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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
3
In a melodramatic scene, Hall Bonistelle faces scorn from Rosamund, Carolyn, and Mrs. Royalton over a rumored inheritance scandal. He erupts at their mercenary behavior, then reconciles with Flodie as he plans a quick marriage, only to be foiled by forgotten license and Alfred’s earnest, comic confession.
Flo suddenly breaks into tears, alarming Hall who steadies himself and urges, There’s somebody coming. Will you? The tense exchange hints at an imminent, unexplained threat.
An American man who lost arms and legs in an electrical explosion showcases American artificial limbs before the Imperial Society of Austrian Doctors. Dr Eisenberg reports his energy and capability to perform varied work, and the man tours Austrian hospitals to inspire injured soldiers.
The bureau of standards completed its investigation into fusible tin boiler plugs and published findings. It says boiler explosions from imperfect plugs can be prevented by using tin of 99.9 percent purity free from zinc, a practice not always followed in the past.
In Clallam County Washington a huge 12 foot diameter cedar stump served as a transient post office for a wide region. Settlers covered the interior with cedar shake roofing and mail boxes, storing outgoing mail in a large box, with no locks but trusted mail. The stump, likely 2,000 years old, has become a preserved historic site attracting many visitors.
H A Jeffries notes Illinois lags in road development but now backs a rapid push. A state commission tours the country to study methods, with projected spending near 200 million dollars and a choice among macadam brick or concrete roads.
A column argues that good roads boost business and property values. It cites examples of paved streets pulling in pedestrians and customers, notes delays when streets are torn up, and claims all residents, including farmers, benefit from year-round road access.
The making of good roads is one of the most important duties of the people and their prompt repair and careful maintenance is essential. There is probably no subject in which the progressive farmer is more deeply interested than that of having roads connecting him with his markets over which he must be able to haul the greatest possible load. Good roads, like all other good things, are too expensive to build and of too much value to be neglected.
The text urges farmers to study bird habits and nurture insectivorous species. It notes birds eat billions of insects that threaten crops and fruit, while acknowledging some birds are pests. It recommends preparing homes only for beneficial birds and spending time to learn which species help most.
Keeps onions clean during growth and care instructions for maintaining healthy bulb development. Emphasizes removing debris and thinning plants to promote strong yields.
A speeding motorist insults a policeman in court and is allowed to leave after paying a fine. The judge cautions him about not insulting officers, and a quip from the judge on satifaction follows. In another anecdote a theater audience member is ejected for applauding a scene where a woman is shut in a cupboard.
A buyer describes a dog as the most ferocious beast he has encountered while a dealer asserts he knows nothing gentler than his wife. The humor turns on a blunt remark about gentleness and male pride in a trade setting.
A druggist remarks a woman seeks freckles and sunburn removal while a saleswoman says she is easily pleased. The punchline suggests she needs something to alter her entire facial expression, delivering a sharp social quip.
A terse quip questions the fate of Richfeller if his father loses money and suggests he might end up driving a jitney bus.
A terse courtroom exchange unfolds as a disputed financial claim faces a sharp retort. The judge presides while a speaker asserts ongoing payment, and a weary remark hints at enduring stability against potential ruin.
A wry exchange reveals private boundaries as one speaker asks if full disclosure happens while a spouse is away. The other replies that neighbors handle such duties, implying a gossiping social dynamic without direct details.
A doctor tells a patient his end is near after nine weeks of care. The patient, with fading breath, asks for one last wish and quips that he wishes for another doctor. The remark underscores a grim irony in a hospital bedside scene.
A humorous exchange highlights an office need for an authority figure. One interviewer dismisses a candidate as a hustler, while the other defends seeking someone who knows batting averages as a priced office asset.
A terse chat discusses a wife boarding in the country home. The table is set, and Gotham notes the woman’s weight concern as she stays there to lose pounds. The dialogue hints at domestic arrangements and social scrutiny aboard.
A quirky exchange on future war talk mocks war baby rag dolls and their fate. One line jokes about children’s awareness and chewing dolls while noting plentiful long green and poking at “the man who thinks he understands women.”
In a Detroit Free Press item a clever iceman Fritz splits one ice block into ten pieces and places them before ten gates. He pours water to create puddles so the pieces appear melted, fooling ten customers who each paid ten cents.
Excerpt from London Punch features a militant undertone as a prominent woman surgeon and ardent suffragist engages in a pistol of memory with a guardsman. The dialogue hints at social tensions between medical achievement and political activism in a metropolitan setting.
The Louisville Courier Journal records a humorous exchange between a husband and wife about planning meetings and engagements. The couple jokes about a monthly bat event and a fiancée named By.
A witty exchange mocks romance and job security with the line about Bob losing the heiress and being given the sack. The pessimistic note suggests a joy cup with a false bottom, hinting at irony in the conversation.
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