24 Jan 1877
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1877
Page
1
A tree-toad woos Polly Wog on a mossy log beside a pond under a moonlit fog. The moon reveals Polly Wog as the log shakes. the toad laughs and Mary Woy is revealed, as the pair clash in a playful, rustic scene from Scribner for January.
Nellie and I hear a distant call from the sands near Lytham and recall an old legend of a phantom voice. A stormy crossing once ended with a rider slain by a jealous husband who murdered his wife, her blood staining a white dress.
Nellie and Jean witness a hypnotic phantom light and a grotesque shadow over the sea as a mournful voice seems to foretell trouble. A prankster on a bicycle with a dark lantern adds comic relief, yet the storm looming near the pier heightens fear.
Mr. J. E. Earle of Chicago describes his experience in the smoking car during the Ashtabula wreck. He recalls crouching under seats as cars toppled and ice and debris struck the coach, the scene chaotic yet focused on keeping others down and safe.
An engineer on the forward locomotive acted instantly as the bridge settled, pulling the throttle to propel the engine clear of the abyss. Though no lives were saved, the quick mind and calm nerve prevented a greater catastrophe and highlighted exemplary courage.
An advertisement touts Dr J A Meo Lean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a cure for faintness and pale complexion. It claims to vitalize purify the blood and restore vigor. The salesman lists Dr McLean of St Louis as the contact at 514 Chestnut Street.
A lengthy summary of actions in the Senate and House covers debates over the counting of electoral votes with resolutions and committee referrals. It notes motions to arrest witnesses, abolish DC police governance, and various appropriations bills, including naval, consular, and military allocations. Reports include credentials for Rollins, executive sessions, and calls for accountability regarding Louisiana and Florida investigations.
In the war era, Senator Nye pressed Secretary Stanton for aid to a dead soldier’s orphans. Stanton refused time, Nye pressed harder, trading sharp exchanges. Stanton finally invites Nye inside to hear the case and arrange matters.
A Black Hills correspondent notes the camps hold 7 000 to 8 000 workers with Western men influx. Daily wages run 4 dollars. drift workers earn 6 to 7 dollars. Food prices are high: flour 8 to 12 dollars per 100 pounds, bacon 30 cents, sugar 30 cents, coffee 40 cents, potatoes 12 to 4 cents per pound.
Governors from Missouri Illinois Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Dakota Territory appeal to Congress to attach an entomological commission to the Territorial survey. They seek investigation of locust plagues and methods to prevent ravages and request authorization for the signal service to observe and report locust movements.
Readable market snapshot shows wheat, corn, oats, and barley quotations, with prices across No. 2 and No. 1 grades. Livestock notes include hogs, cattle, and beef futures, alongside regional price lines and commodity indices from Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and Liberty, Pa. Futures and spot quotes reflect mixed movements amid agricultural trading activity.
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