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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1882
Page
2
Calmar McUna Bubor and Proprietor run the official town paper. Beer money and politics become a topic as Nebraska campaign figures push railroads to stay out of politics. A trip from Omaha to Chicago cost $150 amid wartime road conditions and calls for railroad neutrality.
Fatper becomes editor succeeding D. C. Brooks described as a female suffrage crank. The Independent derides VvERITY for eight months with no railway pass. Dr. Engelhardt invests 4000 dollars in Butler county farms, labeled a rustler by critics.
Governor Nancy proclaims Thursday the 30th as Thanksgiving Day urging prayer and praise. The notice reminds voters of civic duties tied to the right to vote and hints at political tensions as men who aided rival candidates are targeted for their actions.
The David City Republican party appears to have reversed its stance on Hon. Jake Robberts in the last three months. It is unclear if Robberts has altered his view of the party in return.
Tug Oakdale Pen and Plow is issued as a seven column folio with a neat layout. Bro. McCormick receives costgratulations for the success of his "pet" project highlighted in the feature.
A Pen and Plow aphorism notes that before voting a candidate focuses on the editor, but after victory he tends to forget the editor's role. The quip reflects political dynamics and media relations in campaign culture.
Editor pleads for more reports from staff as summer ends and harvest finishes. The note encourages reporters to brace up and supply missing updates for the newspaper.
The piece notes A. W. Apex winning Hamilton County over Reynolds and recalls Alliance gains in the same area. It mentions Reynolds’ changing status, Yost and Nye purchasing the Omaha Daily Republican, and editorials by Nye. It criticizes vote treating by women with cigars and food, and reports H. Gunz’s defeat as Regent, attributing Gere’s loss to Republican convention dynamics and prohibitionist influence.
The text argues against adding a resolution banning intoxicating dev eropes and claims its inclusion would have harmed the Republican Party by removing a Corporal's Guard in the Legislature and jeopardizing congressmen. It urges submitting the question to the people without saddling the party with it.
Mrs Colby urges county societies to maintain their organizations and stay ready for action. She criticizes “female agitators” seeking cheap notoriety and insists on keeping up efforts so their names appear in print.
Mrs. Sewall writes in the Indianapolis Journal that the Nebraska women suffrage amendment was slaughtered by ignorant rota vote. The measure failed more than three to one, with the Bee noting a disturbing preponderance of foreign element in Nebraska.
Farmers and others are urged to read business columns as large goods stocks and keen competition drive record sales. Merchants have secured bank loans to stock winter supplies, choosing credit over sacrificing farm products, while trade remains excellent amid the downturn.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists individuals and places including Slackberry Canada Clear Creek Island Stromsburg Osceola Valley Pleasant Home Platte and several surnames such as Cunningham, Jaux, Chlopek, Carlson, Allison, Clark, Heseman and Sherman with scattered initials and ages not clearly linked to events. The text preserves a roster-like readout of people and locales without a stated action or outcome.
Minutes from November 1882 show approvals of past session minutes, tax adjustments for John Peterson and E Lindblad, and appointments in road districts 938. Claims approved include State Journal goods and official services. disallowed rent for clerk’s office. Road district actions grant funds and approve road changes and petitions. Adjournment set to November 29, 1882.
A brief advertisement lists 10 lbs green coffee 14 lbs prunes 14 lbs currants and 100 lbs White Rose flour with prices marked as 0.2 per unit. The note mentions Gash buys goods cheap at 0.2 in I C Dunnino's Shelby.
Advertisement notes Parker's Hair Balsam restores youthful eater and rich lustre to faded gray hair. Described as harmless dressing for hair perfume, likely promoting purity and vitality.
A damaged text fragment mentions bared valuable tracts of land and read terms. Details are incomplete but indicate a discussion of land parcels and conditions tied to sale or transfer. Names, dates, or precise locations are not readable.
An advertisement highlights cash purchases for flannel waterproofs and other goods at The Chicago Cash Store with a call to inquire about prices. The notice mentions 75 cent yearly Star subscription and notes the Illustrated History of Nebraska book at $12.50 per copy, with Osceola delivering many copies and David City less successful.
Polk County shoppers are urged that stock of goods is exclusive to Bee Hive and Joe Wood's with clerks ready to offer lower prices than all other merchants.
An early notice from Shelby advertises new goods ready for immediate cash purchases, claiming lower prices than credit stores. Signed by C. Dunnina, dated October 2.
The Mutthewa market lists mincemeat apple butter plum butter raspberry butter and peach butter as featured preserves for the 2011 season. Local vendors promote variety and seasonal flavors in this region event.
The item notes a local drug store and medicine house offering goods for sale with unclear pricing and items. The fragment implies a general storefront advertisement but lacks complete details to specify products or dates.
Local ad lists bulk coffee prunes currants and flour priced per pound or hundredweight. Notable items include 10 lbs coffee for 100 and 14 lbs currants for 100 with 100 lbs of white rose flour at 280. Indicates cash sales at Dunnina's in Shelby.
A fragmentary ad lists prices for bulk goods at Downtno's in Shelby. 10 pounds green coffee for 100 dollars, 14 pounds prunes for 100 dollars, 14 pounds currants for 100 dollars, and 28 pounds white Ross flour 280 dollars.
A Polk County store advertises the largest stock of plush items and albums at City Drug Store. The notice claims wide assortments of goods and general merchandise for local shoppers.
An early 20th century health note touts Parker's Ginger tonic as a cure for long standing illness. It claims households regained health through timely use and labels the tonic a pure remedy endorsed by observers of the period.
Notice released November 28 1882 shows Leander Bloom filing intention to make final proof for homestead entry 15946 at Polk County Nebraska. Proof date set December 25 1882 before county clerk. Witnesses listed: S G Pheasant J Matthews H J Bond H F Bense. C W Preker register.
State of Nebraska Polk County notice to creditors of John Dale deceased to meet the administrator at my office in Ascoola on December 16 1882 February 16 1883 and May 16 1883 each at 10 o clock for claims examination adjustment and allowance six months for filing claims until May 16 1883 Dated November 16 1882 County Judge W Arkinas
Named settler Ambrose Gabriel files notice to prove up his homestead claim No. 16115 for section 12 to 15 in Polk County Nebraska. Proof will be before the Clerk of the District Court on Tuesday November 28 1882. Witnesses: John Vreeland MC Stull A Réhosis John Hermann all of Polk County Nebraska. C. W. Pierce Register.
After pleading, counsel informs the judge he may charge the jury. The exchange includes a prompt for the jury to be informed and a pledge to help with related line items. The fragment references ash and walnut lumber and a request for contact to save money.
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