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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1893
Page
1
Osceola residents read of shopping, repairs, and social visits. The column notes Miss Elsie DayMade’s surprise party, church events, gallery moves, and a group trip on the World’s Fair through cars from Osceola and neighboring towns.
State School Money and Fines apportioned to Polk County districts show a total allocation of 3 889.26 dollars with a per capita share of 77 cents. The note records the distribution details by district.
An old notice touts De Witt's Little Liver Pills as remedies for liver regulation, headache relief, dyspepsia, bad breath, constipation, and biliousness with a brief testimonial from a Baum.
An advert on the West Side Square in Ozceola touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a perfect pill from Myers & Co. It claims honesty, experience and skill produce a remedy for sick headache biliousness and constipation attributed to R. K. Baum.
The article notes the World’s Fair buildings with a 132 foot dome. It lists building costs including $300,000 for baling and directs travelers to R. R. Genge, agent of the U P System at Osceola for details. The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line offers low rates with no car changes enroute to Chicago.
Insomnia and dyspepsia are linked to a disordered stomach and Begg's Dandelion Bitters is advertised as the cure. Sold by RK. K. Baum.
Just south of the 59th street entrance the Woman's Building measures 200 by 400 feet and cost $140000. The notice urges every lady to visit and notes Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line service as best and cheapest to Chicago, directing inquiries to agent Rich Genge Osceyla.
A puzzling headline explains how to keep hair in curl on rainy days. The advice is simple and directs readers to ask R. K. Baum for Nonpareil Hair Curler to solve the challenge.
The July 4th program at Lowe’s Grove features a 30 a.m. gathering, Stromsburg Cornet Band at 9 45, invocation by J. H. Mickey, prayer by G. M. Morey, and oration by EB L. King. 110th Anniversary of Vicksburg observed by Lt. J. B. Mitchell. Picnic, grand bowery dance at 30 p.m., bicycle race 4 miles with prizes, tub race, lunch and coffee by W. R. C. All welcome for a day of celebration and fun.
Advertisement urging prompt treatment for asthma bronchitis and consumption linked to neglected cough. Cites Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup sold by K R Baum in a concise sales pitch.
In Polk County Nebraska the county court schedules July 10, 1898 at 10 AM for final settlement of the estate of Owen Wilson. Mary E. Wilson seeks approval of her account and a decree of final settlement. Notice to interested parties will be published in the OscEola Record for three consecutive weeks before the hearing. W. F. Honst, County Judge.
Advertised as a cure and preventive for severe colds and pneumonia relief. Marketed as safe for children with a pleasant taste. Five cent bottles sold by R. Baum.
A brief advert urges keeping Begg's Family Medicines on hand to cut medical costs, claiming doctor’s bills can be reduced by 95 percent. Sold by R. K. Coun.
I. D. McFadden of Shelby offers loans at 6 percent with a 1 percent commission and optional payments. No extra charge for abstract. He promises to meet any cut rates and has a limited amount to loan on chattels.
Dr M J Davis a prominent physician of Lewis Cass county Iowa fell ill with diarrhea May 26 while traveling from Des Moines to Chicago. He had long sold Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and a 25 cent bottle, two doses, cured him. The note urges others to procure a bottle before leaving home and lists R K Baum as seller.
An Illinois letter-writer praises Ballards Horehound Syrup for curing a severe influenza cough and sending a bottle to a sister for relief. The testimonial from H M Blossom of St Louis and John Cranston of Quin cy Ill promotes the remedy priced at 50 cents, sold by R, K, Baulm.
A promotional note touts Bege's Little Giant Pills for liver misfunction claiming the liver and user will feel better. The copy, credited to RB K Baum, notes sales point and urges purchase.
Fragmentary advert claims a cough medicine named Shilohs Consumption Cure cures severe respiratory ailments including cough, croup and bronchitis. The copy asserts near universal effectiveness and urges purchase, noting it as the most successful remedy sold.
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