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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1893
Page
4
In 1893 the state apportioned school money to counties. Polk County receives 3880.26 and Douglas County 34122.89, reflecting the distribution among counties for common school support.
Senator Clark died in a Lincoln hotel in the latter part of last week. He was the youngest member of the Legislature and only 23 years old. He was described as bright and full of promise for a grand and useful career.
The State Board of Health cites the dean of the medical department at Conner University of Lincoln to appear at the next meeting and show cause by what right the school should grant diplomas. It is described as Eclectic and accused of an inadequate course of study.
Representative ONeill of Pennsylvania, praised as the Father of the House after Judge Kelley’s death, claims the outlook favors a Republican comeback. The veteran lawmaker is described as level headed and confident in the party’s return to power.
The York Times notes Mr. Irvin, an independent member from Platte County, drew two hundred dollars for a non occurring contest, and allegedly stole two hundred dollars from the state with aid of independent and Democratic friends, yet none have been impeached.
The Lincoln Daily Call notes that prohibitionists expect to carry Virginia and reflects on a prior forecast that the reform party would win about half the southern states. The piece ruefully observes that no southern state fell to them in the last election.
The York Times reports the Republican Party and the state board of transportation cut freight rates on grain stock lumber and similar goods by over one third. The Newberry bill lowers local rates on gimlets ribbon and shoe strings but raises grain rates to Chicago by about twenty percent per Crete Vidette.
The court rules the impeachment case against the officers unwarranted, preferring criminal code or civil actions for state officers. Judge Maxwell dissents, suggesting the decision stems from habitual disagreement rather than clear fault. The record shows no grave impeachment case despite the committee proceedings.
Tax following clipping published last week by the Ulyses Dispatch without comment. now both Dispatch and Quill are strong supporters or critics in the ongoing public discussion.
The Schuyler Quill criticizes W. L. Greene the Kearney lawyer chosen by Independents to lead the impeachment prosecution. It alleges he fixed a $2900 fee, drew $10 then vanished for a week, claiming grippe illness, and missed the trial's first week. The piece questions his political future and fidelity.
The piece accuses reformers of being misled by leaders Holden and Burrows who attack Eddie Thornton and allies. It cites a two column Holden critique claiming if Van Wyck or certain officials won power, corruption would infest the state Capitol with bribes bars and Keeley cures, ending with lament.
The article notes the Tribune’s remarks on the Newberry Bill and the maximum rate law. It states uncertainty about effects, questions the law's farmer and producer benefits, and promises readers an examination of differences as presented by companies under the law.
The article critiques new rail freight rates for flax wheat oats and corn showing hikes from one to three cents per unit and notes hay and coal shippers face sharp increases. It accuses the law's backers and political figures of calamity and urges Hon. C D Casper to explain the bill's alleged merits.
The village of Osceola Nebraska enacts a tax levy for 1893 with three mills on real personal and mixed property for general funds and four mills for street fund plus three mills for fire protection. Appropriations total $450 general fund $600 street fund and $450 fire protection fund beginning May 1 1893. Clerk J S Sheesley certifies the ordinance passed June 2 1893 and signed June 3 1893.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and various skin ailments, Baum remedies for coughs and cures, Shilo’s Cure airily sold by R. K. Baum, and notes on The Semi-Weekly Journal and The Record. It promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills as effective for dyspepsia headache and constipation with small doses.
Public demand favors seamless travel with no car changes on the through vestibuled trains of the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. The service connects Chicago Omaha and intermediate points with the finest and fastest routes, eliminating layovers and transfers.
An advertising block touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as liver and stomach aids and Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy praised by Captain Sweeney of San Diego. It promotes a tooth wash named Sexatroo and Sexatrop and ends with a note that Kunkel Bros sells and warrants the products.
If you suffer from coughs chest or lung trouble and use Ballards Horehound Syrup as directed, a full refund is promised if no benefit is experienced after a fair trial. The ad claims it never fails to give satisfaction and mentions R. K. Baum as the seller.
A short advertisement promotes the One Minute Cough Cure promising immediate relief from coughing. It credits R. K. Bausr as the maker. The tone is promotional and urging quick treatment.
Ladies using Rozodoro claim perfect complexions removing redness tan freckles pimples black heads liver spots and moth patches. Actress Ethel Wolf endorses the product saying it is harmless and the best skin purifier she tried. Price and free trial offer sent on receipt of price order from Rozodoro Co South Bend Indiana. Agents wanted.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for burns bruises cuts indolent sores and as a nostril application to cure catarrh and piles. R K Baum endorses the claims.
An advertisement touts Shilow's Catarrit Remedy as a marvel for catarrh diphetheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes an ingenious nasal injector at no extra charge, sold by R. K. Baum, a local druggist.
On June 4 1898 Osceola was hit by a severe storm around 5 p m causing extensive property damage. Grasslands were ruined with losses estimated between 1500 and 2020 dollars. The Stoddard hotel and local buildings suffered shattered windows and the town’s track near the square flooded halting the Bant M train overnight.
A dental product claim urges refined readers that a bottle of Sexafroo costs 75 cents and will quickly whiten teeth. The ad states the wash leads others and is beneficial to teeth while avoiding injury unlike many cheap washes, with Kunkel Bros. as the seller.
The advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine, claiming it cures coughs, croup, bronchitis, and consumption with a guarantee. It notes price options of 10c, 50c, and $1 and suggests Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest or back pain, with sale by R. K. Baum, druggist.
At 75c Shiloh's Vitalizer is advertised as a guaranteed cure for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and vomiting. The endorsement notes it can relieve misery and is sold by R. K. Baum, a local druggist.
John Caraghar, a Fulton County Ohio merchant, says St Patrick’s Pill are the best selling pills he handles. He notes a pleasant cathartic effect and reliable thorough action. For sale at Fzuma Drug Store.
Local ad proclaims prompt cure claims for Chamberlin's Cough Remedy. Notes Union City Pennsylvania customer Mr B Main and asserts strong sales, bottle warranty, and universal satisfaction. Mentions 50 cent price and retailer R K Baum.
Traveling public are told that the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line offers top accommodations to and from Chicago Omaha and intermediate points not only during the World’s Fair but throughout the year.
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