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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
2
Amid brief notices from across nations, the report chronicles political moves in Europe and America, wartime developments in Africa and Ireland, a romance between Namarah and Adina amid Jephthah’s conflict, and personal tragedies in the United States. It notes speeches on canals, imperialism debates, and a dramatic rescue of Lincoln’s remains, with assorted local incidents and obituaries interwoven.
Namarah orders her maidens to prepare as the sun sinks and the hosts of Jephthah return from victory. She dreams of Adina and a future as wife and mother, then steps forth to meet her conquering father, transformed from shy maiden to noble daughter of a victor.
The article lauds Mormon irrigation efforts begun in 1847 as a transformative force for western lands. It credits Brigham Young and pioneers with creating canals that watered Idaho’s lava-soil valleys, enabling vast crops from apples to prunes. It notes mining towns fueling a strong home market and Idaho’s climate, low death rate, and lumber to attract settlers and growth.
A fragment from Chapter V describes Na and her maidens awaiting news, sitting on the roof or in the top chamber of the house as weary days pass and anticipation grows. The scene centers on Na waiting for a crucial message.
The Lexington Historical Society marked Forefathers Day with a public meeting at Hancock Congregational church. John Fiske of Cambridge spoke on The Salem Witchcraft tracing the witchcraft delusion from the 16th and 17th centuries and listing famous trials in England Genoa Scotland and beyond with emphasis on Mather and Longfellow.
The Isle of Wight observatory of Professor Milne notes earthquakes detected on September 3 10 17 20 and 23. He links early tremors to Alaska Asia Minor and Japan while confirming some shocks like those at Darjeeling India were local landslides and not globe spanning events.
Only two senators in the United States are confirmed snuff smokers, Senator Turner of Washington and Senator Carter of Montana, as the old custom wanes and dies out among lawmakers.
Walter Duryea, injured last summer in a dive at the Duryea country place in Glen Cove L I, is steadily improving at Roosevelt Hospital. He has control of the upper body muscles while the lower body remains paralyzed yet sensation has returned. He remains hopeful for recovery.
The piece notes Chicago faces high tax collection costs due to seven townships in Cook County. It contrasts local collection rates with New York City at 0.57 percent, St. Paul at 0.96, and Boston at 1.12, highlighting administrative proliferation as a burden.
The article estimates women own about 139 million dollars in national bank stock and 187 million dollars in private and state bank stock across the United States.
The latest report shows rain on resources of New York savings banks rose by over 76 million in the year. Total resources exceed one billion dollars at 1 000 209 099.51 with deposits of 887 480 650.30 owed to depositors averaging 447.91 each.
Feeding cattle remained in demand with prices steady to firm as fat cattle held ground. Cows and heifers remained active with gains near pre-decline levels. hogs sold around market highs but uneven, while sheep and lamb quotes showed varied but steady strength across weight classes.
Kansas City cattle steady to higher with heavy natives 4.50 to 5.30, stockers 3.50 to 5.25, cows 3.95 to 4.25, cann ers 2.60 to 2.75. hogs active 4.50 to 4.08 high, mixed 4.80 to 4.90, pigs 4.25 to 4.50. sheep and lambs poor quality steady 6.75 to 6.90 for Colorado lambs, yearlings 6.00 to 6.89, muttons 5.20 to 5.65, stockers 4.00 to 0.00, culls 3.00 to 4.00. Chicago market: cattle firm with primes 5.80, stockers strong 3.50 to 3.80, cows 3.00 to 4.25. hogs mixed to higher up to 5.12, lambs steady to 5.50.
Chicago grain and produce listings show prices for corn oats barley and seeds with bids for No 2 and No 3 qualities and various fats and timothy clover contracts. New York reports March 19 closing futures for wheat corn and oats with gains on export demand and steady spot oats prices alongside track values for various white and western blends.
Dundonald's cavalry reconnoitered the Free State border to DeBoers pass where a minor clash left two Brits wounded. Boers massed at Van Reenen's and Tintwa's passes as Kaffirs report a vindictive mood following defeat. German ambulances found near Modeerspruit were abandoned, later brought in for wounded care.
London reports predictions that the war may end by mid May with British relief moves progressing. News from South Africa pleases the public as Colonel Plumer’s advance nears Mafeking and Lord Methuen operates to disperse Boer forces rather than single out relief.
Two carloads of average range horses were sold to Sioux City parties last week by Frank Stanton of the city. The average price was 360 per head, a figure higher than recent sales. The market shows improved demand for horses.
Pretoria reports from the intelligence chief Molen graff that prior to relief efforts the federal losses were 677 killed and 2,129 wounded, with 4,351 total casualties when accidents sickness and other causes are included.
The line from Bloemfontein to Norvalspont has reopened. General Pole-Carew and the grenadiers have just arrived at Norvalspont, with events noted as of March 19.
WICHITA, Kan March 19 Bryan passed through Wichita on his way to Nebraska. He said money trusts imperialism would be discussed. He noted issues would be individual not local and that commercial travelers would emphasize trusts and their financial effects on greenbacks while Republicans and all classes of opposition would downplay imperialism.
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