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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
6
A short humorous note about Susan a domestic helper fired by her employer who asks for a written character. The employer struggles to explain the parting without harming Susan’s reputation and Susan suggests the line to say. It ends with Susan asking to claim ignorance of the reason.
The text features playful banter about fashion choices and seasonal style. It presents two quirky names and a humorous exchange about recognizing style in everyday wear. The tone is light and reminiscent of casual newspaper column chatter.
After church we found our dog asleep on the car running board. TeNett jokes he couldn’t hear the sermon from outside.
The dialogue indicates a conductor compelled a rider with no fare to exit the vehicle. The passenger recalls the conductor showing indifference to whether the person walked away.
The child returns home munching a cook ie and argues she did not ask Mrs. Brown for cookies. She asserts she knows where the cookie jar is and implies she took cookies without asking.
Two women discuss dress length difficulties in downtown shopping. One seeks a long enough gown while the other notes the circumference as the real obstacle, highlighting a playful exchange about fit and style.
A shopper entered a store with a parcel and declared she must return the dress because her dog does not like it. The remark was that the canine was the reason for the return.
A terse exchange reveals a man seeking a spanking team near a highway, told by a boy that the pair are in the house with Pa and Ma. The dialogue hints at a family setting and a straightforward reply.
Dialogue reveals Helen’s shame at the family washing outdoors while Arma questions why they do not move inside. The exchange highlights social norms and tension within the scene.
Dinocan complains eggs are terrible and asks what is wrong. Waitress replies she only laid the table, implying she did not cook or diagnose the issue.
A glib remark contrasts being known for clothes bought with being known for clothes never paid for. The line hints at reputational risk tied to shopping habits or debt in a social setting.
A diner manager recalls a past incident where a patron could not pay and was asked to leave. The scene repeats with the patron apologizing and the manager affirming the need to repeat the action.
Brown arrives at his office smiling and recounts a morning robbery attempt thwarted not by action but by his wife who had already searched his pockets, leaving the thief puzzled and the pair amused.
A humorous quip explains a so called fire sale at Binks store. The line suggests creditors are pressuring him, making the situation seem as if a fire sale is necessary.
A small girl and her mother ride a trolley downtown. The child asks if they will hit the police man at the street intersection and smiles when the trolley passes safely, reassured by her mother.
In a yard Lewis encounters a barking little dog and flees in fear. Frank’s mother reassures him that a barking dog does not bite, though Lewis wonders when the dog will stop barking.
A grandmother altered a son's pajamas by cutting long sleeves to short ones and hemming the bottom of two sleeves. She was surprised to find one sleeve unhemmed after holding the garments up. Investigation showed she had hemmed the sleeve she had cut off.
A tense exchange unfolds as a father questions support for his daughter while another character argues over board payments. The dialogue highlights family tensions and financial strain, setting a strained domestic moment.
A family finds luck in a wardrobe mishap when the mother sticks with an inside out dress at breakfast. A troublesome caller visits that evening and dinner continues as the day ends with a mother's regret about not changing the dress.
A county agent jokes about farming practices as a farmer reveals a plan to raise mashed potatoes after last year’s low prices. The playful exchange highlights concerns over crop value and inventive responses from rural workers.
The exchange features Sandy and Betty debating a costly gesture described as smooth and polished involving a chewing gum machine. Betty confirms Sandy spent a pretty penny last night.
Two young girls recall their mother forbidding answering the phone all day to protect a planned visit. The first girl reveals she tried reaching the household, while the second explains the rationale behind her mother's rule.
James obtains a position as a butler and befriends the servants. He recalls his last job where he took things easily. A servant notes the current house keeps everything locked up, marking a change in routine.
Barbara a keen romance reader and wife to Ed imitates detectives at home. On a Thursday night a real break in occurs when an intruder, Slinky Simms, is foiled by Barbara after she ignores the telephone and door. Police later caution her about the robber. Ed vows to read undisturbed.
Dr James W Barton explains that many diets lack minerals especially calcium. He notes calcium is essential for bones teeth and maintaining acid balance in the blood and tissues beyond its role in dentistry. The piece frames calcium as a crucial nutrient for overall health.
Swiss study reports calcium supplement use in training reduced heart rate and sped recovery after a 400 meter run. Among 27 runners, 12 received calcium while 15 did not. authors caution against drug forms and urge calcium rich foods like dairy, greens, and fruits.
The lack of time for a regular bowel habit and hurried meals are major causes of constipation. Dr. Clayton C. Perry of Cleveland cites a study where 129 of 200 patients suffered constipation, and stresses that a large unhurried breakfast can stimulate the digestive tract and improve bowel regularity. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
Ruth Wyeth Spears shows how a bargain rocking chair from a thrift store becomes a modern porch piece. The bride padded the back with an old quilt and stuffed the seat with feathers from an old bolster, creating a raised seat with used rockers. The sewing book by Mrs. Spears offers 32 homemaking ideas with clear illustrations and is priced at 10 cents postpaid.
Answers cover geography and history notes: country of the Lamas and llamas, Missouri compromise topic, New York street from cemetery to river, absolute zero, Ohio boundary near war, Mississippi states, matter states, origin of boulevard, St Peter's crypt, museum for a living man.
Tibet and Peru are identified as locations. Slavery appears as a central topic. Wall Street is listed as a third locale or institution.
In Hong Kong Cantonese restaurants charge different prices by floor with the top levels costing more. The food remains the same though the roof garden tier offers the prettiest waitresses, best service, nicer surroundings, and real ivory chopsticks.
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