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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
2
In a perilous dam era chase, Smith battles his past and faces a sheriff’s posse at the construction camp. He serves warrants under fire, is wounded, and proclaims a new freedom as Williams and Starbuck assist. News notes later reveal Smith’s fate and a surprising marriage in town.
In Sunrise Gulch mine, William Starbuck contends with a dubious prognosis as Dr. cautions over Smith's fate after a siege on the makeshift operating table. Hackerman’s talk hints at a wider chase and suspicions linger among the improvised hospital staff.
A humorous tale extols Mr Pickles as a handy husband who completes a simple picture hanging task with elaborate instructions. He orders tools, ladders, and cords, insisting on practical action over talk, contrasting men and women in how they approach work.
John Forbes of this city reports from Liverpool that dogs are being sent away as famine looms in the British Isles. Royalty reportedly relinquished their hounds, and Forbes notes he could have bought a fine setter for five dollars if transport were arranged. His crew purchased Pomeranians brought to this country.
Britain’s per capita coal consumption is about three times that of France, indicating a large gap in energy use between the two nations. The remark highlights a comparative efficiency or dependence on coal in the British economy versus French trends.
Red Cross chapters will forward Christmas packets for soldiers and sailors, with a 1.50 limit per package. Packets use a khaki handkerchief base, a seven by ten inch writing pad, and a red ribbon. Contents include writing paper, envelopes, books, games, tobacco, sweets, and fruit cake. Avoid liquids and glass. pack variety in small tins to keep items fresh.
The gown combines restraint with luxury in orchid satin. Designed for both dinner and evening use, it features a draped plain skirt, a simple bodice with plice fronts, georgette crepe sleeves bound in satin, and lace accents. The American designer showcases refined color management and tasteful elegance fit for opera while remaining suitable for informal dinners.
A blouse described in three color tones uses orchid underbodice and sleeves, violet banded cuffs, periwinkle blue cuffs, and an over blouse in periwinkle with an orchid vest. The collar is violet lined blue, with no embroidery or trimming.
A reader describes stitching two worn sheets along the long edges to form a frock protector. Brass rings are added along the outer edge for hanging, then dresses are hung on wooden hangers and covered by the improvised protector secured over them.
A new line holder attaches to a post to keep clotheslines taut without tying knots. The device grips the line by slipping it over a lever and under another part, so greater pull tightens the clamp. This aids inexperienced users and reduces wash day frustration.
The article notes lingerie and bedtime garments favored now include bloomer or pajama types in silk washable taffeta and batiste in flesh color. It highlights the one piece pajama and bloomer styles as popular choices alongside traditional nighties for children.
Chenille embroidery highlights many new velour models and can yield very good effects from a comparatively simple design.
A wartime relief kit titled Comrade Kit offers eight packages of baked goods including Alpine Creams Fig Bars Peanut Wafers High Teas Lemon Snaps Coconut Snaps Ginger Snaps and Vanilla Midgets. Packed in a shipping container and guaranteed by ITEN BISCUIT CO Snow White Bakeries.
A child named Billy sits with his mother by the fireside at night and says she reminds him of a beautiful poem. He declares with pride that she is like the poem Shoot, if you want to, my old gray head.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a long standing remedy for coughs throat and lung inflammation. It claims to quiet coughing promote restful sleep ease bronchial irritation and aid overall health. It notes 52 years of American manufacture and broad usefulness for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and similar conditions.
Ralph lives in the city and visits his farmer grandfather. After a long sit in study with a homesick look, he says he wishes his grandpa were nearer related to him.
The line hints that Binks earned his money in ways known to the speaker and notes his continual worry. It presents a character study rather than a full event, suggesting tension around wealth and secrets in a dramatic scene.
Opinion piece argues women contribute to war effort beyond bandages and socks and asks what modern women offer as soldiers. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic herbal tonic to restore health, reduce nervousness, and strengthen weak women, inviting readers to mail 10 cents for a trial package.
A reader touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as an effective tonic for nervousness and run down condition. The note claims repeated personal use since girlhood and asserts the medicine never failed.
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