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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
The report suggests Nebraska and Delaware align in political pairing, signaling a Republican advantage. Analysts point to shared party affiliation and strategic timing as key factors shaping upcoming races.
The Kearney Hub quotes Wise newspaper correspondent Lincoln arguing that an alliance with the fusion is not enough to elect two senators. Hub notes Republicans in Nebraska may be daft and would tolerate a failure to elect Republicans if many enter such an alliance.
The Crete Vidette quotes Admiral Simpson railing against aristocracy and snobbery in the United States. It defends democracy, praising self-made men and government-supported education, arguing birth and wealth should not grant undue political power. It cites gunner Morgan’s temper and calls for merit, courage, patriotism, and goodness in leaders.
Shelby residents and visitors are listed with recent travel and errands. Eugene Shores and Charles Marsh of Bluffs Illinois planned a week or two with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ray. Dan Metheny traveled to Lincoln. H C Beebe went to Omaha. A carpenter shop was built by L Goetz and G M Nelson. Mrs. E S Mitchell and Roy went to Omaha. Jim Martin of Swede Home made a business trip and returned. Mrs. Kid West left for Kentucky. Ed expects to be an orphan for weeks. Nick Noel will visit LaSalle and Chicago over about two weeks. Mrs. R Rosenberry took the train to Manhattan Kansas. George H Brizham was ill at his store. Dr W Smith visited Stromsburg. The Shelby I O O F organized with twelve members with Osceola help. A O W W had an oyster supper. Royal Highlanders and Lady Highlanders served ice cream and cake. Mrs. H Beebe was a passenger to Osceola. Belgian Hare remarks finish with a note on Inez at sea and Crabtree pronunciation.
Stromsburg news notes a Bend's Concert Band matinee, local visits, and community events. The Misses Clara and Hulda Larzon head to New York to join parents returning from Sweden. Dr Cushman and family plan Stromsburg residence. Fred Sigler dies. two hundred signers form Anti Saloon League chapter. Fisk Jubilee Singers draw crowd. local business, insurance, and subscription updates.
Local items report flour at 1.00 per sack and fresh baked goods from Hotchkiss Bros. Visitors include Cox to Geneva and Welch returning to Wayne Nebr. A pocket book found. inquiries at the office. Odd Fellows plan a lodge in Shelby. a sorrel mare for sale. Notices mention media sales figures and local movement, with weather remarks about a wet snow.
Passenger and freight trains listed with times to and from Osceola depot. Eastbound freight at 7:07 p.m. and westbound at 7:28 a.m. Passenger service to points east runs 8:23 p.m. through tickets and baggage checked daily except Sundays. Agent CC Clark.
A caucus of Osceola citizens convenes at the Court House at 7:30 PM to nominate a license granting board and to back the occupation tax for fire protection. The license question will be submitted to voters. Committee invites all supporters.
Uncalled letters and post cards remain at the Osceola Nebraska post office for the week ending March 14 1901. Advertised items include M. C. Flippin Mrs Alonsi Liemser L G Peterson two Mrs Wm Robbins Rev A E Winship H H Campzett P M.
For sale 320 acres of land on Silver Creek bottom located three miles from Clarks Nebraska. Terms available upon inquiry to Dr. C. O. Campbell, Clarks, Neb.
No matter how badly your buggy looks or is worn from usage you can have it made new at C. Gylling's.
A meeting of the Osceola Cemetery Association will be held at the treasurer J. P. Healds office on Saturday March 30 at 2 PM.
For sale an assortment of four 75 by 150 foot lots planted with fruit and ornamental trees and six 10 by 150 foot fenced lots. Describes a fine location suitable for a residence. Contact I. A. Beltzer for details.
Two sets light double harness and one top buggy, almost new. For particulars see G W GRE 3G.
An ad invites readers to subscribe to four newspapers the Record N Y Tribune Toledo Blade and Ister Ocean for a total of $1.85. The promotion blends regional papers to boost readership and revenue across the year.
A satirical note posted in Rome’s senate house declares S P Q R forbid spitting on the floor. The text questions European and American habits of spitting, contrasting ancient Rome’s symbols with modern aldermen.
A discussion at chemical congresses in Hanover and Cassel highlighted demand for a safe benzine substitute. Researchers consider cheaper methods to lower flammability, volatility, and atmospheric poisoning. A premium of about 250 was offered for an effective alternative or safer benzine methods.
A Greek barber opens a New York shop introducing a method using shears only for trimming hair over the ears and at the back of the neck. He claims a very sharp razor is used to slice long hair to the desired length through a fine comb.
Non-resident defendants including Elbert Zuck and others are summoned to answer a petition filed January 6 1901 in Polk County Nebraska District Court. The case seeks partition and division of West half of the NE quarter, East half of the NW quarter, Southwest quarter and West half of the SE quarter in section 21 township 14 north range 1 west, among Washington L Zuck’s heirs. Defendants must answer by April 15 1901.
Must Be Sold. A Johnnie R. Colt three years old last September has been driven single and double, is sound, good-bone, good action, good size. All he needs to make a good roadster and useful animal is use. Terms cash or on time to suit purchaser. For particulars see Mrs. Jennie Hurst at her residence. At home on Mos. days July.
Due to bad roads and cold weather customers could not use the 15 percent shoe discount. the sale is extended through March. The offer excludes bargain-table shoes and items received after January 21. OA Monson.
An old editorial tone complains that a man protects a bull pup but lets a boy roam freely at night. It questions where the army of bums gamblers and troublemakers originates, suggesting they spring from lax parental guidance and weak discipline.
A 1901 promotion offering ten free life photographs to anyone presenting a coupon from The Record at the office or by mail. Each week for ten weeks pictures given to subscribers or purchasers paying in advance during February, March and April.
A promotional notice offers Dainty Series No 6 Lie Photo Coupon pictures at 84 cents per 11 inch print. It invites in person pickup or mailing of ten pictures for free with stamps, praising humble everyday workers as worthy art subjects and describing The Siesta as four Italian peasant women gossiping in a sunlit street with bright varied attire.
An advertisement from W. Folsom, agent in Osceola Nebraska, promotes Planters Read Nursery stock direct to planters. It touts guaranteed true to name trees and 43000 acres of orchards in 24 states. Prices per 1000 for apple, cherry, plum, pear and peach trees are listed with volume discounts. After Feb 4 dates at W H Myers & Co store in Osceola each Friday and Saturday until April 1.
A Morganton Tennessee resident C D Isbill reports his daughter’s large sores on the head healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad promises a guaranteed cure for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples boils and piles available for 25 cents at D H Kunkel’s store.
An old ad copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as a cure for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. It promises to banish sick headache drive out malaria and never gripe or weaken. Sold in small tasty packages for 2 cents at D H Knukel’s drugstore.
Mrs Applegate of Alexandria Indiana shares her relief from consuming coughs and lung trouble after using three one dollar bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. She reports losing 58 pounds, and claims the remedy cured consumption when other medicines failed. Trial bottles are offered free at D H Kuinkel’s drug store with prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
Lancaster man F. J. Green records long chronic indigestion and nervous debility but reports improvement after starting Electric Bitter. He notes no remedy helped until using the product.
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