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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1894
Page
1
Osceola expected to welcome new furniture and retail ventures while market notes report auctions sales and loans. Mentions Musselman and Marburger stores, local church revival, a water works discussion, farm loans at seven percent, and upcoming events including a teachers association program in Osceola.
The Hirschberg Optical Co announces a visit by Prof Hirschberg staying with agent R K Baum of Osceola offering eye examinations for glasses. The plan includes tests and sale of Hirschberg Spectacles promising clarity and comfort, with physicians endorsing the products.
A prominent eye care expert Prof Hirshberg will visit Osceola March 21 22 at R K Baums store to fit Non Changeable Spectacles and Glasses with free consultations. The County Agricultural Society holds its first meeting March 38 1894 at 1 PM in the Osceola courthouse to discuss premiums program and fair plans. Secretary C D Stoner urges farmer members to attend and recruit others.
Prof H Hirschberg, renowned eye expert of St. Louis and New York, appoints R K Baum as agent for Non Changeable Spectacles. He will be in Osceola March 21-22 offering free consultation and properly adjusted glasses to those in need.
The Stremsburg Athletic Club gave an entertainment at the opera house last Friday evening to a large audience. The minstrels drew roars of laughter for an hour and the athletic club quartette received emphatic encores. Bartholomew and Headberg impressed with their act, and tumbling feats showed notable skill. All expressed satisfaction and welcomed another visit, likely drawing a bigger crowd.
Prof Hirschberg renowned eye specialist will be at RKc Baum store in Osceola on March 21 and 22 to adjust Spectacles and Eye-glasses. Consultation free for patrons and locals.
An old advertisement for Early Risers pills by RK Baum touts remedy for constipation illness headaches dyspepsia and nervousness, positioning the product as a simple cure with broad health benefits.
R K Baum promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cleanser purifier and healer. The salve is recommended for burns cuts bruises chapped hands sores of all descriptions and piles when affected.
Real estate transfers reported by J P Heald office list several deeds and WDs including Smiths 2d add Osceola Buckleys add Stims to MF Bates and others with amounts shown like 4500 5300 5462 60 3600 5400 8000 160. Notable entries include O W Barnes to Andrew P Anderson and W J Higgie to C N VanMetre with described parcels.
Communicated by a Wyoming organizer Miss L A Mints of Cheyenne returned to Shelby on Tuesday to oversee a twenty six member Art League. The group meets Wednesdays at the Presbyterian parsonage for instruction and work with plans to ballot on new members. Miss Mints, founder of the National Memorial University, is expanding Leagues as auxiliaries across states.
The text states quarterly work corrections and grading by competent artists for every member of the Leaguw. It also promises protection from unqualified teachers and free top instruction for delegates to National Conventions to share with their Leagues. Aluminum added to iron improves pouring, prevents blow holes, and benefits iron. Garland stoves use this mix, and Michigan Stove Company cites its method as superior.
The Midland Monthly of Des Moines announces quarterly prizes for amateurs. The first contest closes April 1 for best original unpublished story worth 20 dollars and best poem worth 10 dollars. Secondary prize dates continue July 1 and through the year with entries from actual Midland subscribers only. Subscriptions may be sent through the office or direct to The Midland Monthly Des Moines.
Editor and author Edward Bok argues against sowing wild oats as a perilous growth phase. He insists there is no investigative period for youths and that honor to mothers teachings remains vital. He warns that witnessing wickedness harms long term ideals, urging men to stay true to virtue and womanhood.
The 1894 article notes aluminum’s varied applications from a red pencil made for Garland stoves to potential large scale uses. It reflects on cost trends, its lightness and strength, and the metal’s future in bridges armor ships and industrial uses if production becomes cheaper.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at Public Square Osceola Saturday Feb 24 commencing at 1 o'clock. Described property includes mares horses harness wagon plow cultivator lister harrow. Terms cash for sums up to 5 and credit one year with 10 percent interest for larger sums. Also a Polk County program for a School Officers' Association meeting in the Court House Osceola Feb 24 at 1:30 pm with invited speakers and discussions on school affairs.
Business is very quiet in Shelby with a new jewelry store planned soon. A revival meeting continues attracting more attendees. Rev. C. L. Hamilton returned home last Friday. Elevator engineer O. F. Moorehouse is unemployed. Chas Kingsolver of Gresham ate dinner in Shelby on Sunday. William Watts and Miss Alvina Dickhute were married last week. Rev. Smith from Bellwood assists Rev. Klime this week. Quarterly meeting at the U B church last Sabbath drew a large crowd and was effective.
A vivid 112 page garden guide features eight color plates and new novelties for Chrysanthemums Poppies and Vegetables. Front cover showcases Vick's New White Branching Aster and back cover displays New Double Anemone. Send 10 cents to James Vick's Sons Rochester NY for the guide and deduct the amount from the first order.
Advertisement asserts safe speedy relief for constipation and claims the pills strengthen the stomach liver and bowels restoring normal action. The tone endorses quick results and system-wide benefits from this remedy.
Union Pacific Railway offers two car loads of Nevada horses for sale at Central City Nebraska. Prices are cheap. For details contact the Central City agent or write W. W. Hancock, Freight Claim Agent, Omaha, Nebraska.
Auction notice announces a knocked down small elevator at Ogallala Nebraska including building material machinery and engine to be sold as a bargain to investors. For details contact W H Hancecg Omaha Neb at the address provided.
Advertises annual contracts for piano tuning and organ work by a skilled craftsman with 35 years of experience. Prefers high quality pianos with oak frames and steel strings, and warns against cheap instruments with basswood frames and iron strings. Calls for inquiries to SS, E Dearporn, Osceola, Nebraska.
Recorp offers Inter Ocean and New York Tribune plus Osceola Record at half price. The package lists Inter Ocean $1.00, New York Tribune $1.00, Osceola Record $1.00 and total $3.00. Special deal brings all for $1.50, with a note about limited time and extra reading value.
Ten days of illness and a doctor bill worry a man with a family. Jas O Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas was bedridden with the grippe a year or two ago. He later used Chamberlains Cough Remedy with success and notes its rapid, effective relief. Local sale offered by R K Baum in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
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