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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1876
Page
3
Latest advices from the Black Hills indicate that the Indians are on the warpath. There has been some sharp skirmishing, and a lively campaign is anticipated.
A reform movement endorsed by the people is inaugurated in Congress with a new act making it a misdemeanor for any government officer or employee to solicit or receive money for electioneering. The law carries a $5,000 penalty and up to one year imprisonment, aiming to curb corrupt practices and end levying taxes on officers for political purposes.
Frank P Burgess wrote to Congressman Crounse urging suspension of action on Osceola Polk county petition for a postmaster. Crounse granted Mr Muhay commission last Friday, showing local Polk county claimants can manage their own affairs without outside interference.
An Iowa example shows fruit can be grown on prairie land with proper varieties and methods. The Beatrice Express reports a Wool Growers' Association forming in Gage County and notes several large flocks, including Carey's 1000 sheep and Peter Jansen's 1800, as evidence of agricultural diversification in Nebraska.
A letter commenting on West planting methods and fruit tree choices from the Farmers Club and American Institute. It cites Ben Davis Apple as hardy against prairie winds, advises deep fall furrows, mulching planting sites, and careful watering. The writer shares personal success with Ben Davis apples and notes few losses to grasshopper damage.
A large ornate volume titled Our Western Border by Charles McKnight is advertised as a comprehensive and vivid collection of frontier narratives. The eight hundred page work features notable figures and daring adventures, praised by clerics and historians, with endorsements from General Pierce and Judge Waite, and is distributed by J C McCurdy & Co in multiple cities.
The Weekly Sun declares 1876 a Centennial year and election year. It pledges thorough coverage of the Opposition House inquiry into Grant era corruption, the twenty third presidential election, and reform candidates. It touts a broad mix of news, stories, poetry, and agricultural content. Subscriptions offered: eight pages $1.20 yearly, daily Sun $9 per month.
The Polk County Board proposes a special election at Pleasant Home precinct to issue bonds totaling 36000 dollars for constructing and aiding a Nebraska Railway line from York to Pleasant Home, with bonds payable in New York and interest funded by a future tax levy. If two thirds vote yes, bonds replace a prior Midland Pacific proposal. ballots read For Railroad Bonds or Against Railroad Bonds.
Fragmentary OCR shows attorney reference for plaintiff in a civil matter with unclear docket details and party names. The readable portion indicates a legal action filed, with counsel listed but no court or filing date available.
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