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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
3
A grand ballroom scene highlights the social pageant as the queen of society and her dressmaker face the strain of a flawless gown. The piece links overwork and nervous illness to broader health concerns and endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy, including a reader letter praising its effects on ovarian inflammation and related symptoms.
Mrs. Sarah Sneder of La Porte Indiana reports long standing female troubles improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She says after six bottles she was cured and recommends it to friends for relief from headaches back and kidney pain
The article describes a Welsh funeral custom where a sin eater, hired as a long lean ugly man, consumes bread and beer placed on or over the corpse to take on the deceased's sins. If no sin eater is used, wine and biscuits are shared with bearers, each drop of wine thought to bear a sin of the dead while releasing the soul from its burden.
Official report shows mental disorders still rising in Ireland with the highest hospital patient total on record while population is at a low. Insanity per 100 000 climbs from 250 in 1880 to 460 in 1899 and 28.4 percent of hospital deaths cite consumption as cause.
Mrs. Howard Gould approves plans for a $750,000 New York residence on Fifth Avenue widely hailed as one of the finest along Millionaires Row. She supervised the design to reflect her ideas of a premier house and gave the architect explicit orders.
Senator Hoar and a former colleague met near the senate chamber. Hoar offered to let the other pass first, but the ex-senator declined, prompting Hoar to quip that the X’s always go before the wise.
In Middlesboro Ky two men wear the same pair of shoes at once. One keeps his right shoe on while the other is missing his left. They share one pair of size identical shoes and buy together to halve the cost.
A witty adage notes that whenever a will exists the presence of lawyers is common. It suggests lawyers and executors play a central role in handling estates and disputes that arise after a person's death.
The saying suggests that many people hope for a favorable fall to fell trees and gather chips. It reflects a community belief linking seasonal timing with resource gathering and economic activity.
The Rebuilt Theater Francaise preserves the 1870 Louis plan with few changes. The interior, oval vestibule, grand staircase, and public foyer are restored to their original layout, maintaining the sacred architectural trust.
San Francisco board of supervisors passes an ordinance to shorten laundry operation hours from fifteen to twelve, aimed at reducing the overworked employees' daily labor.
Advertisement invites readers to subscribe to THE KIOWA CINEF devoted to 8,000,000 acres opened for settlement in Oklahoma Territory. Annual price one dollar, sample copy ten cents, subscribers receive a free illustrated Oklahoma book Morgan's Manual with map. Address Dick T. Morgan Perry Oklahoma Territory.
A quip filled reflection on paying for outcomes and getting value, with a wry note about wealth and fairness. It frames money as a measure of value and hints at how generosity and prudence shape fate.
An expert proclaims Garfield Tea a cure for constipation headache and kidney liver disorders. The claim extends to blood purification and complexion improvement, with worldwide use and physician recommendation. A second note promotes Magnetic Starch for starching linen. The text ends with a proverb-like remark about the earth and sun and a metaphor about a short story.
The family debates daily what dessert to serve. Try Jell-O, a quick healthful choice prepared in two minutes with no boiling or baking. Add boiling water, set to cool, flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry at 10 cents. The motorman on the street car is a nonconductor.
An ad touts Magnetic Starch claiming clothes won’t crack when treated. A proverb suggests financial hardship aids self knowledge, noting that one who wants to learn all faults must become poor.
A cabinet member tells a Chicago correspondent that in four years at his desk he has had no calls from senators or representatives about legislation or public business. Every visit has sought appointments, patronage, jobs, or favors for themselves or constituents.
The sultan amuses himself with card games, playing for much of his time and holding a lasting dislike for anyone who defeats him in Lim.
The sign painter is also a figure painter, showing skill in both commercial lettering and figurative artwork.
Mollie consoles her frightened sister Kate as strange noises haunt the house after Leonard Barlowe’s death. Mollie wrestles with fear, forgives enemies, and seeks faith while Madame Dubois and Henri stir tension. Kate recalls past sorrows and clings to Mollie, finding comfort in prayer and sisterly bond amid mystery.
Mollie questions who killed Leonard Barlowe and whether the Du Bois family holds private knowledge about the crime. The inquiry haunts her days as she pursues elusive truth and motive.
Mollie Anstruther clashes with Henri and Madame over wealth and marriage plans. Joyce’s engagement to a naval officer is overshadowed by rumors of Henri’s past and a dangerous secret. Mollie vows to assert her will as tensions at Beverton rise.
Inventor Nikola Tesla promotes an "electrical oscillation" treatment for consumption using a high voltage machine. He asserts the lungs receive safe electrical current and claims tubercular matter is eliminated with remarkable recoveries, including a New York patient who regained full lung use after five years of tuberculosis.
A tale from Gen Francis V Greene recalls bets by officers at Gettysburg. Harmon in Detroit submerged 125 seconds in a tub. A Philadelphia wager had a man undress after a water dive at eight feet. Curtis in Berkshire ran five miles in forty one minutes then jumped eleven feet six inches. Head walked 600 miles in ten days winning 5000, but it ruined him.
Soak four ounces of gelatine in cold water for thirty minutes. Dissolve the gelatine in sixteen ounces of water in warm heat, then pour into a shallow tray. Roll prints albumen side out, pass quickly through the gelatine to avoid air bubbles, hang to dry, then press onto glass for a smooth finish.
A wry reflection on how men claim noble lineage while their ancestors might blush at their current family. The saying critiques hollow boasts and suggests identity is tied to roots more than outward claims.
The Chicago dog population is 40 296. License revenue from these dogs amounts to 80 592 dollars.
Ed Ustick was killed at a railroad crossing east of Pilger Stanton County Nebraska while returning home in a wagon. The special freight struck the wagon and dragged his body. trainmen reportedly did all in their power to avoid the collision though speed exceeded local limits. A whiskey jug was found near the scene.
District court in Alliance begins its term with five criminal cases on the docket including two for murder in the first degree. Richard M. Cline faces trial for the shooting death of B. C. Richardson after a dispute at Richardson's saloon. The state, led by County Attorney Smith P. Tuttle, contends Cline killed Richardson in a dining room adjoining the saloon following a confrontation.
Letters to Roy Henderson were returned marked deceased from Vigan Luzon in the Philippines area. He joined the regular army as a musician and had been missing for about four months since leaving Chicago. His parents have had only one brief communication. The absence of his name in MacArthur’s weekly roster raises questions about the reported death.
Electric current turned on in Alliance Nebraska and the city now boasts an excellent lighting system. The plant includes two large incandescents, one arc machine, and a Corliss engine, housed in a 50 by 80 foot brick building with two boilers and two engines.
In Plattsmouth on October 1 a large crowd attended the Ak-Sar-Ben event in Omaha. On Fifteenth and Farnam, Fred Engenberger had his pockets picked losing a gold watch and $2.50.
Edgar Neb October 1 EDGAR is installing a citywide telephone system. A large number of phones already installed and poles line the streets. The system is operated by the Central Telephone System of St Louis and is formed by local Edgar business men.
A six contestant gold medal contest drew a large crowd in Murray Nebraska with judges Rev Garvin Dr Swartz and Mr Flinn awarding the medal to Grace McDonald of Murray. She plans to travel to Aurora in November to seek the diamond medal.
Judge Letton of Fairbury presided in Hebron during a term with Judge Stubbs. The main case, Casper versus the St Joseph and Grand Island Railroad, claimed damages from a fall under a freight train at Alexandria in September 1899. The jury was instructed to return a verdict for the defendants for lack of sufficient evidence. Casper testified he was drawn under the train by a section while on the platform.
Homer H. Bowker, an esteemed York resident and veteran, died at his home from a stroke of apoplexy after eleven o'clock p m. He served as a private in the Fif ti es Illinois infantry and in the Second United States Veteran Volunteers. Bowker was a member of the G A R post A O U W and York's fire department, which oversaw his funeral arrangements.
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