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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
7
Mrs. James W. Nolen of Dallas hails California Fig Syrup as a remedy for her feverish fretful child. The ad claims the product is a pure vegetable laxative doctors recommend for feverish colds and bowel issues, improving appetite, digestion, and overall health.
Hunter brothers and Billy Johanson discussed record chasing and the need for knowledge and experience. A friend told Billy’s father he would not set a record with the new motorcycle, and the father quipped about eight hospital visits in two months.
A Nebraska farmer reports killing 103 rats in twelve hours with K-R-O, a squill based product promoted as deadly to rats and mice yet harmless to dogs, cats, poultry and chicks. The item is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
Colonel Westbrook commanded the Penobscot expedition in March 1723 to capture Father Rasie. Ridpath records that to stop Rasie from fleeing to French territory he led the party up the Penobscot. On March 9 they reached Old Town and attacked the fort. by morning the settlement lay in ashes with embers.
A lighthearted quip about Maizie's new romance and his brisk pace at the chessboard draws a smile. The joke hinges on the playful contrast between age and agility in a dating setup.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a bowel regularity aid. It claims the laxative herbal compound cleanses the digestive tract, relieves headachy and bilious feelings, and improves appetite with quick, thorough results. The ad urges use for adults and children and notes pharmacists stock large bottles.
The piece traces an umpire’s awe at historic sports moments and identifies a pivotal 1905 milestone when Bun Johnson offered him a major league umpire berth. He credits Jack Sheridan as the mentor who shaped his entry to the majors and notes his early approach as an imitator of Sheridan.
Baseball men expect the New York Yankees to lead all major league clubs in profits in 1930. The franchise, bought by Colonel Ruppert after Frank Farrell’s initial $18,000 stake, has grown from humble origins to a valued property around $10 million today.
Michael Getto, a former University of Pittsburgh All American tackle, shows balance drill with a football on his nose. He now serves as first assistant to Bill Bargiss, head coach at the University of Kansas, as training for the gridiron.
H Q O Rounds of the Detroit Automobile Club warns motorists to check headlights and brakes for winter. He cites studies from ten cities: 3 to 5 percent of fatal night accidents linked to faulty lights, glare from improper focus, and braking failures on wet or icy roads.
A guideline argues antennas must remain fixed relative to earth with no wind induced sway. It envisions wires held in a constant position to prevent movement and ensure stable operation amid gusts.
A collage of notes covers diverse sports topics from blue grass fields in Minnesota to 16 amateur baseball teams in Eagle Pass Texas. It mentions the Britannia yacht’s race tally and boxing instruction by Benny Leonard, NC State’s light and guard linesmen, auto taxes, and golf and hunting regulations in New Brunswick.
Do not fail to keep dust caps on all valves. If Paul Bunyan were with us today he would likely pick midget automobiles out of the butter. Tires and tubes on the average car cost between six tenths and nine tenths of a cent per mile driven.
Historical guidance explains daytime headlights were once advised to protect weak batteries. Advances in batteries and generators curbed this practice. Modern drivers need only adjust generator charging for long trips. Regularly check battery water needs and spark plug gaps to prevent uneven engine performance.
A discarded inner tube provides material for fender aprons to keep mud tar and slush off the body. Cut rubber bands from the tube then split the tube lengthwise to make two aprons. Sew the upper edge with wire pieces to the bands so they snap over the fender ends. Popular Science Monthly.
The Chicago Motor Club warns leaves on roads retain water after rain, creating slick patches even where pavement looks dry. Wet decaying foliage beside the road can cause strong skids, especially at higher rural speeds, so motorists should assume all leaves are rain soaked and drive cautiously.
An advertising copy urges immediate use of Bayer Aspirin for headache toothache neuralgia neuritis and sore throat. It promotes quick relief from pain and claims the tablets do not depress the heart with a call to look for Bayer Genuine on the box.
Quips circulate about a student's golf talent with lines like "How is he on golf" and "Talks a good game, I've never seen him play" reflecting campus social chatter and curiosity about athletic ability.
Advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick neutralizer of stomach acids with a five minute relief claim. It markets 25 and 50 cent bottles and asserts doctors regard it as standard anti acid. It ends with a political jab about honest men in office and reliance on others.
A light quip from a Cincinnati Enquirer column notes rich fishing plans but few catches during a vacation, showcasing the humorous contrast between effort and outcome.
A new Santa Fe railroad branch in west Texas opened a territory roughly as large as Mississippi, expanding reach and border coverage for the line and promising increased local transport capacity and economic activity.
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