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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1881
Page
2
A fragment from Bret Harte and notes on Civil War memories. The passage mentions the 12th of May conference, Gettysburg memories, and a Lincoln reunion in Nebraska with towns like Boston and York County referenced. Farmers report crops and land sales as harvest nears.
A historical report notes the President's condition growing critically weaker with extreme weakness and emaciation. The stomach fails to function, weight drops from 210 to about 125 pounds, and death appears near. The portrayal emphasizes the President's patience and heroic fortitude.
The draft summarizes state political moves with Lincoln meetings and county alliances, noting tax valuation of 93,142,456.99 dollars and predicted widespread scarcity of prairie chickens due to a harsh winter. It mentions anticipated attendees including Gen Grant and Gen Logan and names multiple politicians and figures in a fragmented tone.
The text notes opposition from eminent physicians to admitting women to public life for sanitary reasons and records Mrs Brooks asserting that medical science lags behind other sciences. The fragment mentions a neoptyte and casual remarks about fashion.
The Irish land bill moves between Lords and Commons with heated amendments. The Lords threaten dissolution if terms aren’t met, while the Commons quickly reinserts changes. The struggle highlights constitutional conflict and political brinksmanship at Westminster.
A Wayland recounts a Daw- meeting at a local church where a disturbance interrupted services last Sunday. Preacher Vier McDonald and Mr Everett addressed the crowd amid confusion as attendees described an unclear disruption and attempted to restore order.
The Record urges timely warning about fires as property loss from prairie blaze rises with heavy vegetation this year. Farmers must take unusual and timely precautions to prevent losses, as fire-guards should be attended to in season to avoid neglect and costly fires in Polk County and surrounding areas.
Public editor notes all readers welcome debate on a New York state suffrage amendment. Cites Miss Bell on heroic women, recalls a 1860s bill nearly enfranchising women, and notes Digby as a suffragist ally. Mentiones Ida Lewis award and rising self supporting women in New York.
The board met by adjournment and approved various claims including Calmar Mcfnse printing 35.93, Qinsha Republican printing and goods 23.50, J W Snider official services 33.90, S G Pheasant services 292.19, Dames Uell lumber 231.20 for 19182 feet, and minor project expenditures. The treasurer is instructed to fund Land Fund Yehna District No 5 and related bonded interest payments amid district allocations.
The record shows a warrant drawn on Road Fund No. 1 for 25 dollars to A Webster for culvert repairs. Architect YD Allen and M M Orinshy attended with James Pell’s contractor, discussing court house plans. Bills approved. warrant issued from general fund. adjournment followed.
Polk County Nebraska commissioners convene at Osceola for a session to consider James Pell’s claim for contracted materials and to conduct other board business. Clerk J O Menusy notes the date August 20 1881 supports the call.
Noti OvIGE and Swan Nelson must respond as J W Snider, county judge, issued an attachment order for 2265 dollars in a case with Oliver Gunner as plaintiff and Swan Nelson as defendant. The property includes a three interest in 20 acres of corn and a 1 40 acre wheat interest in a described survey near section 11 Town 14 Range 3, with estate continued to September 10, 1851. Gilvex Gemenn, Aug. 10, 1881.
Notice is given that the named cettler has filed intent to make final proof to support his claim and secure final entry. Gail proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk county at the county seat on Monday September 26 1881. Viz: AS Sird
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