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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1883
Page
2
Osceola Record notes ex Governor Buttxman impeached five of the Republican Party posing as an anti leader. The paper praises the Republican brethren for improved size and appearance and mentions David City Republican taxed to a six column quarter.
Arwst Pasna, recently living in exile in Ceylon, relaxes with family and friends on the island. He roams freely and appears at ease, likening his mood to a longed for peace, reminiscent of Jeff Davis’s refrain.
A Polk County Barmer Alliance meeting is announced for Saturday June 2. The location remains undisclosed with the expectation of secret plans and notices by message to attendees. The Advocate is urged to provide a location along with the time if any benefit is expected.
The Omaha Republican columns are praised for editorials and concise clippings. Readers note the paper combines money, work, and brains to deliver strong, to the point news content.
Isreat Washburn of Maine recently died. He was one of four brothers famed nationwide for sitting in Congress simultaneously. C. C. Washburn of Wisconsin died three years ago, another younger brother serves a third term in Minnesota. The four brothers were prominent figures who honored their states and the nation.
The Chicago Journal notes rising divorces nationwide and critiques lax divorce laws. It cites Judge Post granting a divorce at the last district term, asserts unproven drunkenness and lack of support claims, and argues marriages of mismatched partners should end rather than endure dissatisfaction. It urges stricter laws and reform of divorce trials.
The Bee criticizes its own press and urges prioritizing good page content and correct policy over chasing circulation. It argues readers prefer substantive reading on the front page rather than long ads, asserting quality drives readership more than numbers.
The Pope, once supreme among European rulers, orders Catholics worldwide to withhold funds from the Parnell appeal. Despite the decree, Irish supporters grow bolder, insisting rights must be granted by Britain after a century of denial. European governments are urged to act in unity to ease tensions.
Opinion notes baits to test farmer sentiment for a political ticket this fall. Antis in the senate are blamed for blocking a rail bill and harming alliance support in Polk County. The piece argues past anti efforts brought no benefits and predicts no change ahead.
A columnist argues that Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show depicts the frontier with striking realism in buffalo hunt coach robbery and tribal scenes. The piece warns eastern audiences may misread Nebraska culture, noting Omaha as the show’s origin and Nebraska’s changing population since.
Old soldiers and citizens gathered May 30 for memorial exercises in the county. The day opened cold and rainy but cleared by noon, attendees prepared at the courthouse, and speakers delivered good remarks. The event honored fallen comrades and widows, with music by a band and glee club, though a foreign speaker was delayed by miscommunication.
Farmers report corn rotted in the ground after planting two to three weeks ago and consider replanting. Henry Levi plowed harrowed marked and planted 50 acres in 35. Farmers add wind pumps and wire fences. Next farmers club meeting is Saturday evening June 2. Preaching every Sabbath at Beauley school house at 1y. mn.
A collection of land notices and village tax levies from Osceola Nebraska issued in 1883 to 1888. Includes final proof dates for settlers James M Seward and Clara A Theolore and tax levies for fire protection street and general funds with a June 8 trustees meeting.
Residents of Osceola must license their dogs and affix collars with owner names as required by ordinance No 15. Dogs without collars or with unpaid licenses will be killed after this notice dated May 29, 1883.
Taken up by the undersigned two miles southeast of Silver Creek in Polk County on the 17th of May 1883 a light bay horse about five years old with a letter C branded on the left shoulder. Owner may recover upon proof of property and payment of charges. 37 4t F. K Agnety.
An offer provides one year free to new REcorp subscribers paying one year in advance or old subscribers paying all arrears plus one year in advance. The deal runs only in June. The Farmer costs $1 per year but is discounted to 50 cents for this promotion. It is a sixteen page paper.
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska May 24 1883 notices that settler John Larson has filed for final proof to support his claim. Proof will be made June 29 1883 before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County at the county seat. Witnesses include Andrew Burgeson Stromsburg Nebraska and Jonas Swedland.
County Nebraska land office notices for June 1883 list Frank Loughamer as holder of application 1643 for town land. Witnesses Hubert Jaax Charles Gaus and J W Crozier were named to prove up the claim. Andrew Johnson noted as witness.
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