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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
4
Osceola Nebraska announces publisher Walter J Herbes with an entry at the post office. Subscription price listed as 2 dollars per year with an advance rate. Public notice appears in the Osceola record.
In David City last week the Nebraska M E Church conference restored Rev Scott to his charge to the satisfaction of his congregation. Drs Shaw Hart and Byers along with A Snider and Walker Gierhart started for Lake Ericson for a two week hunting and fishing trip with teams and wagons.
Popular Mechanics notes a Vienna gem testing institute to spot forgeries. It cites costly lab made imitations like diamonds and rubies and explains emerald fakes with glass and oil tests to reveal forgeries.
Sir James Crichion Browne argues Robert Burns died from heart disease linked to rheumatism rather than drink. He challenges the Ayrshire legend, noting contemporary accounts suggesting possible alcoholism effects but contends Currie’s biographical portrayal supported temperance aims and distorted Burns's story.
A Forbes Magazine quote by J. H. Barringer urges readers to avoid becoming stagnant like a book of fixed opinions. He argues progress requires unbiased judgment and fresh decisions amid changing circumstances rather than clinging to long held views.
A Detroit cigar stand clerk recounts a man seeking a refund after using a payphone. The piece cites U S fire data showing over 15 000 annual U S fire deaths and stresses home fire prevention with extinguishers on every floor. It urges households to act quickly while firefighters respond.
Fez, the Holy City of Islam in Africa, claims no debts and a 1925 budget of 5.5 million francs funded by taxes and concession sales. Si Mohammed Tazy, pasha of Fez, serves as mayor and signs all city documents. City governance includes Moslem, Jewish and French commissions.
The text notes Aa and Zythos among Australian forces overseas during the war era. It references an Isle of Half-caste status and a digger nickname, with Aa as a given name and Zythos as the final entry on the list.
Mrs Susan Foland was surprised Saturday for an 88th birthday at Etta Gubser’s home. Guests included Mrs Clara Mickey Mrs Susan Whaley Mrs Walrath Mrs Charlotte Allen Mrs Shaw and Rev H A Taylor. Ice cream and cake were served.
The Federal Land Bank of Omaha lowers interest on Farm Loans for the third time in four years, offering rates under five percent and inviting farmers to place loans with the cooperative lender through Farmers State Bank Osceola as local agents. Also advertised are two used pianos from Gaston Music & Furniture Co Hastings Neb. for sale on terms.
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