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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
7
Charles G. Dawes argues that high prices stem from production and supply issues, not conspiracy. He urges rapid expansion of food and goods through stronger credit, lower food costs, and increased domestic output to avert reliance on foreign markets and to spur national prosperity.
Mrs. Martha E. Trench, wife of Commander Trench, United States Navy, stands among Washington social leaders as a prominent hostess. She attends events shaping official circles and charitable efforts at the capital.
A shark invasion in Littl Neck bay Bayside Long Island drives over 100 bathers to shore. Reports say sharks eight feet long attacked near the piling while Arthur King sixteen claimed they were 100 feet long. Beachgoers flee and officials warn of calmer days ahead.
A ten story office building for women only will rise in Kansas City. No men may rent space, and the project is financed by a woman capitalist and the Men’s Commercial Club. The site and exact designer remain undisclosed to protect the deal.
A London era article argues opium suppression in China risks substitution with cheap spirits and local brews. It contends Chinese drinkers mostly use native wines and samshu, cites scarce drunkenness among natives, and notes danger lies in morphia and opium cures, with the Hong Kong government acting to curb substitutes.
A lone applicant requests an office in the government setup as he seeks a position amid administrative talks. The terse note signals interest from a single man in securing an official role.
An Indianapolis News column discusses a senator’s proposal to use Indians as cavalry, likening their talents to Arab horsemen and Cossacks. It argues for administering Indian cavalry under army control and notes America’s need for preparedness and a strong military school at West Point.
A report on carbonic acid gas CO2 inhibiting seed germination. F Kidd showed 20 to 30 percent CO2 stops germination, with seeds sprouting after gas removal. White mustard seeds resisted and required testa removal or drying then rewetting. Soil decay may release CO2, delaying germination and explaining unexplained delays.
A returned English traveler warns that motion pictures are corrupting South Sea natives by eroding peaceful customs and inciting crime. He notes islanders’ susceptibility to dramatic films and cites a Sa Moan incident where three natives stole revolvers to imitate a hold up, killing a European manager and his assistant. Two attackers were killed in action and the third hanged.
San Francisco detective Hilary K. Adair recalls a dramatic scene at an Atlantic City hotel tied to a Pittsburgh millionaire divorce scandal. He notes the waiter mocked the guest after a blunt exchange over service, implying deeper intrigue surrounding the Pittsburgh case.
A courthouse exchange unfolds as a wife beating case is pressed with sharp questions. Manley faces Ramsbottom in a comic yet pointed confrontation about domestic strife and the difficulty of living with a Black woman.
A century ago Germany consisted of many states with total wealth and income far below France. Now a united Germany holds about 10 billion dollars in income and around 80 billion dollars in wealth. Population rose from 24 million to over 67 million, a 180 percent increase.
The piece explains leaf mold as well decayed leaves used as manure and soil amendment. It discusses best leaf types beech and oak, methods to produce mold, avoiding overheating, and uses for azaleas rhododendrons and general beds. It notes removing sticks to prevent fungoid growth and that quality improves with longer preparation and turning.
Select your seed sweet corn by ear size and yield per stalk and braid husks for drying. Maintain hoeing on cabbages and cauliflowers and celery as nights cool. Plant winter onions for spring bunching now and sow spinach in September for early market. Trim old black cap raspberries and blackberries. Handle potatoes gently to avoid bruises.
Practical farming tips cover handling fruit, investing in sows, dairy herd culling, crossbreeding ideas, bedding from straw, grindstone work ethic, capon production, roughage importance, and using corn stover with alfalfa and clover in beef fattening.
The soil should be in good condition before planting and holes must be wide and deep enough for all roots. Use loose earth, pack firmly, avoid sod and air pockets, and prevent drying around roots for a healthy tree stand.
The brood mare will perform nearly as much work as a gelding in a year and pay for herself through colts. A mare costs less care than a dairy cow and the colt can be worth more than four pig litters. Maintaining brood mares on the farm yields dollars.
The article lauds a dairyman with a strong standard of production and goals for his herd. It emphasizes that a dairyman who sets clear benchmarks and aims high will advance farthest in dairy farming progress.
A fragment notes people who speak oddly about dairy farming and quitting. The passage hints at persistent, varied attitudes toward agriculture and personal change, with a tone of instructional or reflective critique.
Fragmentary note discusses hog feed and roasted foliage quantities. Mentions hogs and a quantity for a lot. Lacks clear events, dates, or named entities to anchor a fuller report.
Harvesting ensilage depends on crop type. For clover millet or grass the early bloom yields best fodder quality. For corn wait until kernels are glazed but not hard to ensure tight packing and easier digestion by animals.
Production depends on climate with moisture needed to start the crop and dryness during flowering. Some farmers judge seed potential by observing the base of plants as flowers emerge, expecting new shoots to appear. if they do not, the crop may pay poorly.
An historic Ghent belfry bell suffered a crack attributed to heat expansion and later wartime damage. The famed bell, recast in 1659, once rang through fires and alarms, with legends tied to its inscription and Flemish heritage, while musically altered since restoration.
Mrs Rosa M Hanks of Tell City Indiana reports a severe scalp infection that caused itching burning and hair loss in her baby. She used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after a doctor approved and within days the itching ceased and new hair grew. The ad promotes Cuticura products worldwide and offers a free sample with Skin Book.
The article parodies baseball law with court jargon such as summoning attendees, peremptory challenges for the opposing owner, and habeas corpus to remove a pitcher. It notes new panels, writs of injunctions for participants, and umpires carrying Blackstone volumes, ending with a mock rule that three strikes retire a league.
A fragment notes women at the bottom of many industries. It mentions shagreen shark skin used for delicate dyes and popular for vanity bags, jewel cases, candlesticks, and mirrors. The text highlights a rebound in shagreen fittings and home decor items.
A short exchange about luck and blame between a child and parent. The mother questions her role in another’s hardship while the father reassures her, noting personal responsibility and the unequal circumstances people face.
A witty exchange centers on a traveler asking if a stop is at the Goldorf hotel. The response notes the traveler slows, saying they are reacting to a game board's challenge rather than an actual halt. The dialogue preserves period voice and street humor.
A prominent Georgia doctor recounts personal recovery after using Grape-Nuts, describing renewed strength, digestion, and return to work after a period of ill health. He urges others to try the food and notes the endorsement by Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville.
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