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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1881
Page
4
A lyric celebration of a pair of babies described as the rarest twins a mortal has seen. The speaker compares their mothers’ eyes and gentle smiles to the sky and breeze, praising their cherubic features, rosy cheeks, and playful, serious temperaments as they rest in a motherly, breezy image.
Gen. O'Beirne recounts the 1865 pursuit of J Wilkes Booth and companions led by the DC provost marshal. Clues from Booths crutch marks and Virginia crossings culminate in Booths capture, aided by Maryland authorities, after a tense night of pursuit and ambiguous telegraph orders.
Washington correspondent recalls Mary Clemmer deeply immersed in writing while her father battles illness. The story notes admiration from women through gifts and keepsakes in a serene home, yet journalism feels touched by the absence of a valued daily visitor and the family’s quiet sorrow.
From the Turf Field and Farm the piece explains Hanlan’s edge lies in peak conditioning, lean muscle, and disciplined routines. It credits his wind nerve willingness and steady practice, noting Courtneys deficiency in nerve and his superior rowing skill as key factors.
The Society for the Propagation of the Jewish Faith based in Berlin estimates 6 to 7 million Jews worldwide, with about 5 million in Europe, 200 thousand in Asia, 800 thousand in Africa, and near 1 million in America. Russia tops Europe and France is lowest. Berlin reportedly houses more Jews than all France and nearly twice those in all Palestine.
A ribbon with extended tails is secured to the shoulder by a floral boutonniere and worn with evening dress, describing a formal accessory combination.
Two yards of tweed are required for Scarborough ulster garments seen as not expensive. Camellias are used for hand bugiets when price concerns arise as roses grow costly. People boast of genius yet hard work marks the greatest minds, suggesting work and genius align under different names. Knowledge will always predominate over ignorance in governance.
Readable fragments praise Hop Bitters for women’s ailments and note War ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure endorsements. Also promote Scovill’s Sarsaparilla and Still ingia for blood and liver health, Baker’s Pain Panacea for pain, and Dr Roger’s Vegetable Worm Syrup for worm removal.
Fashion notes describe basques lengthening from winter, striped stockings in vivid colors, and tapestry ribbons for summer. Spring wraps lack pockets, signaling a shift in new season styling.
Three months ago merchants organized the Western Horse and Cattle Insurance Company with capital stock of 100000 to insure horses mules and cattle against sickness accident or theft. Local agencies exist statewide with premiums based on animal type and age. The plan stresses veterinary inspections and stock as collateral in loans, aiding farmers and merchants alike.
A French journal analysis by M. Vignes argues that giant species face accelerating extinction due to human competition. Larger animals require more food, reproduce slowly, and suffer greater losses, unlike small species which survive via high fecundity. many giants across continents and eras are named as endangered or extinct.
From the Galveston News Rev Amidah Bledso of the colored blue light tabernacle reports two chickens stolen on a Saturday night. The next day he preaches against theft and vows torment for the thief. Jim Webster returns the birds Monday after being moved by the sermon. He lies that he has stolen chickens but confesses to replacing two pullets in Colonel Jones' yard.
Mr. Henry Jarrett replies to a Cleveland Leader question about Miss Bernhardt’s reception at depots. He says she dislikes being stared at and finds Americans impudent, adding that in another country she would find the conduct insulting enough to warrant a slap.
The English government’s postal telegraph venture has run a heavy annual deficit since 1872 totaling about 6 million dollars. Annual shortfalls ranged from five hundred seventy five thousand dollars in 1879 to one million dollars in 1874.
One of the court trains prepared for the queen's first drawing-room features a stringent humming bird motif. The article notes the garment as a notable item among royal dressmaking for the season.
A Wisconsin settler in Gilmantown recounts severe rheumatic pains that disabled him, then found immediate relief from St Jacobs Oil. The advertisement notes many others cured and cites carriers of the medicine as widely available, alongside various other health products and tonics.
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