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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
4
The Osceola Nebraska notice outlines subscription rates of 1.00 in advance and 1.25 otherwise. It lists manuscript requirements, weekly submission deadline by Tuesday, and proper name signing. A Denver Times quote mocks Senator Allen and the American Eagle versus the Turkey.
Popocratic organs quote figures to claim farmers are worse off than in 1896 but the farmer and the country merchant he trades with say conditions have improved since four years ago.
A sharp editorial note from Bee mocks popocrat prophecies about Captain Carter avoiding penalty. It claims the truth edges near in carceration of a former army officer in the military prison at Fort Leavenworth.
The district GOP nominated a strong man for Congress at David City last week. If fusion forces cannot field a tougher challenger than the present incumbent, the 4th Nebraska will be represented by a Republican man in the next two years. Pope has served three terms in the State Senate and is a capable campaigner with a clean open record and an agreeable personality. Longtime acquaintances describe him as clean upright and honest, traits not always found in candidates. His Senate experience, they say, has prepared him for Congressional duties and, if elected, he will be an able representative.
Senator Windy Allen pressed for action on troop mental health. The War Department reports 35 insanity cases from July 1898 to March 20 1900 among about 32 000 troops, averaging 31.3 per year.
The document notes a belief that sanity risks rise at home, urging some to emigrate to the Philippines. It credits Allen for exposing the facts and suggests he lead a public procession to highlight the issue.
The piece from Heraldo in Mexico lauds President McKinley as a shrewd leader who endured exile and hostility, then guided the United States to prosperity. It notes his readiness to yield when needed and his enduring political strength, framing him as a lasting symbol of American politics.
The Fourth district Republican convention convened at 8 pm with C. L. Richards named temporary chair and T M Sedgwick as secretary. C. H. Aldrich, C. H. Sloan, and J D Pope were nominated, Pope winning on the first ballot and receiving a unanimous nomination. Alex Laverty and C B Rodgers elected delegates to the national convention.
The committee selection ended with Harry T. Jones of Seward chosen as chair. Harmony marked the convention and H. C. Beebe of Shelby was elected Congressional Committeeman for Polk County.
Tuesday morning about 10 o clock a fight occurred on the south side of the square between Joe Carns and Will Gannon. Gannon sustained scalp wounds from a pounding and a revolver shot caused non fatal injuries. Carns fled to his room and no arrests had been made. Gannon was treated at Dr Potter s office. The man Carns mentioned previously bought grain in the city.
Late publication note says Rev Larkin traveled to York on business last Thursday and returned Saturday. Meacham works for John Christian. Myra Wisely plans Osceola work for J H Mickey. Tooker proud of new boy. Caucus turnout described and McKinley praised. Walter Curing and wife visited east of Osceola. Fairview Raster services and Bro Larkin sermon after.
The district court term disposed several matters including sale confirmations in Guardianship of Lenora Rystrom and Oliver H Olive v W M Miller. referee to sell in Oma Lowe v Sarah E Lowe. divorce decree for Jennie Hurst v George Hurst and Edwin A Hamilton v Mary L Hamilton. continued cases State v Chas Harris and George Hurst v Edward Strack. funding for plaintiff in Catherine A Fleming v Livinger & Metcalf Co. Eden Baptist Church v Crewe Mutual Fire Ins Co continued. final citizenship granted to Louis Beckman and Carl A Olson.
Osceola Nebraska taxpayers are advised of estimated levies for 1900 including General fund 318 Fire protection 180 Street fund 127 and street lighting 318. The Board of Trustees will meet on Friday May 25 1900 at 7 36 p m to determine the levy. Also notice of sale and lease of fixtures and brick works in Osceola by S W Guines and S Snell respectively.
Dr C D Warners compound of seven cures touted as a great cancer remedy and treatment for skin and blood diseases. Marketed by G T Ray Co.
D. H Kunkel promotes a large wall paper stock at low prices inviting shoppers to view and compare figures. The ad also touts Dr King's New Life Pills for headaches with claims of health benefits and a 25 cent price.
Gregg's Nursery will have a full line of nursery stock ready for delivery after April 10 and begins digging next week. Call to see trees vines shrubs and small fruits at living prices. wagon and harness for sale. South of depot. G. W. Gregg.
A Morgantown Tennessee mother describes large head sores in her daughter that developed into scald head and were cured entirely by Bucklen's Arnica. The ad claims the remedy cures eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles and rents at 25 cents from Dr Kunkle.
Karion Kook of 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago reports severe weather gave him a dreadful cold that kept him awake. A milliner used Chamberlains Cough Remedy, which quickly helped, leading him to buy it and feel better. Sold by G. T. Ray & Co.
An advertisement round notes Warner's White Wine of Vac Syrup claims to cure La Grippe in 24 hours and relieve coughs for 2 or 10 cents. It cites testimonials for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Pain Balm by G. T. Ray & Co. It touts a $22 500 bicycle deal and lists various hardware brands and models for sale.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers the shortest Omaha to Chicago route with magnificent equipment. Palace sleeping and dining cars and chair cars are used, with incandescent electric lighting and no extra charges for superior service. Low summer excursion rates available. Inquiries to F A Nasu at 1504 Farnam St Omaha Neb.
Union Pacific offers The Overland Limited with Double Drawing Room Palace Sleepers, Buffet, Dining Cars, and modern comforts for rapid Missouri River to San Francisco transit. C. C. Clare handles ticket inquiries from Osceola Nebraska. Electric bitters touted by Abraham Hard claim to restore stomach and nerve health, boost blood and bowels, with D. H. Kunkel Druggist selling at low price.
In the Polk County Nebraska district court a hearing was set for May 22 1900 at 10 AM on a guardian Harv y C Beebe petition to license sale of the southeast quarter of section 28 township 15 north range 3 west for reinvestment or interest use to support minors Elmira Beebe and Mary E Beebe. Publication required in Osceola Record for three consecutive weeks.
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Top as a cure for colds in one day. It claims to be the best cough remedy on earth and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents, sold by G. T. Ray & Co.
Corrected entries list wheat No 2 corn oats rye and seven at Dede with provisions. butter. produce corrected by several merchants including Nelson Bros, A O Monson, and W A Brazee. Items include live chickens ducks geese and related produce in a local market notice with weathered OCR wording.
The ad claims over ten million trial bottles given away by the Dr Kings New Discovery proprietors. It asserts cures for consumption asthma bronchitis la grippe and other throat chest and lung diseases. Free trial bottle offered by D O Rankle with regular sizes 50c and 1.00 guaranteed.
Advertises free beautiful premium pictures with purchase and promises a check for every five cents of cash paid to customers at Nels Johnson’s.
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