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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1893
Page
4
One of the last acts of the House grants Chief Clerk Johnson 1900 dollars for compiling the House Journal. The note calls it another big steal that should not have been allowed.
Col Rice of the United States Army organizes a police unit at the World’s Fair named the Columbian Guards. The force is composed entirely of advanced college students and is presented as an improvement over the Chicago police.
The Ottumwa Iowa Sun notes Tom Watson has joined the Democratic Party and says southern populists are deserting the third party. It claims the populist movement is rapidly disintegrating and will not mount another presidential bid.
President Cleveland appoints Judge Wm Lehren of Minnesota as Commissioner of Pensions. An inactive politician and Democrat, Lehren was endorsed by unanimous Republican support in Minnesota legislature. He is noted for a talented, versatile career and a brilliant war record.
The City Senate and House agreed on the general appropriation bill before adjournment, avoiding a costly special session the governor would have needed otherwise. The deal was attributed largely to Church’s influence, though he rejects saintly reformer labeling, seeking to save the state money and earn public respect.
Thomas Reagan of Osceola Nebraska died at 70 years 4 months 26 days. Born November 1922 in Wayne County Indiana he moved from Greensboro Indiana to Nebraska in 1882. He was a merchant in Greensburg Indiana for 30 years and a beloved, charitable, temperate man known for aiding the poor and sheltering travelers. Funeral rites at his residence included songs and an obituary by a brother in law, with Odd Fellows honor guard, Osceola Band, and burial beside two children in Osceola Cemetery.
Latest notes from the Valley report sheep sales and farm tasks. John Burding plans to return from Rock Springs to resume duties at his farm while others prepare for corn planting and livestock markets.
Julius Hermann installs a new wind mill and completes exterior improvements on his house, signaling ongoing projects and anticipated activity at his residence.
Dr Bracket visited town with Will nills and wife while Amos Crates upgrades his place with a new picket fence in Silver Creek. Mr and Mrs George Bents depart for Memphis Nebraska to start married life. A correction is issued regarding a wedding on the bridge previously reported in the Record.
Osceola Nebraska commissioners met April 5 1895 to audit and allow bills under County General Fund Poor Farm Fund and Road Districts. Settlements included John Ogden RD No 3 and county officers disbursements with votes and adjournment to April 10.
An old classified style ad touts Herbane as a cure for liver disorders and bowel problems. It promises fast relief, claims equal efficacy to a liver medicine, and cites a price of 75 cents with a seller named Baum, Druggist.
Elder S. E. Beaver of McAllister Juniatta county Pa reports his wife suffers stomach cramps. Last summer she used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with speedy relief. Has used it since with consistent success. For sale by RK Baum.
An advertisement touts Ballara's Snow Liniment as a universal cure for rheumatism burns sprains bruises wounds and inflammations and claims effectiveness for both humans and animals. It markets a 54 cent bottle sold at local drugstores and urges prompt purchase for coughs and other ailments.
The notice touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism with testimonials from Honaker Bros Lorine Ohio and FE H Johnson Kensington Minn. It claims railway lines between Chicago Omaha and intermediate points provide the best public accommodations and lists R K Baum as seller with a 50 cent bottle price.
Public demand for through service on old fashioned rails leads to the faster North Western Line option. The text discusses rates and year terms with example payments, including Shelby Nebraska figures and hypothetical loans at 2 percent and 6 percent.
An old advertisement extols Rogedore as a facial product that removes redness freckles pimples and blemishes while making skin pale and soft. It features testimonial from actress Sthel Wolf praising the product and mentions sales details and packaging claims. The text includes garbled pricing and branding likely from early 20th century marketing.
An old advertisement promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest and back pain and sore lungs. It mentions pricing at 50 cents and one dollar and lists Bobby R. K. Baum as the local druggist.
The ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve to cure piles and skin issues, Hawkeye Condition Powders for stock, Shilo's Cure for cough and croup, and a pocket size remedy with twenty five doses for 25 cents. The firm KCunkel Bro. sells and warranties these products.
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to The Semi Weekly Journal and The Record for a year. It extols De Witt's Little Early Risers pills as the smallest dose that cures, claims they relieve dyspepsia headaches and constipation, and praises their intelligent community endorsement.
An old advertisement promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers pills as a remedy for an unhealthy complexion by acting on the liver stomach and bowels. It also touts Karl’s Clover Root as a blood purifier that improves complexion and cures constipation. Sold by R K Bacm in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes.
An old advertisement promotes Shilohs Utilizer for dyspepsia, torpid liver, yellow skin or kidney trouble. It guarantees satisfaction and lists a price of 75 cents, sold by RL K Bac.
Anecdotal old time ads tout One Minute Cough Cure by R. K. Ball and Shilohs Cat Remedy as speedy cures. Patent tooth washes, Witch Hazel salve by DeWitt claimed for sores cuts and burns. Mentions Captain Sweeney and generic medical claims with archaic pricing.
An 1800s medical remedy shows Shilois Catarry remedy marketed by R K Baum a druggist. Each bottle includes a Meenous Nasal papeetar claimed to aid canker mouth and head ache with no extra charge.
An old advertisement asks why people suffer stomach issues and touts Shiloh’s Vitalizer as a guaranteed cure. It notes it is sold by R. K. Baum, a druggist, implying relief from indigestion constipation and related symptoms.
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