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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1893
Page
4
A struggling winter relief effort reveals a delayed breakthrough in monopoly control, as relief measures surface late yet offer potential stability. Local officials report cautious optimism despite ongoing challenges and persistent shortages.
Governor Crounse appointed D A Scoville of Aurora as commander of the Soldiers Home in a formal appointment. The move places Scoville in charge of administration and welfare services at the facility for veterans.
The report notes that poid scare has subsided and Treasury hires received more offers of gold than needed for the present.
Reading late numbers of the Liberty and Omaha Christian Advocate suggests the next war could be imminent as the periodical hints at preludial conflict and escalating tensions among factions.
An eastern exchange praises Miss Wisnemaker daughter of the ex postmaster general as a skilled boxer and says she can secure an engagement immediately at the capitol if she travels to Nebraska.
A call for a thorough probe into the accused state officers and for the Legislature to stay in session until the case is cleared. The demand emphasizes accountability to the people and the investigation committee.
The caucus chosen senate committees do not suit Mr Cleve land and friction grows as Senator Vorhees of Indiana, a silverite, chairs the Finance committee. The president is not a free silver advocate, widening partisan tension.
Tax on Bell Telephone patents expired the seventh of this month. Other patents still in force exist and some are not owned by Bell. If enough non Bell patents join with the expired one, an instrument could cover common needs at a much lower price.
Congress passed the Cherokee Strip bill and President Hankson signed it, with Cleveland issuing a 30 day notice to complete settlement. Government price is about 1.40 per acre. Lt contains over 6,000,000 acres. Settlers must own real estate worth 5,000 and have 160 acres homesteaded already.
The clipped notice cites The Plainstown News railing at President Cleveland's cabinet choices. It notes confidence in M. V. Ganonnj and opposition to a Chilean mission, with emphasis on Irish and Democratic press voices shaping opinion.
Fragmentary OCR text depicts a scene in a state legislature with names and actions described, including references to representatives Sheridan Red Willow and Mose, a quarrel over water, a reward, and a bouquet placed on a desk. Many errors obscure facts.
A report describes Representative Kyper of Douglas berating a postwoman and a boy over a four cent letter with a special delivery stamp. The committee found his language profane and indecent, prompting others to defend the plaintiff and urge voters to replace such men with honorable ones.
The Inter Ocean argues President Cleveland bears responsibility for delaying Hawaii annexation, while Harrison and Poster would gain credit if it proceeds. It warns of British interests and calls for avoiding unnecessary antagonisms as the silver issue looms in Washington.
An item notes a special edition of Modern Woodmen for America with 1500 copies, officers and delegates listed, Omaha Head Camp ties, and growing fraternal insurance interest. It cites membership growth to 80000, and financial soundness, with emphasis on benevolent benefits and distribution to members.
Fragmentary notes mention a clerk Fulton Tinote Osea and a group of 60 members including W.H. Weed and Worthy Cons. The text is unclear but indicates an organizational meeting or vote with local officials.
Financial statement for The Osceola Bank of Osceola Nebraska shows assets including loans and discounts 14850, overdrafts 50, mortgages 7445, due from national banks 441080, real estate furniture and fixtures 100, current expenses and taxes 1724.30, check and other cash 228.43, bills of other banks 1000, fractional currency 25, specie 375, legal tender notes 200, capital stock paid in 1000, undivided profits 4281.338, deposits 186477.76 totaling 215750.16. J H Mickey president swears to accuracy March 18 1898. Max E Birxer notary public seals.
Fred Gressnicklang traveled to Oklahoma last Monday. Young folks visited Joachin Timms’ residence Friday for a pleasant evening. Moody of Osceola attended and enjoyed the gathering. Mrs Schumaker, Ovcar Gibbons, and Jim Gibbons are on the sick list. A Hermann blacksmith shop scene shows bus lines and farming tools. German Methodists went to Osceola last Sunday for meetings. Charlie Timm keeps things in shape for Geo Englehart. George visits Bradshaw. Chas enjoys bachelor life and jokes about studying without a book.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe transport options linking Chicago and Omeka with a mention of a World’s Fair. The text implies intermediate points and special services, but details are garbled.
Public demand for through service on a fixed Chicago to Omaha route via Union Pacific and Northwestern lines promises no required changes. Advertised as the finest and fastest, the through train set connects Chicago and intermediate points with convenient transfers avoided.
Notice given for sealed bids to buy the M. H. K. church building in Osceola Nebraska bids to be received by the undersigned at capitol two oclock Monday March first eighteen ninety three the building committee reserves right to reject any and all bids J R Macery chair J P Feaknd secretary
A man borrows 1000 at a high rate outside Shelby Nebraska. If he pays 133 yearly for ten years he owes 123.25 at term end. If rate were 6 percent annually and same payments, owing would be 39.20. If he borrowed 1000 from I D McFadden at 24 percent and paid the same, he would be debt free.
Fremont visitor CF Larson met Dr Hall last week. Lewey Lee improves. A patched bridge allowed river crossing since midweek. Wamsley school teaches in spring term. Mrs C H Lee travels to Chicago for boarders at World’s Fair. Wm Youman buys Hugh Swartwood property and renovates. Sutton relocates a house east of town. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Turley. B Buchholz salvages timber from a damaged bridge to prevent loss.
J E Bartlett runs a general blacksmith and wagon repair shop with corn shelter repairs as a specialty. Honest work and fair prices. Located one mile south of the German M E church on the Valley.
An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and DeWitts Little Early Risers pills for dyspepsia headaches and constipation. Also promotes Karl's Clover Root blood purifier and Hawkeye Condition Powders. Sold by R.K. Bawa and Kunkel Bros in a midwest market paper.
The advertisement promotes Shiloh's Utilizer as a remedy for dyspepsia torpid liver and yellow skin with kidney trouble. It guarantees satisfaction and lists a price of 75e, sold by R. K. Bara.
An advertisement for Dr. E H Bufkin a cancer specialist located at 963 N Ill St Indianapolis Indiana promises a permanent cure and invites readers to write for information.
County Clerk called special session last Tuesday to decide on repairing the Silver Creek bridge carried away by ice. After review the clerk was instructed to advertise for sealed bids according to plans and specifications on file. Polk county estimates about 800 dollars to repair on her side of the river.
An advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for liver stomach and bowel disorders with a price of 75 cents sold by Dr E Baum Druggists. It also promotes Sexafrop a tooth wash priced at 75 cents claiming to whiten teeth and improve oral health sold by Kunkel Bros.
The brief note promotes a remedy named One Minute Cough Cue as a safe and sure cure for cold effects, attributed to TR. K. Bat.
Captain Sweeney of San Diego praises Shilohs Cat Urred Remedy as the first medicine to help him. The ad notes a price of 50 ets and names B K Bata. Also promotes Sexatroo a tooth wash by Kunker Bros and claims One Minute Cough Cure provides immediate relief for hack ing coughs.
The advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful remedy for coughs bronchitis and consumption with a guaranteed trial since discovery. It claims cures across cases and urges readers to try it, noting prices of 10 50 and 1 and listing R K Boum as the druggist selling the plaster as well.
An old timey ad touts DeWitt's Wich Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for burps bruises cuts and other ailments. It claims nostril application cures felon or cutarrah and always cures piles.
A retired East India Missionary doctor claims a simple vegetable remedy cures consumption and lung diseases. He offers to mail the recipe with full instructions in German, French, or English to any in need, free of charge, upon request with a stamp. Address W. E. Noyes, 620 Pomers Block, Rochester, New York.
An advertisement touts a cure named Shiloa's Cataran Rewedy for catarrh diphetheria canker mouth and headache. It claims an ingenious injector for more successful treatment and notes the product is sold by R. K. Baum, Druggist.
An advertisement claims many people suffer indigestion constipation dizziness and poor appetite and promises Shiloh's Vitalizer will cure them for 75 cents. R. K. Baum, Druggist, sells the remedy.
Mr John Caraghar a merchant in Caraghar Fulton Co Ohio says St Matrick's Pill are the best selling pills he bundles. He notes they produce a pleasant cathartic effect and are certain and thorough in their action. Dry them when you want a reliable earthatic for sale at Bunmie Drugeist.
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