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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
4
Skim milk is described as rich in protein, making it suitable for most purposes even when fat is removed. The text contrasts cream and full milk and notes that fat separation does not deprive skim milk of nourishment suitable for children.
A plant in a cellar reaches toward a distant sunbeam, stretching pale scent into the light. The piece urges readers to imitate the plant by seeking cheer, reaching toward future joy, or recalling past happiness in thought.
The passage advises on restoring worn family library volumes with light methods. It notes that pale silk bindings and faded covers resist easy cleaning and suggests art gum erasers or soft kneaded erasers, or fine powdered pumice used gently with a clean chamois. It compares pumice use to methods used by picture dealers to clean margins of old prints.
Dorothy visited the circus and showed great interest in the acts especially the acrobats. On returning home she excitedly described what she saw and recalled people “lyin’ in the air with these bethin’ suits on,” sharing a lively impression of the performance.
A New York sculptor approved a detailed catalog of measurements for a “perfect weapon” woman. The listed attributes include height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 147 pounds, bust 96 inches, waist 24% inches, hips 42 inches, with various limb and glove sizes, hair chestnut brown and hazel eyes.
Hebe is the Greek goddess of youth and spring and the cupbearer of Olympus. She is the daughter of Zeus and Hera and was married to Hercules after his glorious feats.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes that in Corfu ordinary paper sheets function as money. A single sheet fetches a quart of rice, while twenty sheets secure a piece of hemp cloth, illustrating a local barter system based on paper value rather than metal or coin.
The Osceola Record announces its weekly publication in Osceola Nebraska by the Record Publishing Company Incorporated. The Thursday edition serves local readers with community news and notices.
The notice lists Robert G. Douglas as editor John A C Idduston as president John F Ayres as secretary treasurer and James H Mickey as vice president. It states it is entered at the Osceola Nebraska post office on March 13 1919 as second class matter and lists a subscription price of 2.00 per year.
A pamphlet by writer Verazzani asserts the French explorer Verazzani discovered most of the Atlantic coast of the United States in 1524 and urges a 1924 national celebration of the 400th anniversary in the United States.
A historical note describes Ralph Waldo Emerson making a simple dye solution using one package of slate colored dye with a scant cup of boiling water then adding one tablespoon of vinegar after it cools.
Jud Tunkins quips that a man would prosper more by promoting his own business with the same energy he shows toward a stranger’s bid for a hit that would drive in a run. The Washington Star quotes the humorous dig.
A Shelby column lists residents traveling to York Omaha Columbus and Philomath for business and family visits. Local births marriages and health updates appear alongside surplus livestock sales and a 5 to 4 Shelby victory over Bellwood. A Catholic picnic, political speeches, and notes on residents’ trips wrap the busy week.
Charles Ponzi of Boston based Securities Exchange Co allegedly paid thousands to investors and earned over eight million dollars in a year by trading foreign exchange postal orders. The article notes a stray comparison to Hashimura and cites a motorist rule from Japan about horn signals when pedestrians appear.
The term flivver is explained as theatrical slang for a poor work or failure, equivalent to foozle. Its broader use covers anything that underperforms or fails to meet expectations, and its true origin remains a mystery.
An exchange notes a quick method to dry the inside of decanters vinegar bottles and similar vessels. After thorough hot water washing, turn them upside down and let very hot water run over the outside for about a minute. Dry the interior quickly without marks, using twisted glass paper as needed.
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