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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1893
Page
4
The Polk County Republicans advise primaries for delegate elections on Friday Sept 29 with caucus sites at usual voting places. They call for nomination of precinct officers at the caucuses and require two weeks notice prior to the meetings. Secy Chm H H CambrEnn J D Epwanps.
A cryptic note declares that Old Man X is not part of the group and that Harry should guess again about who knows Polk County matters. The letter stresses direct talk without apology and hints at political affiliations without naming them.
For years there has been talk of a north south railroad running from the Dakotas to the Gulf in Texas to shorten transport costs. A new company has been formed to pursue building this line, with a circular to J P Heald indicating the organization is now in place. The Record notes the road is a long hard venture but could cut costs by about half, and ten years may bring tangible progress through capital and persistence.
A local call urges Republicans to carefully select the county ticket and unite for a clean victory. It notes reform voters’ discontent, invites independents not aligning with them to vote Republican, and stresses personal sacrifice to ensure a decisive win for the party.
The Record's editor cites a former party leader in Polk County who joined a reform ticket but now plans to vote Republican. He says he was misled by promises and heard such stories daily across the county as locals hoped for real change.
Citizens assert the new party failed reforms as promises collapse. They cite hidden schemes and caucusing, accuse officers of taking passes as bribes, and blame reform control for higher taxes and greater state spending. Some return to the old party and urge bold public stand against past missteps.
The Polk county convention will choose delegates to the state gathering with Maxwell and J H Frick as leading candidates. The Record backs Maxwell as best suited to win votes and benefit the party, urging a solid Maxwell delegation and careful voter consideration. A separate note reports the Osceola wedding of George L. Everitt and Marie Zipper, with details of ceremony, reception, and future plans.
A county organ denies any message of regret attributed to Henry Campbell. It rejects that a representative spoke on its authority and accuses rivals of political schemes to ruin Campbell’s business. The note accuses Polk county rivals of an unscrupulous effort to “do-up Henry Campbell.”
The text portrays a heated local dispute with references to Mr Belt zer igits agent and hostile actions. It uses a prairie imagery comparing calves given plenty of rope to threats against opponents and challenges readers to demand authority for apologies.
A. A. Hannell sues J. Falk Christina M. Falk Andrew Falk and Mary C. Falk plus other defendants in Polk County Nebraska district court to foreclose a mortgage on Lots 22 and 23 in Block 8 Stromsburg. Note dated August 30 1899 for 205.05 with interest. seeks decree to force payment or sale of premises. Respondents must answer by October 8 1893. Attorneys Kiso Birnszu.
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Bege's Family Medicines on hand to cut medical costs, claiming doctor bills can be reduced by 95 percent, with product sold by R K Cotta.
Just south of the 59th street entrance the Woman's Building spans 200 by 400 feet and cost $140,000. The notice invites all ladies to visit while promoting Union Pacific service to Chicago via its Osceola agent R. K Genge for details.
Public demand drives faster through trains with no change. The Chicago Union Pacific North-Western Line offers solid vestibuled service from Chicago to Omaha and intermediate points, claiming the finest and fastest travel between the named cities.
An advertisement promotes Bege's Little Giant Pills as a liver health aid. It playfully suggests the product lifts mood when the liver is out of order and the user feels blue, claiming the liver and user will appreciate the joke.
The traveling public are now fully alive to the fact that the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line offers the very best accommodations to the public from and to Chicago Omaha and intermediate points not only during the World's Fall but all the year round.
An odd dental remedy claim says a tartar on teeth causes decay and bad breath. It promotes Sexafreo as the cure, sold by R. K. Batm as a preferred toothbrush wash.
Dome reaches 182 feet atop the Monticultural Building with a construction cost of 860000. The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line advertises low fares and seamless Chicago travel with no car change enroute, via agent R Genge in Osceola.
A brief ad promotes a discounted subscription to the Semi-Weekly State Journal for 25 cents, valid through January 1, 1894. It promises two papers weekly during the current Congress and encourages early signup, directed to Nebraska State Journal in Lincoln.
The Union Pacific will sell tickets to Grand Island and return at one fare for the round trip for the State G A R Reunion scheduled August 18 to September 8. See your nearest Union Pacific Agent for particulars.
A Fulton County merchant, John Caraghar, claims St Patrick’s Pill are his best selling pills due to a pleasant cathartic effect and reliable action. Available for sale at Fauma Drug Store.
Ballard's Snow Liniment claims unique composition and powerful cures for rheumatism neuralgia cuts sprains bruises wounds sciatic inflammatory rheumatism burns sore feet contracted muscles eld sores back pain and paralysis. Sold by R K Baum Druggist.
A claim that Ballard's Horehound Syrup is the best cough remedy worldwide is stated with confidence. The advertisement asserts effectiveness for colds throat and lung diseases and cites endorsements from users and druggists.
An old newspaper ad touts Bhileb g Utiliser as a remedy for dyspepsia and kidney trouble. It promises satisfaction and lists a price of 75 cents from R&KS Baum.
An old advertisement extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for scalds burns bruises skin affections and piles alongside DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills for liver headaches dyspepsia bad breath constipation and biliousness.
An old advertisement proclaims a North wind cold remedy named One Minute Cough Cure 60 as safe and sure. It credits R K Baum as the promoter and promises rapid, wondrous relief from cough symptoms.
Captain Sweeney of the U S A based in San Diego California reports that Shiloh s Cate arrah Remedy is the first medicine to help him. The advertisement lists the price at 50 cents. R K.
An old patent remedy claims to cure catarrh diphetheria canker mouth and headaches. Each bottle includes a nasal injector at no extra charge. Sold by R K Baum Druggist with the device included.
The ad states the product has been highly recommended and the agency was secured. It invites cold sufferers to try Parks Gough Syrup with a refund if not satisfied, and notes each bottle sells for 50 cents or 1.00.
Saturate flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bind to the affected area for quick relief. The balm is advertised to cure ordinary cases in one or two days and is sold in 50 cent bottles by R. K. Baum for rheumatism and related pains.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalixer as a guaranteed cure for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and other ailments. It claims the product can be bought for 75 cents from R K Baum Druggist.
Attesting to wide reach this advertisement touts the liniment as the most penetrating cure for rheumatism neuralgia cuts sprains bruises wounds old sores burns sciatica sore throat sore chest and all inflammation. It promises animal use and claims effectiveness after other products fail with a 50 cent price from R K Baum.
An old health ad claims a sound liver prevents a range of ailments from billiousness to indigestion. It asserts a poisoned blood state due to liver dysfunction and promotes Herbine as an unrivaled remedy for liver stomach or bowel disorders priced at 75 cents, sold by BM. K Baum, Druggets.
This household remedy claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts bruises burns frostbite sore feet and chest pains. It asserts relief for lame backs stiff joints and contracted muscles and boasts that long term cripples shed crutches after using it. Price 50 cents. Sold by R. K. Baum.
The prompt cures of Chamberlins Cough Remedy are noted as especially effective for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs. Mr B Main of Union City Pa reports a great sale and warrants every bottle with no reported failures. 50 cent bottles sold by R K Baum.
An advertisement promotes Rozedoro as a beauty product for a flawless complexion claiming to remove redness tan freckles pimples and liver spots. Actress Ethel WolfTestimony endorses its safety and effectiveness with a free sample offer and price included. Agents wanted at South Bend Indiana.
Mrs Annie Beam of McKeeport Pennsylvania reports success using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to treat her children with severe diarrhoea after flood displacement in Johnstown. She praises the product and says it cured both cases and many others, recommending 25 and 50 cent bottles.
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