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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
4
The Osceola Record notes subscription terms of $1.00 per year in advance or $1.25 if not in advance and states it is entered at the Osceola Nebraska post office for transmission as second class matter.
In light of a board of County Commissioners change it may allow the case County of Polk vs J E Peterson to be taken up. The county seeks to secure the balance it claims in the dispute and asks what happened to the case.
A vigorous petition for a Grand jury disappeared soon before an election after intervention by a politician said to have an interest. The inquiry asks what pressure was used to cause the removal and who benefited from the act.
The Democrat has yet to spell out a position on deputyship. Discussion has continued since earlier times, and observers expect clear details. If released, the statements could provide revealing insights.
Max E Bittner gains attention as Polk County populists shift support toward Hitchcock Democrat over Allen populist in a late senatorial contest. The piece frames populist and democratic labels as interchangeable and warns of repercussions for populists resisting the Democratic choice.
The Carnegie Company announced a voluntary wage increase of 7.14 percent, bringing total increases to 25 percent since the last scale. The move affects several thousand workers and reflects rising labor costs as prices stabilize and demand for farm produce remains steady. The note argues wage gains support consumer buying and farm prices, urging continued food production and workers’ well being.
The phrase suggests a debate over the gold standard facing opposition from silverites, with advocates asserting the current gold framework will withstand the challenge and remain intact despite pressure for bimetallic reform.
The writer denounces fusion papers predicting economic distress to trigger panic. They claim such rhetoric serves political aims, cares little for workers or falling corn and hog prices, and ignores soup kitchens and hungry families, hoping for a crisis to ride to office.
The Democrat notes the Chicago Record proclaims absolute independence yet opposes Gov. Tanner and supports Mayor Harrison and several Democratic Congressmen. It claims alignment with those it favors and recalls opposing William Jennings Bryan in 1896 as part of a national trend.
State Supreme Court majority, including Judge Sullivan and Harrison, overturns a lower ruling on Bartley defalcation. Judge Norval maintains bondsmen on first term liability despite a later bond, arguing missing funds were not on hand at the start of the second term. The opinion hinges on whether certificates and papers in a cigar box count as state money.
A panic over trust changes spiked on change day as bears roared to shake markets. New York banks, previously aloof from promoters, offered ten million dollars in call money at six percent to back sound stocks, breaking the bear conspiracy and restoring prices with a sharp rise.
The State Journal argues that fraudulent Wall Street trusts must fall as public gullibility wanes and legitimate enterprise can thrive. It maintains the nation’s finances are sound and notes rising corn and wheat prices amid stock market turmoil.
The writer notes a financial panic failed to materialize and blames dishonest speculation in watered trust stocks. Trusts waver, high finance loses favor, Supreme Court decisions influence markets, and honest business sees rising wages as prosperity returns. Public mood cheers perceived return to normal.
The Inter Ocean condemns Senator Hoars anti expansion resolution as a move to justify opposing views and provoke Filipino protests. It argues the measure would embolden rebels to attack American forces, ruin Lawtons memory, and stain Hoars legacy with historical obloquy.
List of letters and postal cards undelivered at Osceola Nebraska post office for the week ending December 28 1899. Recipients urged to call and say advertised to R T Curtis J M Martian Alma Sundberg B P McNellis Henry H Campane P M
A letter from Lt. Col. J. J. Brereton details Major John A. Logan's death near San Jacinto Luzon on November 11 while aiding a wounded soldier. He died from a head wound after bravely leading his command. the Thirty-Third Infantry plans to escort his remains.
D R Leard's barred Plymouth Rock chickens won eight firsts and three seconds at the third David City show. Births and holiday travels are noted among local families, including Ada Jackson from Lincoln and Miss Jacksun, with several residents visiting Greenwood and Pender for Christmas. A fire four miles north of town destroyed a house owned by R’s lig, with losses reported from Gus Kreitemger.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula told by doctors he would die without a costly operation. He treated himself with five boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, marketed as the surest pile cure. The ad claims it is the best salve in the world and sells for five cents a box, via D. H. Kunkel Druggist with a guarantee.
Union Pacific announces greatly reduced holiday ticket prices on its lines. For sale dates, limits, and selling points contact R. R. Genes, Agent.
The article praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive for croup. It states hoarseness signals an attack and a rough cough follows, and that early use, even after coughing begins, can avert the crisis. It claims twenty five years of constant use with no failures and wide domestic adoption. It notes sale by all druggists.
Grain and corn prices are adjusted by Nelson Bros with corrections to No 2 Corn and general grain stock listings. The report highlights wheat revisions and notes market activity for the day.
An advertorial fragment sells Bucklen arnica balm for skin injuries with a 25 cent box price and guaranteed cure. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from the Osceola Mills Leader Courier and notes it is for sale by all druggists.
The Record of Osceola Nebraska offers multiple newspaper clubbing plans this fall. Options include four papers for 31.85 or combined yearly rates with Inter Ocean, New York Tribune, Toledo Blade, and Record. Special deals for renewals and new subscriptions are noted, with a key offer to include daily access via a new contract with the New York Tribune.
D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana suffers rheumatism since 1862 and reports Pain Balm by Chamberlain’s cures his swelling and foot pain after a single application. Sold by all druggists.
An old advertisement urges women to maintain health to stay attractive and claims Hietric Bitters cures stomach and kidney issues while purifying blood. It promises a strong, bright appearance and velvety skin, attributing a charming look to a rundown invalid. Sold for 50 cents at D. H. Xunkle's Drug Store.
Bring defective eyes socks and jewelry for fixing at our shop. The new department head, D Kunkel tf, is described as a good choice.
Annie E. Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia reports a complete cure for a years long hacking cough using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. She praises its chest pain relief and sleep restoration and urges others with throat chest or lung troubles to try it. Trial bottles are free and all bottles are guaranteed.
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