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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1882
Page
1
The text surveys several theories on the origin of the dollar sign. It mentions a mix of 0.8 percent, U S initials, a reference to a piece of eight, and a Roman HS connection, plus a Spain's peso duro interpretation. A London editor links it to the Spanish dollar and the Pillars of Hercules motif with Flus Ultra inscriptions.
The excerpt advises destroying green fly on pansies by tobacco fumigation or washing with soft soap or diluted tobacco water. It pairs gardening guidance with a proverb about zeal and charity and quotes Hosea Ballou and N. P. Willis on human and divine kindness and a wife’s welcome.
The Nebraska Senate debates accusations from the Omaha Bee about bribery involving Lt. Gov E C Carns and Rep J C Robberts over railroad influence. A three member committee investigates. Robberts testifies that Carns demanded 5000 dollars through Thurston. Carns denies and Thurston and Kimball corroborate. The inquiry adjourns for further hearings. bills move forward including Omaha riot and Indian school actions. The House passes several measures and adjourns to continue May 22.
The article traces the unicorn as a heraldic emblem from ancient myth through its adoption with the lion in England to symbolize royal authority. It notes Ctesias and Aristotle cites, James I’s use with Scotland, and the integration of Ireland and Scotland’s symbols on Elizabethan arms, with a corrective note on the popular lion and unicorn rhyme and the “little dog” crest explanation.
The article urges children to save money and practice self denial. It argues that earning money honestly leads to lasting wealth, while inherited or ill gotten funds fade away. A disciplined saving habit, built month by month, favors a secure old age over hasty, risky gains.
The Supreme Court affirms Cox's decision in Guiteau's case, with hanging set for June 30 1882. Congress weighs impeachments and public notices as Hartwell and Worthington confirmations surface amid bank and land bills, adjournments, and deficit plans.
A citizen reports a curious event in Owensboro as sparrows build a cooperative nest. A nonconformist sparrow allegedly attacked a watcher, then a bird was found suspended by a string from a bough, prompting questions about mob behavior among birds and possible suicide.
The article extols Kidney-Wort as a remedy restoring health and happiness, contrasting ignorance with scientific caution. It claims many workers suffer back pain from overtaxed kidneys and suggests Kidney-Wort as a cleanser and strengthener for the body.
The Senate passed a Rock Island and Southwestern railroad bridge bill for New Boston Illinois. Bayard reported favorable amendments to a substitute for the bonded spirits bill. The five per cent land bill was discussed. Plamble explained it and it went over until tomorrow. Conger introduced a bill to count officers who served with volunteers as in service from the start. Executive session followed and the House considered the national bank charter bill with varied opinions from Hewitt Buckner and Butterworth. Recess taken to evening session. May 17 Cameron reported adverse to Engineer Melville resolution. The five per cent bill continued to be debated with Garland supporting it.
Legal advertising at legal rates lists job work and local notices. Rates: 10 cents per line for first insertion and six cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Policy outlines charge per line and placement guidance.
The article explains how to measure the pulse to judge health, noting infants at 140, a 7 year old around 80, and adults 60. It warns that a persistent pulse over 70 suggests disease, with fever or inflammation, consumption risk rising as the rate climbs toward 110 to 120. Some people maintain over 70 in health due to constitution.
Mrs Thrifty favors boys for energy and self care while Mrs Workhard prefers girls for gentleness and sewing. Mrs Sensible supports a mixed family, arguing brothers and sisters shape each other into well rounded individuals.
The passage notes that the most diffusive pleasure of public speaking comes when the speech ends and listeners begin commenting. It argues against excuses tied to birth and upbringing as justification for speaking style or impact.
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