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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1883
Page
2
A messy OCR list shows multiple candidates and roles including treasurer and clerk for Pleasant Home, Hackberry, Osceola, and Platte areas. Names like Gaunisstus, Samuel McConnell, Kent Ludden, Minsie McConnell, J A Inks, and Frank Stone appear with proposed offices in public instruction and other roles.
The just adjourned Dakota constitutional convention settled the woman suffrage question by allowing women to vote at school elections and to hold school offices.
The Tuk Christian convention opened in Farwell Hall Chicago about ten days ago. Eminent evangelist D. T. Moody presided assisted by other prominent Christian workers.
Notice of a forthcoming bond call set to take effect around November 1. The proposal includes about 5 million dollars, aiming to contribute roughly 4 million dollars to the national debt repaid within a year.
In Iowa both Democratic and Republican campaigns feature foreign born speakers. Republicans ride expecting a large victory despite Tend-Vicks and other noted men aiding Democratic efforts.
The piece lauds the post office department for curbing lottery schemes mailed to the public and commends the general government for civil service reform. It notes the Edmunds bill making progress against polygamy and mentions Foxe biases blamed on the Republican party and related dissatisfaction.
A strained political scene in Polk county sees vocal advocates accusing each other of partisan abuse. The piece predicts that many strong Democrats will support the Republican county ticket in the upcoming election despite factional tensions.
Fennstron approves a railroad by 235 to 67 in a dispute with anti movement factions. The piece notes sparse opposition in Polk County where farmers had to ship grain far to Columbus and Seward. It argues railroads spur development and mocks anti railroad leaders for fearing loss of influence.
The Polk county Republican convention met at the courthouse in Secula on Saturday September 22. J. P. Smith chaired the meeting with T. A. Saunders as temporary chairman and A. V. Carlson as secretary. The temporary organization became permanent, and the convention announced its ticket and central committee nominees for the coming year.
A fragmented account describes a political convention where a Wood ticket was deemed strong and acceptable by the attendees. It notes rival candidates and accuses another group of bringing nominees by outside influence, arguing the party should elect its chosen slate without external pressure.
TR Wheeler and J M Woods returned Wednesday evening to Forval to report to Forval as the unanimous nomination of the convention for Judge.
A political essay argues that modern conquest is economic via commerce and diplomacy. It asserts national prosperity underpins government revenue and urges independent voters to judge parties by honesty and merit before the next election.
The Polk County Teachers Association will meet in Stromsbury on Sept 29 1853 at 1 p.m. with a program including duets by Nora and Della Losce, readings by Anna Gray Mary Cornish Inez Gregg Stella Vanhorn Hattie Wurst and more. J V Detweiler presides and invites all members and friends of education.
Dora Kingsolver died at home near Osceola on Sunday after a short illness. The funeral, attended by a large circle of friends from Osceola, was held Monday afternoon at 8 p.m.
I will settlay for cash or will exchange for town property horses cattle and hogs. Acres of good farming land in the Platte valley 34 miles south of Silver Creek and ten miles northwest of Osceola. Inquire at the Commercial Hotel Osceola Neb.
Residents of Nebraska prior to July 4 1874 and now in Polk County form the Old Settlers Association of Polk County Nebraska. Officers named include President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer with annual elections by ballot and October meetings at Grand Army Hall. Members must sign constitution and bylaws and pay one dollar with provisions for special meetings and amendments. Oliver Scott presided and adjourned to October meeting.
A young Washington resident buys a work basket at a large store and asks for delivery to her city. She writes Washington, District of Columbia, prompting the clerk to quiz her about the location of the District of Columbia and Washington being a city. The exchange ends with clarification and a brief geography lesson.
A public sale will be held at the seller’s residence two miles east of Wayland Post Office on Saturday October 6 1883. Items include cattle work horses a milch sow and piglets farm implements and tools with terms cash under five dollars and credit twelve months at ten percent for larger sums with approved security.
A historical snippet discusses the ease of editing a blackguard newspaper and the difficulty of producing a decent paper. It notes fish women and bar-room loafers excel in epithets and dirty words, while real print work demands heart and ideals.
A brief item notes an emerging latent style in Shora and mentions a large line of boots displayed at Nohruoa. The report highlights local fashion interest and consumer activity centered on the footwear display.
H. S. Berlin of Berlin & Co. notes Brown's Iron Bitters strengthens in winter, enriches blood in spring, tones nerves and digestion in summer, and helps the body endure fall shocks. Warns buyers to avoid imitations and insist on the genuine Brown Chemical Co. Baltimore product.
Land Office in Lincoln Nebraska gives notice that Charles Racine has filed intent to make final proof for his claim in Polk County at Osceola. Proof will be presented October 5 1883 before the district court clerk. Witnesses John Nouneycutt J M Gilbert Horace Willits and J N Hurd all of Clarks Nebraska. W Pierce Register.
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