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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1882
Page
2
The Osceola Record reports that Governor may call a special session of the legislature to address redistricting when timing is right. The Bee notes all vacancies in the legislature are filled and voices strong on the issue, with broad debate about the status and timing.
Charles J. Conkling was nominated and confirmed by the Senate for the Supreme Court seat but declined the honor, marking the second time he was offered and refused the position.
In Polk County a convention of women alleged that suffragists swore no man who did not back their cause should hold office after gaining the vote. The comment frames a tense political stance as “politicians stand from under.”
A TABOR strike in Omaha by B. and M. grade workers began with hundreds demanding a wage increase from 1.25 to 1.75 dollars per day. The railroad imported new labor at 1.50 dollars per day, effectively ending the strike.
The David City Republican contends with Roscoe Conkling as mockery and irony fill their exchanges. Roscoe is depicted as frustrated by sharp mockery aimed at him over pensions for ex soldiers.
From the Alliance meeting report we infer Mrs Bittenbender has left the editorship role she pursued after retirement. Her political tactics with Stalwart Alliance men for Woman Suffrage may have unsettled a committee and spurred talk of an Alliance paper publication in the county. The Recoup’s warning of a joint Alliance and suffrage clash is confirmed by events.
A father explains a political analogy featuring a male twin and two female twins, one a woman suffragist and the other anti monopolis t, linking office to power and voting. The dialogue suggests the female twin aims to access the male twin’s purse to influence his vote and political destiny.
The Record editor canvassed voters to test a claim by the state Woman Suffrage Association president that two thirds favored suffrage. Among 103 votes counted, 14 supported suffrage, 4 were doubtful, and 85 opposed, showing strong opposition rather than broad support.
Educational Gelf urges school directors to prepare a careful report ensuring receipts match expenditures and cash on hand. Directors must include names ages and post offices of any deaf and dumb or blind students of school age. Timely submission within the specified period is urged for prompt reward.
President Svider chaired as minutes from last meeting were read and approved. The bond of Mrs Bittenben dex as treasurer was presented for approval. The committee on gate receipts reported methods for tracking takings, with tickets issued by the secretary to the executive committee and receipts exchanged. Theo Beebe replaced W W Maxwell on the fence committee for the north end of the race course. The president was ordered to keep summer records. The next fair was set for September 6 7 8 1882, the week before the state fair. Adjourned.
A Times column urges teachers to grow continually in skill and mindset. It contrasts growing teachers with those who stagnate, urging use of meetings and collaboration to improve methods, engagement, and classroom leadership. Jesus is cited as an example of growth.
Polk County Farmers Alliance met in Osceola on March 4 1882 with President Kimball presiding. Joseph Kimball elected president and N S Michener secretary. A newspaper venture was approved with Ada M Bittenbender to run Osceola paper for three years and 500 subscribers at 1.25 each. Paper named Polk County Farmers Advocate. Adjourned. next meeting set for April 1 1882 at 10 o clock.
Farmers retreat to town after wintery spell but vow to return to fields at first chance. Albert Carlson sold his north town dwelling. purchaser unidentified. Mr and Mrs Fritsch mourn their infant child buried last week. Protracted meeting concluded Sunday night. No major items this week aside from possible future notes on Alliance or Woman Suffrage.
Ladies seek Parker's air Balsam praised as the best article for restoring gray hair to its original color and lustre, promising elegance and purity in appearance.
A fragment discusses women’s duties and social expectations, arguing many suffer to gain new rights but cannot fulfill existing natural and societal roles. The tone critiques demands for duties beyond traditional obligations.
Ordinance No 6 creates a village Board of Health to enforce health rules and establish quarantine limits in outbreaks. It bans exposing carcasses and unsound meat, requires weekly cleaning of stables and removal of offal beyond limits, prohibits slaughter within the village, and bans sale of unsound meat or fish. The measure imposes fines up to 25 dollars and costs, with penalties for noncompliance, effective upon passage and publication dated March 4, 1882.
Additional local notice lists names of undelivered letters at Osceola Post Office dated March 1 1882 with 30 day deadline before forward to Dead Letter Office. Names include L P Alquist William Downe C F Dolin Sophia Willman C J Johnson Gustaf Lundgren Catherine Kibbee James Mathews A P Nelsson Lillie Schalberg M G Pheasant G W West P M Wagoner David Mitchell Jed Wendry Mauay etc.
Auction notices the sale at the undersigned residence two miles southeast of Osceola on Monday at 10 o clock in the morning. Items include horses two year old Colts cows hogs farm harness wagon plow cultivator harrow grain and seed. Nine months credit with notes and approved security. F G Johnson J G Micxzy Auctioneer. 1t
An advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Traches for coughs colds and sore throats claiming to stop symptoms and prevent lung disease. It states the product acts on inflamed partsrelieves asthma bronchitis coughs catarrh and throat troubles for singers and speakers. It notes thirty years of physician recommendation and widespread use with a 25 cent box price.
I will furnish yellow Cottonwood seedling trees at 1.50 per thousand delivered to Osceola or Silver Creek. Trees must be in good condition. Orders left at Myers & Co's will be filled by me where a sample may be seen. Ten percent discount on orders of 10,000 or more. W. F. Fotzor. 24-60
Walter Cornish offers Sea Island seed wheat for sale at his farm located 34 miles north of Osceola. Buyers may contact him to arrange purchase and pickup.
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