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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1882
Page
2
Osceola Record notes Calmar Secune Eethor and Propréitor and reports smallpox in the area. Official paper of Tommaid County. Cuic.co warns of the disease and its impact.
Gov Hoyt compares Cheyenne Sunday to a New England village noting the calm after his Philadelphia address and questions why Puritan resolve does not rise to the insult.
The Record editor denounces unsigned correspondents who hide behind noms de plume and decline to engage with such anonymous critiques. He dismisses persistent, moon baying from small cars as beyond natural or gracious law and invites them to howl.
A Philadelphia speech by Gov. Hoyt sparked a critique arguing that Wyoming hod carriers are no more polite than Nebraska workers. The writer disputes the governor's claim of exceptional courtesy, noting many hood carriers pass ladies without tipping hats unless they know them.
The Fulmore County Alliance adopted a resolution last Saturday by 44 to 26 vote urging members to take sides in the national conflict with monopolies. It pledges no support for nominees from old parties and calls for an anti monopoly ticket in the county next fall. It invites anti monopolists to form leagues and cooperate to nominate candidates unequivocally in favor of the people against corporate monopolies.
The state Alliance circular urges counties with Alliance majorities to nominate and elect their own ticket, while doubtful counties should stay with old party lines to control primaries. It says Alliance members should vote against objectionable tickets if nominated. Polk County Alliance boasts a majority, signaling an independent fall challenge to a full Alliance ticket.
The text notes sufferers striving to break oppressive restraints and parallels wartime heroism, recalling a man who sacrificed his wife’s relations for a cause, illustrating shared courage in the face of hardship.
A transcription from Osceola Neb dated February 18 1882 recounts Polk County Farmers Alliance members endorsing a plan to publish an Alliance paper in the Advocate or Recoup. It details bids bonds editorial control and disputes over committee action and rates amid broader farming and press ideals.
The State Journal cites editorials from the Fairmont Bulletin and a Nebraska hotel anecdote to illustrate public opposition and awkward public speaking in the suffrage debate. A hotel host recalls female missionaries visiting, staying, and departing without payment, illustrating challenges in manners and reception of reform discourse.
A brief statement supports the Western Rural Platform advocating fair play for producers, removal of legal disabilities, and that trade follows supply and demand. It questions railway profit caps but upholds equality before the law and independence from corporations, reflecting a Nebraska mindset.
All parties are notified not to gather wild fruit on the land. Trespassers will be dealt with according to law. Also mentions beauty product Parker's Hair Balsam with claims of regaining hair color and conditioning.
For sale a three year old well bred horse and a two year old colt offered cheaply for cash. Inquire of G. M. McConavdy at BStt QGsccola Nebraska.
I F Kelley will write your policies for stock, norses, and cattle with the Omaha Stock Insurance Company. Contact details included.
Dr L P Richmond opens fully in the Whaley building on the west side square offering dental work to all. The page also features health tips on bilious attacks and indigestion with Parker's Ginger Tunic and SutrMan's Prickly Ash Bitters promoted as remedies.
Auctioneered sale to be held in Osceola on Saturday June 17 at 2 p m listing items including a McChesney Seeder a Dewey Worvester and a Lodges Meader with Joan G Mickey as auctioneer. Also appears asides about fragrance Florestan Cologne and health testimonial for Parker s Ginger Tonic.
Land office notice from Lincoln Nebraska dated May 18 1882 states Robert Curren has filed to make final proof for Homestead Entry No 18056 in section 14 township north of range etc. Proof to be made June 23 1882 before Polk County District Court clerk. Witnesses L J Blowais S G Pheasant Henry Hughes M Crookham all of Polk County Nebraska.
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