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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
4
Timekeeper Mose and the Spoken Clock
A humorous dialect exchange notes Mose repeatedly adjusting a clock whenever the time is announced, effectively moving the clock forward by a couple of hours each time. The tale plays on the Southern vernacular and a playful frustration with timekeeping.
Budget plan fails to cover store charges in department funds
The proposed budget for the department misses provision to pay bills for items charged by members at department stores. This gap prevents full effectiveness of the working budget.
One Sufficient Death for You in Silly Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue shows a flirty duel of wits between two speakers. The exchange features dramatic phrasing and a promise of devotion, with one line promising endurance and the other offering a single, adequate sacrifice.
Shingles Add Charm to Dutch Colonial Home Design
A modified Dutch colonial outline features a one end entrance, a 23 by 11 foot living room, a sun room with expansive windows, and two second floor bedrooms. The shingled exterior in a silvery tone suits seaside sites, offering a roomy, low cost design for a small family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Fragmented quotes and wry aphorisms from Louisville paper
The Louisville Courier Journal echoes social quips and sharp one liners. The trimmed snippets include a married misquote a defiant retort about debt and a joke on plies and washouts.
Treatment of Basement Walls to Stop Water Ingress
Homeowners seek remedies for damp basements with new houses common in recent years. Best solution is waterproofing the exterior foundation, options include cement coating or tar pitch membranes, requiring ground excavation. Interior waterproofing is an alternative to avoid disturbing surrounding soil, with cement coatings as the most common method.
Iron in Home Building Offers Durability and Fire Safety
Pure iron serves key roles in houses such as metal lath and roof components. Fire tests show it can protect wood partitions at 1750 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour. Its rust resistance and absence of impurities explain long lasting durability across eaves troughs, flashings, and other fittings.
Damp foundation wall challenges coating's interior protection
The article notes a substantial solution to the problem but observes the foundation wall remains damp despite the coating blocking moisture from entering the cellar interior.
Remodel the Basement if More Room Is Needed
A growing family can create space by converting the basement or adding a sleeping porch over a porch. Consider removing trash from the cellar and adding simple touches like outlets partitions and paint to create a den study or playarea below stairs.
Plumbing and Heating Supplies Catalog Notes
A catalog of plumbing and heating supplies lists numerous products with many sizes and types. The fragment highlights the breadth of items available for installation and repair projects.
Metal-framed houses gain favor in building trends
The text notes increased use of galvanized metal in construction because it resists fire and commands lower insurance rates. Maintenance costs are reduced, and a properly grounded metal frame reduces the danger of lightning strikes.
Seasoned Lumber and Its Impact on Home Building
The article argues that with over 90,000,000 Americans in frame houses, civilization rests on wood but much lumber fails to season properly. Proper seasoning increases strength and durability, reduces weight, and lowers freight costs, likening seasoning to a refining process akin to impregnation with preservatives.
Elementary Teachers’ Salaries Rise in Large Cities
The National Education Association reports large city elementary teachers earned a median $2,049 last year, about $837 more than those in 2,500 to 5,000 populate areas. The gap highlights higher pay in big urban districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Education Association
Obfuscua fits love through a young man and a paying phone
A Pathfinder Magazine snippet hints that a young man brings novelty to romance and a phone turns it into profit. The fragment reads as a provocative hook about modern love dynamics and monetized affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder Magazine
Granddaughter Follows Elder Advice With Nujol Health Tip
A Philadelphia reader notes her granddaughter Minddaughter Margaret adopted Nujol daily after reading about it. Since starting a tablespoon a day, she reports improved general health and normal system function without side effects. Nujol, from Nujol Laboratories, is sold widely at movie-ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Zell
Catherine Scree
Philadelphia
Nujol
Nujol Laboratories
Park Avenue
New York City
Fritz-Dad banter ends with school books spared
Local exchange features Fritz telling his father he won’t need new school books after remaining in the same class. The dialogue reflects light humor as a friend Kasper from Stockholm chimes in with a quip about delayed schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Stockholm
Kasper
Sary Uncle Tim Hay-So and Monte Carlo Money Jest
Uncle Tim jokes about playing money games at Monte Carlo. Uncle Eli replies he played saxophone not roulette, wit and banter in a casual exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Hay
Monte Carlo
Eli
Nog
Castoria for Children’s Aches and Fussiness Ad
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a safe, pleasant tasting remedy for babies and children with minor ailments. It promises quick relief from stomach issues, constipation, and fretfulness, advising against adult medicines and urging verification of Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature on genuine bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Fletcher
Trained Ones A Curious Exchange At The Zoo
An odd dialogue features a child asking where to go and why with the answer to visit the zoo. The boy explains his mother sent him to buy Christmas seals, revealing a festive family task woven into a simple trip.
Stone houses surge in construction this year
A limestone producer report shows stone used in home building rising to the highest level in history for this period. The trend reflects growing demand for durable stone structures amid ongoing housing construction.
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