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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1883
Page
2
OSCEOLA RECORD notes 1882 ends with thanks for general business prosperity and health. It cites peaceful national status, provincial prosperity in Polk county, and hope for continued favor in the coming year. Congress adjourned for holidays and to meet again on January 7, 1884.
Ton. Jas. Lamp has been appointed to five important committees in Congress including Military Affairs and Pensions. The appointments mark a notable expansion of Lamp's legislative roles and influence within the chamber.
A local writer urges mercy for the poor at Christmas and notes pity for their hardship amid wealthier neighbors. The piece critiques the Democratic Party’s free trade stance as Congress begins tariff debates and warns against policies harming labor, farmers, and industry.
The piece weighs uncertain prospects for the Republican nomination on June 3 as候 candidates swirl. It names Arthur as possible candidate and hints at cabinet figures Filmore Tyler Johnson Sherman Gresham Wilson Edmunds. It notes past patterns where elected vice presidents or riders rose to the presidency and warns sudden changes are common.
A dated ad declares Parker's Sale Balsani can stop hair loss restore color and shine. It targets women in city life facing rough conditions, promising artificial substitutes cannot match natural hair.
Fragmentary OCR note cites want of confidence causing half the failures of the day. Mentions Thiuter & Cobb druggists blamed for lack of confidence in Dr Bukanke's Cough and Lung Syrup. Adds bottle free toad stile Weith Comes Cold and other garbled phrases.
Our Own Correspondent reports on Senate and House officer elections, party coalitions, and the planned Republican National Convention location. Mentions W P Canady as Serjeant at Arms, Mahone’s failure, Alaska territorial government talks, and health concerns for Senator Carlisle.
Roving across ancient rites and modern faiths the piece traces Christmas from Druid and Saxon Yule to Roman Saturnalia. It notes mingling celebrations carols wassail and Santa Claus and reflects on shared humanity across cultures during the season.
Polk County Nebr records show bond approvals for County Treasurer at 60000, officials including C W Atkins and J F Kelley, plus road district overseers. Several claims for bridge work, lumber, and services listed. petition on old tax struck from list. adjournment set for December 28, 1883.
Sealed proposals to repair the south channel bridge across the Platte river by placing two bents under each span will be received at the county clerk’s office until 12 o'clock Monday January 15 1884. Bids must include plans and specifications. County commissioners reserve the right to reject all bids. Dated December 18 1883 by order of the board. J C Heald County Clerk.
Notice from Lincoln Nebraska dated December 27 1883 announces that a nomad settler has filed intention to make commutation proof for his claim and will present grid proof before the Clerk of the District Court at Deeco County on Friday February 1 1883. Witnesses listed include S Clark of Pike County Neb and others.
Insidious throat and lung complaints threaten sufferers with fatal sickness. AYER S Cherry Pectoral has proven its efficacy over forty years in fighting respiratory illness. A letter from Horace Fairbrother of Rockingham VT dated July 15 1882 recounts severe cold in 1857, a terrifying cough, doctors giving up, and how the remedy restored sleep, strength, and led to a permanent cure.
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