20 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
1
Local column items show births and visits, business ads, weather effects, and community events. Mentions include a pretty new baby born to Mr and Mrs Frank G Carl, Miss Anna Macken leaving for Canon City to teach music, Dr Sawyer moving offices, a windstorm damaging Judge Snider's windmill, a hail storm damaging Polk County crops, and political activity with McKinley supporters in Valley precinct and Silver Creek.
Lumber and coal ad copy touts ready stock and fast delivery for fall building. Local supplier emphasizes competitive prices, dependable service, and prompt estimates for renovations and new projects. Customer inquiries encouraged for quotes and material availability.
On a Denver Limited trip to McCook the talk centered on politics with Bryan supporters dominant. A poll of the train yielded McKinley 49, Bryan 23, noncommittal 6, reflecting strong Republican sentiment and fears of a landslide.
Beulah residents report good corn crop prospects amid local visits. Osceola’s Mrs Bert Carnine spent several days with relatives here last week. Silver Creek’s Miss Murel visits Miss Gertie Mustard. Flora Seward was badly stung by bees. Janie Reitz returns from Dixon Illinois. Uncle Geo Cadwell seen on Beulah streets. Valley youths near Beulah and McKinley wear caps and badges. a week ago Saturday brought a picnic at Vincents Grove and horse races at Silver Creek Humane.
E A Boostrom heads to Lincoln for a couple weeks. Frank Halden leaves for Denver. Rev John Hedbloom ordained with visiting ministers. Public schools open Sept 7 with janitor Nelson busy. Mrs A B Hedbloom visiting Iowa. Tom Shellenbarger, now a Bradshaw banker, visited friends. Mrs McCune ill after relapse. Dr Hoffman leaves for Pacific coast. Miss Chartie Coleman returns from Omaha. Prof E J Dippinger and wife plan a Colorado trip after accepting a position in Omaha. Mr Ladd noted a serious town loss. Allie Morrill tries disguise by shaving auburn mustache, but gait reveals him.
A political song dedicates itself to the Polk county pop party praising Bryan while critiquing free silver and free trade. The lyric claims Bryan saddled Free Silver, laments tariff impacts, and notes economic distress and mill closures as a campaign commentary.
Boterbhgn Grand Lodge in Dallas Texas announces a special round trip fare for September 21 to 28 1896 Tickets go on sale Sept 18 to 20 limited to continuous passage in each direction with final return by Sept 30 1896 For more information contact Union Pacific Ry or write KE G P A Lomax Omaha Neb G8 Everitt Agent.
A Indiana friend predicts Bryan will win Indiana by 56,000 if no unforeseen event occurs before election day. Mr Yeoman from Remington says Republicans in Saline will vote for Bryan. otherwise McKinley could win by a large majority. The letter from Marsrau details the viewpoints and forecast from August 18, 1896.
Notice states choice hay offered at 81.50 per ton at the Platte valley farm. D Harmon advertises hay sale with casual invitation to call or visit anytime.
A pair of nickel plated spectacles in a leather case marked G. T. Ray & Co were lost on the street between Gospel Ridge and the depot. Finder should leave them at the G. T. Ray & Co drug store.
Comrades urged to inform the commander who plan to attend the Lincoln reunion from August 24 to 29. Message from J. H. Mickey requests heads count for fortents and arrangements for attendees and families.
For this occasion the low rate round trip plus two dollars is available from Sept 1896. Tickets are valid Aug 29 to Sept 1 for continuous passage in each direction. Final return by Sept 11. Inquiries through Union Pacific ticket agents or G. Gomax G P A Union Pacific Ry Omaha Neb. G S Everitt Agent.
Mr CD Yon er a Bowling Green Ohio druggist endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy saying he sells more of it than all other kinds and is sure it will please customers for sale by EE Kennard & Co.
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