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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
2
The Fairy Queen hosts an evening in Fairyland inviting Elves Gnomes Brownies Mr Giant and Witty Witch. Fairies prepare autumn leaf castles pumpkin costumes and a bonfire with a festive song as Mr Moon glances down approvingly in 1929.
Household hints cover stain removal while fresh stains are easier to lift. Brown sugar adds flavor to apple dumplings. Light colored felt hats dry clean with cornmeal overnight then brush away. Shine on wool arises from grease and nap wear. Remove shine by sponging with warm water ammonia and light pressing. For beverages use a sugar straw to mix evenly and prevent settling.
Silk garments should be washed in lukewarm water with neutral soap. Do not rub, twist, or rub hard. squeeze in suds and rinse in the same temperature. Dry quickly between towels, avoid sun, and use a warm iron with protective cheesecloth for crepe de chine and woven silks. Silk hose should not be ironed. Pongee ironed dry to prevent spots.
Chinese students at American universities try to develop a deodorant for the oil on Chinese paper parasols. Treated American kraft paper is hoped to increase durability. Four years ago half a million Chinese parasols were carried in the United States. now there are practically none.
United States Department of Agriculture advises cleaning sink and laundry waste traps periodically. Dirt grease and hair cause blockages. a rubber plunger can clear small obstructions. If needed chemical solvents like caustic soda may be used following Farmers Bulletin 1426-F guidance.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union piece shares practical recipes and tips. It promotes simple desserts like bread pudding and rice pudding, then offers quick meals such as scalloped potatoes with beef, and an egg onion sandwich. It also celebrates fruit desserts and fruit flavored dishes like lemon tapioca orange souffle and orange gelatine.
Mrs. Bottomley discusses hat fashion focusing on fur and chenille trims. She explains how hats should complement black ensembles with white ermine or black fur accents, and highlights crochet chenille hats and reversible gardenia-trimmed felts as stylish options.
A Tauler maxim warns that instantly turning away guards the mind and ears from temptation. If one lingers and dwells on allure, the battle against temptation becomes much harder and nearly lost.
A vintage guide explains split pea soup as a sea favorite and pantry staple. It provides a step by step recipe from soaking peas overnight to simmering with onions salt pork and butter then blending and thickening with flour milk. A lemon slice and parsley finish enhance flavor.
Advice on shaping children’s eating behavior through regular meals small portions and appealing foods. Emphasizes distinguishing true appetite from finickiness managing fatigue and emotions avoiding mealtime games and mid day snacks unless necessary. Encourages constipation prevention hydration fruits and vegetables and consulting a physician for persistent poor appetite.
At the model engineers exhibition in London a minuscule horizontal engine, only a quarter of an inch long, is powered by compressed air. Its moving belt is a hair from the model maker’s wife's head, making the mechanism nearly invisible without magnification.
A Rochester man recounts going from night shifts to better health after using Nujol. He credits the product with absorbing bodily poisons and improving energy, claiming it to be non addictive and drug free.
Readings from two old papers show playful quotes. The Washington Star notes an aviator inviting a companion on a trip while the Louisville Courier-Journal jests about a hunting license and a marriage license mix up.
Gentle Castoria tastes good to children while acting as a safe vegetable remedy. It calms colic and aids digestion, relieving diarrhea and constipation. The wrapper lists ingredients and doctors advise Castoria for cold and common childhood ailments.
In Fresno a traffic rules quiz sparked a cheeky reply from a girl who defined a pedestrian as a girl who won't neck. The remark comes amid California's push to involve children in traffic education and road safety rules.
A quip from the Louisville Courier Journal reflects on gender roles and social expectations as a man asserts a desire for personal importance, sparking commentary on domestic and fraternal norms.
The dialogue spoof notes a long trip with heavy luggage as a bungalow is planned for a remote place. A taxi driver objects to taking the bungalow on his cab. The exchange captures London humor and travel quirks.
A humorous exchange features Mr Chuggins joking that his wife drives from back seats and other locations, including a library chair and dinner place, highlighting playful gendered humor in a casual setting.
Rejuvenated exchange hints at gossip as Darling and Wumorist share a playful, ironic moment. The dialogue suggests light scandal in a social setting, with one character revealing a startling rumor while the other feigns surprise and curiosity.
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