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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
7
A Norfolk City column notes a folk saying about clothing payments to tailors. It reflects common practice of settling tailor bills rather than delaying fashion upkeep. The piece uses a quip about personal responsibility in attire.
An exchange from the Kansas City Star features playful dialogue about happiness and flying, with a tease of an ace narrator claiming top status in a lighthearted I guess mood.
A tense scene unfolds as a distressed mother speaks in a whisper while a doctor asks if the concern is a ball game or a cold, highlighting a domestic moment of uncertainty.
Parker calls his garden a paradise in a playful exchange about gardening. The cartoonish caption features a wheezy malaprop and a wink at old age.
There is a real connection between good roads and safety says Charles M L Hayes president of the Chicago Motor club. Good roads reduce hazards by proper marking gentler curves elevated sections and fewer railroad crossings. Improved roads cut accident risks and lower vehicle damage while maintenance prevents washouts and other dangers.
The American Automobile Association urges car owners to guard valuables and avoid leaving possessions in unguarded cars. Officials warn urban streets near businesses attract thieves during busy periods, increasing larceny risks as bags and items are taken from unattended vehicles.
Oil viscosities vary widely among quality oils and affect engine parts. Service station staff can explain differences. when switching brands, motorists should inquire. Lubrication is crucial, regardless of filters rectifiers or other additions.
The article recalls how America’s first cars used a hot tube ignition heated by a blow torch, a dangerous imperfect start before spark plugs. It notes early plugs were very unreliable and would not endure modern wide-open throttling, while designs improved over time to become dependable and long lasting.
A simple camp table can be built by driving four forked sticks into the ground as legs and laying cross sticks in the forks. Use logs thick as an arm, drive them to desired height with nine extra inches in the ground, and secure with string or wire. Cover with bark or four wide boards as a practical alternative.
England considers reforming the speed limit as motorists push to abolish the current 20 mph rule. Proponents argue that 5 mph can be dangerous in some cases while 50 mph is safe in others, sparking nationwide discussion on whether to raise, keep, or repeal the limit.
A civic column warns that careful driving can prevent accidents but may still lead to delays and fender benders. It notes that brakes save time and cites irony when drivers blame others or police for traffic mishaps.
Since 1920 a total of 16,793 persons have been killed in grade crossing accidents in the United States. In 1927 alone 2,371 were killed and 6,615 injured. Louisiana led with 3.02 fatalities per 10,000 registered cars, Mississippi followed at 2.03, while Wyoming reported no deaths. The piece then pivots to tangential commentary on car reliability and tire repair costs.
Iceland advances farming and industry via hydroelectric power and fishing. Prime minister travels Europe to secure fertilizer imports while locals preserve a high literacy rate, rich literature, and proud national identity. Islands like Vestmanayes yield wealth from fishing and seabird products as earthquakes and volcanoes shape daily life.
A Washington Star excerpt notes heat is measured by its loss, comparing breath from nearly closed lips cooling the hand via evaporation to gentler open-mouth breathing warming the skin. It argues a thermometer would show similar results, as it reads actual temperature rather to moisture effects on skin.
A Mahatma Gandhi statement asserts that God embodies truth and love, presenting two facets of the same divine essence. The remark frames truth and love as inseparable expressions of the divine nature.
A Columbia Record article warns yellow fever remains a major threat with reservoirs in Africa and South America. It notes Noguchi and associates dying during African investigations and cites potential animal, mosquito, or human reservoirs capable of spreading the disease in the future.
Frederick Palmer notes in Liberty Magazine that the Service of Supplies powered the American effort in France 1917 18. The S O S built over 1000 miles of railway in France and delivered 1490 locomotives and 18543 rail cars. It hung 135000 miles of telegraph and telephone wire on 2500 miles of poles and erected numerous buildings including a large refrigerator meat plant. It also operated bakeries producing massive bread output and managed diverse skilled personnel from field glass repairers to acetylene torch welders.
Col Green announces a new flying field project at his South Dartmouth country place while noting a luncheon talk about modern love. He quips that airplanes are swift but so is modern affection, joking that its story can be reduced to three phrases about devotion and vanity.
Hamburg leads the campaign as the chief rice port though Germans consume little rice. Rice interests distribute handbills on food value and booklets with preparation tips to raise per capita consumption nationwide.
Royces Peizfz reveals a scene where Tallsmith remarks on his wife on screen. Longsitte notes her constant jaw motion during the picture, while LT remains quiet and observant.
A light note from Smith's Weekly on the golf scene. A caddie remarks on week-enders on the course and a golfer replies that beginners also visit, reflecting a playful exchange among players and staff.
A humorous exchange recalls a businessman’s claim to satisfy demand with “what they want.” A reply jokes that such tactics may clash with law. The brief dialog frames ambitions, ethics, and public perception in a witty, era-tinged tone.
Experiments using dry ice as a refrigeration option explore its extremely low temperatures. As it sublimates it becomes colder than Earth’s poles and a small piece can freeze a pitcher of water solid.
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