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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1893
Page
4
Citizens urge accountability as taxpayers in Polk County face interest on thousands of dollars. The piece contrasts calls for reform with adherence to traditional Republican methods.
A reformer claims the General Fund was depleted by the peer farm building fire and challenges the cost. The remark suggests scrutiny of financial impact and accountability for the funds involved.
The text questions Secretary Smith's delay in opening the Cherokee strip. It notes he is overwhelmed with letters and calls, while thousands suffer and many starve awaiting action. The implied demand is for immediate opening to allow settlers to plant crops and relieve distress.
The Chicago Inter-Ocean marks its twenty first anniversary with a special edition touting record scope. It reports 200000 copies printed on sixty page format weighing 87 tons, plus eight illustrated color plates including two images of state buildings at the World's Fair.
Fremont Tribune reports Governor Crounse vetoed the measure adding a judge for the Twelfth district. He notes Nebraska once had three district judges for a quarter million people and a supreme court bench that managed their work. He argues there are twenty eight state judges and that Twelfth district could use help from overworked judges in other districts rather than adding payroll costs.
The Tar populist board of Hall county awarded printing to a partisan paper for high bids. The county is reversing the award and re bidding. Polk county shows reform shifts with bids on delinquent tax lists and commissioner proceedings, where cheaper offers were passed over, increasing costs.
Senator Pope challenged populist charges of bad faith and delay in the Newberry bill. He pointed to railroad bills controlled by populists and argued Republicans and Democrats jointly opened the measure for this session, countering claims of obstruction. He emphasized who delayed the bill and defended the bipartisan pathway to consideration.
Citizens debate building a race track at the fair grounds to draw attendance and profits. Proponents argue sport and agricultural value, while opponents warn against mercenary aims and limited local gain despite broader public interest. The piece urges understanding and broad support for public gatherings benefiting all.
The marriage of Mr John Buchta and Miss Sevilla Heitzman was performed by Rev A S Nickle on March 21 at 8 30 PM in Hymenias. Immediate friends attended and gifts included a bedroom set, silverware, a marble clock, and other tokens from both families and relatives.
A readable fragment lists numerous buyers and items such as set silver knives and forks, silver sugar shells, cake stands, table linens, a glass pitcher, napkins and towels, bedspreads, a linen table spread, and a pillow sham. Names include Jennie Drast, Mr. L. A. Gushee, Mrs. Reitz, Angie Miller, H. M. Powers, Geo. Demick, and others.
Sliver Creek items recount residents in Chicago and Columbus visits. A tramp injured on a freight train is sent to Columbus hospital. Mrs. Yeoman bought goods in Lincoln. A wedding on the Platte bridge, George Bentz and Edith Turk, is noted along with other social happenings. Lucy Lee remains in critical condition while Lawrence and Lottie are summoned from Crete.
Beloved friends and neighbors thank you for sympathy and timely help in our Bereavement. We express sincerest gratitude and wish God’s blessings upon you. AARon ANDERSON and Children
The traveling public are now alive to the fact that the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western live off is the very best accommodations to the public from and to Chicago. Omaha and intermediate points. Not only during the World's Fair, but all the year round.
Public praise for through trains on the Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line offering no change en route to Chicago Omaha and key stops. A math problem compares loan payments and interest rates showing how debt would evolve under different schemes.
A Rozodere skin purifier ad claims it removes redness tan freckles pimples blackheads liver spots and moth patches to leave skin soft pure and white. Actress Ethel Wolf endorses it and says it is harmless and the best skin purifier she tried. Price 75 cents plus free shipping on receipt of payment. South Bend Indiana. Agents wanted.
An assortment of remedies including DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla and Little Early Risers pills are promoted by R K Baum M with claims of pile cures dyspepsia headache constipation and liver support Also advertised Shiloh’s Cure pocket doses and Karl’s Clover Root as beauty and health products.
An 19th century advertises Shiloh’s Utilizer as a remedy for dyspepsia torpid liver and kidney trouble. The seller K. K. Bau guarantees satisfaction and lists a price of 75 cents.
A wartime style ad touts Shilohs Catarrh Remedy as a quick cure for colds with a sharp North wind mentioned. Captain R K Baum of the U S Army in San Diego testifies it is the first medicine that would do much good and cites a price of 50 cents.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure for immediate relief from coughs and a Witch Hazel Salve by DeWitt for burns wounds cuts and sores. It mentions Kunker Bros selling the products and claims wide healing capabilities.
A marvelously advertised cure for catarrh diphetheria canker mouth and headache promises relief with every bottle. Includes an ingenious nasal injector at no extra charge. Sold by R. K. Baum, Druggist.
An advertisement pitches Shiloh's Vitalizer for 75 cents to relieve indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and other complaints. The seller R K Baum Druggist promises a guaranteed cure and urges purchase.
An advertisement decries dirty tartar covered teeth and hawks Sexafrop at 75 cents as a quick whitening solution. It claims superior cleansing, dental benefits, and non injury compared with cheap tooth powders, sold and warranted by Kunkel Bros.
Mr John Caraghar a merchant in Caraghar Fulton Co Ohio says St Patrick s Pill are the best selling pills he handles They produce a pleasant cathartic effect and are certain and thorough in their action Try them when you want a reliable cartage For sale at Baums int.
This advertisement touts Bhilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine, claiming it cures coughs bronchitis croup and even consumption. It promises a guarantee since its discovery and urges readers to try it. Sold by R K Baum Druggist with prices 10c 50c and 1.
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