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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
7
In Burlington county New Jersey farmers urged to conserve black snakes once killed as pests. The nonpoisonous reptiles are recognized as enemies of rattlers and help control other pests, earning their keep by reducing damage.
Si accuses Hiram of owing eight dollars for pasturing his heifer for ten weeks. Hiram says the animal isn’t worth ten dollars. Si offers to keep the heifer until equalized. Hiram balks and proposes two weeks more for Si to keep her.
A New York Commercial article argues the US should mobilize capital for Latin America to secure trade and influence, noting Japan's lending to China and urging a hemispheric focus. It claims America has abundant capital and fewer obstacles, predicting open markets and peaceful trade without Great Power entanglements.
A vintage promotion touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as soothing for tender baby skin. The ad claims sweet pure cleansing soap and soothing healing ointment for irritated or rashy skin, offering a free sample by mail with a book and an address postcard to Cuticura Dept. Boston. Sold everywhere.
In a humorous Poilu feature, a chauffeur recounts brief exchanges with General Joffre. The general speaks rarely and briefly, remarking on appearances and querying when the war will end. The tone preserves trench humor and wartime mood.
A fragment explains how ice expands with cold and contracts with heat. It mentions the baby seal as snow white and nearly invisible on the ice, describing this as one of nature’s protective provisions.
Mrs. Frank Knost of 1642 Fulton Street Harrisburg testifies the Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound cured her female weakness while single and strengthened her after marriage. She states a growth passed after three months treatment and says she would not be without the product.
Upcoming gatherings include state meetings in Lincoln Omaha and Fremont with a major Nebraska Teachers convention in Omaha featuring Helen Stanley and Francis Macmillan. A farmer, Paul Wurm, killed himself after bringing his ill baby downstairs. Beatrice triumphs in a Better Babies contest while George A. Joslyn dies in Omaha at 68. Omaha hosts Ak-Sar-Ben parade drawing about 200000.
The supreme court upholds the Tibbets law abolishing the county coroner as it exists. After the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January next year county attorneys will become county coroners and perform all duties without extra pay. The law allows delegation of viewing bodies and serving papers to sheriffs, with county clerks if needed, and county attorneys will be reimbursed for necessary expenses.
Cartoon depiction by Mme Bernardini-Sjoestedt in Cartoons Magazine contrasts Meudon in peacetime with wartime. The station platform fills with soldiers from all branches in worn and altered uniforms, convalescents in old red pantaloons, Belgians in brown coats, and pristine British Tommies, while women glance at war crosses and smile.
Governor Morehead issues a proclamation calling a general election for November 7. Voters will choose eight presidential electors, U.S. senator, six congressmen, governor and other state officers, legislators, the supreme court members, and thirty district judges. A proposal on state prohibition and a six year term for the food commissioner are also on the ballot.
State Auditor Smith submitted an itemized statement to Lincoln county commissioners detailing unpaid indebtedness to the Nebraska Insane Fund dating to 1873. The total due is 5699 dollars. payments exceeding 3000 dollars had been made, reducing the original 11956 dollar liability. Also named are military dental appointments: C A Remy declared ineligible for the Fourth Nebraska regiment due to age, and Fred C Maloney confirmed for the Fifth regiment but not yet deployed.
State fair receipts are expected near 7000 dollars, adding to last year’s surplus to create a 25000 dollar reserve for next year’s exposition. Secretary Mellor notes annual pre fair expenses cover repairs improvements and running costs. Total receipts run about 101000 to 102000 with expenses near 95000. Roscoe Ozman, former Lincoln city clerk, now leads Nebraska Y M C A at Camp Liano and directs several classes.
State banking officials and Secretary Rouse say Douglas County district court victory limits Frank Iams claim. Iams of St Paul sought $12000 as a deposit but the claim was disallowed. the sum was listed as a loan to the Bank of Sams after collusion allegedly paid him 6 percent interest, above the state law 5 percent maximum.
A terse dialogue fragment shows two speakers, First Thinker and Second Thinker, debating a stance on Washington. The exchange hints at a conflict or opinion exchange with one offering to listen and the other asserting a straightforward advantage or overbearing position.
The story recalls a mother intending to discipline her son Willie Parsons with a switch after disobedience. She asks if he knows what she will do, and he answers yes but the switch is not used, ending on a cautious note about parental punishment.
The Windsor grape vine near Cumberland Lodge is healthy and expected to yield over 500 bunches. Planted in 1775, it spans 120 feet long and 20 feet wide. The notable Hamp ton Court vine, planted in 1768, remains prolific and is a leading European example.
A summer boarder asks what would happen if an irresistible force met an immovable body. Farmer Corntessel jokes that the clash might reduce the number of people remaining to pose foolish questions.
A London Opinion snippet recalls a Brighton scene where a pretty girl and a young man part with a wry exchange. He bids farewell while she eyes the sea and quips that they are not very close now.
A short anecdote notes a parent taking a boy to a circus as a reward and the child’s playful bid to prove the performance was not worth the praise, highlighting stubbornness and mischief in a simple domestic scene.
A humorous exchange in court centers on a man accusing his wife of lighting the gas with two-dollar bills, prompting playful defense about his earnings and reactions. The remark underscores tensions over finances and domestic life in a courtroom setting.
The passage touts the popular Grape-Nuts flavor as a key draw while noting taste is only the first appeal. It frames the cereal as offering a satisfying, nutritious start to the day with a recognizable nut-like profile.
Forestry writers warn the white pine crisis spreads from Massachusetts to New England and beyond. Federal and state officials mobilize a cooperative campaign against blister rust, urging woodland owners to join the effort and protect timber interests.
Col. E. M. House criticizes diplomacy over dinner in Washington noting truth and frankness improve relations. He cites a joke about two celebrities one stutterer and one deaf who meet at tea and fail to communicate. The anecdote highlights communication barriers in diplomacy.
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