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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1893
Page
4
Over 47 years the company handled 245,486,720.25 with expenses at 8.61 percent the lowest among American firms. Of 173,885,966.65 in premiums, 157,607,861.60 was returned to policy holders or beneficiaries, while 60,761,549.89 remains as solid assets to back existing contracts.
The firm touts unmatched results from old fashioned prudence and honesty offering the best, most securely based contracts with lower ultimate costs. With long experience and prudent management, it claims to be peerless for quality and stability among life insurance companies worldwide.
Public notice of a settled life insurance policy from 28 years ago for Thomas Reagan Osceola Nebraska. Jane Reagan widow confirms receipt of a $8300 draft and endorses Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. Omaha officials cited as policyholders with substantial coverage.
An old Omaha page lists loan company executives and endowment policy figures, plus local agent M Gould promoting a 25 year endowment plan with a profit and money back. It also includes medical ads and remedies such as Karl's Clover Root and Shilohs Utilizer with Baur advertisements and a One Minute Cough Cure mention.
Rate discussions for the World’s Fair remain unresolved while several road operators refuse the proposed $20 fare. Officials caution travelers and seek alternative pricing or concessions to advance the plan.
The director of the mint with Secretary Carlisle’s advice agreed to issue a commemorative quarter to aid the Woman’s Department or the World’s Fair. One side features Queen Isabella’s head and the opposite side bears the inscription Board of Lady Managers.
The Wahoo Wasyp accuses Mr. Butter, a bill clerk in the Nebraska House, of seizing copies of the Newberry bill before adjournment and selling them to outsiders for two dollars each, pocketing the proceeds. The editorial blames rascals in Nebraska not belonging to the Republican party.
The South Carolina liquor plan assigns state agents to run dispensaries where desired, paying salaries and profiting the state. Alcohol sold only for medicinal or mechanical needs, through drug stores, with strict restrictions and prohibition in certain areas.
A Polk County observer named Coleman, former ringer of Chamberlain’s Headlight, asserts the supreme court faces a warning from the impeachment trial. He argues justice of the peace stature places him ahead, urging the court to convict indicated men or face public resistance as the state watches closely.
District Court sat Monday and Tuesday. Sale confirmations and deeds ordered in Stromsburg Mutual Blog and Loan Assn. vs Gust W Gestrine et al and Isaac Boostrom vs Mary O Johnson et al. Decrees of divorce custody awarded in Evaline Calderwood vs H M Calderwood and Matilda Cook vs James Cook. Defendants discharged in rate of Neb vs John White. Max E Bittner admitted to practice law. Defendant discharged in J L Moore assignee case. Decree of foreclosure and sale ordered if unpaid in 20 days.
Piles of people suffer while De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve cures them and Hawkeye Condition Powders aid stock. Kunker Bros sell and warrant these remedies. DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla promises faith in health and re stores vitality. Shiloh’s Cure cough remedy offered, pocket size 25c. R. K. Baum sells.
The traveling public now learns that the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line offers the finest accommodations between Chicago and Omaha with intermediate points, not only during the World's Fair but year round.
Public demand through service described for through vestibuled trains on the Chicago, Outer Pacific & North-Western Line. No car changes between Chicago and intermediate points. Claimed as finest and fastest service on this route.
An advertisement touts a combined subscription to The Semi Weekly Journal and The Recorp for $1.75 a year. It claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small pills that cure with the smallest dose and are the best option.
A Weston Missouri passenger recalls an old frontier tale about a man hanged for horse theft who was later found to have killed a man. The community buried him near the tree, then learned the truth and rectified with sympathy for the widow and by moving the grave and honoring the wrongly accused farmer.
An old advertisement touts Rozodoro for perfect skin removing fire redness tan freckles pimples blackheads liver spots moth patches and more. Actress Ethel Wolf endorses the product saying it’s harmless and the best skin purifyer she has tried. Priced at 75 cents with free delivery and plain wrapper. South Bend Indiana. Agents wanted.
The most intelligent people in the community recognize these pills for dyspepsia headache and constipation. Very small perfect in action and unequaled in merit as a remedy.
Mr T J Richey of Altoona Missouri fell ill with cholera morbus while traveling. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and after a few doses he was cured. The remedy is sold by R K Baum.
A Victorian advertisement touts Sexafrop as a 75 cent teeth whitening remedy. It claims rapid results, superior to rival tooth washes, and harmless compared with cheaper powders. Endorsed by Kunkel Bros with bold warranties.
An assortment of medical claims is presented for liver stomach and bowels treatment with De Witt’s Little Early Risers Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy and One Minute Cough Cure praised by various endorsers and local merchants. The text markets tooth washes and cough cures with prices and attributions to distributors Kunker Bros and R K Baus.
The advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine, promising to cure coughs croup bronchitis and even consumption with a guarantee. It notes prices of 19 cents 50 cents and 81 cents and urges readers with sore lungs or back pain to try Shilohs Porous Plaster sold by R. K. Baum, Drugist.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy curing burns, bruises, cuts, indolent sores and catarrh when nostrils are locally treated, claiming it always cures piles.
An advertisement touts Shilog's Catarrhs Remedy as a cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes a nasal injector for easier treatment at no extra charge. Sold by R. K. Barnes Drugist.
The most painful rheumatic cases may be eased by a few applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Continued use will cure any case regardless of duration. It also helps lame backs sides chests and other painful affections. A soaked cloth bound to the pain is superior to plasters. Sold by Baum.
A reader asks why many people suffer digestion and related ailments while a pamphlet promotes a cure named Vitalizer. It claims to cure indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and related symptoms and to be sold by FEK Bonm Druggist.
W. Denpy of New Lexington Ohio says Chamberlains Pain Balm gives relief from muscular rheumatism and keeps a bottle on hand. He has used it for about two years and four bottles. The ad notes the balm sells at Bauia’s for 50 cents a bottle.
John Caraghar a Fulton County Ohio merchant says St Patrick's Pill are best selling. He notes a pleasant cathartic effect and thorough action. Sold at Baums Druggist.
The promptness and certainty of its cures make Chamberline Cough Remedy famous for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs. Union City Pa resident Mr C B Main reports every bottle gives entire relief and no failure. Sold by RK Senge for 20 dollars.
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