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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
7
A fable-like tale features Old Gobsa Golde asking whether to wear dancing shoes or patent leather boots for a theater supper. His wife, in green and gold brocade, replies with a dark punchline that the best form for a man of his age is chloroform.
A commercial traveler delivers a long persuasive pitch to a shrewd Yorkshire father and son. The father asks the son to hear the talk again and then declares that is exactly how he wants his son to sell their goods on the road.
The essay argues charm is not mere manners but a deep life stance that welcomes beauty and rejects cruelty without self righteousness. Citing St Francis of Assisi, it frames charm as a genuine joy of life and a humane response to the world rooted in inner attitude.
The Rev Edmund Heslop of Wis ton Pennsylvania suffered dropsy with swelling dizziness and exhaustion. After five boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling disappeared and he regained strength. He endorses the remedy and invites correspondence and free household hints music and recipes from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
About 6,000,000 horsepower available in Sweden's waterfalls, but current use is only roughly sixteen percent. The figure highlights potential for increased hydroelectric development and energy export.
Emperor Nicholas I abolishes St Petersburg in favor of Petrograd, a shift seen as a blunt slur by some and a nod to Peter the Great. The piece notes debates on naming history, Peter the Great’s legacy, and the czar’s push for a western seaport aligned with modernization.
A Detroit News writer notes the American League and National League both enjoyed a prosperous, entertaining season. Despite war pressures and high player costs, most clubs benefited from timely breaks, with Detroit, Washington, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia and New York trading sparks of success while the Naps lagged.
The narrative tracks Peter the Great’s travels from Prussia to Holland and Vienna, his shipyard apprenticeship, and the 500 engineers he brought home. It details his Baltic wars with Sweden, founding of St Petersburg, fortifications, edicts to populate the capital, and its rise as a European commercial power.
Mrs J W Chapman of 128 Tadins Street reports finding hens dead drunk after feeding her canned fruit that contained pranned apples with alcohol. A visit to the coop revealed three mature hens dead and several younger birds unsteady, some attempting to stand on their heads for the pullets, while others lurched about in the pen.
In Connersville Indiana Forest Hardwell teaches 16 Jersey cows to perform drill movements. At milking time the herd lines up in double ranks, responds to Attention, and executes squad right and left, marching to the stable and then passing into the barr as directed.
Boston report notes the United Society of Christian Endeavor plans Christian Endeavor peace leagues in each country. President Francis E. Clark informs President Wilson of the day of prayer for peace on October 4, urging the 60,000 American Endeavor societies to hold prayer meetings that day.
A terse note says the poultry recovered by morning after an incident leaving a question about the head, implying a minor accident or injury to a bird. The line focuses on resilience with a lingering odd detail about the head.
In New Orleans a shocking claim emerges that Stephen Evasovich, 83, a wealthy retiree, filed for divorce from his wife Gladys without public knowledge. The unusual case reveals rumors that he was previously believed to be single and a severe critic of women.
Eddie Cicotte of the White Sox tricked an umpire with a dramatic sneeze during a Philadelphia game. He claimed the balk was caused by a sneeze as he pitched and later nabbed a runner at first with a quick throw amid the distraction.
United States Department of Agriculture studies in Spotsylvania county show 1909 road investment of 100000 dollars increased farm shipments from 49000 to over 71000 tons annually, raised dairy output 140 percent, and cut hauling costs from 20 to 12 cents per ton mile, yielding about 41000 dollars yearly in savings. Dinwiddie and other counties also saw doubled loads and faster market times, explaining the statewide rise in agricultural production.
Baltimore claims the lightest paid attendance in professional baseball with 26 at Oriole park in an International League game against Newark but Pittsburgh records a true all time low in 1890 when the Pirates drew 17 paid admissions during the Brotherhood war era.
Ten Central League writers name an all central team led by Evansville players Knoll and Fittery. Vann of Terre Haute is catcher, Grefe of Evansville at first, Sheehan of Terre Haute at short, Stiel of Grand Rapids at shortstop, DeHaven of Dayton in right field, Stanley of Springfield center, Stremmel of Dayton pitcher, Fittery of Evansville left handed pitcher.
In the fourth game of the New Orleans Nashville series Boland pitched for Nashville and fanned four men in a single inning. Hendrix led off the eighth and was called out on strikes. Starr struck out on three swings while Barbare reached first after the third strike got away. Burns then struck out to retire the side.
There is an old saying that excuses abound for poor road conditions and delays. The line highlights frustration with infrastructure issues as a common justification.
Improved roads enable consolidation and centralization of schools in rural areas. Centrally located graded schools will serve all children within a four to five mile radius, improving access and organization of rural education.
A new road making machine heats asphalt in the mixer by flames from its boiler fire box. The heated asphalt is blown into the mixing drum by a strong blast for thorough blending.
Guidance advocates sturdy dry excelsior packing beneath eggs to cushion and protect them. Buyers should request candling to ensure egg quality, benefiting both customer and grocer.
The article stresses careful washing and thorough scalding of dairy utensils as the only way to keep them clean and ensure they can be used for milk processing. It urges strict cleanliness to prevent contamination and support proper dairy practices.
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