Grand Opening of Cloaks and Shawls at Drew’s
A long shopping list highlights Drew’s Cash Store in Shelby with arrivals and discounts across boots, hosiery, clothing, cloaks, shawls, prints, calico, flannell, and more. Local merchants advertise low prices, free repairs, and weekly new goods while Polk County stores push cheap groceries and hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew’s
Abbots
Joe Speirs
Shelby
Ned
FlyBrick
Monson’s
Linsey’s
Drew's
West’s
Crosby & Brown’s
Achance
Welpton’s
Butler County Fair Postponed to September 29
Through the kindness of Mr. E. B Taylor, the Butler county fair dates shift from September 15 16 and 17 to September 29 with closing on October 1 1880. Mr Wm Bowlby of Pleasant Home donated six ears of corn to contest Hackberry’s credited corn quality.
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E. B Taylor
Butler County
Wm. Bowlby
Pleasant Home
Hackberry
Dr Tanner’s lecture scheme and public notoriety plan
A skeptical view of Dr Tanner portraying his forty day flesh torture as a calculated path to national fame. The piece notes how public attention shifts to reputed figures, rewarding notoriety with praise while ordinary insight is overlooked. It warns the public may be gullible and profit-driven.
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Tanner
W. ¥. Malone
Ulysses
Tatk Record
Polk County Fair Premium List Promises Success
The premium list of the Polk county fair is before us and heralds success for the society. Information regarding the fair is available from secretary Mrs H C Bittenbender of Osceola. The fair is set for October 6 and 7. David City Republican.
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Polk County Fair
H.C. Bittenbender
Osceola
Nebraska conference Seminary catalogue praised by Osceola
The first catalogue of the Nebraska conference Seminary is praised for its quality in construction and execution. Comrades from David City and Risings commend Osceola’s reception. Theo Beebe assumes charge of the Longer House hotel and is expected to run a welcoming, efficient operation. The Record enters its ninth year pledging bold editorial stance and continued local service.
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Nebraska Conference Seminary
York J Republican
Theo. Beebe
Beebe
Nebraska Wesleyan University First Catalogue Issued
The first catalogue of Nebraska Wesleyan University is complete and well arranged. It presents a full faculty and a comprehensive course of study. Young Nebraskans are urged to consult the catalogue before seeking education elsewhere. Copies may be obtained from President J. J. Fleharty or D. W. Huffman, corresponding secretary.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nebraska
J. J. Fleharty
D. W. Huffman Cor
Board of Trustee
School Board seeks bids for plastering painting and chimney
Stormsburg finds bids due Oct 1 1880 for plastering and interior painting of the district 43 school house and for building one chimney. Board may reject all bids. Grammar school report shows 43 pupils enrolled 40 average daily attendance with Algebra and other branches taught. Pupils urged punctual attendance and patrons invited to visit.
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Stromsburg
School Board of Dist. No
Wo. C. Bart Hottom
Osceola
J. Baum
Dunning Coleman Wedding Wish From Guthrie Friends
On Wednesday September 8 1880 in Guthrie Iowa Mr W E Dunning and Miss Nellie Coleman are wished long life and happiness by the Recorps joining with their many friends in Shelby.
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Dunning
Coleman
Guthrie
Iowa
Incomplete OCR Comes to Light in Paper WeSick Note
Fragmentary text notes an absence from the office due to illness. The phrase appears garbled with stray quotes and typos, mentioning sickness and a missing official. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
G A R Posts Visit Osceola Risings and York County Notes
The G A R Posts of David City and Risings arrived about four o'clock Monday on their way to Central City. They camped on the hillside near the Congregational church and held a large camp fire event with speeches by officers from Osceola and Risings and others. The issue also notes York County Agricultural Society plans for the 1880 fair, local church notices, and various personal notices about residents returning from trips and moving.
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G. A. R. Post
Osceola
8. P. VanDoozer
David City
Central City
Congregational Church
Hells
Cook
G. A.R
J. H. Anderson
E. B. Taylor
Risings
J. H. Mitchell
Hill
D. C
Washington
York County Agricultural Society
York
Polk County Sabbath School Convention Opens In Osceola
Sabbath School workers of Polk County met Sept 8 at 10 in Osceola M K Church to organize a county convention with 37 delegates. Officers include Rev L P Norcross president and J Kyle vice president with a county-wide slate and by laws adopted for annual meetings and a budgetary collection.
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Kansas and Nebraska
Church, of God
Victor ‘School
Hackberry Precinct
M. Newcomer
Shelby
W. J. Weeber
Polk County
M. K
Osceola
Rev. L. P. Norcross
John Kyle
M. J. Hornback
C. W. Kyle
J. H. Mickey
Canada
Crozier
Hackberry
H. Hays
Stromsburg
Jos. Hornback
Pleasant Home
John G. Moore
Platte
John Miller
Valley
Mr. Horst
John Morrill
Island
Sparanghawk
U. S
S. S
Oil Cloth at Drews For Sale or Trade
For sale or trade a fine business property located in a live business town. Will be sold at reasonable figures or exchanged for a good farm in Polk county. For particulars call Frank McWilliams. Cacola Neb. Also Drew’s offers cloth and napkins.
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Drew’s
Polk County
Frank McWilliams
Caccola
Drew?s
Prosta Tonic Claim Sparks Quick Relief
An ad asserts Brown's Prosta Tonic enables digestion and rapid recovery, claiming the user can eat and be happy again. It promotes the product as available for sale everywhere.
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Brown
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Osceola Record
Raabe
Cornish & King
G. W. Weat’s
Crosby & Brown
A. N. Jay
Abbot’s
Wests and Maslin
Welpton
Don’t
Monson Low
J. W. Welpton’s
Dunning Bro’s. Shelby
Abbot's
Monson Bros
Calico
Moneon Bros
J. A. Wood
Abbot’s Drug Store
Drew
Polk Co
Chicago
Flenarty
Wesley Chapel
Methodist Society
Shelby Charge
Mitchell
Nance
Friendville
Jesse Kinyon
Vanwinter
Edward
Fremont
A. Lincoln Post
B. P. Cook
P. C. E. B. Taylor
Adjt
Capital
Lincoln Journal
Republican State
Republican Party
Weat
Presbyterian Church
Ladies Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. A. Scotts
Seward
Frank Davis
Ohio
T. J. Drain
Hamburg
Uncle Drain
C. W. Richardson
Mt. Vernon
D. Graves
Arborville
Mr. R
H. A. Scott
Illinois
S.S
S. Siri
John H. Abbot
Abbot's Circulating Library
Illuminating Oil
Co's
Holden
Chicago Enamel Paints
South East Corner Square
Chapter
Erie
H. T. Arnold
West
F. A. Schouler
Neb. D.C. Brannan
H. C. Bittenbender
Kyle & Browne
Kyte & Brown
Neb
Joan Weeks
Butler
N.Y
Doctor Taiwner
Biws H. U
Auer
Cal
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