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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1881
Page
3
A crowded town gathering highlights school improvements and new building plans. Church and civic notices list visits, services, lectures, and local business updates across Polk and neighboring counties with mentions of Dr. Crook’s Wine of Tar and Kendall’s Spavin Cure as advertised remedies.
Admonition to all parties owing Dunning Bros to call and settle accounts. Those unable to pay immediately should issue a note on account of dissolution of the firm. Signed I. C. G. Dunxina.
The posting notes good pasture prospects and offers stock take in at the same rates as last week. Location is 8 miles east of Stromsbore and 2 miles south of Csceala.
An Osceola notice promotes Pi sos Cure for Consumption claiming strong confidence and a refund if ineffective. Prices listed as 25c and 1.00. Also offers one jack, 4 years old, for sale cash or on time by H. Thompson.
Bids will be received to May 20 1881 for placing a brick foundation under the School House in District No 9. For particulars inquire of W IL Gould 29 31 Conkling Nebraska.
A notice from Robert Curren of Osceola Nebraska seeks tenants for a season on his valley property. Terms are stated as reasonable and a contact address at Osceola is provided.
Cattle owners urged to bring their herd to Stewart and Kennard’s Coral on SW See 35 Town 14 near the residence of Z Hurd by the Blue River. Sale date or instructions not clearly stated in text.
A brief note states the operation is now nearly a cash business and promises prompt service to all who pay, as expressed by H. C. Dunning.
One of the best Nebraska hotels is offered for sale. For particulars inquire Bryvrexpenven and Van WinrTeEn, Attorneys at law, Osceola Neb.
Head Quarters G A R announces a free camp fire gathering at J F Reynolds's Post Saturday evening May 7 1881. H I Bese serves as commander and invites all wishing to attend.
A notice advertises a payment of twenty five cents per pair for every pigeon delivered within the period from the current date to May 15 1881. The offer emphasizes prompt delivery to receive the stated compensation.
Bargain sale of southeast quarter section 33 township 16 north range 1 west. Box particulars from Pittenhender and VanWinter Osceola Nebraska 31 tf.
A Shelby Neb advertiser invites buyers to purchase horses at big bargains and offers note discounting at a very low percentage through an eastern partner. Contact Jack Everett for details at 31-121.
Notice of a Polk County Agricultural Association meeting on Saturday May 14 1881 to arrange the third annual fair prepare a premium list and conduct other business The entry lists membership fees and names IE C Bictanbonder secretary Osceola April 25 1881
James Bell of David City promotes inippEN Strew Bare Fence Wire at low prices with freight advantages. He also sells Cedar Posts dipped in Rotting Wor Tar guaranteed to last twice as long, offering delivered prices to any county depot.
Osceola April 25 1881 notice from County Superintendent invites all county teachers and interested citizens to a meeting at the Presbyterian Church in Osceola on Saturday at 10 o clock A M. Full attendance desired as important business will be discussed.
By urgent request of the Union Alliance No. 72 the county calls a meeting in Osceola on Saturday April 30 at 1 PM. Each alliance in the county should be represented by at least five delegates. The aim is to unite influence, centralize force and form a county organization if possible. D. Foy chairman C. C. Humphrey pres Osceola Alliance.
Letters from users describe surprising relief after trying Kendall’s Spavin Cure and Nondalls Spavin Cure. Many claim spavins vanish without blistering and that the product works well for various lameness on animals and people. The notices urge readers to consider the advertised liniments.
A reflective verse contrasts transient happiness and sorrow with life as a brief breath in a longer fate. It speaks of castles in the air, shifting fortunes, and the idea that mortality leads toward eternity through divine blessing.
A long notice outlines Osceola Congregational Church events for May 11 1881 starting Wednesday evening with devotional exercises and speakers. The schedule covers Thursday Friday and Friday evening with topics on Sunday school work temperance literature teacher qualifications and methods led by Rev. Black Palm er Norcross Adams Crozier Merrick Gunnell Buffington and others. The message urges caution about swindlers selling lightning rods and warns Nebraskan farmers to avoid signing contracts with agents from Omaha.
The snippet discusses local politics in Stromsburg and Osceola, funding for a court house project, and community efforts to support Stromsburg’s status and development. It mentions subscriptions from individuals including Mickey Nance Merrill and Beach, a push to attract county seat status to Osceola, and plans for schools and teachers. It closes with notes on Mr. WH Scott’s departure, a farm exchange with Mr. Armstrong, and a sudden death of Frank Graves of Susmsburg.
A man found dead in Ottumwa Iowa after a sleeping car incident prompts a coroner inquest. The porter testified he saw the deceased on the rear platform and invited him inside three times with no response before the man fell to the ground. The train departed, and officials vow a full investigation into possible foul play.
At my residence in Osceola on Friday April 20 1881 at 1 o clock p m will be sold to the highest bidder the accumulated traps and calamities of over ten years housekeeping including a two seated buggy parlor organ sewing machine cook and heating stoves parlor and bedroom and dining room furniture kitchen furniture and other articles Call and buy at your own prices Most furniture is new and of the best quality Six months credit on sums over five dollars with interest and approved security W F Kiser.
An advertisement/patent claim for Mrs A Ri Kinyon's Hair Restorative touts a vegetable formula that reverses baldness by acting on hair roots. It includes testimonials from J M Kinyon and others, with dates circa 1877 to 1889, asserting restoration of hair and safety. It notes certification by a justice of the peace and a notary public.
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