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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It promotes Preventics as a non quinine candy cold cure to quickly ease feverishness in children and as a pocket safeguard against colds.
R G Douglas announces subscription details with a yearly rate of 1 50 and invites readers to subscribe. The notice emphasizes affordable access and ongoing publication.
The legislature shifts from simple plans to a joint committee drafting a new bank deposit guaranty bill. A Columbus lawyer, I L Albert, is hired for 300 dollars to advise on constitutionality. Fusionists admit gaps in knowledge, scrap older Oklahoma models, and seek expert help as debates intensify.
The author speculates that Mr. Wilson hesitated to back a law allowing alcohol up to three to four percent. A likely outcome is a joint legislative committee to draft the measure and perhaps hire costly outside counsel to test its constitutionality.
Fragmentary note mentions a groundhog incident described as getting inside and arriving just in time, with unclear context and details.
A compact political quip asserts that when in doubt one should cuss Teddy. The line targets a public figure named Teddy, reflecting a partisan jab in a concise caption.
A concise maxim notes that postponing unpleasant duties only makes them harder to face. Procrastination increases perceived difficulty and stress, urging timely action to avoid compounding effort and anxiety.
If legislators cannot craft a trustworthy guaranty bill they may hand the task to King, whose bills are known to hold water, signaling a possible political shift and reliance on a trusted broker.
The annual valentines exhibit features both beautiful and cheap coarse cards, each kind made to suit different tastes.
The Columbus Journal notes a partisan shift with Ranson rising as a strong figure on the Democratic side while King of Polk is viewed as a leading Republican force in the state senate.
The remark speculates that if Hobson were from California he could face accusations of complicity in Japanese school exclusion laws to fulfill a prophecy he reportedly issued in Denver last July.
The Pennsylvania Democrat Guffey is chosen again to a position he held before his July removal by order of Mr. Bryan. He joins Roger Sullivan and other alleged trust magnates as reinstated figures within the Democratic Party.
Signs say the ground hog crawled back into his hole after seeing his shadow. They also report Mr. Jones retreating to apology to the county treasurer claiming the official padded the semi annual statement. He may remain in his hole six weeks and perhaps permanently.
Quarter section virgin land two miles from Clarks post office offers ideal alfalfa or wheat site. Four-wire fencing exists. land has laid fallow for years. Owner of the south half has refused $65 per acre. Price listed at 840 per acre. Larson Land Co.
Final account of the estate of Stephen Leatherberry deceased filed in Polk County Nebraska. Executor seeks final settlement and discharge. Hearing set for February 13, 1909 at 2:00 pm before County Court. interested parties may appear and contest. Dated January 25, 1909. Henry H. Campbell, County Judge.
The record notes that Mr. Bryan plans to pursue Senator Burkett’s scalp in two years, with possible targets including Senator Brown and even Mr. Taft if Burkett’s bid fails. The passage frames a sequence of expected political confrontations and shifting ambitions over time.
The passage contrasts Alexander the Great weeping at no more worlds to conquer with Nebraskan fusionists who lament ongoing raids. It notes attempts to forage more pie, while the hungry remain uncared for despite many efforts.
The Record urges the Nebraska legislature to require sworn circulation statements. Advertisers deserve to know how many readers papers reach, arguing that ad value scales with circulation and likening it to consumer rights under pure food laws. The paper believes the present legislature will enact such a law.
A vintage ad proclaims Ballard’s Snow Liniment relieves all pains and cures rheumatism. It claims a big price for neglect and notes the product will help, with bottles priced at 25c 60c and 1.00. Sold by G T Bay Co.
A compact ad summary lists 560 star articles by notable figures, 250 capital stories with six serials, 1000 notes on current events and science, 2000 one minute stories plus weekly health and woman’s articles. New subscribers pay 1.75 for a year and receive the 1909 calendar lithographed in thirteen colors. The Youth's Companion, 144 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
An Osceola advertisement montage touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney disorders with testimonials from D. T. Sullivan, a Nebraska tailor, and claims broad relief from rheumatic and liver troubles. It promotes Be e s Laxative Cough Syrup, ManZan Pile Remedy, Woods Liver Medicine, Dr Shoop products, and Ballard's Horehound Syrup, all sold by G T Ray Co and local outlets with various prices and trial offers.
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