01 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
1
After more than two years of acquaintance Osceola holds Rev. A B Whitmer in high esteem as a true minister and dignified individual. The town celebrates his leadership, fundraising for relief, and a beautiful church built with his tireless energy.
In town visitors include Cattis at Sani nN Diniley and the comrade from Nan-Ladd. Rev. Crisp visits Benedict, Dr Sawyer moves his dental office to the Henderson block, and Judge Getts issues a marriage license to Charles E. Stafford and Elsie Stewart with Rev. Adams performing the ceremony. Ward the Barber referenced. H. P. Weintz returns from Colorado. W A Walrath distributes campaign literature in Lincoln. Shoulder braces advertised at McCoy's.
The Independent attacked our timing on a local satire piece as a mistake by the writer. The Record waited weeks for pops to correct dates while four papers repeated the same date for three weeks, suggesting a broader awareness. W.R. Winn of Kewanee Illinois visited Osceola and noted widespread unemployment, idle mills, and low prices, arguing only protectionist measures and not silver coinage would restore work.
A bold advertisement touts Beggs German Valve ointment as the perfect cure all with extraordinary powers. It claims thousands of cured cases and testimonials, sold by druggist D. H. Kupkel.
The associate editor notes church choirs face pruning as a metaphor for trimming members and voices. The piece explores rivalry over who sings and who is excluded within parish groups.
The text notes followers of both candidates show allegiance to their own champion elected by large majorities, implying ongoing political fervor regardless of who holds the presidency.
The writer invites all parents to visit public schools to observe operations and teacher performance. See how forty students are managed and compare with personal experience handling a single child at home.
The columnist ponders why some parishioners alter their church attendance and zeal with a new minister. He notes louder prayers and fuller singing atFirst but later decline during the minister's term, followed by renewed fervor with a new pastor. A longtime member is slated to explain this pattern next week.
A critical notice condemns the late M. E. conference of Nebraska for appointing officials praised as unsuited and lacking brains. The piece questions motives behind selecting leaders over capable thinkers and students, citing personal faves and alleged preferment.
An unsigned letter to Hon. John Tongue questions his fitness for county attorney. It asks if he will move to Osceola, rent at 810 per month, reduce taxes by 200 yearly, favor opposing papers, educate voters, and participate in church and charitable activities while noting concerns about Wasgard Practice and Polk county.
Help wanted: trusted men or women to join a well established Nebraska house. Salary $780 with $315 weekly pay and expenses. Permanent position. References required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to The National Star Building Chicago.
For Sale or Trade notice offering a room house and 244 acres adjoining Osceola. Property described as well fenced with hog tight fencing, suitable out buildings and stock pens. Trade preference is for horses with part cash and balance of time. Requires at this office.
H. W Sawyer, a dentist in Henderson's Block Osceola Nebraska, promotes a dental gold protection platform. He claims gold crowns caps and fillings safeguard health and fortune and warns against delaying care until after November 3.
An advertisement touts Beggs Tropical Liniment with a positive guarantee to meet all label claims. It highlights effectiveness for deep seated ailments such as rheumatism and neuralgia and notes dealer D. HB. Kunkel stocks it.
Mr C Yong er of Bowling Green Ohio endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying it pleases customers and sells more than all other kinds combined. For sale by E E Kennard and Co.
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