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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
7
In a tense scene an official questions a man about his name. The respondent cites “Sneeze” as a Chinese name, then calls it a Melican name before offering his native name to satisfy the inquiry. The exchange highlights identity and cultural assumptions of the period.
William J. Sternberg of Long Island City recounts a 1885 accident when a steep slope led to an old well. He braced against brick to avoid a fall, reached ribs inside the wall for support, shouted for help as Franz finally pulled him to safety, ending with a torn shirt and relief.
The Kettle Moraine region between Fond du Lac and Sheboygan is identified by geologists in a Wisconsin natural wonders survey by the American Chemical Society. It resembles deserted kettle holes and features kettles a few hundred feet across with depths of 50 to 200 feet and steep, tree covered slopes.
Mexico has produced about 5.5 billion ounces of silver over five centuries, accounting for more than one third of world production.
A Florida rail worker lists station names around Orlando, including Ko lopee Chuluota Bithlo Pocotaw Salofka Tohopee Holopaw Mlahaw and Apoxsee showing the local travel riddles for readers. Names and places highlight quirky regional stops.
Nicholas Louis Robert of Essonnes invented continuous wallpaper paper in 1799 and English patents to make seamless paper were granted in London in 1801 to John Gamble and Didot St Leger. England barred long rolls due to tax on small sheets until 1830 while France adopted the invention after 1810.
The article quotes Hi Ho of Chinatown urging kindness but warn against excessive trust. He notes even owning an umbrella borrowed by a rascal cannot shield you from rain, implying caution in dealings and personal conduct.
Three Australian birds craft clay nests so true to form that without supports they resemble handmade pottery. The nests display remarkable shaping and sturdy construction.
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