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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1880
Page
7
A devotional piece by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley reflects on Jesus Christ’s crucifixion teaching believers to die to self. Through quiet, forgiving endurance and compassion toward foes, the poem links Christ’s farewell to enduring faith and hope beyond suffering.
A sermon sample urges universal public worship as essential to religion and God’s presence. It cites Rabbi Levi and Rabbi Eliezer on attending houses of worship, warns against atheism, and portrays public worship as a defining line between believers and nonbelievers. A tale of a man avoiding church for years ends with renewed faith after attending services and embracing Sabbath duties.
An intelligent foreign visitor to New England a century ago would note two defining traits: singleness of purpose and resolute focus on removing obstacles. Young men chose a clear path—farmer sailor merchant lawyer physician or clergyman—and pursued it relentlessly, avoiding detours and heavy burdens. An old time minister Noah Benedict exemplified how these traits shaped religious life in Woodbury Connecticut as part of a 150 year joint pastorate.
A zealous preacher valued his pulpit above all even family and was quick to remove anything that might tempt him away. His once-loved young horse grew unruly and was sold, the minister explaining he feared distraction from his life of service. The anecdote prompts reflection on a biblical injunction.
The Wall Street Daily News ranks New York as a global hub of private wealth led by John Jacob Astor and William H. Vanderbilt with Vanderbilt’s income over 5 million dollars annually. It notes New York magnates like Jay Gould Edward H. Green Henry Hilton and Rhine landers among others. Frankfort on the Main is described as the richest city of its size with 100 residents worth 4 to 5 million dollars and 250 worth at least 1 million, and it controls a banking capital of about 200 million dollars including Rothschilds stake.
Dr. James Williams reports 1879 U S corn output totaled 1 545 billion bushels with eleven states yielding 1 2286 billion and 27 states plus 8 territories 316 4 million. Wheat produced 449 million with eleven states contributing 341 5 million and others 107 5 million. eleven states grew 76 percent of wheat and 79 percent of corn.
A humorous note questions if fish hear and recalls a fishing trip where fish appeared to listen with ear trumpets. The item interlaces a mock debate with a playful endorsement for Dr Buut's Cough Syrup by Carpenter & Palmer of Jamestown New York.
Color blindness is discussed as a common yet little understood defect. About one in twenty men are affected, with women far less so. Tests include color separation tasks and reading colored letters. the condition is incurable and cannot be taught or remedied.
Edward Green died in Gallatin Tennessee last week claiming to be 106 but his family believes he was 112 to 114 years old. He was born in North Carolina and moved to Tennessee as a young man, living in Nashville then a military post. He helped build one of the first houses in Nashville and only last year could work in his garden.
Col. John A. Rice, Tremont proprietor, returns from New York after three weeks overseeing Rockaway Beach hotel construction. Opening set for June 1 with the hotel expected to rival fashionable Atlantic resorts. Rice to remain two weeks before departing East to finalize Rockaway arrangements. Clerks at Tremont promise a welcoming, homey stay in Chicago.
A household advertisement offers a free book on the liver its diseases and treatment. It lists topics including torpid liver jaundice biliousness dyspepsia malaria and headaches and directs readers to send to Dr Sanford 162 Broadway New York City N Y.
The page lists several products and brands including the Voltaic Belt Co. offering thirty day trial Electro-Voltaic Belts from Marshall Michigan, Frazer Axle Grease praised as best, VEGETINE praised for health restoration, Lyon's Heel Stiffeners, Gilbert's Linen Starch, and Dr Marchisi's Uterine Catholicon promoted for female weakness with a mail offer from Howarth & Ball Urica NY.
An 1879 testimonial from Montaxat Massachusetts recounts long battle with scrofulous humor and lung disease. Maria J Kimball claims Vegetine cured her after physicians could offer no hope. She notes prior cancer removal and years free of scrofula with family use and endorsement. Moses Kimball supports the claim.
Chase Butt reports a full cure from a skin disease after taking three bottles of Vegetine. The letter is certified by Westman & Baker of 9 Bay Street Toronto, confirming the testimonial as true and given while in their employ.
Advertises 240 engravings by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld endorsed by notable figures including Pres Chadbourne Williams College Gov Peeke and others. States sold in numbers and provides Arthur Bot Albany NY address for contact.
A broadcast ad offers a free cure for youthful errors nervous weakness and early decay. It claims a remedy discovered by a missionary in Southerica and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. JosxiH T. VmManx at Station D New York City.
A tongue in cheek quip contrasts self‑induced illness with the path to recovery. It mocks overwork, excess eating, and constant medical dependence while hinting at common nostrums advertised in periodicals. The piece frames wellness as a reverse journey from poor habits to better health.
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