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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1881
Page
3
The fragment hints at a notable event and a 15 percent OAS figure involving Argarlessa Toaves. Details are unreadable, but the tone suggests a report on a performance or rate tied to a named entity. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
Local items report farm labor loans and tax details, rail and road updates, new stock at stores, church services, and arrivals in Stromsburg and Osceola. Notables include Dr. Mills purchasing property, West selling goods, and the Stromsburg republicans entering year two.
Ayer's Pills are a general favorite for their powerful yet gentle action. Medical men prefer them for nervous or delicate constitutions.
Sewing machines of all kinds ads adjusted cleaned or repaired at reasonable rates. Apply at Crookham's Photo Gallery for particulars.
Miss Lena Headbloom and Miss Bessie Shostron completed new dress making at the home of Mrs C McCoy. The notice advertises latest style patterns and services for customers.
The Osceola Suffrage Association invites ladies to meet at Mrs Slaughter’s house tomorrow Friday at 3 p.m. to discuss the woman suffrage movement and deepen interest in the cause.
James G. Clark a noted lyric poet and balladist from St Paul Minn will give an evening of song at the M E Church next Wednesday. He is described as the only original ballad singer in America and his works Mountains of Life Beautiful Hills Isles of the Bye and Bye Rock of Liberty have made him famous coast to coast. Tickets are 25 cents.
John Olson, three miles north of town, lost his barn and contents in an early Wednesday fire. While he was in the field, children played with matches causing the blaze, destroying the barn, corn, a horse, over twenty hogs, and tools valued over 300 dollars.
The Juvenile Temple concert under Mrs. W. A. Myers featured solos choruses instrumental music and a dialogue Saturday evening. The success reflects well on the Superintendent and the Temple and urges parental encouragement for regular attendance.
John N. Abbot offers Pi so s Cure for Consumption advertised as the best cough medicine. Tie expresses confidence and offers a refund if no relief. Price listed as 25e and 1.00 dollars, with the date 20 ly.
Bring your cattle this season to Stewart and Kennard's Coral on SW Sec 35 Town 14 near Z. Hurd's residence by the Blue river. 28-8t.
The note states a near cash-only operation and that all who pay will be served as quickly as possible, attributed to H C Tomning.
One of the best hotels in Nebraska offered for sale. Inquiries invited of BirrenBENDER & VANWINTER, Attorneys at law, Osceola, Nebraska. 15-tf.
Advertises a five cent pair payment for 300 pigeons delivered between the current date and May 15 1881. Note dated April 25 1881 by Joe Woods in Osceola.
The southeast quarter of section 33 in town 16 north range 1 west is offered for sale at a bargain. For details contact Bittenbender & VanWinter in Osceola, Nebraska.
A Shelby Nebraska advertiser led by Jack Everett offers to buy sell or exchange horses at low prices and invites buyers to secure bargains through an arrangement with an eastern party promising notes discounted at a very low percentage located in Shelby Nebraska with the code 31 121.
All parties acknowledged as indebted to Dunning Bros are urged to call and settle accounts. If immediate payment is not possible, please issue a note on account of the firm’s dissolution. Signed H. C. Dunning.
The advertisement urges broad public investigation of Kendall's Spavin Cure claiming remarkable benefits for humans and animals. It states the remedy is safe for children and adults, penetrates deeply, and cures blemishes on horses with no equal, promoting widespread trial.
The renowned balladist Prof James Ch Clark will perform an evening of song Wednesday the 11th. He blends poetry and music to render original sweetness and beauty beyond standard renditions and has earned a distinguished place in the musical world. Do not miss this memorable recital.
At a May 1 1881 gathering in the M E Church Osceola Rev Wm McCandlish of Omaha supervised the discontinuation of the county Bible committee and the formation of a Polk County Bible Society W Js Loring was named President with all county pastors as Vice Presidents A Treasurer and depository to be chosen by officers and pastors urged to send names and addresses to C M Barper Secretary in care of the society
University reports steady progress with spring entertainment plans and debates on machinery and soil ownership. Local items note Wheat outlook, willow hedge school, Sunday School officers, a new member list, updated prayer meetings, a misinformed spelling event, and a county treasurer audit confirming books balance at 13727.99 dollars.
Dissolution notice states that the partnership known as Dunning Bros is dissolved by mutual consent on April 19 1881. C Dunning will pay all debts and is authorized to receive money due to the firm. Signatures include H C Dunning Frank Dunsatne and Shelby.
School board of district No 19 Osceola Polk Co Nebraska will accept sealed bids and plans for a brick schoolhouse not smaller than 36 by 50 feet two stories with two rooms per floor a front stairway and belfry. Bids due by 12 oclock Friday May 27 1881.
Fragmentary notice notes an upcoming season tied to a play or venue with names such as Robert Curcen and Oxceols referenced in unclear context. The readable text suggests a local theater or alley stage plan but lacks coherent details. No clear event date or organization is discernible.
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