This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
7
The piece touts Superior models including 2 Pass Roadster 5 Pass Tourin and Utility lines with prices 490 to 795. It claims seven assembly plants in the United States and two in Canada, offering the world’s largest action capacity for high grade cars and enabling low prices. Dealers and service stations advertised nationwide.
Gardeners unable to grow sugar cane can extract sugar from beets using a foreign method suited for amateurs. Wash dirt from beets, boil to soften skin, slice, simmer in water for ten hours, press juice in a muslin bag, then boil juice into a thick syrup as a sugar substitute. Store beets dry and frost free for long periods.
Senator Sorghum replies that discussing a subject is not guaranteed to come with full understanding. He recalls Europe where mention of a million marks occurred, but none counted a million in their lives.
A shopper asks about forming a shopping habit, and a floorwalker confirms interest with a brief, stylized exchange about choices, asking for preference between riding or drug use.
A terse musing notes that longevity breeds resilience as the oldest resident endures through changing eras and challenges. The line emphasizes endurance over adaptation, reflecting on the patience and fortitude required to outlast neighbors and time itself.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture studies using plane photography to reduce crop reporting errors. Experiments at Tallulah show photos of cotton, corn and hay from 2,500 to 7,000 feet while planes fly 80 to 90 mph. Planimeter use could determine exact acreages from the images.
A brief scene from Possum Trot shows a barefoot youth on a log greeting a companion. The lad explains he waits for Miss Duck Daddle to come so he can take her to singing school, though the class is not until tomorrow.
A witty exchange presents the notion of heredity as the source of wealth. One speaker asserts belief in heredity as the reason for amassing money, implying a private joke about inherited fortune and luck.
A saying notes it is easier to win an argument when a man’s words confront a woman's tears, suggesting emotion can influence judgment and outcome.
H A Duncan describes a new single circuit single control radio hookup with one variable condenser across the winding. The coil uses 15 turns primary and 28 turns secondary on the same tube, with antenna lengths from 20 to 70 feet and tuning aided by a small bypass condenser for better plate current oscillation.
An old spool can be repurposed into a functional switch knob. Cut the top off at the groove, sand it smooth, sandpapered and enameled for a good appearance. Drill hole, insert machine screw, and fasten a brass lever with a nut.
The diagram describes a panel mounting for a loop aerial. A front dial records directions of stations or the angle required for mounting and operation.
A practical note explains how to mount a loop aerial and rotate it to receive strongest signals from any station. The method allows turning the loop without direct handling to maintain reception quality.
The text explains a complete cycle of an oscillatory circuit with a condenser and inductance in series. It details charging the condenser, discharge through the inductor creating an electromagnetic field, and the alternating current continuing until energy is dissipated by circuit resistance.
A description explains a simple gear arrangement to control a loop in an experiment. Turning the front dial engages a gear on the upright support, rotating the loop. Loop ends connect to two switch levers, each contacting a brass strip atop the cabinet, with wires running to two binding posts on the panel.
Operators of regenerative receivers should regulate filament current to minimize interference. Excessive dial twisting causes a howling noise for neighbors and increases radiation from the detector tube. Keeping filament temperature low prolongs tube life and improves reception for nearby listeners.
A simple tray placed under a storage battery protects floors and carpets from acid spills. Leave about two inches around the battery and fill the tray with sand to absorb any leaked acid. This precaution prevents damage to rugs and flooring.
The text explains energy loss from radiated energy in the coil and condenser. A portion comes from displacement current in dielectric or condenser. This loss causes the oscillation to gradually decay, a process termed damping out.
Radio waves travel at the speed of light about 30 million meters per second. A 1 meter wavelength yields roughly 309 million cycles per second. A 300 million meter wavelength produces one cycle per second.
A dramatic New York Sun line depicts a wife at the head of stairs accusing her husband of drinking again, with the husband reacting and a startled Good Lord exclamation illustrating domestic tension.
A method to brace a 25 to 30 foot amateur radio mast uses heavy galvanized guy wire stretched from the top to the bottom with a wooden wedge between pole and wire. The setup keeps the pole straight without external guy wires, helpful in crowded areas where permissions are hard to obtain.
A simple vernier rheostat aids precise control of filament current for sensitive detector tubes. Build on a 2½ inch wooden base with two screws two binding posts a switch lever and a resistance wire. Wire is fixed to screws A and C and held by spring pressure to move the lever aiding tuning for C. W. and phone.
The piece cautions never to transmit without a proper license, noting hefty fines and possible loss of equipment. It advises securing a license and inspecting B battery wires to prevent bare spots that could cause short circuits and ruin the battery in seconds.
A condenser consists of two conducting surfaces separated by a dielectric. It stores a limited quantity of electricity called its capacity, measured in farads. The microfarad, one millionth of a farad, is commonly used. Capacity depends on plate area, separation distance, and dielectric material.
The guide explains wiring a potentiometer with the two outside terminals across the Av battery and connecting the B battery negative to the middle terminal. It notes a method to avoid body capacity effects without shielding the panel and suggests practice in tuning to counteract these effects.
Two lifeboats on the Leviathan, each 35 feet long and powered by a 5 horsepower engine, will receive complete radio outfits. Antennae reach 30 feet with a 70 meter natural wave, enabling messages at least 50 miles. If successful, more liners may follow.
An advertisement touts Allcock's as the original and genuine porous plaster, claiming it is a trusted, value-safe remedy previously known for effective relief.
The buyer accuses the seller of misrepresenting a horse as fit to leave town. Peter Punk confirms the sale was for the seller to depart, noting the horse refuses to cross the village bridge, rendering it unsuitable.
A laundress hums O Happy Day while hanging a snowy wash and credits Red Cross Ball Blue for making the day brighter. The ad promotes the product as a quick cheerful aid to cleaner, whiter clothes.
A practical view on marriage suggests success depends on choosing a compatible partner rather than pursuing an unattainable perfect ideal. Realistic expectations and shared values drive lasting relationships.
The saying describes trouble becoming disgusted with a lazy man and abandoning him. It frames diligence as essential, implying trouble withdraws its support when effort lags and laziness persists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.