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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
5
A mix of community news from Stromsburg and nearby towns includes social events, sales and business updates. Died: young daughter of Dr and Mrs Brosdine. Local officials report on tax, school convention, and church events. residents attend outings, operations, and farm plans.
A Kansas man aimed to scold a neighbor without libel risk by mailing single word postal cards. Read in order they revealed a slander claim, but lawyers argued punctuation and date order protected the sender. The court agreed, though public sentiment favored the clever tactic.
A local man named Mr. C Haney of Genieva claims relief after years of suffering from piles. He reports doctors and dollars could not help until De Witt's Witch remedy provided permanent cure, according to prominent town sources.
A dated instruction urges viewers to stare steadily at an object for one minute and to silently repeat I shall go to Kk Dunnis for my hardware and furniture, reflecting a period practice in studio or classroom training.
Osceola Nebraska November 4 1902 merchants sign tender to accept coupons with the Farmer's Manual for five percent off cash purchases by subscribers. A copy of the manual will be printed for each subscriber at L A Beltzer's expense. Several named merchants and services listed, with sugar exceptions. Nursery stock orders offer fifteen percent discount. L A Beltzer named manager and agent recruiter.
The Land Office in Lincoln Nebraska issues a notice of intent to make final proof for Joseph E Mabey to claim Lot 8 Section 14 16 West. Witnesses Houser Lindsley Siewert Loveless testify to continuous residence and cultivation in Bellwood and Columbus Nebraska. Hearing before County Judge in Osceola Nebraska on December 16 1903. W A Green Register.
A compilation of numerous deeds and property transfers listing grantors and grantees including Pheonix Life Insurance to J S Carm ley and several others. Entries show monetary amounts, dates in October and deed sub-adds with parcels described by section township and range identifiers.
A reflective aphorism notes that men are quick to seize personal advantage for folly rather than seize opportunities to do good. It suggests the world would tire of brilliance if best chances for self-deception outweighed virtuous actions.
The Betterment of London association presented a petition to the county council urging action on street noises throughout the metropolis. The document requests the council to consider measures reducing sound levels and improving urban quiet.
A Scottish laird jokes that if he were a sheep he would shelter in the lee of a rocky bank, while the shepherd retorts that if he were a sheep he would have sense enough to seek shelter. The exchange highlights rustic wit and rural life.
A Washington report notes hotels in the capital serve four regular meals in a 24 hour cycle breakfast luncheon dinner and supper with some establishments delivering the late supper as late as midnight highlighting unique dining customs in the city.
A sharp exchange between Arkansas Governor Jeff Davis and Pine Bluff Circuit Judge A B Grace is labeled the retort Arkansas. Davis accuses Grace of hypocrisy and manhood insults while Grace responds with caustic retorts, highlighting a bitter feud in state politics and judiciary.
A Denver engineer reports a water powered site at Canyon Creek near the Good Luck mine in British Columbia. He notes seven or eight ore veins crossing the mountain and predicts the Good Luck could become a leading producer. Local interest increases as about 22 shares have sold and the stock is offered until December 3, 1903 before a price rise.
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