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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1881
Page
4
A moral tale of a lonely star that longs for fame and beauty. Weary of its fixed light it follows dreams to Earth but perishes, warning that discontent leads to sin. The story emphasizes that leaving the rightful path ends in abandonment.
Lucy Carl muses on suitors as rain patters on a country day. She plots to test Eugene Folliett and George Haven by visiting Nell Folliett and Mrs Haven, weighing character against the idea of wash and wear.
Lucy Carl accepts a lover who seems polished and fashionable, while Mrs Haven frets over nervousness and daily outings. George Haven and Eugene Folliett vie for Lucy with family commentary and a public bond forming as the scene closes.
Mr Atkinson, a missionary in Kobe under the American Board, writes that quiet government permission favors street preaching and broader Christian work in Japan. He notes governors often mirror Tokyo, predicts street preaching soon, and urges strengthening native preachers as an anticipated spring of abundant spiritual fruit.
Reverend Pardee attended Frankie Monroe a 25 year old woman from Sioux City who lived a life of shame since childhood. She spoke of hell and heaven, asked for hope, and, as the minister prayed, cried out that she could not die in that house. She died before removal.
George Townsend recalls Salisbury Prison in North Carolina where Albert Richardson escaped and thousands suffered under harsh confinement. He reports the brutal conduct of Major Gee, the prison guard, and notes the prison’s impact on local memory, the Stoneman raid, and a national cemetery now marking the site. He mentions a fund of about 250000 dollars raised by subscribers, including Jay Gould and William H. Vanderbilt, with many prominent Republicans and some Democrats.
An appeal in November sought subscriptions to fund a perpetual pension for the oldest ex president of the United States. The target was 250000 dollars with a potential annual income of 12500 dollars. The full amount was subscribed and 216000 dollars invested as planned, yielding 13160 dollars in income. the plan contemplates investing the remainder to an equal yield.
Dr Chas Craig declares modern thought pursues proven truth and highlights rapid scientific gains. He argues kidneys and liver are the core regulators of health, recounts his recovery story, and promotes Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a proven remedy now widely used.
Eureka, Humboldt county, Cal March 26 Mrs Mary A widow of John Brown lives in Kohnerville with four children. Of his thirteen children by Brown only four survive. Salmon 44 wool grower in the county. Annie 38 married to a schoolteacher. Sarah 34 a respected schoolteacher. Ellen 26 married to James Fablinger, a teacher. Mrs Brown describes Brown’s last days and her own memory of the execution.
After five years idle, Russia resumes railway building with 40 companies managing 23 000 kilometres of track. Only six lines pay dividends 6 to 21 percent. others are state funded. No Jews appear in dividend lines. Poland route stays by concession, others built by ministerial engineers with treasury input and foreign funds.
A collage of 19th century cure claims and health tips praises St Jacobs Oil for arm pain and rheumatism while citing other patent remedies. Notices reference Lyon’s Heel Sefteners and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mentions Pike’s Toothache Drops and a moral quip on debt.
Salem Point lace and trims Vatly referenced as era items. The passage notes a man named Mr. G dfrey who was given up by doctors but allegedly cured in ten days by Hop Bitters. It claims the remedy revived him and invites belief in its power as a treatment for blues and illness.
A six horse power portable steam engine and boiler, in first class order, only six months in use. Price low and terms easy. Address WRITERN NEWSPAPER UNION, G ro. A. Joslin, Mgr., Omaha, Nebraska. The catalog lists Henry’s Carbolic Salve, Dr Green’s Oxygenated Bitters, Durno’s Gatarah Snuff, Dr Mott’s Liver Pills, Rough on Rats, Ellert’s Daylight Liver Pills, Uncle Sam’s Harness Oil and Condition Powder, Uncle Sam’s Nerve and Bone Liniment, Dr Winchell’s Teething Syrup, Eilert’s Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry, all through druggists.
A Michigan farmer writes he was completely cured of a severe case of piles by one box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The note claims it is an unbeatable cure and recommends keeping Redding's Russia Salve on hand. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
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