This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1882
Page
2
A Tuk Valparaso Acaleache man, Calmar McCune, desires a discussion on the Woman Suffrage question with Maj. Davis. The mayor's ambition appears to lack clear direction and may avoid being talked to death.
A letter from TV 18 amusing to us 6 ponders Bro Casper's pacific counsel in the But ter County Press to the editor of the Ulysses Dispatch. If Bro C practices his preachings, his religion may be said to have struck this era as "dead sure."
The passage accuses Edward Rosewater of aiming to mold the farmers alliance into a political machine for personal gain and notes he has announced candidacy for United States Senator by several state papers.
Rosewater of the Bee urges Gov. Nance to call special elections and a special legislative session alleging public interests demand prompt action. The Bee criticizes any delay as premature and absurd, noting the governor’s past vigilance on public affairs.
A Valparaiso Avalanche reader jokes that a man’s intense support for Woman Suffrage affects his demeanor and resists cure. He quips the man may see suffrage as preventing smallpox though vaccine adoption is advised.
A circulated document from Professors Church Emerson and Woodberry clarifies the rift between the Chancellor and minority Regents and the named professors and Regents majority. The authors urge wide public reading despite the publisher’s withholding.
The Omaha Bee cites Boston statistics showing how Massachusetts women gained voting rights for school committee members in 1879 and notes registrations and turnout declines over 1880 and 1881. It notes nine-tenths of American women do not want the ballot.
The Butler County press defends Republican stance and accuses Democrats and demagogues of using Alliance for gain. It criticizes Challis and Ephor Casper, asserts fairness to farmers and railroads, and denounces self seeking leaders riding turmoil to office. The piece ends with a call for honesty and fellowship.
The Recode endorses Abel Lu of Butler County for State Treasurer. Voters in Butler praise his tenure as sheriff, integrity, and Republican service, while the editor notes his scholarly, honest, affable character. Aimed at the State Convention, the nomination reflects Butler’s unanimous support for this candidate.
Tus Recorp denounces Regents action as unwarranted and demands the Chancellor be removed instead of professors Woodberry Emerson and Church. It argues funds come from state taxpayers and the University should be secular, not sectarian, condemning current management as a disgrace and insult to the public.
The State Journal notes the recent local suffrage convention drew about thirty five women and fifteen men. It calls the gathering a flat failure, saying it created little impact beyond local page prominence.
The piece urges women to decide for themselves whether gaining the ballot will improve daily life and national progress. It cautions against silent support or pursuit of power for selfish ends, noting gains in education and equal footing with men but calling for prudent judgment on political power and responsibilities.
The speaker argues voting can aid or harm the nation depending on the voters' wisdom. She warns that outnumbered by the undecided and ignorant, virtuous citizens lose to corrupt influence. Women should impact homes and society, guiding daughters and sons toward justice, truth, and virtue. PRI8CILLA
Ladies favor Parker's Tair Balsam for restoring gray hair to its original color and lustre, praising its elegance and purity as the best article for hair restoration.
Land Office notice states John Peterson will file final proof March 20 1882 for homestead claim in Osceola Polk County Nebraska with witnesses A M Hultquist Jonathan Graham C Girard and Peter Girard. Also a chattel mortgage by John Leverett to Sandwitch Manufacturing Co declares 136 90 due and will sell Adams French harvester and a brown mare Dolly at public auction March 6 1882 at 2 pm in Osceola.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska notes final entry for Milton L. Wilson Homestead Entry No 15826 for parcel in section 14 township 1 north range west. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court York county on Monday February 27 1882. Names J N Hurd J B Lewis W B Lewis BR Simmons of Thornton Polk Co Neb and C W Prence Register.
The Clerk of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska gives notice of final proof for Burrél Huddleston on February 24 1882 at the county seat. He seeks to prove up Homestead Entry No 16173 for the NE Sec 26 Town 15 N Range 1 W. He must show continuous residence and cultivation of the land with witnesses Beal Taylor Sizer Cowan all of Shelby Polk County Nebraska.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska lists court notices from Polk County with homestead entries. Peter Johnson files entry No 1598 for section 32 township 14 range 3 west. Andrew Shostrom Olof Shostrom TT Lowe N Norton of Stromsburg Polk Co Neb and C W Prince noted.
Polk County Nebraska county court sets February 24 1882 at 10 a m in Osceola for hearing on Augusta Lindquist petition to grant letters of administration to Nils P Munson. Publication in Osceola Record for three weeks prior to hearing. Judge C W Aikens presiding.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska announces sale before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County at the county seat on Friday March 8 1882. Jacob F Deeds homestead entry No 15 317 for the N 3 of NE 3 Sec 4 Town 13 N R3 W. S P Cypher H G Lowe M P Calhoun and Olof Johnson of Stromsburg Nebraska attended. C W Pirnez Register.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.