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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
2
A professor讲lecture on poisons prompts students to name more. A student answers aviation as a deadly example, noting that one drop would kill, causing a stunned reply from the professor.
A kindly man questions an urchin about poverty and shoes in cold weather. The boy says his father is a banker, and the banker is the seller who piled the snow on the sidewalk. The exchange highlights social contrasts through a street scene.
A humorous exchange has a warden asked by a criminal for exercise. The criminal grins and requests to skip rope as the warden considers the idea.
An exchange notes that Asparagus, an exporter, has just been fired by the Pullman company. The dialogue highlights the abrupt career setback and his occupation.
A furniture store ad proclaims Let us feather your nest prompting a reader joke about feather beds no longer being used. The quip highlights a nostalgic clash between marketing and changing home furnishings.
The boss wants employees who get along and never speak hastily. An applicant stammers and insists he is the right man for the job, but his anxious reply underscores the mismatch between desire and delivery.
A husband asks about the price of a new hat and learns the wife paid nothing. She explains she directed the milliner to send the bill to him, turning the question on him.
A humorous dialogue contrasts husband urging prudence with wife quipping that even if money is not earned yet, there is value in the purchase. The exchange highlights frugal thinking and light domestic banter.
A light exchange on the pier has a passenger questioning if the Albany ferry departs from this dock. A crew member confirms it leaves every trip and has never used the upriver dock.
A golfer, after a round of 112, boasts of his game to a caddie who responds that he still prefers golf, highlighting competition and pride in play.
A man with a small black bag knocked the front door and was invited in by the father of 14 children who hoped the visitor might be a piano tuner. The moment hints at a curious encounter with potential ulterior motives.
A brief exchange shows a person denying saving money due to ongoing rain delaying any chance to set aside funds. The light dialogue highlights financial hesitation amid repeated wet weather.
Slor Time Tom jokes with Jerry about a missing watch. Jerry remains calm and suggests the loss isn’t serious, implying the watch can’t travel far and will be found soon.
A woman fleeing a house shouts fire and then confesses she meant murder. A passer-by alarms a fire box while a neighbor asks where the fire is as a policeman arrives. The hysterical woman insists a giant rat ran across the kitchen as the culprit.
A father questions his son about debt and finances for college. The son answers with calm resolve that he owes nothing beyond diligent budgeting, frugal living, and strict self denial to pay any costs over time.
A quoted exchange describes a one-armed driver named Jim offering a ride. The speaker recalls perceiving the offer as an opportunity to be embraced, noting that it likely was by Jim’s actions.
Buffum complains about the difficulty of cashing a check as Scuffum jokes about finding someone who knows you well enough but not your checks too well.
Mary, four, wheels her doll into the room and hushes her mother. She insists the dolly is sick from eating too many carrots rather than candy or ice cream, highlighting a playful misdiagnosis.
A witty exchange notes a budding writer proud of a submitted piece and an editor’s humorous response praising the work as a real masterpiece while the author clarifies it was a payment for a yearly subscription.
A witty exchange contrasts past Eskimos eating candles with a joke about eating electric light bulbs, reflecting humorous views on civilization’s progress. The remark frames a playful dialogue between Old Lady and Explorer about cultural change.
A brief quote shows Mr Meckton describing his marriage with humor. He says he tries to tell his wife everything, but Henrietta finds his conversations dull and often falls asleep before he finishes.
Fred asks Catherine to accept a pet monkey, she replies she must consult her father due to the surprise. The exchange hints at family approval shaping a whimsical relationship moment.
A playful exchange lists four condiments as the four seasons. The pupil identifies pepper, salt, vinegar, and mustard as the seasonal set, framing a wordplay about weather and flavors.
In a terse exchange a man asks if the other is a coin collector with enthusiasm, while a highwayman retorts with a gun, signaling a tense, possibly criminal confrontation.
Mr Scribbler asks about board rates for a few weeks while gathering material for a country novel. Hiram quotes five dollars a week unless dialect talks are required, with a three dollar extra.
A humorous exchange centers on a choir singer asking why someone stopped singing. The reply jokes that a pause led to a question about whether the organ had been fixed, highlighting a lighthearted moment about performance equipment.
A farmer questions a caller about a rumored valuable cow as a neighbor suspects an unfamiliar figure may be the new tax assessor or that misfortune has struck the animal. The exchange shows rural humor and suspicion around property value and official visits.
A brief dialogue piece presents a man claiming to have earned a diploma by correspondence and a woman noting his claim. The exchange hints at social cues about manners and relationships in a light tone.
A terse cartoon caption portrays a patient asking if a diseased tooth still aches after dental care, with the reply that the tooth was left by the dentist and the patient wonders about pain ever returning.
Jack, a rookie rivet jack, endures a deadly accident after payday as a coal bag drops from eight stories above. He shields a co-worker with a bleeding arm, hangs from a beam, and narrowly survives five stories above concrete. Despite danger, fellow ironworkers gradually acknowledge his bravery and he earns their respect by the next shift.
A famous coffee house sits across from Exeter Cathedral and was a popular meeting spot for Elizabethan adventurers including Drake Hawkins Gilbert and Raleigh drawing grace from its location and era.
The procedure uses boiling caustic soda to dissolve wool into a jelly like mass while cotton remains intact, providing a distinction between wool and cotton fabrics.
Patent leathers are made from soft nonstretching leather that is thoroughly degreased. Multiple coats of black varnish are applied and the final coat is baked on, yielding a solid glossy finish.
The quote presents Unkle Eben arguing that education is admirable but a man should use simple language and say help instead of assistance to suggest quicker action. It highlights a value on plain speech and prompt aid.
A vivid survey of autumn fashion highlights bold color stories. Purples plums mauves and fuchsias dominate Paris collections while teals blues and violine shades lend a cool spectrum. A scarab blue suit with beaver trim showcases luxe color, fur accents, and tie fastenings amid an array of greens browns rusts and coppery tones. Western Newspaper Union.
A fashion note highlights an autumn look pairing a velvet wool dress with a jaunty fur jacket. The model wears a black velvety dress with a short skunk jacket, gold jewelry at the throat, and a gold belt. A gray tweed coat dress is shown with a gray kidskin lumber jacket and a beaver bolero atop brown cloque.
The article describes daytime dress trims featuring jewel appliques on fabric, creating necklace like effects. Jewels, metal cabochons and leaf motifs adorn necklines, giving a decorative pendant like appearance and clever design possibilities for fashion.
The note suggests that femininity in fashion extends beyond blouses and jackets, shaping the overall look of the dress. It highlights how delicate undergarment-inspired details influence the outer garment's appearance.
Fall fashion notes reveal a shift to wider flared skirts with pronounced hip lines. Designers emphasize movement and silhouette, pairing bold hems with structured bodices for easy daytime wear this season.
Fashion notes describe draped silhouettes sliming the figure with slate blue silk jersey and royal blue acetate jersey used in bi color gowns. The illustration highlights intertwining fabric and an ostrich trim tricorne with dceskin gloves in royal blue.
Reader shares a home craft idea for a 34 by 23 inch rug using heavy wool and felt scraps. Foundation uses old coat back. felt circles in two colors are stitched from centers outward with black thread. Instructions reference Book 1 Sewing for the Home Decorator and Book 2 Gifts, Novelties and Embroidery, with ordering details for Mrs. Spears in Chicago.
The Weather Bureau explains that tornadoes typically move southwest to northeast but may travel southward or southwestward. It cites Wichita County Kansas on June 19, 1934, with six funnels and up to fifteen funnels observed. each reaching ground caused tornadic damage.
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