08 Sep 1881
Page 1
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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1881
Page
1
Oakdale forms a Presbyterian academy and Niobrara plans a new church this fall. Fremont bridge piles drive started. Coon Creek Baptist church near completion. Wymore to add 100 buildings before cold weather. Unadilla depot planned, Salt Creek iron bridge at Ashland. Nemaha City seeks cottages.
A long weekly digest notes drownings in Bridgeport and Alleytown fires in Cairo Ogdensburg and Silver Lake crowding the coast with shipwrecks and a fatal blow by a falling hammer in Detroit. It cites epidemics droughts storms strikes and a White House incident involving a bathing-suited woman seeking the president.
Reports recount a Eureka massacre unfounded claim, a Columbus shooting of 22 year old Russell Schoonever by Daneil Nichols, and Ed Miller’s Chicago killing of Axle Herman. Other items note a carriage theft arrest, a Brooklyn embezzlement warrant, a Warren duel, Milwaukee patricide, Chicago journalist murder, and a sheriff wounded by a mob in Texas with racial tensions rising in Morrilton Arkansas.
Bradlaugh plans another bid for the House of Commons and asks public protection from violence. In Ireland captain Beresford clashed with agitators and had to be rescued by police in Derry after a Strabane speech. Lancashire rainfall floods lowlands and crops suffer in Cheshire. In Russia Count Adeleberg is relieved for ill health. Count Morouzoff Dashkoff is named successor.
Will Carleton writes about his wife who helps at home and in the woods, learning work and tasks, firing a shotgun with care, and keeping their log cabin neat. She assists in logging life, stays busy around the yard, and proudly praises her husband’s success while managing their duties.
Albany listener recounts W L Rosekrans visiting three counties in one week and a Vermont Massachusetts New York liquor raid saga at a triangle bar atop a tri state mountain. The three state arrests culminate with the bootlegger falling from the stone and being seized in Massachusetts.
The fragment recalls Columbus arrival on October 12, 1492 at St. Salvador and his landing with the royal standard of Spain. It notes Icelandic influence as a possible origin of Columbus’s westward idea and mentions his son describing Columbus in scarlet ashore planting the standard.
The Sun notes frantic claims of vast ore wealth in the West while warning that most mining profits go to investors and few settlers reap lasting riches. It forecasts Colorado becoming a sprawling gopher hole in twenty years as many lose money while a few prosper in Denver and beyond. Wisconsin is urged to halt sending capital westward.
Superintendent Prince of Waltham argues for guiding child development over pushing immediate results. He warns against overreliance on text books and prizes, urging teachers to foster natural observation and originality. He emphasizes harmonious teacher character and a love of study. An ounce of mental awakening surpasses pounds of undigested information.
A Lucknow correspondent notes the famed courteousness of its people. Two native gentlemen fell into a ditch on the way to the railway station and, refusing to rise first, argued for an hour over who should stand first, each upholding strict courtesy in the exchange.
John W. Lucas former Treasurer of Muscatine County died suddenly in Muscatine a few days ago due to paralysis. The local obituary notes his service in county government and his prior role as treasurer.
A curious old column argues that common remedies such as Hopes, Bachu, Mandrake, and Dandelion could rival Hop Bitters in curing many ailments. It cites broad testimonials from diverse social roles to suggest universal efficacy, inviting belief over doubt.
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.