This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
2
An Osceola Record column surveys absurdities and trends from economy to race and politics. It notes talk of a Johannesburg world exposition, fence rhetoric between U S and Canada, and remarks on leadership among white and colored communities.
Mary MacLane claims she saw a man in Chicago who might become a love interest. She recalls traveling through Chicago on a Sunday with fingers crossed.
City authorities press banks to return soiled currency to Washington for replacement, signaling a broad cleanup drive amid ongoing circulation of dirty money.
Paris authorities reveal a stock company of counterfeiters with a paid up capital of 500000 dollars, not bogus. If left undiscovered it could have formed the nucleus of an illegal trust, and public exposure may prove effective.
A Swiss physician studying contagious diseases notes three individuals who suffered seven attacks each of a disease called Dymeasles, a childhood illness remembered by a red glow. He muses that a fraction of experience would satisfy the average person.
Three Victoria crosses, ten distinguished service medals, two promotions to commissioned rank and four mentions in despatches have fallen to reform school boys during the South African War. The probation officer at the New York Tombs calls the boys “gentlemen” and each boy “mister” as a sign of respect.
The Canadians object to the exclusive use of the word American to describe nationality claiming they are equally Americans. They are faulting other matters as well while the Cleveland dealer notes Canada is in a rasping mood but cannot stay mad nor can the U S. afford continued tension.
Forty years ago John Dunfree of Syracuse vowed to own the Pike block and fire its janitor. He did so when he became a millionaire contractor, buying the block for 225000. A related tale recalls Young Wright who proclaimed he would be Indiana governor, proving bold aims can shape destinies and moral fibers.
A fragmentary reminiscence notes that Ulysses’ identity is proved by the bow shot through an ax eye, while a college anecdote about William F. Cochrane Jr. describes a sire’s dare and a son’s shift to Baltimore to buy packing cases in bulk.
A young man builds a business from wooden boxes in a shop, buying materials and refurbishing old boxes. He forms the Shippers' Box Company and earns a $100,000 offer. Nina Gill, a wealthy and pursued beauty, marries him after meeting in the shop as his father’s estate leaves him everything. The tale delivers a moral: prove yourself by action, not by birth.
An observant Century Magazine piece critiques how newspapers label incidents by wealth tied to holders of worldly goods rather than individuals. It argues that fear of snobbery or greed drives headlines like The Daughter of a Millionaire, and calls for recognition of individuals who earn distinction rather than rely on pedigree.
An official report notes the Philadelphia post office sees growing use of special delivery letters as a safer alert for money and valuables. Emphasizing convenience, many patrons switch from registration despite higher costs and occasional delays.
Reports show Rochester street car men organizing and Toronto textile workers challenging alien labor law. Chicago freight workers win raises after threats. Pittsburgh structural workers unlikely to strike for Philadelphia union. UGW Convention in Cleveland plans a $50,000 reserve funded by a 10 percent per capita levy. President Roosevelt backs enforce of immigrant labor ban. Nebraska Governor Savage praises honest toil and warns against idleness.
A lengthy profile of the Figgites led by Louis Figg near Gretna Nebraska describing their belief in the Holy Ghost the voice over daily life and their clashes with neighbors and law including tar and feathering and court troubles. It notes their swamp settlement two grown sons and four room shanty and their claim to be chosen of the Lord while denouncing all other creeds and forms of worship.
A Sunday school teacher tries to explain Bible verses by letting children finish sentences. The kids respond with quick, humorous conclusions like see speak hear and blow it, reflecting playful classroom dialogue reported by the New York Evening Sun.
A grocer reports travelers returning from a summer resort seek new health foods. He buys a case of the item, sells a few packages, and has the remainder unsold.
A fragmentary meditation questions a man who lies awake at night about himself. The terse line hints at inner struggle, doubt, and personal reckoning as thoughts churn in darkness.
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet tells how a man named Smith questioned a boy Claude who keeps the hat rack at a well known restaurant. Claude replied by noting he handed the hat to him when he entered, leaving Smith unsure if it was his hat.
A donor sought a large matching gift for a charity but Andrew Carnegie declined, saying he was not in the retail business as a friend urged him to fund it. The anecdote illustrates Carnegie’s selective giving approach and cautions about matching schemes.
A brief comedy discusses a blower on a fireplace and when to remove it. The Experienced Maid instructs to wait until it is too hot to touch before lifting it off. The piece mentions paint signs and a father’s devotion to a cross baby in its second summer.
Financial reverses of Georgiana, Countess of Dudley, end a lavish era. Once famed as England’s beauty, she faced ruin after reckless spending despite a 500 000 dollar annual income. She sold her London home, decorated at about 200 000 dollars, to J Pierpont Morgan and recently had to dispose of more assets.
The famous jewels sold for 450000 pounds at auction. The late Earl of Dudley, noted for his insanity and jewel passion, commanded a vast income around two million annually. Their son inherited the estate but spent much of it. Lady Dudley long led London society with lavish events. Her income fell to ten percent after her son married, barely supporting her lifestyle. Rumors linked her to Dr Jameson and Cecil Rhodes once courted her.
A historic note on attempts to use an electric railway from Moosehead Lake through the Allewash valley in northern Maine. The rough terrain and sparse population led many to doubt feasibility even with steam and electric haulage for logging.
The Arnold Arboretum, part of Harvard University, stands in Bosky Bower within Boston's park system. Once rough, 225 acres were purchased with James Arnold’s bequest, cultivating a world renowned living collection of trees and shrubs for scientific study and public enjoyment.^
The piece traces the word loafer from Spanish galloferro through Mexican and Texan routes to American usage, noting its evolution via glofero and lofer. It cites Josh Billings’ blunt caricature of the loafer and compares American examples to the British stereotype, as explained by Henry W. Shaw and others.
A satirical courtroom anecdote from the Omaha Bee features a man in Mississippi claiming to be the defendant and denying accusations of being named a negro. He insists he has a lawyer to defend him and finally declares he is the man who stole the chickens.
In nine cases, out of ten, when feel tough, it is your liver. The line appears as a partial quote or caption referencing health concerns and a grimy humor about liver pain. The readable text suggests a casual remark rather than a formal report.
A veteran farmer notes that no two seasons are alike and that successful crops vary by conditions. Paris bears heavy direct taxes. US cranberry crop totals and comparison to 1901. the Nile flows 1500 miles without a tributary. fashion notes on gray in fabrics and decor. new baby basket features a pretty doll matching the outfit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.