Osceola Record notes local rainfall and community visits
The Osceola Record reports a generous late rain helping wheat ground and fieldwork as 2 inches fell in the Valley. It notes visitors from Omaha, a bridal shower for Mrs Pete Leseur, road conditions, a stuck mail carrier, and various local residents visiting neighbors and towns including Grand Island Stromsburg and Shelby.
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Clinton
Omaha
Noble Leseur
Pete Leseur
James Dunn
Joseph Schott
Hartington
Nebr
Doris
Clella Hanshew
Doris Hennings
Paul Kresha
Leona Shenik
James Farris
Osceola
Will Zimmerman
Nelson Brown
John Frerich
Culbert
Will Hartman
Rudolf Urban
Jersey
Gus Hartle
Grand Island
Sylvester
Clarence Messing
Shelby
Delbert Urban
Stromsburg
Ruth
Card of Thanks for Daughter and Sister
The Reed family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance flowers vocal selections and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter and sister from Mr and Mrs George Reed and Children.
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George Reed
Maple Leaf Club Sees 12 Members 2 Visitors Meet at Mary Keebaugh Home
The Maple Leaf Club met in September at Mary Keebaugh's home with 12 members and 2 visitors. The session opened with the club song, followed by the usual meeting. Lacking a program leader, the afternoon was spent visiting and a lunch was provided by the hostess. The next gathering is set for Ida Sandine's home on September 19.
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Mary Keebaugh
Ida Sandine
Hydrophobia Transmission From Pets and Stray Dogs
The piece explains that mad dogs and occasionally mad cats can transmit hydro phobia to humans by bite. Pets do not typically carry the disease unless previously bitten by an infected animal. The risk from street dogs persists for at least six months after a bite.
Woman in Tibet Aids Household And Farm Work
A Tibetan woman manages her home and performs light housework while also helping build the house. She cooks sweeps carries water and assists men with sowing reaping and plowing. She develops her muscles by cutting firewood and hauling large bundles to her abode.
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Tibet
Honey as a Sweetener Through the Ages
The article notes that refined sugar became widely available only in the last century, with honey as an early sweetener and maple sugar known to Native Americans in parts of North America. It traces the shift from luxury to common household use and mentions the Fourteenth century as a milestone for commercial availability.
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North America
Origin of nincompoup term and related scornful words
The piece defines nincompoup as a foolish person and notes its unclear origin. It suggests a Latin roots connection to non compos mentis meaning not of sound mind, and mentions limpoop as another term used for silliness.
Origin of chauvinism linked to Napoleon era soldier
The term chauvinism derives from Nicholas Chauvin a Napoleonic soldier ridiculed for extreme patriotism. It now describes unreasoning patriotism or excessive national pride in supporters and leaders.
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Chauvinism
Nicholas Chauvin
Napoleon
Curing Meat Shifts From Salt to Chemical Process
Historical note explains the move from salt curing to chemical methods that retain water in meat, bacon, pork, and ham. The old salt method drew out moisture, while modern cures preserve juiciness by keeping moisture content intact.
Stars' Existence Beyond Question Marked By Observatory
The Naval Observatory states we cannot prove any observed star exists now but that stars' continued existence is reasonable since there is no known cause for them to disappear.
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Naval Observatory
Chicago the great railroad cen ter in the world
Chicago stands as the premier railroad center in the world with forty percent of U S railway mileage terminating there. No trains pass through the city but begin and end their journeys in Chicago.
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Chicago
United States
Bedside Card Table Helps Invalid Patients
For patients confined to bed the device folds two legs under the table, enabling one side to rest on the bed while the opposite edge rests on two legs on the floor, providing a stable surface for meals and small tasks.
The Value of Charity and Tolerance
A quotation from P. G. Hamerston emphasizes that preserving what is best rests on immense charity, wide tolerance, and sincere respect for opinions not our own.
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P. G. Hamerston
Electric current used to weed streams in Germany
Authorities in Germany deploy a strong electric current to stun undesirable fish in streams. This method enables netting of suckers and carp as part of a stream management effort.
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Germany
Bran as cleaner rumor stirs pudding fear
A Detroit News clipping notes a floated claim that dampened bran in a bag could clean paper, but the item is mistaken as a potential pudding recipe, prompting concern over mixing up household tips.
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Detroit News
Why Some Girls Are Slow
A flapper quips that she has never been pinched while speeding but has been squeezed when going slow, reflecting playful social slang from Pathfinder Magazine.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Mirror Like Tree Grows in Java With Silvery Leaves
The looking glass tree grows in Java and gets its name from the silvery coating on the upper side of its leaves.
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Java
White Weasels Turn Snow White In Winter Climates
In northern Europe Asia and America some weasel species molt to white fur for winter camouflage. This seasonal color change helps blend with snow and may affect predation and survival in cold habitats.
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Europe
Asia
America
Half of Lives Insured in United States
The article notes about 50 percent of Americans carry life insurance. It discusses the estimated reach of life coverage and implications for personal finance and security.
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United States
Depressing People Drier Mind Proves Wet Blanket
Quip from Farm and Fireside notes that a drier mind makes a wetter blanket. Wry reflection on mood and social behavior.
Derivation of Economics From Greek Roots
The word economics comes from two Greek words meaning house hold management. This brief note explains the origin and sense of the term in early scholarship.
No Positive Deadener Found for Absolute Sound Blocker
A material sought as an absolute nonconductor of sound is reportedly unavailable. Researchers indicate no known substance meets the requirement, leaving the search for effective sound deadening ongoing.
Land excursion to Dakota and Minnesota offered next week
M. E. Bittner advertises a land seekers excursion to Dakota and Minnesota points next week. The party will ride in a sleeping car that doubles as a hotel enroute and will be side tracked at stops for land inspections. The trip promises convenience and exploration for prospective settlers.
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M. E. Bittner
Dakota
Minnesota
Maxey
Polk County
David City
Glenwood
Iowa
Denver
Ralph Heald
Lincoln
Wesleyan University
Omaha
A. J. Ericson
Dr. Gray
St Pauls Lutheran Church Notes and Harmony Society Event
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Friday evening Bible Study Hour with entertainment by C V Fornader and Miss Allinda Fornander. Harmony Society meets at Miss Allinda Fernandez home Thursday Sept 19. Church congratulates Presbyterian church on fifty years of service and Golden Anniversary celebrations Sunday with prayers for growth.
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ST Pauls Lutheran Church
ST Paul Church
Luther League
C. V. Fornander
Miss Allinda Fornander
Harmony Society
Allinda Fernandez
St. Pauls Lutheran
Methodist Church to Hold Sunday School and Conference
Methodists in Osceola mark the fifty sixth year as Sunday School opens at 10 A M with L M Merrick in charge and a strong teacher corps. No preaching next Sunday while the pastor attends the annual conference in Lincoln with ministers from across the state expected.
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L. M. Merrick
Lincoln
Osceola
Polk County Farms For Sale Near Town
Seventeen sixty acre farm in Polk County with strong corn land four miles from town must be sold at once price 110 dollars per acre good terms Also eighty acres well improved at eighty dollars per acre Possession March 1 next See A B Hedbloom Stromsburg Nebraska
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Polk County
A. B. Hedbloom
Stromsburg
Nebr
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Osceola Nebraska
Under a 1929 district court order a public auction will be held at the Osceola courthouse to sell Lots 1 2 and 6 in Block 13 Original Town of Osceola Polk County Nebraska to satisfy a judgment of 1580.03 plus ten percent interest and costs. W Roy Van Hoosen sheriff of Polk County Nebraska will oversee with deputy George Leland. Wagner and Wagner attorneys for the plaintiff. Auction date is September 17 1929 at 2:00 PM with publication dates August 15 22 29 and September 5 12 1929.
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District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Columbus Land, Loan and Building Association of
Columbus
a+ corporation
Henry Fahnhols
Osceola
W. Roy van Hoosen
Nebr
George Leland
When Youth Needs Aid From Twelve To Seventeen
A vintage advice note urges adults to show empathy to teens as they navigate emotional turmoil. It counsels giving confident, sympathetic words to ease confusion and foster trust, noting the impact of understanding guidance on youth.
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