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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
8
An old time ad promotes Bees Laxative Syrup for coughs colds croup hoarseness and bronchial trouble with instant relief and gentle laxative effect. Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised to relieve muscle cramps soreness and aches. Both products are sold by G T Ray and Company.
In Shelby the Woodard divorce case continues in district court at Osceola with proceedings starting Tuesday morning and ongoing today. Meanwhile a stock and farm sale by Guy Hanshew and O S Worrest is set for February 1 at the Burritt farm south and west of Shelby. Hospital and local updates include pneumonia illness for Louise Gable and James McMeekin’s son, a gasoline explosion injuring Mrs. Henry Hewitt but not serious, and the funeral of William Henry Bull scheduled at Wesley Chapel. Community events note a Bible study, a spelling bee, skating bee, and a church attendance.
Mrs. J C Bennett born Eliza beth Bockhoven in Delaware county Ohio on November 21 1833 died aged 75 1 18 at the Nebraska farm where she lived since 1883. She married J C Bennett in 1856 and raised six children all of whom embraced Christianity. Funeral services were conducted by Rev C J Melville at the Shelby Ab church and interment was in Rising City cemetery.
Mahlon Bonner returned from Omaha after medical concerns with his eyes worsening. Harry Price sold at auction and plans to move from the farm to Bellwood to work as a traveling salesman for International Harvester. he is expected to be a skilled drummer for the firm. Grandma Leonard’s birthday was celebrated on January 8 with a surprise party at daughter Mrs. Mary Hahn and a card shower, with wishes for an annual observance. A Cedar Creek Teachers meeting is planned in Clear Creek.
Mike Cook and wife visited grandpa Blevins in Shelby on Saturday. Bert Blevins hauls wheat to Shelby this week. Ellen Murphy left for Kansas after visiting sister Mrs Rosenberry. Albert Blevins recovering from cancer operation in Omaha. Ed Shaw and Bert Blevins visited Mrs O B Shaw. Dave Blair to travel to New Orleans Monday. George Ireland shelled corn for Tom Skidmore. C E Shaw helped Ed butcher hogs. Dick Sloan and son-in-law bought hay in valley. John Skidmore sold horses to Al Spencer. John Rosenberry shelled corn. Obrist and family and Oscar Blevins travel to Washington in about two weeks.
A speaker argues that tuberculosis stems from germs and education, urging a public campaign to eradicate consumption. He connects animal health to human risk, cites looming population growth, and stresses understanding disease origins to implement effective control measures.
An Osceola Nebraska reader testimonial asserts Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of backache and hip soreness after procurements from Ray's drug store. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents and urges buying the Dean’s brand for kidney relief. A second medical note praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney pain and normal urination after use, attributed to G T Ray and Co.
Sanitary ad offers Pinules for the kidneys described as golden globules that act directly on the kidneys. A 20 day trial costs $1.00 and claims to purify the blood. Sold by G T Ray.
An 19th century advertisement asserts that croup follows a cold and claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup stops the first cough to prevent danger. Sold by G. T. Ray & Co.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a harmless cure for coughs including children's use. It claims no opium or choleraform and urges mothers to choose it, sold by D H Kunkel with a demand to be one's own judge.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent Dr Shoop Health Coffee package with a coupon for a Slivered No-Drip Coffee Strainer. It claims the beverage is made from toasted cereals malt and nuts and is sold by W C Johnson & Co.
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