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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1882

Page

4

Gladstone Government Completes Somersault on Irish Policy

Secretary Foerster resigns amid Irish policy U turn as Pelk Wells and Wie comrade are recaptured in a string of crimes and accidents across the realm.

The Nations Commercial Outlook and Key Political Notes

The Twenty fourth annual New York chamber of commerce report warns of a critical period for U S economic and financial questions. Ex Senator Pad dock contemplates a Utah commission offer after declining it earlier. Green B Baum announces candidacy for the U S senate to succeed Judge Davis. Gladstone denies Irish reform moves and notes executive discretion. Horace Maynard dies of heart disease in Knoxville. Reports of Indian clashes and Indian relocation tensions from Santa Fe and Wind River region, with Bannonks and Shoshone conditions described.

New York Chamber of Commerce United States

Escape at Iowa State Penitentiary ends in guard’s death

Polk Wells, Fitz Gerald and Cook led a bold breakout from Ft Madison with nine in hospital. They chloroformed guard John Elder, overpowered Edward Hoffman, climbed to the roof and escaped over the wall. Elder died from chloroform effects. Wells and Cook were later recaptured near the prison. Brengen won a $250 reward for capturing them. A Des Moines jury convicted Fountain W. George of murder in the first degree and sentenced him to hang under the state capital punishment law.

Keokuk Polk Wells Cook Fitzgerald Ft. Madison Iowa State Penitentiary Fitgerald Wells John Elder Edward Hoffman John Eder Wm. Hoffman Elder Charles Polk Wells Charles Cook Mr. Brengen Iowa Des Moines Fountain W. George Dr. Epps

England shifts Ireland policy amid reform promises

In Parliament Gladstone announced unconditional releases for three MPs and many suspects, with the government not renewing the coercion act. Aimed at Ireland, measures will remedy justice administration, protect life and property, and consider further releases while preserving security if needed. Forster resigned over not sharing responsibility.

England Forster Ireland House of Commons Gladstone Glasstone Governa Didot Harcourt Davitt Parnell Forater P Office League Dillon O’kelly Sexton Henry Drummond Wolff Lesguers The Land League

Ireland Reforms Spark Joy as Parnell and Davitt Released

Gladstone backs peace measures while Ireland welcomes releases from Kilmainham jail. Parnell Dillon and O Kelly gain freedom unconditionally as Davitt is freed in the Commons. Forster resigns over policy and Cavendish named as new secretary amid mixed reactions.

Gladstone Queen Ireland Sexton England Messrs Parnell Dillon O’kelly Kilmainhan Dublin

Rough on the Mule at Willet s Point Photo Demonstration

A mule at Willet s Point was killed during a military class demonstration when a cotton bag with six ounces of dynamite was placed on its head and exploded via a camera circuit. The blast wounded the animal as the fuse and dynamite fired and the head and body fell.

Willet’s Point

Editor Recovers From Pain With St Jacobs Oil

The Courier editor W F Cook suffered a sudden left shoulder and neck pain. After applying St Jacobs Oil to the area, relief came quickly and promptly.

Courier W. F. Cook St. Jacobs Oil Canajoharie N. Y

Few Tears at Niagara and England’s Shifting Demographics

A Chicago man’s tearful remark about Niagara is cited amid comic asides on space travel costs. The Norristown Herald praises astronomy while a Milwaukee paper cites St Jacobs Oil. England’s census shows women outnumber men by about 1,000,000 across 1864 to 1881, with early marriages rising and education failing to strengthen the race, as men emigrate for work.

Chicago Niagara Norristown Herald England

Reduced Fare Notice For Nebraska Homeopathic Meeting

Special notice to physicians and medical students of Nebraska Western Iowa and territories announces reduced round trip tickets for the Nebraska State Homeopathic Medical Society meeting in Lincoln on May 24 and 25. Tickets available from U P B M and C St P M O railroads for one and one fourth fare one way. orders must be received by May 18 with point of origin and preferred railroad indicated. Signed U M Dremoor secretary.

C. M Nebraska State Homeopathic Medical Society Lincoln U. P C. St. P

Donkey Fashion Quip Sparks Punchline With Sue

In a Denver Tribune note a narrator and his sweetheart Sue admire outfits and a suited joke. A donkey passes by with winged ears prompting Sue to exclaim that Charlie is awful cute. The lighthearted exchange centers on costumes and playful language.

Sue Charlie Denver Tribune

Youth of David Rittenhouse and his early life

The narrative traces David Rittenhouse’s beginnings in Germantown and Norristown, his early talents in arithmetic and machinery, and how a chest of books sparked a lifelong pursuit. It covers his self education, the making of clocks and an orrery, health struggles, and early recognition by Benjamin Rush and Pennsylvania leaders.

Oe W.pennypacker Harper's Magazine Willem Rittinghuysen Pennsylvania Germantown Wissahickon Creek Roxborough Township America Gabriel Thomas William Bradford New York Daud Rittenhouse Jolin Elizabeth Williams Evan Williams Wales Matthias Norriton Montgomery County David Philadelphia Newton Leibnitz Benjamin Rush Europe

Orrery by Dr. Rittenhouse Displays Celestial Motion

The article chronicles Dr. David Rittenhouse’s 1770 orrery, a detailed machine modeling five thousand years of solar system movements. It describes the brass sun, elliptical orbits, eclipses, and planetary positions, with praise from John Adams and Jefferson, and notes its practical astronomical value.

Rowley George S Rittenhouse Jupiter Saturn Earth John Adams Samuel Miller David Rittenhouse Graham Europe Gordon Morse Thomas Jefferson Jje Barkow

Humble Elephant Rescues Suffering Plebs in Royal Procession

An elephant, favored by the grand vizier, refuses to trample sick people in a Lucknow meadow during a royal hunt. The nabob urges the driver to hurry, but the elephant stops, gently lifting and moving each injured person with its trunk to create a clear passage. Humanity triumphs over cruelty.

Rajah Dowlah Nabob Lucknow Rajah Dawish Animal Kingdom

Wild Beasts and Blood Tamer’s Insight on Ferocity

A veteran beast tamer argues against the myth of blood scent inciting attacks. He notes captive lions and tigers are more dangerous when grown, while wild beasts remember being whipped. A cub raised in confinement becomes bold and hard to cow, yet may suddenly turn ferocious without warning.

Charka Titania

Queen of health renewer Dr Guysett’s Yellow Duck and Sareaparila

Promotion of a tonic claiming to strengthen the liver and kidneys and renew vigor. It lists ingredients Yellow Duck Sareapanila Juniper Iron Buchu Celery Ushsaya and asserts it boosts wellbeing and is more refreshing than wine. Urges readers to consult a physician and ask a druggist to obtain a bottle.

Lse All Renewere Guysett

Settlement of Account and Final Settlement Principles

The law favors final settlements when parties meet and settle all contract elements. Absent fraud, mistake, or explicit openness, settlements cannot be reopened to litigate antecedent matters. Defendants must prove they did not waive damages or that fraud or mistake prevented inclusion. Pickel et al. vs. St. Louis Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis court of appeals.

Pickel Et. al St. Louis Chamber of Commerce St. Louis

Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla Restores Maysville Man

T J Thompson of Maysville Kentucky describes a long illness with numerous symptoms including nervous chills night sweats dyspepsia and painful urination. After using Dr Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla he reports a complete recovery and renewed vitality.

T. J. Thompson Maysville

Grenadine race new and Iroquois sun moon myth

A fragmentary excerpt links a jokey remark about money to a note on Grenadine racing and an Iroquois tradition about the sun and moon preceding creation. The text then drifts to reflections on generosity and friendship with moral maxims.

Carlyle Dines in Dublin Reminiscences in May Century Magazine

Excerpt from Carlyle’s posthumous Reminiscences of My Irish Journey describes a Dublin dinner party. The guest list includes Mrs Stokes, Petrie the painter study, Burton the portraitist, and an antiquarian parson, with lively but pointed exchanges reflecting Irish English tensions.

Carlyle Stokes Glasgow Jehyth Johnson Petrie Brian Aory Burton Todd Dean Ireland

Golden Medical Discovery Cited by Satisfied Physician

Dr L B McMillan of Breesport New York reports a full recovery from lung congestion liver soreness and joint pain after using the Golden Medical Discovery. He states the medicines prove their value and would replace many doctors if tried by every family.

R.V. Pierce M. D Buffalo N. Y L. B. McMillan Breesport

Death head badge on British Lancers and other 18th century notes

Recount of Col. John Hale raising the Lancers with a death head and cross bones on caps and breasts under the motto or Glory. Also various anecdotes including a nurse’s letter praising Favorite Prescription, Mesmer’s water magnetism claim, a Buffalo hospital fire, and old pilgrim laws about kissing wives, with humorous评论 of homely wives from the New Haven Register.

John Hale London Wolfe Canada George II Pilgrim Fathers Haven Register

Habit of Regularity and Digestive Health Promoted

The text extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore regularity and improve digestion. It links bowel function to liver and stomach health, claims dramatic relief from wind and colicky pains, and advises sending for pamphlets from Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.

Lyils E. Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham Western Avenue Lynn Mass

Bonnet fashions and health ads in a mixed page

The description notes satin and Manila braids and various colored hats at an opening. Ad copy touts Dr. Bensons Skin Cure promising scalp cleansing in six days and Celery and Chamomile Pills for headaches, with prices listed. A quoted exchange about the dome of Heaven follows, ending with a wry remark.

Dyes and Tennyson Quips Highlighted in Ad Snippets

An assortment of 1920s style copy notes features Diamond Dyes promising to revitalize clothing at ten cents and Carter's Liver Bitters pitched as a tonic for convalescents. Lines reference spiritualist seances, poker, and cable crop reports praising British and American crops.

Carter

New Fashion Textiles and Remedies Highlight Era Style

An array of fragile fashion notes and health claims appear. Tufted sursh with silklike balls dresses collars and cuffs while Carvel teak-wood parasols support artificial flowers. Brown's Pepsinonic is praised for dyspepsia headache constipation and biliousness.

Lyon J. J. Dewey Arve Fat Fairfax Brown Mire Missouri York City Grand Union Hotel Grand Central Depot Cynicus Boston Courier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foerster Pelk Paddock St. Louis Republican Gentleman Utah Commission Green B. Baum Internal Revenue U. S. Senate Davis Illinois Honor Por Commons Horace Maynard Knoxville, Tennesse Turkey Hayes Santa Fe New Mexico Garcia Indiana Forsythe Deming Lfe Tresjoninas Crook Omaha Rawlins Wind River Valley Ft. Washakie Wyoming Yellowstone Lord Cavendish Mr. Roberts Milwaukee Wis U. M. Dremoor Witherspoon Princeton College Smith University of Pennsylvania Silas Desire France Great Britain Rittenhouse's Orrery Malarial Frever Carlyle Dines Cornelia Allison Peosia Mesmer Dispensary and Invalids Buffalo, N. Y Worth’s Dispensary Medical Association St. Charles Hotel Harney Street Messler & Baumann Western Newspaper Union Neb Redding Russia Boston Post Ballinger Maryville Nodeway Co Dra. Dickerson & Stark Kansas City Surgical Institute Vassar College Hale Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar. Sold By All Drugeists Pike Washington Boston American Institute Panama Dome of Heaven Angelica Practical John Tennyson A.L. Strang Farnam St Nebraska Knowles Malladay U.S Iass Jersey City Charles Shiverick L. Po LT & Co Cleveland JEL Bedgerson & Co Kansas City Powde Endress Chain Emmert Freeport Ills Auliman & Taylor CO Mansfisid P W. Ziegler & CO E. Adams Ill Jesse James Wso Frank James J W. Bual Addres NSAS Cry Cic Bunker Ninth St Bemis’eal Estate Agency Omaha, Neb Cubrnal OF Commerce Uorea Loonie & Nyman Tiffin Ohio B. F. Pritchard Washington, D Newrich Newrich Bloo Parsons’ Purgatiyv Wweeka Unson & Co Bangor Sagor David Wilkie Welzis Richardson Se Co Darlington Vt Mowat Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Weeters Avenue Tony Pastor Ih Ton Mirkinge Tong Corin Zoge Eatry Gal Weeknessy Eer Sku Goireald S All Trimge Snr Tb Baseuadiet Henry Leamars, Ona Wilbor Ridge Valiv Payne AGEN Ita Gert Quinlan ENE
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