is practical for any size building.
Storage advice on screen upkeep recommends stacking on edge during off season and using a protective cover. Keeping screens upright prevents bumps and damage and extends their life.
Naturalists from Australia and New Zealand join protests against extensive whaling by Norwegian fleets in the Ross Sea. Reports say two Norwegian ships based from Stewart Island killed whales late in 20th century, taking 50,000 barrels of white oil. 160 whales were said to have been killed last year. Norway collected royalties on the oil while New Zealand asserted jurisdiction.
A brief instructional fragment describes mixing two cups flour with baking powder and salt, cutting in butter, then adding milk gradually to form a dough.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe Judge Reeve noting that circumstances govern most cases and that resisting temptation hinges on willpower. A disconnected anecdote recalls a veteran card player who jokes about not entering a game for a month.
Mrs Sophia Bird of Loughborough Ireland celebrated her 104th birthday with a steady stream of well wishers. She greeted friends with a cheerful smile saying she would do her best to reach another birthday. She rises at 9 30 each morning and retires at 9.
An old ad promotes Laxative Brom Quinone Tablets as a preventive remedy for colds grip or influenza. It claims safety and efficacy and features the signature of E. W. Grove on the box. 30c advert.
A reading returns a student’s witty rejection of angelic roles. The superintendent quotes a girl who declares she would rather be a monkey and swing by her tail, reflecting playful classroom humor from The Outlook.
A playful exchange between Smith and her husband toys with terms for a private matter. The wife notes she never gossips and jokes about naming conventions while blending humor with everyday talk.
A dialogue snippet shows one party asking for effort in a worthy project and the other offering two activities, singing or playing cards, as possible contributions.
A brief note claims a German philosopher offers a method for men to choose a wife by identifying a type of person. It suggests the process simplifies selecting a spouse once the type is known, per Capper's Weekly.
The text discusses how humanity can be denoted as a field of human affairs and how a humanist is linked to the study of classical languages and history. It notes the shift from broad humanity to the specific humanist scholar.
The tyg and pizin are cited in old books as early Staffordshire pottery. A tyg is a tall cup with many tandies and a shallow venel with a handle used to pour liquor brewed in the tyg.
Embroidery labeled Finbroidery was an established industry in China centuries before Marco Polo's visit. The earliest extant specimen is assigned to the eighth century, with evidence of earlier development.
The famous horse race known as the Derby is run over one and a half miles at Epsom England each May. It was established in 1780 by Lord Derby and continues to be held on a Wednesday in May.
The miners term pinch denotes a marked narrowing of a vein or bed in a mine. It may be caused by rock movements or irregularities in deposition.
The Scottish law term Fen denotes sale of land for a perpetual rent rather than a capital amount. The article notes that Land to Fen is common in Scotland just as Land for Sale is in England.
Weather experts note sandstorms along Atlantic shipping lanes west of the Canary Islands likely originate from the Sahara desert and blow over ships crossing those waters.
An excerpt notes grasshoppers form a large part of the arden ospider diet and urges not to kill wanderers as they are man’s friends.
A fragmented legal note argues that a juror known by the defense should not be challenged for bias. The passage contends such a juror could unbalance a trial and urges caution in applying peremptory challenges.
A note from Lib explains that deposition depends on water temperature, with higher temperatures altering the rate of deposition. The statement emphasizes a direct link between temperature conditions and the outcome of the deposition process.
A brief note in the Wall Street Journal contemplates money in writing stories and the generosity of those who read and publish them, highlighting how writers are compensated.
A California paper lauds a judge or official for consistent condemnation from both sides due to fair and impartial handling of all cases.
A speech by a Chinatown sage advocating a public display of hopes and plans for the future is quoted, emphasizing the power of writing and speaking to elevate the community’s appeal. The remarks reference prominent locals and a grand, symbolic parade.
A quirky historical note recalls asbestos use proving heat resistance. In a French experiment, a man named Chabert wore an asbestos robe and entered an oven with a steak. After twelve minutes, the steak was cooked while Chabert remained largely uncooked and warmed.
Historical report notes that before diphtheria antitoxins, about three of every hundred children who contracted diphtheria died. The text implies a sharp decline in mortality after antitoxin use, marking a turning point in public health.
The article notes that while New Zealand children enjoy good overall health, they experience more dental decay compared with children in England, highlighting dental health disparities between the two countries.
The article notes that Solomon’s experiences gave him material to craft proverbs. It emphasizes a link between his life events and the wisdom he recorded, suggesting a purpose behind his sayings.
William Holmes McDuffey, American educator born August 28, 1800 in Washington County Pennsylvania, died May 4, 1887 in Charlottesville Virginia. He graduated from Washington College Pennsylvania in 1826 and taught moral philosophy at Miami University and Woodward College Cincinnati before serving as professor at the University of Virginia until his death.
The tsetse fly, a small brown insect common in warm regions of southern Africa, especially the Zambesi valley, bites that are fatal to many domestic animals but harmless to wildlife. It is now known to disseminate sleeping sickness among native populations.
The passage traces Florida’s complex rulers from 1618 to 1865, noting Spain, France, Britain, and the United States holding various parts over centuries, with a final shift to the United States after 1865. It mentions key dates 1618 1718 1728 1768 1781 1865 and multiple powers including Spain France Britain and the Confederacy.
The phrase ringing a change comes from bell ringing. Change ringing emerged in the seventeenth century and quickly advanced. It expanded from four or eight bells to twelve, enabling 479,001,000 possible sequences to be rung.
The text notes the territory ceded to Russia known as Russian America and called Alaska by Secretary of State William H. Seward. It cites a derivation from the Aleut word alakshak to alayeksa meaning a great country or continent.
The Great Falls of the Missouri were first made known by Lewis and Clark who arrived June 13. Earlier sightings by French trappers exist but were not recorded.
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