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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1893
Page
4
The notice requires all communications to be sent by Tuesday for weekly publication. It mandates signatures on all manuscripts and requests that names be written in Pininiy, with emphasis on proper names. It warns against copying or correcting long unsolicited articles and calls for reasonable spelling and phrasing.
A reader is responsible for payment if a newspaper is taken from the post office whether addressed to them or not. If a paper is discontinued the arrears must be paid, or the publisher may continue delivery and demand full payment. Courts held that refusing to take papers or leaving them uncalled for is prima facie evidence of fraud and can be acted on.
A reader urges support for the Record to champion the people and taxpayers in the coming election. The note accuses reformers of shifting freight onto farmers and alleges reform politicians profit from policy changes.
Polk County moves forward on debt reform keeps interest payments current as critics push restructuring. Officials say measures slow but steady progress while residents weigh fiscal impact and long term obligations.
Citizens are urged to send the Record to a neighbor for distribution by December 1st. The campaign promotes sharing the 25 cent edition to expand readership among local households.
The Stramsbore News now lists Cap McCoy and Wes Tennus at the head and has issued two recent issues full of Republican doctrine. Observers say their coordinated effort could shift local politics through the fall.
The Ansley Chronicle notes Congressman Kem now uses an annual pass to ride the B and M Railway, praising the reformer’s shift toward corporate praise while criticizing his earlier stance on soulless corporations.
The National Tribune notes a call for Governor Waite of Colorado to appear on the lecture platform. The piece mocks his aging eagerness to ride into conflict, recalling past bloodletting fashions and claiming he lacks stain on his shoes.
A pension commission report states 5,250 veterans have had pensions suspended since March 4, about 25 percent of those affected under the invalid law. If the trend continues, at least 75,000 will face suspension.
The New York Christian Advocate weighs pensions as two fifths of last year’s federal revenue, arguing pension disbursements support daily needs and circulate money, with some states receiving over 12 million dollars. It defends veteran pensions against cutbacks while noting earnings may be restricted for those unentitled.
Those who drink light wines smoke imported cigars and those who wear silk satins and fine faces foot the bill. Not one cent comes from direct taxation. The common people of the country benefit from this quarterly payment of the Nation’s debts that saved its life.
In Osceola the Headlight comments on Polk County's finances noting a “big corn trap” this summer and lower corn prices that could let farmers indulge luxuries. The piece blames political change for price shifts in grain and livestock and praises the Headlight's role in the shift.
Visitors at the state house noted the Board of Public Lands and Buildings discussing a woman seeking permission to remove her child from the industrial school. A reporter quoted the exchange, urging delegation to specialists and limiting board involvement in such detailed matters. The remark sparked amusement and agreement among bystanders.
The piece identifies three main factors driving monetary stringency: Democratic national victory and policy uncertainty, silver advocates and potential silver basis, and fear among politicians of ruin and repudiation. It notes business leaders fear tariff changes and bank money repeal will disrupt capital and employment, prompting caution until policy direction is clearer.
The piece argues that fiscal instability and talk of debt repudiation and secession have driven cautious investment and capital flight. It warns that if the Democratic party fails on free trade and hard money, money could return and prices may stabilize, contingent on western calm and citizens honoring obligations.
A Polk county Nebraska reader assails populists and criticizes County Judge W E Hurst for charging two percent monthly interest on loans to neighbors. The letter argues reform should not come with usury and accuses politicians of betraying farmers for personal gain.
Union Pacific offers round trip fares to Chicago from Osceola at 15.75 on select dates July 24 July 31 and August 7 with return windows to July 28 August 4 August 11 and August 18. Tickets sold daily at 21.60 for travel to November 15 with continuous passage and non sleeper status.
Mr H J Mayera of Oakland Maryland proclaims selling thirteen bottles in a day, calling it the largest single day sale of any cough preparation on his counters. He notes the remedy gives best satisfaction and leads other products. For sale by R K Baux.
An old advertisement claims asthma bronchitis and consumption result from neglect of cough or cold and urges prompt treatment with Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup sold by R. K. Baum.
Local advertisement touts Shilohs Utilizer as a remedy for dyspepsia torpid liver and kidney trouble with a 75 cent price. It promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for burns and skin ailments and De Witt's Little Early Risers for liver regulation and relief from headaches constipation and biliousness.
People planning a Chicago visit can rent elegant furnished apartments at reasonable rates. Convenient to Illinois Central Railroad and Cottage Grove Cable cars, five minutes to the fair. Mrs. E. B. MacCarriston, Berkley Ave., Chicago Illinois.
An advertised blood purifier promises clear skin and a beautiful complexion. It urges readers to try a bottle and notes it is sold and guaranteed by R. K. Baum.
The Woman's Building sits just south of the 55th street entrance covering 200 by 400 feet and costing $140,000. The notice urges every lady to visit and notes Union Pacific offers best service to Chicago with no fare changes. Contact Union Pacific agent R. R. Genge in Usceula for more details.
An advertisement highlights a North wind and cold effects and promotes One Minute Cough Cure by R. K. Baum as a safe, swift remedy claiming a wondrous cure for coughs and colds.
Captain Sweeney of the U S A in San Diego California reports Shilohs Catarrh Remedy is the first medicine that helped him. The product is priced at 50 cents and endorsed by R K Baum.
An old advertisement promotes Begg's Hair Renewer by R. K. Bau claiming to invigorate hair growth prevent shedding and graying with guaranteed results and sale terms.
An illustrated claim describes Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy as a marvelous cure for catarrh diphethetia canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes a nasal injector at no extra charge, sold by R. K. Baum, a local druggist.
Public demand for seamless travel fuels a claim of no changes on the through service of the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line between Chicago and Omaha with vestibuled trains. The route is billed as the finest and fastest between these points.
An old time ad line promotes Begg's Little Giant Pills as a liver remedy with a humorous pitch. The note mentions sale by R. K. likely a local dealer and portrays the product with a comic approach to liver health.
A quick remedy claim states many people endure indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin while a 75 cent bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer offered by R K Baum Druggist guarantees to cure them.
Traveling public now aware the line offers the best accommodations from Chicago to Omaha and intermediate points not only during the World's Fair but year round.
An old liniment claim promotes a product said to heal rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts bruises wounds and inflammations from the Atlantic to the Lakes and Gulf. It boasts cures for barbed wire cuts and animal use and urges immediate purchase by R K Baum.
An old advertisement touts a product named Sexafreo as a cure for tooth decay and disagreeable breath. It notes the remedy is sold by R. K. Batm and markets a favorite tooth wash for oral health.
Vintage advertisement claims a sound liver prevents illness and lists symptoms such as jaundice headaches and indigestion. It touts Herbine as a cure for liver stomach and bowel disorders with a price of 75 cents sold by E. Baym Drugists.
The Vonticultural building features a 182 foot dome and a total cost of 360000. The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line advertises affordable fares to Chicago with no car changes enroute. R Genge, agent U P System Osceola, provides details.
This remedy claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts bruises burns frostbite sore feet sore chest and lame backs. It allegedly helps cripples walk again and has convinced users to discard crutches. Price fifty cents. Sold by R. K. Baum.
Ballards Snow Liniment claims a scientific discovery making it the most penetrating liniment yet. It asserts cures for rheumatism neuralgia cuts sprains bruises wounds sciatic inflammatory rheumatism burns sores and more including paralysis. Sold by K Baum Druggist.
An advertisement proclaims Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the best cough remedy in the world for cold coughs sore throat pneumonia bronchitis asthma croup and related throat and lung diseases. It asserts universal consumer and pharmacist endorsement as proof and lists RK Baum as seller.
The promptness and certainty of its cures have made Chamberlin's Cough Remedy famous. It is intended for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs and is claimed to be the most effectual remedy for these diseases. Mr C B Main of Union City Pa reports great sale and a guarantee of satisfaction. 50 cent bottles for sale by R K Baum.
An advertisement touts Rozedere for perfect complexion removing redness freckles pimples and blemishes. Actress Ethel Wolf endorses it claiming it is harmless and superior. Priced at 75 cents with free trial bottle and plain wrapper. Agents sought in South Bend Indiana.
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