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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
7
An analysis of the merry wife who pursues worldly pleasures then confronts fading beauty and time’s wear. The piece argues fulfillment comes not from flirtation but from returning to home devotion and a loving marriage, highlighting the worth of lasting ties over fleeting charm.
The proclamation of November 14, 1912 sets tolls for all vessels using the Panama Canal. No discrimination against any nation. Merchant vessels with cargo or passengers pay 1.20 per net ton per 100 cubic feet of capacity. Ballast ships pay 40 percent less. Naval vessels face 50 cents per displacement ton, while army and navy supply ships pay 1.20 per net ton. Tonnage measured by merchant vessel rules.
Rumors claim a Marconi invention uses Hertzian waves to stop aircraft midair and keep them suspended while enemy guns fire below. Reports tout secret experiments and a perfected device soon to be used, thrilling war readers with the prospect of stationary air machines over Paris.
The article notes a rare shortage of eclipses in the year with only two solar eclipses observed mainly over the Pacific, while no total obscuration by the moon occurred. It reflects on the unusual quiet of both sun and moon events compared with the typical four eclipses in a year.
A detailed tour of Mammoth Cave in Edmonson County Kentucky describes its formation over nearly a million years the scale of passages and chambers including the Rotunda Grand Gallery Star Chamber and Echo River. The entry by rail from Glasgow Junction and a historic hotel overlook the cave with routes guiding thousands of visitors yearly. The guide highlights features such as the Giant’s Coffin Bottomless Pit Revelers Hall and Cleveland’s Avenue with grand domes Lucy’s Dome and Temple among the awe inspiring formations.
The editor describes a palm puncture from a dirty knife. A wound half an inch deep was treated with iodine from a druggist, blistering as the iodine dried in minutes. He kept the hand wrapped and used adhesive plaster while the injury healed.
A Cleveland Leader snippet notes a sign of inflammation appeared then vanished within 48 hours leaving only a small healthy scab marking the knife entry site.
A dramatic declamation from an Ohio State newspaper column extols spareribs as flawless and beyond improvement. It condemns any attempt to stuff or alter them, calling such ideas sacrilege and praising the rib's divine, unrivaled flavor.
A narrator recalls a sunny yard scene where Grace resists being "it" in tag. A pragmatic mother insists Grace must take her turn or leave the game, framing broader views on girls' equality, self reliance, and future work life as women.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals vows to finally and absolutely conquer the Panama Snake Hill. It notes canal progress and warns against piecemeal fixes, praising Goethals as the right man to end the danger and keep the canal opening.
In New York a group of actresses discuss the law against aigrettes. Douglas Fairbanks says the law becomes absurd if birds are plucked painlessly. He cites a parable of a moonlight row to mock the feathering controversy.
Gen Hugh L Scott voices sharp critique of modern strategy in Salt Lake City saying too many strategists act hastily and move before old plans end. He uses a grim floor walker analogy about misdirected searches and misplaced mourning to illustrate errors.
The sap from the sapadilla tree, or chicle, dominates entire gum production. Cultivated in Mexico and Central America, the sap is harvested like maple sugar. In 1910 Mexico exported chicle valued at 170000 dollars, illustrating the industry’s scale.
A dialogue about egg as a vessel and perforated apertures for emptying contents. The grandmother notes how earlier methods used a hole at each end to suction. The exchange highlights evolving practices and curiosity about improvements over time.
Ad encourages taking Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach claiming they promote cleanliness and health. The snippet also makes a political quip about the king and queen with a card metaphor.
An advertisement touts bathing and anointing with fragrant super creamy emollients to soothe tender or irritated skin. It invites readers to request a free sample by mail from Cuticura Dept XY Boston, noting the product is sold everywhere.
Ted and James M. live outside the city with a young ferocious bull dog they are training. A tramp tries to enter their gate but the dog mauls at his ankles. The victim threatens to kill the dog, and the boys shrug it off saying it will be the making of the pup.
A humorous exchange features a caddy named Bill who jokes about the Ladies' Golf club. He notes the oddity of hearing players exclaim Goodness gracious when they foozle, reflecting light newsroom banter and social golf culture.
A wedding moment reveals the groom feeling small amid ceremony details as realization of insignificance settles in. The line frames a humorous personal reflection on self-importance during life events.
A dated aphorism notes that a mother’s constant watchfulness grows as her unmarried daughter begins to mature, reflecting social expectations of female propriety and family oversight.
A woman describes two weeks without solid food due to coffee related distress and how switching to Postum improved her condition. She notes relief from chest pressure, palpitations, headaches, and digestive issues after abandoning coffee, crediting Postum over medicines and praising its taste. The ad lists Postum Cereal and Instant Postum with prices and the slogan There’s a Reason.
A buyer asks about climate while the agent boasts the area’s health. The agent quips about only one death in ten years, then adds a dark punchline that a doctor died of starvation, reflecting bleak humor in a historic property listing.
A Kansas City druggist summarizes fifteen years of relief from kidney trouble after using Swamp Root. W C Summers testifies to cure with three dollar bottles and urges readers to try a sample and booklet from Dr Kilmer Co. Notary public confirms his oath. Regular bottles sold at drug stores.
Parents of a baby outshine a man who wishes to discuss himself as they respond to his attempts at conversation. The dynamic centers on a child’s guardians effectively steering dialogue away from the speaker’s self-focus.
A concise reflection notes that disbelief isn’t proof of falsehood and that absence of denial does not confirm every claim. The saying implies skepticism about spoken assertions and the value of measured judgment.
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