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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
8
Shelby market lists prices for corn oats wheat hogs with a week forecast. Local notices report illnesses runaways farm changes land sales church contract work and travel plans for area residents including visits to Omaha Rising City and Calhoun. A boys and girls contest results section highlights many prize categories and winners. Political commentary warns democrats to avoid recklessness and machine politics in Lincoln Herald.
Prof Searson reported a pleasant Lincoln trip talk with Judge Campbell. Campbell led in a Philo Society program Friday night which included a colored minstrel show. Thanksgiving services were held at the Baptist Church and vesper services at the Christian Church. Ruby Clark, formerly Osceola High assistant principal now head of the Nebraska Teachers Bureau, visited her sister at Peru Normal. W S Heitzman of Ginn & Co plans to visit the Normal soon. Frank Dixon’s lecture on The Man against the Mass aired Saturday. E C Bishop joins the State Board of Education after taking office duties. Elenor Lally, former Osceola primary instructor, returns Dec 2 to resume duties at the Normal after European study.
Schools issue twelve week progress reports and urge parents to consult with teachers about any unsatisfactory results. The high school literary society plans a program tomorrow with visitors invited and Rev. Brooks expected to address students Friday at 9 40.
The Polk County Nebraska court hears a petition by Executor El King seeking a six month extension to settle the estate of Horace A. Scott. The hearing is set for December 1, 1908 at 1 PM. interested parties may appear and contest. County Judge Henry H. Campbell seals the notice.
The meeting of teachers will be held in the County Court Room on Saturday December 5 at 2 oclock. Discussion will include Improvement of Rural Schools. Lillie M Cole County Superintendent invites Patrons and Members of School Boards to attend.
A sequence of old time advertorial notices tout Ballard's Scow Liniment for sore muscles and aches, Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy free of narcotics, and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles. D. H. Kunkel and G. T. Ray & Co. sell the products claiming quick relief and safety for children.
Executor O E Mickey announces a sale of the south half of the southwest quarter section 5 township 13 north range 1 west in Polk County Nebraska. The auction is December 6 1908 at 2 pm at Osceola Court House with mortgage to Francis Colton $2000 due June 18 1911 and interest at 5 percent from June 13 1908. purchaser to assume mortgage as part of price. The sale is open one hour.
Nebraskan creditors are reminded that claims must be presented by May 13 1909 and debts paid by November 13 1909. The county judge will convene on December 14 1908 February 13 1909 and May 13 1909 at 10 AM to receive examine hear and adjust all filed claims.
Notice to creditors of Martha Sloan deceased in Nebraska. Creditors must present claims by specified dates: Feb 12 1909, May 12 1909, and Nov 12 1909 at two PM. Court will hear and adjust all claims filed. Dated November 12 1908.
An old advertisement argues that stopping a cough at the start prevents pneumonia or consumption. It promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Dr Shoop's Restorative as cure options, citing manufacturers G T Ray & Co D H Kunkel and noting Pinesalve Carbolized for skin ailments with quick relief and low price.
Advertisement claims Fo Leys Honey and Tar rapidly cure hoarse coughs and sniffles that may become pneumonia. It soothes inflamed membranes heals lungs and expels the cold, according to G, T, Ray and Company.
An advertisement bundle touts Ballard's Snow Liniment to relieve rheumatism and stiffness, plus Preventics cold tablets claiming four advantages over rivals. Also promotes Dr. Shoop Health Coffee with a 25 cent coupon, Ring's Little Liver Pills, Bees Laxative Cough Syrup, and varied sales through G T Ray, W O Johnson & Co, Odds.
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