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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1900

Page

3

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Evils of Spoilation at the Nebraska City Institute

A critical expose charges the Institute for the Blind at Nebraska City, under fusion administration, with mismanagement and inflated payrolls. It blames political spoils in superintendent appointments, including J. E. Harris, and alleges wasteful salaries and frequent changes harming education for about eighty blind pupils.

Institute For the Blind Nebraska City Fusion J. E. Harris Gilbert Harris Jones Poynter Nebraska Voucers Caroline McTaggert W. B. Woods

Nebraska City pull in state institute funds sparks probe

The Nebraska City press and board faction face scrutiny over patronage and inflated payrolls at the state institute. Vouchers show the News publisher’s family securing stewardships and large payments, while omnibus billings and vague entries invite fraud concerns. Leaks in chemistry and zoology budgets add to the criticism of mismanagement.

Nebraska City Rank Marnell Marnell Plains Treasury Lincoln Cardwell & Leidigh Cardwell Cardwell & Lehdigh Board of Trustees Public Accounts J. Cardwell Institute Harris Steward Marnell Chemistry Department of Chemistry McTaggart Department of Science and Mathematics

Fusion era at institute cited as wasteful and decayed

A critical report describes neglected chemistry and biology facilities, bed bug infestations, and filthy wards. Officials blame fusionist management and indefinite tenure for delays in modernization and discipline, warning of disease and financial waste.

Farmer Lures Chickens With Trap. Son Gets Caught

Isaac Mulford of Bridgeton New Jersey set a foothold trap to catch missing chickens and kept it secret. His son Alfred slipped home late and unknowingly triggered the trap, spending the night trapped until his father found him in the morning.

Isaac Mulford Bridgeton N. J Alfred

Ludlow Sails for Europe to Study Foreign General Staff

Brigadier General William Ludlow has sailed for Europe with his wife and aide to study the general staff organization of French and German armies. On his return he will brief the War Department in Washington and urge staff reorganization as the nation’s key military need.

Loudlow William Ludlow Europe War Department Washington

Preacher Resigns Amid Fear for Life in Saddle River NJ

Rev. Charles E. Hutton of the Lutheran church in Saddle River New Jersey resigned and departed after saying he feared for his life. His farewell sermon warned Saddle Riverites as a community of character assassins he had not found elsewhere between the Atlantic and the Pacific.

Charles E. Hutton Lutheran Church of Saddle River, N. J Saddle

Mark Twain's Censor by Mrs Clemens

Mrs Clemens plays a pivotal role in Mark Twain's literary life. She acts as his severe censor and only what meets her full approval stays. anything else goes to the waste basket or is revised.

Anniversary dinner honors Senator Butler’s lost leg

In New York a dinner at Delmonico's marked the thirty sixith anniversary of Senator Matthew C. Butler of South Carolina losing a leg at Brandy Station in 1863. Butler hosted friends to the observance celebrating his Civil War injury.

New York Matthew C. Butler South Carolina Battle of Brandy Station Delmonico’s Butler

Metschnikoff Reports Regenerative Blood Serum Discovery

M Metschnikoff of the Paris Pasteur Institute informs the Academie de Medicine of a lymph serum that regenerates red blood cells in lepers. He believes that with further improvement the serum may rejuvenate human organs.

Metschnikoff M. Metschnikoff Paris Pasteur Institute Academie de Medicine

Maxim’s philanthropy noted by Lord Salisbury

Lord Salisbury lauded Hiram Maxim, the gunmaker, describing him as the man who has prevented more men from dying of old age than any other person. The remark frames Maxim’s influence beyond weapons, highlighting perceived charitable impact.

Maxim Lord Salsbury Hiram Maxim

Shingles From 1810 Roof Still Sound in Avon Barn

George Hamlin of Avon Maine recently recovered a roof using hand shaved pine shingles from his barn. The shingles, laid in 1810, remained in excellent condition and Hamlin could have re trimmed and reused them for profit.

George Ham- Nin Avon Hamlin

The W. L. Douglas Shoe Company Claims Top Status

The W. L. Douglas Shoe Co of Brockton Mass promotes its $3.50 man’s shoe as equal to $5 rivals, selling factory direct to wearers in 60 major cities. The Brockton factory with over 1,100 workers uses union labor, averaging high wages. weekly payroll about 17,435 dollars. claims over one million male wearers.

Douglas Brockton State Board of Arbitration United States Denver Colo Tee Seeason Lily Lake W. l. Douglas W. L. Douglas Shoe CO Mass

Postman's Burden From Monthly Magazine Delivery

A Washington postman endures a heavy monthly load delivering Ladies' Home Journal to subscribers on the twenty fifth each month. The weight exceeds forty pounds, leaving him unable to carry other mail. The post office notes this is the largest single publication consignment ever sent from Washington.

Washington

Allen's Foot-Ease and Foot-Base advertised cure

An old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to treat swollen smarting burning sweating feet corns and bunions. It claims Allen's Foot-Base is the only cure and lists 25 cent retailers and a sample offer with address in LeRoy New York.

Allen Tren Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N. Y

New Zealand Britain frozen meat trade reaches large daily total

The report notes New Zealand's frozen meat trade with Great Britain now runs about 18 000 sheep daily. References to various ads appear, including hair products and starches, with claims of cosmetic and household uses.

New Zealand Great Britain

Half Rates Offered by Omaha and St. Louis R R Co

The Omaha and St. Louis R R Co announces half rates for round trips to many southern points with a $2 surcharge. Departures listed for Detroit Chicago St Louis Kansas City and other dates through August to October. Contact the Omaha A R Office at 1415 Farnam or write Harry E Moores for details.

Detroit Mich Chicago ST. Louis Kansas City Omaha & St. Louis A. R Farnam St Paxton Hotel Harry E. Moores C. P T. A Omaha, Neb Union Station Quincy City Farnam Street

Missionary Leader Plans Return After Boxer Riots

The Rev. Dr. D. Z. Sheffield, head of North China College and Mission at Tung-chau near Peking, was in America when the Boxer riots began and prepared to resume duties. Before sailing from San Francisco in June he learned of the college burning. He left behind a manuscript for Century's September issue titled The Influence of the Western World on China, drawing on thirty years of missionary experience to oppose dismemberment of China.

D. Z. Sheffield North China College and Mission Tung-chau Peking America San Francisco Sheffield China Middle Kingdom

Holt to Campaign on Fiddle in West Virginia Race

Democratic candidate John H. Holt will use a fiddling campaign style, following precedents set by Governor Atkinson and former Governor Wilson who both used violin performances during their campaigns. The campaign echoes southern practices in state political outreach.

John H. Holt West Virginia Atkinson Wilson

Ariadne’s Dancing Ground Unearthed at Gneasus Palace

Archaeologist Mr. Arthur Evans described findings from the Crete palace site to the Hellenic Society. A vast paved area is labeled the original dancing ground of Ariadne with a throne room nearby. Frescoes show flowers water fishes and crowds with distinct dress and Parisian style in headwear.

Ariadne Arthur Evans Gneasus Crete Hellenic Society

Beeman's Pepsin Gum Promises Easy Digestion

An advertising blurb touts Beeman's Pepsin Gum as aiding digestion for all who eat, claiming the stomach labors less when chewing the gum. It suggests those without ailments should fear no discomfort and links the product to police imagery and invisible blue uniforms.

Beeman

Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Shows Foot Care Remedy

One size smaller after using Allen's Foot- Ease a powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores 25c. Trial package free by mail. Ad dress Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy NY.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N.Y

Magnetic Starch and Soothing Syrup Ad Brief

An era-style catalog note advertises Magnetic Starch promising non cracking clothes and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and wind colic. It cites a price of 23 cents a bottle. A separate line mentions lifeboats around the British coast rescued 680 people last year.

Peabody Medical Institute Noted for Nine Years of Service

The Peabody Medical Institute at 4 Bulfinch Street in Boston marks nine years since the death of philanthropist George Peabody. Over three decades it has gained wide recognition for medical publications read millions of times. Its latest pamphlet for men, Know Thyself, runs 94 pages and is mailed free with 6 cents postage. The shah of Persia owns a jewelled sword valued at £10,000.

Boston Peabody Medical Institute Bulfinch St George Peabody

Putnam Face Less Dye colors more goods than any other

Putnam colors more goods than any other dye and colors them better. There will be 1,522 polling places in Greater New York this year.

Putnam Greater New York

A Pretty Shirt Waist Laundered with Faultless Starch

A brief shopper note praises a shirt waist laundered with Faultless Starch and lists grocer pricing at ten cents. The item is presented as a constant delight in household care.

Queen Christina Sends Secret Messenger to London Bank

Queen Christina of Spain maintains a confidential courier to the Bank of England to stash her wealth in London. Although her annual Spanish treasury allowance is 200000 dollars, she has not drawn any funds due to Spain's tight finances.

Queen Christina Spain Madrid London Bank of England

Miss Nancy Leiter Arrives From Europe Aboard Majestic

Miss Nancy Leiter daughter of Levi Z. Leiter of Chicago arrives in New York aboard the steamer Majestic after months in Europe. She has spent time with her sister Lady Curzon wife of the viceroy of India.

Nancy Leiter Levi Z. Leiter Chicago Europe Majestic Miss Leiter Lady Curzon India

Steketee's Dry Bitters Dutch Remedy

A vintage advertisement promotes Steketee's Dry Bitters as a Dutch remedy for dyspepsia appetite loss dizziness blood purification headaches kidney and liver diseases and as a stomach regulator. It offers a 30 cent postpaid package with instructions to make one gallon of bitters from imported roots herbs and berries from Holland and Germany. Geo G Steketee of Grand Rapids Michigan invites purchase through druggists.

United States Steketee Holland Germany Geo. G. Steketee Grand Rapids, Mich

A Fieral Cure for Mack and garden remedy tips

The text promotes a fantasy cure for Mack and suggests growing white bryony in the garden. It touts pale yellow flowers and bright red berries as rewards for labor and claims a root decoction can magically cure a black eye.

Mack

Decline in Kipling Values Seen at London Auction

Early Kipling copies show a slide in demand as "Schoolboy Lyrics" once 650 dollars sells for 16 25 dollars at recent London sales. The drop reflects a broader slump in Kipling memorabilia.

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