26 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1905
Page
1
A letter to the Oscoda Record explains why local newspapers face high printing bids. The writer says supply constraints force shops to source from larger firms, raising costs and affecting assessment schedule printing. The piece detailing previous and current bids cites suppliers and shared costs.
The Record notes editor McCane comments on a bid tied to an establishment and clarifies that McCune acts as an agent. The piece discusses who submitted the bid and whether it reflects the bidder’s own work or that of another party.
A reader-backed critique targets local offices unable to print supplies and questions the News paper bid practices. The piece attacks alleged bid manipulation and favors for high bidders, arguing for equal rights and opposing special privileges amid county printing contracts.
The Record urges business leaders to unite for a lower grain rate from this area and the county west side. It argues no harm and potential benefits and notes the Union Pacific Railway aims to build along its line without favoring any single town.
A bill introduced by Mr. Shreck of York proposes county local option allowing all voters in a county to vote on the saloon question. The measure argues that since the saloon affects the whole county, every voter should express an opinion and towns should not decide for the entire county.
Speedy relief salve heals without a scar. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve draws out inflammation soothes and heals cuts burns and bruises. Claims as a cure for piles and skin diseases. Only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. Warns against counterfeit products sold by G. T. Ray & Co.
Entries must show the three largest subscriber lists during January to win prizes of 50 dollars 35 dollars and 15 dollars. The Weekly Late Journal offers a ten cent annual price versus 23 cents. December winners included W J Cook Bair and J L Lushbrook with clubs and amounts noted.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it restes the stomach and aids digestion. It cites J D Erskine of Allenville Michigan and a sister-in-law who recovered after using the product and warm water as part of the regimen. Sold by G I Ray & Co.
Advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by G. T. Ray & Co. claims to restore vitality and regulate kidneys liver and stomach. If the product fails to cure, a money back guarantee is offered. Price 35 cents in tea or tablets.
Mr. W L Slocum of the Electric Inter-Urban Railway Co visits to announce purchasing rights of way for a proposed 160 mile line from Omaha to Hastings. Grading will start when ground permits and cars may run by late summer. The venture spans Douglas, Saunders, Butler, Polk, Hamilton and Clay counties with Hastings as terminus.
Jennie Musselman petitioned the Site district court for divorce from Harvey Musselman on adultery grounds. No defense was filed. the court granted the divorce, $20 monthly support, and custody of their 13 year old son. The couple married in Osceola in 1890 and have lived in Columbus where Musselman works as a railroad brakeman earning $80 monthly.
An ad for One Minute Cough Cure claims to cure all curable coughs colds and pulmonary complaints quickly. The product clears phlegm draws out inflammation heals and soothes affected parts strengthens the lungs and wards off pneumonia. Sold by G T Ray & Co.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky reports long dyspepsia improved at once with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after using several bottles she is fully restored in weight health and strength and can eat anything. Sold by G T Ray & Co.
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