Polk County Record Calls Voters to Read Before Election
A Polk County appeal urges Republicans and independents to study the Record before the election. The piece frames the document as a fight for the people and taxpayers.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1893
Page
4
A Polk County appeal urges Republicans and independents to study the Record before the election. The piece frames the document as a fight for the people and taxpayers.
The Douglas County courier debuts with a four page issue led by editor W. T. Detweiler. The paper promotes Democratic tariff policy debate and religious family values while urging Polk County interest in its growth and success.
Wiss Grover calls on Congress to repeal the Silver law and authorize the Treasury to issue several million dollars in greenbacks. The move aims to restore confidence, strengthen money on a solid basis, meet demand for more circulation, and ease strain on money centers.
The speaker questions whether a pass is a bribe and notes reform trends have not mentioned it recently. They urge reform groups to revisit their creed and pursue those allegedly riding at the railroad's expense for heresy.
The article argues the Newberry bill raises freight rates harming Polk County farmers. It estimates Osceola moves a large share of grain, cites Osceola 1892 cargoes, and calculates an annual loss of about 45,843 dollars for Polk County farmers, with roads gaining while farmers lose. It condemns the bill and urges scrutiny.
In Polk County residents denounce the Horst measure with its loophole and urge farmers to tally losses before seeking votes. They criticize Republicans for not forcing road rates higher and argue action beats talk in addressing farming conditions.
The commemoration featured Bertha E Mickey with an essay on monuments contrasting stone and Washington. Mrs Dr Shaw and Prof Snodgrass performed, followed by LaVergne Greys closing with Four centuries of Progress. Rev Pearson presented diplomas as the ceremony ended with benediction.
Proceedings show auditors and bills for general fund including H M Marquis W F Kepner L Burlingame and J H Coleman with charges for clerk services and attestations. State Journal Co printings and various costs in Hubbard case noted. agricultural expenses listed with totals.
A regional ad touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine, promising cure for coughs, croup, bronchitis and even consumption. It emphasizes a money back guarantee and a 10 cent price, urging readers to try it for sore lungs chest or back pain, sold by RK Baum, Druggist.
John Carihar, a Fulton County Ohio merchant, endorses St Patrick's Pills for a pleasant cathartic effect and reliable action. Sold at Faums Druggist with claims of certainty in results.
A marvelously advertised cure called Shilouws Catarrret Remedy claims to treat catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes an indigenous nasal injector at no extra charge. Sold by R. K. Baum, Druggist.
An old advertisement touts Shiloh's Vitalizer at 75c promising cures for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and related issues. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for coughs colds and croup with testimonials and a druggist endorsement.
An old advertisement touts Rozedore as a harmless skin purifier claimed to remove redness freckles pimples and liver spots. It lists a free trial offer by mail from South Bend Indiana and seeks agents.
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