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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1882
Page
2
Osceola Record columnist Calmar McCune condemns Omaha Bee editor Tur Ishmaelite as a self interested agitator and demagogue while declining to comment on personal matters. The piece labels him a blackmailer and communist and promises future proof of the charges.
Casper of the Butler Co Press claims to near equal service to God and Mammon, while asserting he does not serve either. He counters critics who say others profess devotion to God yet serve Mammon, and suggests he has met the standard, though he fears the compliment may be undeserved.
A published letter signed Price defends Alliance principles and condemns rumors that Calmar McCune came to destroy the Alliance in Polk County. The writer asserts the Rec ord man refuted the lie and warns that leaders may seek to use the party for personal gain while pledging to prove intentions to the public.
A Polk county Alliance document criticizes the major parties and promotes alignment with the Omaha Bee editor as leader. It urges farmers to unite across old party lines, reject Rose-Water remedies, and resist sub alliances while stressing the school room as a training ground for clear thought and expression.
The Blue Valley Blade lists ten character types in its office culture including bores poets cranks rats cockroaches typos exchange fiends book convessers delinquent subscribers and the man who always knows how to ran the paper better than the editor Joes.
Edited by 8 PF Duchingta the article argues the true object of teaching is to train the mind to act independently. It stresses directing natural child curiosity with suitable material and occupations as the test of a teacher and links school work to life preparation.
A concise enumeration of Pestalozzi’s educational twelve principles focusing on activity, natural order of development, sensory learning, gradual difficulty, thorough stepwise progression, purposeful lessons, language cultivation, and moving from known to unknown with synthesis before analysis.
The Institute warns that copying a single successful teacher harms innovation. They argue that method should follow spirit and that belief in one right approach stifles invention and makes teaching lifeless. A balance of intelligence sympathy and earnestness is essential.
The article informs teachers about a state law requiring a one dollar fee per examination, regardless of whether a certificate is issued. It also states that no more than three third grade certificates can be granted to the same person, even if some are unused, a ruling from the State Superintendent with no discretion for the County Superintendent.
The census reports Nebraska leads the United States in literacy with just 1.75 percent illiterates. Ohio and Illinois follow, while New York Pennsylvania and Massachusetts show higher rates. The northwest states are praised for their education foundations despite foreign populations and poverty among settlers.
Vice President Mc Joughlin presided as notes from the last meeting were read and approved. A committee was appointed to estimate the cost of fencing along the north race course. Officers and precinct directors were updated with resignations and new appointments. A long list of superintendents for various classes was set, with publication of the premium list ordered by April 1. Financials show receipts totaling 1 026 79 and expenditures of 1 030 59, leaving a slight overage by treasurer. adjourned for March.
The article notes Jas A Garfield’s measured reply amid turmoil over presidential nomination at the Chicago convention. It highlights Judge Morris of Crete Osceola speaking on Nebraska woman suffrage, condemning the proposed amendment and praising Garfield’s advocacy. Morris’s calm, reasoned appeal supported by quotes from past leaders is cited as representative work for the cause. Mrs Morris leads Crete suffrage, with reception after the event.
A local discussion argues women can vote without abandoning family duties. Proponents say the silent majority will join when ready, noting men spend limited time voting and mothers can protect homes by using the ballot. Fathers share responsibility for children’s upbringing.
G Pheasant sheriff of Polk county issues a sale of Chas D. Bradly’s real estate to satisfy two Lancaster county Nebraska executions dated February 7 1882 issued by J C Johnston Justice of the Peace. The property is the N E quarter of Section 84 Town 15 Range 1 West Osceola Osceola at 1 PM on April 8 1882 at the Congregational church south door.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska dated February 6 1881 gives notice that settler Joseph N Hopper has filed final proof for Homestead application number for the E and S E quarter of Section 6 in Township 18 North Range 4 West. The proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court Polk County Nebraska at the county seat on March 10 1882. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are John Clark A R Benjamin Merrick County Neb S Archibald and W Lovell Central City Merrick County Neb. C W Prerer Register.
February 2 1881 notice of final proof in Polk County Nebraska for Jacob F. Deeria homestead entry No 15 517 on section 4 town 13 north range 3 west. Court clerk will hear proof March 3 1882. Witnesses SP Cypher N G Lowe M P Galhoun and Olof Johnson of Stromsburg Neb. Co W Pierce Register
On February 16 1882 a notice states that John Peterson will make final testimony for his Homestead entry number 15944 at the District Court clerk’s office in Polk County Nebraska on Monday March 20 1882. Witnesses named are A M Hultquist Jonathan Graham C Girard and Peter Girard all residents of Osceola Polk County Nebraska.
The land office in Lincoln Nebraska announces a public sale before the Polk County District Court Clerk on February 24 1882. Names include Peter Johnson holder of Homestead entry No 15 939 for part of section 82 township 14 range 3 West and listed residents Andrew Shostrom Olof Shostrom N Lowe N Norton of Stromsburg plus C W Pierce Register.
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