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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1880
Page
4
The Grand Island Times notes a Grant boom with Polk County backing Grant and Hayes favoring his nomination. Col Ingersoll snubs Blaine while Grant receives cheers and Governor Nance backs Grant. The New York Tribune urges public vote for a popular favorite, naming Grant as the choice.
The Home News declares John A Logan as the top Grant man with unwavering support for Grant as the sole candidate who can secure a solid Republican vote in 1880. It notes Grant’s recent return from a southern tour amid widespread public demonstrations of respect along the route.
The State Journal notes that all major candidates except Grant operate a bureau and headquarters with a printing press and clerks mailing documents nationwide. It argues this shows the public is not being bulldozed or importuned to support the "silent man," nor that he is favored by politicians.
The passage notes the Republican chance of majorities in the House and Senate and the hope of a Bourbon President in 1880. It critiques democracy as hindered by the extra session and warns of political volatility reflected in a misgiving tone about the era’s prospects.
A Nebraska review notes a shift from Blaine to Grant support as editors and the public rally behind the Silent Man. It lists leading papers in thirty five of sixty nine counties including Omaha Republican and Hastings Nebraskian, with many others named and signals more to come next week.
Canvass of Polk County voters shows U. S. Grant as first choice for president, with six of ten county officers and majorities among business, professional, and farming respondents supporting Grant while Blaine leads among a portion of officials and farmers. The Record retracts Omaha News statement claiming Blaine dominance.
The Recorps urges Senator Paddock to publicly explain his bill to equalize homesteads as it moves through Congress. It warns that land sharks and speculators could divert benefits from actual settlers, calling the plan an outrageous fraud requiring a $50 extra fee for minimal services. It urges homesteaders to await passage and stay informed via the Record.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska March 11 1880 notice that Franklin Lohr has filed for final proof to secure entry for WY SEZ Section 18 T115 R2 West. Final proof before the Clerk of the District Court in Polk County on Sunday April 16 1880. Witnesses: John Benson W B Daymude John Wiseman and T B Clark all of Silver Creek Merrick County Nebraska.
Mathew Samuelson will make final proof before the District Court of Polk County Nebraska at the county seat on Thursday April 11 1880 for the N4SW Sec 20 13 N Riwest. Witnesses are A C Donaldson L P Noreen P Headland and Andrew Buemson all of Stromsburg Polk Co Nebraska J B McDowell Register.
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