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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
3
A U.S. Department of Agriculture briefing analyzes corn yields and land use, noting national averages lag behind potential with most regions producing over 100 bushels per acre. It advises soil fertility improvement, legume cover crops, drainage, and crop rotation to boost yields and soil health.
The dairy husbandry department at Nebraska State University advises fall as best to begin official cow tests. Farmers gain more time to prepare cows during the early test period, focusing on teats and overall care as tests begin.
Yearlings from yellow leg breeds that lay early in spring show pale legs in fall, with heavier layers yielding whiter shanks. Prof. H E Clayton notes deep yellow legs fetch best fall table prices. It’s tied to trap nest records and culling border hens, while fattening practices with cornmeal and wheat bran in buttermilk boost profits.
A New York dispatch reports four leading Norwegian bankers aiming to strengthen ties with the United States. Norwegians have mounted large purchases in America since the war began, including a 200 million dollar ships item, railroad stocks, and iron and steel. Shipowners plan to acquire seven vessels and four 8,800 ton ships in Philadelphia, Portland, and Seattle. A new Scandinavian Trust Company of America with 2.5 million dollars capital will ease cross Atlantic business. Norwegian losses in shipping reach 268000 tons and 149 lives.
Dr Carl Lunholtz describes a Central Borneo journey with swift currents and thrilling water passages. He recalls Saputan people, a tiger tooth ceremony, and a cinematograph moment, plus rare mosquitoes and mild malaria. Five Swedish families return from Brazil after loss and hardship.
Director C. E Thorne cites Ohio Wooster findings that lime increases wheat yields on manured soil. Trials show lime plus nitrate and phosphate yield 21 percent more. lime with full fertilizer and ammonium nitrate yields 115 percent more. lime markedly improves soil response across treatments.
Guidance from the dairy husbandry department urges readers to obtain full information on testing well before starting. The advice emphasizes planning, timing, and proper procedures to ensure accurate results and successful dairy operations.
Poem fragment laments lack of soil and crops as cause of economic and emotional distress. Repeats negations to emphasize deprivation from humus to happiness. Tone reflects agricultural hardship and existential strain.
The reading emphasizes essential care for cattle with pure water and high quality feed as the primary requirement. It notes water quality and nutrition impact herd health and productivity.
A study indicates monocular vision eliminates discomfort from eye strain. Whether one eye is disabled or unused, seeing with a single eye removes the reflex cranial nerve strain and associated pain, according to the report.
Denmark reports Esbjerg will be 50 in 1918 and plans are underway for a fitting event. Olaf Poulsen, famed Danish comedian, is ending his stage series after a 50 year career. Danish fishing firms enjoy prosperity with new companies forming. a Fredrikshavn venture worth a million crowns bought 18 ships for 600000 crowns amid wartime fish price boosts.
In a brief exchange from the Boston Transcript, Miss Ryval recounts Jack’s past proposal and his fiancée adds that he carried several private shames. The dialogue centers on hidden facets of Jack’s life surfaced through the confidences.
The Cordouan lighthouse on France's coast marks one of the earliest towers in a sea exposed position. Built in 1611, it retains original structure elements even after remodeling and rises over two hundred feet high at the mouth of the Gironde river.
A travel note notes places in the Alps where a tourist can drop 3 900 feet without wire charge. The piece highlights altitude, accessibility and a provocative way to experience mountain descent.
A Idaho man recalls an unusual reply to a judge during sentencing. The judge asked if the prisoner had anything to say and the prisoner looked toward the door and offered, If it is agreeable to the company, I should like to say good evening.
Mr M A Page of Osceola Wisconsin writes that after years of kidney trouble he used Dodd’s Kidney Pills and by age seventy two remains in good health able to work. He credits continued use with his recovery and notes the price 50 cents per box.
A society leader quips on the divorce problem at Newport noting that a quibble is worth less than a wife. A man reads of a miser leaving half a million to charity and asks why married misers are so common they’re not mentioned. His wife retorts with a sharp remark on married misers.
Soap to cleanse each skin trouble and the ointment to soothe heal rashes eczema pimples dandruff and sore hands. Relief is immediate and often complete speedy and permanent. Free sample by mail with Book address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
In a small town scene a man and his friend discuss a Punkville parade. The dialogue centers on new poetry in magazines, noting rhythm and irregular lines as a point of amusement.
A Birmingham Age-Herald note contrasts a man who quotes Plato with less blunt boasting. The piece observes his frequent citing of philosophical thinkers rather than everyday humor, like Mr. Dooley, suggesting a refined but not aggressive conceit.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills from forty years ago. It claims to regulate liver and bowels and promotes the product in a period style medical ad.
A New York doctor touts iron-nuxated iron as a vitality booster for middle age and older adults. He cites improved strength, endurance, and recovery from ailments after two weeks of daily five grain tablets, urging readers to test themselves and avoid weak forms of iron.
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