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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1877
Page
2
The Rection wishes readers a happy new year and reaffirms belief in a bright future for Polk County. It forecasts faster progress on the railroad enterprise and a new era of business life and prosperity. Gratitude is expressed to patrons in Osceola, Columbus, and nearby towns for support.
President Grant refuses to seek the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois and endorses Logan for re election. He notes it would be a rational calamity to defeat Logan in these critical times.
The London World lauds President Grant, arguing only Lincoln matched him in character and resolve. The piece highlights Grant's steadfastness and readiness to face the coming crisis, noting his formidable mouth as a striking outward sign of his capacity for great deeds.
The piece praises General Grant for steadfast courage amid slander and political unrest, noting his ability to endure personal attacks while leading through danger. It contrasts American praise with English honors, and reflects on public fickleness toward the revered commander. It also reports a celestial meteor event causing widespread excitement and speculative fear about Earth's stability and cosmic threats.
The piece reflects on the removed cloud of calumny around a former Union savior now savoring a peaceful transition. It notes that with a successor elected, accusations of third term plots fade and that fair treatment may resume, as English respect and honor for a brave man are anticipated.
A passenger train of seven coaches plunged 75 feet from a Lake Shore bridge at Ashtabula Ohio last Friday night. Over two hundred people are reported killed or wounded as the wreck caught fire and many froze to death in bitter cold. The disaster is described as a sickening scene without parallel in U S railroad history.
The State Journal reports the speaker election hinges on committee makeup and the chosen leader. Among the candidates are Albinus Nance of Polk County, Judge Northrup of Filmore County, and Flcn W A Doolittle of Johnson County, all seen as capable though lacking legislative tenure.
The highest musical authorities and all buyers laud the Beatty Piano for its round full rich tone. The manufacturer claims to have achieved astonishing tonal purity and fullness. None should be without one. See advertisement for Daniel F. Beatty address in Washington, New Jersey.
The Legislature convened yesterday with Hon. A Nance noted as a leading candidate for Speaker of the House. His prominence signals a key power dynamic in the chamber and future floor actions.
Publishers announce the fifty-fifth volume and emphasize a strong start with a large readable family newspaper. The Observer claims an enviable position among papers, recommended highly by the endorsing source. Subscription is $5.15 yearly postpaid with premiums offered by S. I. Prime & Co. at 37 Park Row, New York.
A promotion for the American Agriculturist journal marking its 36th year. It promises practical, useful information for families and all professions, with numerous engravings and house plans, urging readers to subscribe at $1.60 yearly or four copies for $9.40 post-paid to Orange Judd Company in New York City.
Mortgagee announces default on a promissory note for 849.00 dated July 1876 due Oct 1 1876 by S C Davis to Fred Buddey, assigned to John Antrim. Public auction with a two hour wagon sale at Osceola courthouse on January 6 1877 to cover 73.50 due plus costs and attorney 24.00. The Palm Wagon (2 horse) Rock Falls make is described.
Assignee Minnie J. Crites will auction the mortgaged farm goods in Osceola on January 8, 1877 at 10 AM. The note late defaulted after December 20, 1876 carries balance of 122.88 with 12 percent interest. items include tools, gunsmith gear, milling equipment, a two-horse plow, a Scotch drag, and doubletrees.
A collection of testimonials praising Holloway's Pills and Ointment for various ailments. Sufferers report headache relief chronic conditions cholera morbus fevers chills skin eruptions and ear noises. Customers offer to send money request more boxes and credit the products with dramatic cures.
Advertises Holloway's Pills and Ointment as universal remedies for liver and stomach disorders and many other ailments. Claims immediate relief when other methods fail and lists numerous diseases. Advises authentic boxes bear J Slaypock signature. notes prices and New York office.
An advertisement notes VICILLs FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS planted by a thousand people in America. It promotes Vick's Dialogue-800 Illustrations at 2 cents, Vick's Floral Guide quarterly at 25 cents, Vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden at 50 cents, and cloth-covered editions for $1.00. Publications are printed in Bohemian and German. address Jas. Vick, Rochester, New York.
Vick's Illustrated Prize Catalogue offers thousands of flowers and vegetables with growing instructions, 300 illustrations, available for a two cent postage stamp. The Vick's Floral Guide is 25 cents, paper 25 cents, cloth cover $1.00, printed in German and English, Rochester, NY.
Ul L. Snider offers Owen and Chamberlain Comphorated Hartshorn Liniment as a trusted family and horse liniment. Marketed as an improvement on the old volatile formula, it is presented as the most reliable choice for home and veterinary use.
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