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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1893
Page
3
A garbled ad warns that liver trouble causes foul wind and poisoning symptoms. It claims liver illness leads to stomach and bowel disorders and promotes a supposed cure by R. E. Baum, a druggist, selling a liver medicine at a price in centa fold.
A regional ad proclaims Sexafrop as the top teeth wash for instant whitening. It claims tartar covered teeth are disgusting and promises total whitening in a short time. Sold and warranted by Kunkel Bros.
An advertisement extols Rozedoro as a skin purifier that removes redness tan freckles pimples blackheads liver spots and moth patches while leaving skin soft pure and white Actress Ethel Wolf endorses it saying she has used Rozedoro for years and finds it harmless and best. Price offers free sample on receipt of price in plain wrapper and South Bend Indiana as the address for orders with agents sought.
An advertisement touts Ballard’s Snow Liniment as a universal healer claiming sprains and wounds heal in days, pain relief is immediate, and it treats rheumatism and various ailments. It urges readers to buy from R K Baum, Druggist, promising superiority over other remedies.
This advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine, claiming it cures coughs bronchitis croup and even consumption with a guarantee. It lists prices 10c 50c and 1 and recommends Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest back or lung soreness, sold by R. K. Baum Druggist.
An elderly physician, retired, announces a free offer of a herbal cure for consumption and lung ailments. He claims the formula has cured thousands and will send the recipe with directions in German, French, or English to any requester by mail for a stamped request to W. E. Noyes, 820 Powers Block, Rochester New York.
A man borrows 1000 dollars at 7 percent with annual payments of 133 dollars for ten years leaving a debt of 129.25 dollars. At 6 percent the same payments would leave 39.30 dollars. If he borrowed 1000 from I D McFadden on the 24 percent plan and paid the same amounts, he would be out of debt.
A promotional notice extols the Woman Magazine of Washington D C edited by Mrs John A Logan. It touts 24 to 32 pages monthly, high literary quality, and broad home readership, urging purchase and continued subscription for one year at a discounted price.
Public notice states terms for a local service at $1.00 per year in advance or $1.25 if sent in advance. Postage paid at Occeola Nebraska indicates mail transmission as a second class matter.
Courts hold recipients liable for newspaper payments if the paper is taken or redirected, and noncollection from the post office is evidence of fraud. To stop service, arrears must be settled. publishers may pursue full amount whether or not the paper is physically taken.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a return of order in Kansas with the restoration of the flag over the state, recalling images of conflict and peace after days of unrest. The language evokes Civil War era imagery and a sense of national unity.
The Fre mont Womens Relief Corps elected officers for the coming year led by Mrs. M. C. Hards as president and Mrs. Nere S. V. P as vice president. Miss Minta Steles served as J. V with Mrs. E. EK. Mitchel as treasurer and Ieabella Bolahan as chaplain. The corps reports about 138 corps and 4,000 members.
Houpen of Liberty fame questions the difference between railway watered stocks and newspaper watered stocks. S Eddie Thornton, reform editor of the Alliance Independent, suffers a head bump in his back yard and groans. Great is reform.
The Toledo Blade notes that tariff revenue has risen by nearly 18 million dollars and internal revenue by over 8.41 million in the same seven months compared to last year, concluding that the current tariff law seems to be working nicely.
The speaker of the Kansas House, Douglas, is praised for his courage in restoring law and order during a time of chaos. The passage likens his legacy to John Brown and notes the impact of his actions in shaping state history.
The State Journal quotes Mr. Gresham asserting a Republican can vote for Mr. Cleveland without joining the Democratic Party. The New York Sun questions if he could join Cleveland’s cabinet without party affiliation, calling it the day’s prize conundrum.
The Inter Ocean notes that after Benjamin Harrison’s election the people’s delegations pressed him for hours, while Cleveland rejected similar approaches, his residence now largely inaccessible. Democrats lament Ben Harrison’s warmth, while Cleveland’s chilly reception stands out as unprecedented to the public.
The 16th Annual Encampment of the G A R Nebraska department held in Fremont drew about 859 veterans and 450 Relief Corps women. Judge A H Church of North Platte was elected department commander with Howe S V C F A Whitemere as V C, Dr B K Spalding Medical director and J W Tucker Chaplain. Next encampment set for Lincoln. reports list 331 posts and 8,736 members.
Nearascy honors a citizen as the incoming administration appoints J Sterling Morton to the agriculture portfolio. Morton, a leading Nebraskan, is described as one of the ablest men in the state and well suited for the position.
In a brief ceremonial tribute, the article praises Mr. Cleveland for choosing a steadfast, hard working public servant as Nebraska’s governor. It emphasizes the selection’s alignment with upbuilding and its broad appeal across party lines.
Critics among political peers accuse President elect Cleveland of rewarding Walter Q. Gresham with the top cabinet post after a sudden party switch. Detractors question loyalty and hint at a secret understanding while opponents hope for a more effective State Department than in the prior administration.
The Liberty notes aggressive financier Thor ton and allies alleged to have manipulated stock in the Alliance Independent, driving down values to two cents on the dollar. It charges they seek a court receiver to seize the plant and oust minority stockholders while condemning Petro lines and railroad speculation.
A three act melodrama Anita's Trial to be staged at the Monson Opera House Osceola Nebraska Friday night March 3 one night only with a cast of eleven girls including Madge Heselhower Clover Maude Claiborne Kate Fortreeacue Lettie Van Horn Ethel Nan Aunt Matilda Rose Claiborne Dorthy Pippin Laura Whaley Laveller Ann Pippin and others. The program includes songs tableaux and breezy outdoor costumes. The plot centers on a picnic party camping in woods and mountains where eleven girls mingle amid a thread of love with no men present. Doors open 8 pm curtains at 8 30 pm Prices 35 25 15. Proceeds for Osceola Cornet band.
The Recomp highlights Shadower 15362 by Grand Sentinel as a young, well bred driving horse with a promising pedigree. Owned by Dr De Bere, who secured the deal last week, the horse won a three minute race at Polk County Fair last fall and is expected to develop a low record as he matures. The county now has several such horses though not overly stocked, with producers urged to focus more on high quality driving stock.
Bere notes Polk County success with several top pacers. J G Green of Stromaburg owns a fine rig, Land and Rutledge performers win big races. Satworth from Judge Snider and Onward suggest bright future, Johnnie R. clocked 2.25 and poised to drop further, Harry Holton from Theo Beebe shows promise. County horsemen urged to consider roadster breeding and racing.
Mr Horst has a sale today and Mr Grossnicklaus held a sale last Tuesday. John and Adam Herman went to Omaha on business last Friday. Miss Lucy Smith returned from Lincoln after a visit. Alliance 910 will meet at Stalls schoolhouse on February 5. John Smoker moved from Albert Grossnicklaus to his home last Monday. Mr H D Monk loaded eight carloads of personal property and shipped them to his future home miles east of Hastings. We regret losing the Monk family to Adams County.
Mrs Ida Staith held a party at the end of the week. Harmann sold sixteen head of cattle last week. Mr Mecham traveled to Omaha with cattle last week. Miss Mary Read shows health improvement and may soon be able to work again. M L Rosseter and brother in law received a carload of thoroughbred horses. Thel O G T hosted a literary entertainment in Hill's hall Wednesday. Alex McQueen is in a critical condition with slim hopes of recovery. William Miller and his child moved to his father in law’s Harmann’s for care of the child. Martin Lane died Friday after a prolonged illness and was buried at Beulah. The G A R procession to Beulah involved about 30 teams. At the depot platform Micas Evans slipped, breaking a bone in his right leg and dislocating the ankle, leaving him unable to use a crutch as the right arm is also affected.
Watch repair note highlighting Dr. Jeffords as a longtime local expert offering free examination, good work, low prices, punctuality, and courteous treatment for timepieces.
I M Bonner offers a wagon in exchange for a fresh cow. Interested party may contact Bonner to arrange exchange terms.
All persons indebted to W. H. Myers and Co. are requested to settle their accounts at once as the firm must have the money due.
I express thanks to the many friends who kindly aided in the death and burial of my dear and loved wife. Ws. Miier.
The Spring meeting of the Polk Up Agricultural Society will be at the Court House Saturday March 4 at 2 oclock PM. Secretary S B Morrett provides details.
Beulah February 16 1893 heartfelt thanks to friends who aided through the sickness and death of Gladie Beckmeyer aged 2 years 1 month 13 days. Buried February 18 at Fairview with Rev Self officiating.
An offer to attract new subscribers promises a liberal cash percentage and two premium Berkshire pigs. Prize No 1 a male pig and Prize No 2 a female pig are sired by Onward 25383, weighing about 709 pounds, bred by B F Dorsey & Sons. Subscriptions close March 31st 1803 with minimums for winners and details at Mr Berggren's Osceola farm.
Cryptic ad claims De Witts wife 1 Salve can cure piles or piles of spoogie. The terse notice mentions R. K. and resembles a dubious medical remedy.
Hawkeye Condition Powders for stock sold by Kunker Bros. Dewitt's Little Early Risers life pills praised. Shiloh's Cure advertised as cough and croup remedy. Pocket size twenty five doses for 25c. Karl's Clover Root blood purifier touted for complexion and constipation. Shiloh's Utilizer promoted for dyspepsia and kidney trouble. One Minute Cough Cure claimed safe quick relief. Various agents including R. K. Baum and R K BacM advertise these products and local papers.
Captain Sweeney of San Diego praises Shilohs Cat Urrah Remedy as the first medicine that helped him. The product is priced at 5 acts. R K Bat.
Advertises De Witt's Little Early Risers as small health producing pills for constipation sick headache and sour stomach. Claims they never gripe and promote general health with an emphasis on success tied to good health. Mentions R. K. Baum and promotional lines about taking an Early riser.
The notice from Kunkel Bros. promotes Sexafroo Sexshoo as a clean sweet and effective tooth wash. It emphasizes its niceness cleanliness and strong effectual quality and confirms it is sold and warranted by Kunkel Bros.
An advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as a cure for headaches caused by digestion and stomach disorders, claiming immediate relief. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure as giving rapid relief from hacking coughs, attributed to R K Bato and R K Bau as endorsers.
An advertisement touts Shilows Catarrh Remedy as a cure for catarrh diphetheria and canker mouth with an included nasal injector at no extra charge. It cites R. K. Baum as druggist and mentions a Bay City Michigan anecdote about Dewitt's Mazel Salve for burns bruises and piles.
An advertisement questions why many suffer indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and other symptoms when Shiloh's Vitalizer promises a cure for 75 cents. Sold by R K Baurin Druggist.
Mr John Caraghar a merchant in Caraghar Fulton Co Ohio says St Patrick s Pill are the beat selling pills he handles They produce a pleasant carthartic effect and are certain and thorough in their action Try them when you want a reliable cathartic For sale at Baums Druggist.
An advice note warns that neglecting a common cough is dangerous and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a non constipating, harmless remedy. It claims to soothe throat and lung issues and cure a range of ailments including consumption asthma and whooping cough, sold by R. K. Beum, Druggist.
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