Largest stock of goods arrives in Polk county shelves
We have just unpacked the largest stock of goods ever brought to Polk county. This stock is now on our shelves and tables awaiting your inspection. In it you will find everything you could desire in goods of all kinds. The season has seen every exertion to supply the trade with the very latest and best at the lowest prices. There is not an inferior piece of goods in the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
G.T. Ray & Co
Osceola ad and local notices mix of sales and visits
Local shop window ads urge subscriptions and sales of goods while reporting residents’ travels to Omaha and expositions. Community notices mention auctions, real estate, medical tonics, and rides for visitors, with names of residents and local merchants tied to events and promises of bargains.
Fragmentary numbers prompt uncertain record
OCR fragment shows a string of numbers and decimals 45 1% 34 2.00 4.00 3.30 3.50 6 with no clear context or readable facts to summarize. No named individuals or organizations are identifiable in the text.
Polk County Attorney Candidate Withdrawn Statement
Notice to voters from Shelby Nebraska dated October 10 1898 announces that due to business commitments the Republican County Central Committee candidate cannot canvas personally. The candidate pledges to fill the office to the satisfaction of all if elected.
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Shelby
Neb
Polk County
Nebraska
Republican County Central Committee
Hinshaw to Speak on National Issues in Three Villages
Republican congress candidate E. H. Hinshaw will address voters on the issues of the day in Stromsburg on Monday October 17 Osceola on Tuesday October 18 and Shelby on Wednesday October 19 all gatherings start at 8 p.m.
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E. H. Hinshaw
Congress
Stromsburg
Osceola
Shelby
Reception Honoring Mrs M M Makeever in Osceola
Mrs J L Makeever hosted a Saturday reception at her Osceola residence for Mrs M M Makeever of Denver who is visiting for several weeks. Refreshments were served and attendees reported a rare enjoyable afternoon. School children's excursion announced for Saturday Oct 16 with departures from Osceola at 6 12 am and Omaha at 9 pm.
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A. C. Guild
Osceola
B. B. Hills
Warren
Maine
J.L. Makeever
M. M. Makeever
Denver
Asceola
Omaha
Brooke and Pratt wedding at Pratt hotel
Mr George Brooke and Miss Mae Pratt wed at the Pratt hotel on Sunday at 5 pm Rev W R Adams officiated. Only immediate family attended. They boarded the 7 20 train to David City then settled in Staplehurst where Brooke runs a drug business. Brooke formerly worked as a pharmacist in Kunkels drugstore and is known in Osceola. Pratt is daughter of Capt and Mrs L M Pratt who ran Osceola's hotel and she was a popular clerk at Mongons store. A large circle of friends send wishes for happiness.
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George Brooke
Mae Pratt
Pratt Hotel
W. R. Adams
David City
Staplehurst
L. M. Pratt
Osceola
Mongon
How To Look Good From Healthy Organs And Skin
The article links good looks to health of the liver stomach and kidneys. It notes bilious look from inactive liver and dyspeptic look from stomach disorder and a pinched look from kidney issues. It praises Electric Bitters as a purifier and tonic for these organs and for clearing pimples blotches and boils.
Public Auction of General Merchandise Continues
General merchandise placed for sale at the public auction continues until all items are sold. Sale location is at the north west corner of the square.
Plain sewing at home for Mrs Mary Wilson and Mrs Susan Foland
Fragmentary note indicates domestic tasks including sewing and knottin comforts. Mentions Mrs Mary Wilson in the east part of town and Mrs Susan Foland. Likely a housekeeping or neighborly arrangement.
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Mary Wilson
Susan Foland
Beggs Pills Promoted Amid Court Session
An advertisement touts Beggs Little Giant Pills as a cure for indigestion constipation and liver troubles. The District Court in session since Monday is hearing D D Little versus Farmers and Merchants Bank of Stromsburg in a damage suit tied to the Little Bros. store closing under sale.
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D. H. Kunxrn
D. D. Little
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of Stromsburg
Little Bros
Stromsburg
Polk County Teachers and Library Associations Meet in Osceola
Oscrona Iowa October 10 1898 notice calls Polk County Teachers Association and Library Association to meet in the Osceola Court Room Saturday October 22 1898 at 1 30 PM to elect officers and discuss matters of interest to all teachers. Superintendent Guo Horner urges all teachers to attend.
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Oscrona
Nepa
Polk County Teachers’ Association
The
Library Association
Osceola
How to Prevent Croup
Two children prone to croup attacks are reportedly spared by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A Nickle Bros. merchant from Nickleville Pa calls it a household necessity and says no matter what else runs out it is essential. G T Ray sells the product.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Nickle
Nickle Bros
Nickleville
G. T.ray
War commission complaint cites towel shortages for troops
A New York mother submits a formal complaint to the Investigating commission alleging neglect in supplying towels to troops at Tampa, Santiago, and Camp Wikoff. The note amuses old soldiers who recall longer service with little or no towels.
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New York State
Tampa
Santiago
Camp Wikoff
Foreclosure action against Erik Peterson in Polk Nebraska court
The Union Central Life Insurance Company files a district court foreclosure against Erik Peterson Osceola Bank Mary Peterson and others on a mortgage to secure 2200 dated December 20 1904. The court seeks payment of 2354 plus interest and sale of the property SE quarter of Section 11 Township 14N Range 3W to satisfy the debt with a required answer by November 7 1898.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Union Central Life Insurance, Company A Corporation
Erik Peterson
Union
Polk
S.E
Asewola Bank
Mary Peterson
Dfts
Union Central Life Insurance Co
A. B. Corriorn
Yohnny com marchin home inspires wartime ballad
A fragmentary verse evokes marching home and tears of mothers as soldiers head to battle. An accompanying testimonial extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic knee relief from J. T. Bays, pastor, Neodesha Kansas, with purchase note.
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Ole Olsen
Modder
Solyyers
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