24 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1881
Page
1
Garry and a Tacene pair were involved in a local incident causing a disturbance at a public venue. Authorities responded and began an investigation into the disturbance and any injuries or damage reported. Further updates were not available in the readable text.
The line lists R Wheeler H E Thurman as attorneys at law in Daceola Nebraska referencing a law firm or legal notice context unclear but indicating legal representation.
The Tekamah area reports include Genoa petition for village organization and a plan to turn over at least 6000 acres of sod in Harlan county. Schuyler man suckled twenty eggs in succession and survived. Colfax insane resident John Jilek denied state asylum space. Tekamah grist mill progress seen as secure and larger-scale than planned.
The transcript covers multiple days of legislative activity in Washington. It notes motions to inquire into mail contract practices, passage of the postal appropriation, debates over a cattle disease bill, and the death of Representative Wood. It details river and harbor bills, amendments, quorum issues, and adjournments from February 14 to 19, including Senate and House actions and proposed international and fiscal measures.
It Acts Sure and Safe. The celebrated remedy Kidney-Wort can be obtained in dry vegetable form or in liquid form. It is prepared for those who cannot readily make it. The liquid is highly concentrated and will act with equal efficiency. See advertisement.
In 1841 Godfrey Luther and his son mined on Wilsons branch in present Wilsons district. Col John E Redwine, then about 16, watched a miner pan, admired a brilliant pebble, and accepted a dime for it. Later doctors and London experts confirmed it a first water diamond sold for 300, with rumors of larger sums.
A Galveston schoolteacher faced a boy's stubbornness in class but finally broke through. He drew a long breath and quipped that without him the boy would be the biggest donkey on Galveston island.
A traveler warns that a crying baby at a married friend's house keeps a man awake for hours. The note claims cross babies improve with Hop Bitters, urging young men to remember the lesson about bachelorhood.
Foreign notes report Hanlan defeats Lay cock easily on the Thames for the Sportsman challenge cup and £100. Boers seek peace via Gen Colley, with cabinet discussion and telegraph to Colley. Lord William Pitt Lennox dies at 82. Austria sentences thirteen socialists, one for treason to four years. others acquitted. Pope denounces Parnell and Irish land league leaders allied with Rochefort against clerics.
The senate adjourned at two for Representative Wood's funeral as the Ways and Means Committee reported a bill repealing taxes on bank checks drafts orders deposits and related items. A resolution honored Wood, the House debated the agricultural appropriation with an $80,000 seed program for distribution to congressmen. The army appropriation bill was reported as agreed and the session adjourned.
Nebraska Senate and House actions over February 11 12 15 16 1883 include unfavored reports on agriculture and general election bills. Legislation addresses wife beating, dog licensing, rail freight caps, and election law changes while resolutions oppose railroad restraints on capital flows. The week covers activity on prohibitions, beekeepers, beekeeping, and attempted public revenue measures.
The House War Claims Committee favors a bill to pay 103000 dollars for claims approved by the commissioners under the 1871 act. Ninety three claims are from Alabama to Virginia, involving residents across ten states. The Panama Canal debate and nominations follow with Indian affairs and March inauguration office seekers noted.
The article argues women should study housekeeping to improve home life and spurring happiness from the home as a center of new life. It cites Dr Bull s Cough Syrup with THIRTY-FOUR years of use and claims instant relief and cure for coughs and colds while noting thrift in saving for a rainy day with an umbrella.
A historical tract contrasts temperance with intemperance describing alcohol as a catalyst for thrift and vigor while detailing social ills from licit to illicit drink. It cites Russian military practice, Chicago grog shops, and a sensational report on shoe-derived Jamaica rum, plus commentary on German drinking habits and Bismarck era policy.
A reflective anecdotal piece warns youth against losing selfhood by chasing others’ greatness. It contrasts vanity with self reliance, notes the dangers of social comparison, and cites scientists on abundant aquatic life to illustrate broad, cautious thinking.
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