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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1893
Page
4
A Kansas paper clips a partisan quarrel between Alliance and Democratic factions. The note mocks Irish political records and ends with a fable about two cats from Kilkenny who fight until none remain, illustrating political exhaustion and mudslinging.
The Alliance-Independent urges followers to tell the truth and curb whoppers as it criticizes populist writers and speakers for making statements that cannot be supported by statistics. It notes Eddie would be closer to the truth if he spoke more cautiously.
All Nebraska congressmen except Mercer oppose repealing the Sherman silver purchase clause. Meiklejohn votes for free coinage by a 20 to 1 margin. Lincoln Journal correspondent notes Hainer and Meiklejohn defend their votes as bimetallists seeking a compromise via amendments rather than unconditional repeal, aligned with the Republican platform.
A farmer defends himself against county actions and attorney claims, recounting court suits against the Board, Donaldson and other cases. He notes a $100 fine, jail costs, and daily prisoner charges, questioning the county’s accounting and outcomes. He compares the county to street corner farmers selling land and hints at ongoing disputes with the county attorney.
A reader questions past charges and political blame for printing costs and access to county records. He cites Palmquist’s report, asks how Sun and Headlight obtained the commissioners proceedings, and notes a rise in costs from previous elections and a $315 spring deficiency now tenfold.
The local column attacks a rival paper and its owner Beltzer, recounting personal exchanges, accusations of political meddling, and a back‑and‑forth over editorial battles. It urges closing a quarrel with civility and proposes reconciliation through amicable dialogue.
Davis of Valley Precinct Polk County Nebraska dated September 4 1893 asks readers to extend time as he presents further substantiation of his assertion that Mr Hurst loaned money at two per cent a month. He signs H G Davis.
Exrom Diinois and Mat and Dad, sons of Henry Studgvin, traveled from Nebraska’s Phelps County to share a report on extreme dryness. They described a sunbaked wheat crop and bare corn fields, contrasting Nebraska’s drought with their local conditions. They noted families in Nebraska struggling to move, relying on aid from other states.
The county rejects rumors from Illinois about crop prospects, calling them untrue. The writer notes a dry year and Nebraska’s resilience, urging locals to seek accurate conditions and challenge eastern reports.
Osceola Neb August 29 1893. Board of county commissioners met with all members present. Bills audited and allowed across funds including jail iron grating contract 19180 and State vs Johnson case printing 1175. Payments to road district overseers and refunds, bids accepted for bridge lumber and sewer pipe, delinquent tax list printing assigned to Headlight and Shelby Sun, adjournment to September 19 1893.
The Renown and The Semi-Weekly Journal publish a one year rate of 1.75 and invite readers to place their orders. The ad emphasizes a combined price option and urges prompt subscription.
A playful item promotes the Nonpareil Hair Curler by R K Baum as the solution to keeping hair in curl on rainy days. The note reads as a light puzzle style tease to obtain the product.
A brief notice promotes Bege’s Family Medicines as a way to cut medical costs by up to 95 percent. The ad urges readers to keep a supply on hand and lists R. K. Coum as the seller.
Just south of the 59th street entrance the Women’s Building spans 200 by 400 feet with a cost of 3140,000. The note urges every lady to visit. It also promotes the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line offering reliable service and cheap rates to Chicago with contact info for Union Pacific agent R.B Genge, Osceola.
Public demand for smooth travel drives the service. The durable through trains of the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line run solid vestibuled routes without changing cars between Chicago Omaha and intermediate points. The service is promoted as the west’s fastest connection between the named cities.
For sale by R. K. Baum the advertisement touts Begs's Little Giant Pills as a liver remedy and mood booster with a humorous pitch about the liver appreciating the joke and the buyer.
Traveling public are made aware that the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line offers the best accommodations from Indianapolis to Chicago Omaha and intermediate points not only during the World's Fair but all year.
The Harticultural Building at the World's Fair rises with a 182 foot dome and a total cost of 300000. The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line promotes cheap fares with no train changes en route to Chicago. See R. R. Genge, agent, U P System, Osceola for details.
A promotional notice urges readers in Lincoln to subscribe to the Nebraska State Journal from now until January 1894 at 25 cents. The ad promises two papers weekly during the great congress and incentives for early subscribers.
A combined subscription deal offers both papers for one year at 1.75 dollars. The offer emphasizes access to The Semi-Weekly Journal and The Record as the focal papers for readers.
The Union Pacific offers a single fare for a round trip to Grand Island for the State G A R Reunion from August 28 to September 2. Tickets available through local Union Pacific agents with full details.
Mr. H. J. Mayera of Oakland Nd reports selling thirteen bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in one day the largest sale on record at his counters. He says it gives the best satisfaction of any cough medicine and leads all other preparations. For sale by R. K. Bary.
Mr John Caraghar a merchant in Fulton County Ohio says St Patrick's Pill are the best selling pills he handles. The reason is they produce a pleasant effect and are certain and thorough in their action. Try them when you want a reliable cathartic. For sale at Baums Druggist.
After the fair ends you can stay at home then travel to Chicago for the most complete and magnificent exhibition ever held. Ves tibuled Limited trains of the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line offer the least trouble and charge.
The piece highlights the World Fair in Chicago with the largest gun exhibit. It urges readers to visit during pleasant late season travel weather and notes the Vestibule Limited trains of the Chicago Union Pacific Line for comfortable travel, with rates available from local agents.
Ballards Snow Liniment proclaims a unique composition and deep penetration, marketing itself as the most effective remedy yet. It asserts cures for rheumatism neuralgia cuts sprains bruises wounds sciatic inflammatory rheumatism burns and other ailments, with wide distribution through RK Bava Dreger.
Claim invites use for dyspepsia torpid liver yellow skin and kidney trouble. It guarantees satisfaction. Price 75 sold by KOK SBAUN.
A Victorian ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for scalds burns bruises and skin ailments and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills for liver digestion and bowel issues. The copy targets readers with claims of heartache dyspepsia bad breath and biliousness.
An old advertisement extols a North wind cold remedy named One Minute Cough Cure by R. K. Baus. The copy promises rapid relief with a sharp, succinct claim, reflecting vintage patent medicine tone and branding.
Captain Sweeney of the U S A in San Diego California declares Shilohs Catarrh Remedy the first medicine that has proven effective for him. The product is priced at 50 cents. R K Batm.
An advertisement touts Shilohs Catarrh Remedy as a cure for catarrh diphetheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes an ingenious nasal injector at no extra charge, marketed and sold by R. K. Baum Druggist.
Local retailer announces exclusive agency for Parks' Gough Syrup and urges customers with colds to try it. Each bottle priced at 50 cents or 1.00 with a positive money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A courtly tip urges saturating flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and binding it to the affected area to cure ordinary cases in one or two days. The ad notes rheumatism relief and sells 56 cent bottles by R. K. Baus.
A druggist advertisement promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer as a guaranteed cure for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin. The seller is R K Baum a local druggist.
An advertisement touts a liniment as the most penetrating remedy from sea to sea and from lakes to the gulf. It pledges to cure rheumatism neuralgia cuts sprains bruises wounds old sores burns sciatica sore throat and chest inflammation after other remedies fail. Also advertised as effective for animal use and priced in dollars, sold by R K Baum.
An advertisement warns of liver distress causing symptoms such as jaundice indigestion and foul breath. It promotes Herbine as a universal cure for liver stomach and bowel disorders and notes a price of cents sold by RB E Baum Drugpist.
This humble remedy claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts bruises burns frost bite and sore chest It penetrates to the rest of the disease and is said to restore mobility even after years of cripples using crutches The price is 56 cents and it is sold by R K Baum.
The promptness and certainty of its cures have made Chamberlin's Cough Remedy famous. It aids coughs, colds, croup and whooping coughs and is sold at 30 cent bottles by R. K. Baum. Mr CB Main of Union City Fa endorses its reliability and satisfaction guarantee.
An advertisement puffs Rozedere as a facial purifier promising a perfect complexion by removing redness tan freckles pimples blackheads liver spots moth patches and more. Actress Ethel Wolf endorses the product and a bottle price is offered with free sample on payment. Agenta positions seek representatives in South Bend Indiana.
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the top cough remedy in the world. It promises relief for consumption, colds, coughs, sore throat, chest issues, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, and other throat and lung diseases with a strong guarantee of results.
Mrs Annie M Beam of McKeeport Pennsylvania reports her children recovered from diarrhoea using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after time in Jonstown. She notes several other unsuccessful cases but says the remedy cannot be excelled. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents are sold locally.
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