Republican convention delegates seek support in second district
The Republican electorate of the second district is urged to send delegates to a congressional district convention in Hastings to select a candidate for Congress. The counties are allocated representation based on county votes, with one delegate per 160 votes or more and one at large per county, as listed for Franklin, Saline, Kearney, Howard, Phelps, Butler, Marian, Furnas, York, Hillmore, Thayer, Red Willow, Nuckolls, Hitchcock, Hayes, Adams, Dundy, Webster, and Milton. James W. Dawes chairs the state committee with Jonas Stree secretary. Lincoln, July 6, 1882.
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Hastings
Bebeasha
Watnesday
Powers
Regent of
the State University
Couxtus
Branklin
Saline
Kearney
Howard
Phelps
Butler
Red Willow
Nuckolls
Hitchcock
CNY Csessesvees
Hayes
PA Milton
Chase
Adams
Dundy
Webster
Uss
Republican State Central Committee
James W. Dawes
Jonas Steex
Lincoln, Neb
Senate approves $100 million pension appropriation act
The Senate has passed a bill to provide one hundred million dollars for state pensions. The measure funds retirement benefits and related programs, outlining allocations and oversight.
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Tae
Nebraska Likely to Vote on Prohibition Amendment Next Year
The chances are that Nebraska will be called upon to vote upon a prohibition amendment next year. This statement suggests a pending statewide ballot question shaping the state's alcoholic beverage policy.
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Nebraska
Judge Post Seen as Congress Candidate in This District
Local observers note that Judge Post is widely regarded as a potential candidate for Congress representing the district. His candidacy is discussed amid district political activity and upcoming election cycles.
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Judge Post
Congress
Aspirants Multiply for First District Congressional Seat
In the First Congressional District election cycle, multiple candidates from one to ten aspired to win the seat. Local party officials weighed each bid as voters prepare for primary ballots and campaign pushes.
Valentine Denies Nomination Shortfall Cited as Political Chicanery
The remark argues that if Valentine fails to win the Third district congressional nomination, the blame rests on political chicanery rather than a lack of supporters. It frames the issue as a partisan hurdle rather than a deficit in backing.
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Er Valentine
Fred Nye’s Fort Still Stands at Outoha Republican
The Outoha Republican pages reflect Fred Nye’s strong editorial touch as a steady force in local news. His leadership is praised for maintaining the paper’s voice and continuity in reporting.
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Outoha
Fred Nye
Fred
Conelisg Urges Frugality Across Government
In a Utica speech Conelisg warns against extravagant expenditure and calls for geonomy to guide all departments of government. He stresses restraint and prudent budgeting as a central policy objective.
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Conelisg
North Bend Fat nominates G O W E Dorsey for Cavernor
The North Bend Fat party nominates G O W E Dorsey of Fremont for governor describing him as an able and competent gentleman who would doubtless make an excellent governor.
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North Bend
G.O. W. E. Dorsey
Fremont
Cavernor
Dorsey
England’s Greed Triggers War Burning Alexandria
The text claims England’s greed incites war and that Alexandria suffered bombardment. It blames both “civilized Briton” and “savage Bedowin” for reducing the ancient city to ashes, portraying a collapse of Alexandria amid conflict.
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England
Alexandria
Neb stexa tops July celebration in enthusiasm
Harven's Weekly notes weak enthusiasm in the 4th of July events overall but asserts Neb stexa in the West saw unprecedented vigor during the last celebration, claiming superiority of local display over prior years.
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Harven
Nebstexa
Nebraska Press Association Excursion Dashes Hope
The Nebraska Press Association launched its annual excursion last Tuesday evening with planned visits to Denver Leadville Gunnison Salt Lake and other places. The party received a new sleeper from the U P with free transportation and an estimated per head cost of 50 dollars. they were short by 49.95 dollars and canceled the trip.
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Nebraska Press Association
Denver
Leadville
Gunnison
Salt Lake
U. P
General Thayer Explanatory Letter on Suffrage Amendment
A Lerren from Gen. Thayer discusses doubts about the suffrage amendment yet affirming he will vote for it. The paper notes transcription errors from printers and questions how one can be in doubt yet positive about the vote, offering the General the benefit of the doubt.
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Lerren
Thayer
Ada Bittenbender Retires From Polk County Advocate
Mrs Ada M Bittenbender formerly Mrs Lt C Bittenbender retires from editorial chair to devote full time to the suffering women question. The Polk County Advocate, its alliance organ, remains edited by a rough hewer described as a laborer who travels by railroad pass when he travels.
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Ada M. Bittenbender
C. Bittenbender
Polk County Advocate
Uestion
Tt Advocate
A Mother’s Longing and News From Far Away
An old post office clerk notices teardrops on letters from distant kin as families crave letters from loved ones. The piece blends sorrow with a call for news, ending with a 1882 Nebraska note about female suffrage and a man’s intention to vote for the amendment after an interview.
Valley farming drought and social notes from Wisconsin to Nebraska
Farmers push corn plowing under favorable weather as grass and weeds grow. A niece from Aledo visits family, with travel plans to Kansas and Illinois. John Wiscuian takes over the Ware farm, promising a strong corn crop. German-Methodist camp meeting at Wikeman grave attracts many despite poor weather. ministers from the church gather for a union-outlook event.
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W. B. Daymuds
Aledo
Kansas
Inois
Wisconsin
Oregon
Nebraska
Nesta
John Wiscuian
John
Jobiiny
Gennan Church
Sty
Cig
School Report for District No 2 July Term
The report notes District No 2 teaching term from July 15 with 25 scholars enrolled and average daily attendance of 14. There were 8 visitors during the term and 59 days taught. Mary W. Bell is listed as the teacher.
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Mary W. Bell
Parker's Hair Balsam Popular Dressing Claim
The item states Parker's Hair Balsam is favored for scalp health and restoring color and lustre to gray or faded hair, presenting it as a popular dressing.
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Parker
Worth Remembering Ginger Ton ic ad note era
A vintage ad copy emphasizes health benefits of Parker's Ginger Tonic for stomach liver and kidney disorders. It urges readers to consider the tonic as a remedy when in ill health, presenting a promotional tone typical of wartime era advertising.
The Doctor’s Vegetable Reform Cure System
The Doctor has long traveled the East and West treating chronic diseases by month, except cancer, hernia, piles and tapeworms which are treated on contract. Known in Lincoln and Lancaster County for 25 years, the Doctor uses no poisonous remedies and all cures follow the Vegetable reform system of medicine.
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Lincoln
Lancaster County
Bizarre 19th Century Ads Mix Tales and Bargains
A collage of storefront pitches and moral anecdotes includes a furniture and organ dealer boasting best stock and fair prices, a Montreal misprint about Catholic missions and tomato catsup, and a bishop quashing lies as he encounters workers by the road, all sold with plain warrants.
Osceola Ordinance Regulating Drugstore Liquor Permits
The village board defines issuing permits for malt spirituous and vinous liquor sales by druggists for medicinal mechanical and chemical use. Applicants pay issuing and record fees plus a one dollar permit fee, violations carry misdemeanor penalties, ordinance takes effect after publication.
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Osceola
General Assembly
Nebraska
Board Way
Osceula
A. D
W. CG. Jay
M. E. Crookham
Divorce petition filed in Polk County Nebraska
Jessie McDonald seeks a divorce from Joseph McDonald on grounds including failure to support for two years. Petition requests custody of minor children. Respond by September 4, 1882, in the District Court. Attorney: M A Mira, Plaintiff's Attorney.
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Joseph McDonald
Jessie McDonald
Polk County
Nebraska
M.A. Mira
Pl F'S
Osceola firm seeks liquor license in village petition
J. Baum & Bro. filed a petition in the Osceola Nebraska village clerk’s office signed by thirty resident freeholders requesting four licenses to vend malt spirituous and vinous liquors for medicinal mechanical and chemical purposes. Objections to granting must be filed by noon August 4 1882 with Village Clerk M E Croxnam.
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J. Baum & Bro
Osceola
Nebraska
M. E. Croaxnamm
A. D
Notice of Divorce Petition in Polk County Nebraska
Adalade Robinson files for divorce against James Robinson in Polk County Nebraska on grounds of failure to support for two years and other causes. Respond by September dth, 1882, to attorney M A Millss for plaintiff.
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James Robinson
Adalade Robinson
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
M. A. Millss
Pliff
Osceola Village Sets Special Meeting for Sidewalk Assessment
The Osceola village board will meet August 4 at the office of L. King to levy a special assessment on Lot 6, Block 8, for sidewalk construction in front of and adjoining the lot, per ordinance eleven. Clerk Crooxnan and Chairman Jay sign the notice.
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Board of Trustees
Osceola
Kh. L. King
Qurainta
Tax sale notice of lands in Poc County Nebraska
On November 1 1880 L J Brower's county treasurer of Poc county Nebraska sold to Sabs Shores the S E of Section 26 Township 15 north of range west for delinquent taxes of 1879. Redemption period expires November 1 1882. The lands taxed in your name. Assignee and holder of certificate of sale is Many Iluppesey.
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McCisn
L. J. Brower
Land Notice for Fret Peeler Final Proof
Land Office Lincoln Nebraska on July 13 1882 gives notice that Fret Peeler has filed intent to make final proof for homestead entry number 18499 for the southwest quarter of section 2 township 15 range ... proof to be made before the district court clerk at the county seat on Friday August 1 1882.
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Lincoln
Neb
Fristay
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