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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1882
Page
2
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 6 a notice issued by state central committee chairman James W. Dawes transfers authority to John Sioux for enforcing order amid unrest. The document cites local officials and cites Lincoln as the jurisdiction.
Polk County Nebraska electors are directed to assemble at Uscecla courthouse on Saturday September Ob 1882 for selecting delegates to the Republican state convention in Omaha and to elect county officers. They will also choose delegates to the Republican district congressional convention and nominate a state legislature member and two county commissioners. Election of delegates is based on vote totals, with precincts to elect 40 delegates to the county convention.
A countywide petition drive and broad farmer and citizen backing propel a farmer into the race for state senator from the Fourteenth District. The candidate tees up a bid in alignment with Republican convention decisions.
An independent Anti monopoly State convention is planned to be held at Hastings on September 27.
Hon E K Vansnuxz declared his intent to run again for Congress praising his prior service and advocating continued representation for the state. The statement signals a renewed campaign by a veteran legislator aiming to regain a seat in Washington.
The publication endorses Hon. C. C. White of Saunders county for State Treasurer, praising him as a thoroughly responsible and competent gentleman.
Jupox Poet from York spent last week in town as residents weigh a congressional bid. The Aurora Republican elicits strong, mixed reactions amid town talk and political chatter.
A Holt County display titled Tw Atkinson graphics five column quarto edited by Harry Matthews sits on the table. The work promotes local prosperity and highlights the town’s efforts to secure synthetic advances.
Rosewater contemplates a wide straddle to manage two events a small man faces. He intends to balance the Alli reenback Antimonopoly and Sore head Democratic convention at Mastings on the 27th while also addressing the loan convention.
A report notes many Washington women wear bustles over shoulders to signal to Secretaries Lincoln and Teller that their “checks are up” after they refused to appoint certain ladies to clerkships, arguing for pay parity with experienced clerks from the opposite party.
A female correspondent to the Sutton Register argues St Paul’s teachings do not oppose woman suffrage. She concludes even if they did, it would not matter since the Lord has historically adapted his views to fit the times.
A traveling purported professor was arrested by a David City officer after traveling to Schuyler. He was fined five dollars plus costs for carrying conceited weapons, with the notice that his real fault was gossiping about local ladies. The piece warns respectable women against trusting traveling charlatans.
The notice urges Republicans to attend the Sept. 4 primaries and select strong delegates to the County convention. It warns Alliance rivals aim to weaken the party but argues loyal voters allied with the Alliance will join the Republicans on political issues. It calls for honest nominees and steadfast integrity.
Special train offer from Stromsburg to Grand Island and back during reunion week. Fare lowered to 3.70 with no change. A special train departs Stromsburg Monday August 28 at 6 am and arrives Grand Island around 2 pm. Tickets available at local depots.
A dramatic monologue from the Omaha Herald lampoons political manipulation and gender roles. A speaker urges a maiden to judge male politicians by their scheming and flattery, arguing true love rests on upright character and a modest, womanly demeanor.
President Fleharty writes Professor W J Pyle denying he ever authorized Professor Pickett to use his name in a testimonial. He states he did not author any testimonial about lectures. The note implies Pickett forged the president’s signature on testimonials.
The Record offers new subscribers a five month period for 50 cents from now until January 1883. It pledges hot, impartial coverage of anti monopoly questions and the suffrage amendment, promises to avoid gloves with imposters, and aims to make local news a specialty while soliciting reader referrals.
The Receng notes Dr H M Mills announces candidacy for State Senator in the 14th District subject to the Republican convention. The paper, praising his personal integrity and long local ties, says the doctor has avoided politics but is drawn into the race by strong pressure.
General Order directs all members and ex cavalrymen of the N W C to report for the next reunion at Grand Island starting August 28. Units may report through officers. Bring horse gear, weapons if possible, and a dark suit with black hat. battalion organization to be completed after the festival in camp.
A fragmented OCR listing appears to name military and civic figures across multiple counties and towns. The text references individuals such as Brown Hastings, Healy, Cass, Nieveconte, Needham, Jacobs, Walker, and others, with titles like Adjutant and Commanding and mentions of counties like Butler, Hastings, Juniata, Clay, and Omaha. The purpose and context remain unclear due to garbled text.
Local notes report calm conditions in the Burg with steady improvement in business. Harvest is about finished as threshing mills buzz. Dr. Talbot threshed two acres at eighty bushels per acre and residents celebrate mild gains amid new shop openings and housing updates.
Hon W R Morse of Clarks A L Reioochl of Central City G D Meikelsohn of Fullerton and Mr Millard of Central City Nonpareil attended a recent local gathering.
The central Committee of the Polk County Alliance plans a meeting at Osceola on Saturday August 19. All members are urged to attend. By order of the committee chairman C Humpureyr.
A historical note extols Prickly Ash Bitters as highly palatable yet effective. The piece claims their cathartic properties make them better suited for general use than similar remedies, urging readers to try a trial to confirm.
O Gunnell of Osceola Nebraska reports trees grown from 8 inch slips planted three years ago last May now reaching 14 feet tall with a 104 inch circumference. He asks who can beat that.
A brief note extols Pearies Perfume and Florestine Cologne as a refreshing, lasting fragrance for the toilet, highlighting its peerless scent and enduring character.
After months at watering places and doctors with no cure a Cincinnati woman grew hopeful after trying Parker's Ginger Tonic. Three bottles and a careful diet restored her health and spirits and she hopes others may benefit. See other column.
William P. Phillips sues Johan B. Corp to foreclose a mortgage dated March 25 1880 on the NEj and Nj of the NW Sec 19 T14N R1W to recover 580 and 27 28 unpaid taxes plus interest. Defendant urged to answer by September 4 1882. Proceedings in District Court Polk County.
Notice states that Henry Davie has filed for final proof on his Homestead entry Rei. 169015 in Polk County Nebraska. Proof to be made before the Clerk at the county seat on Monday, September 3, 1882, for the W 1/2 E 1/4 and S 1/2 of Section 16, Township 15 North, Range 6 West.
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