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Newspaper
Badger State
Location
Portage, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1853
Page
2
A lengthy notice from Portage Wisconsin on December 3 1885 announces a public gathering for the late Senator election with Rev Mr Kaimucen proposed speaker. The piece includes a broad discussion on currency woes and regional commerce, with extended discourse on Milwaukee Watertown railroad opposition and local political alignments.
A discussion on universal suffrage and state constitutions cites Rhode Island and Newport editorials. It notes migration, foreign voters, and Whig perspectives in elections, plus a Nebraska Congress bid and frontier Indian country policy.
A long letter from Thel Wisconsin miner A Laphinggar in Grant and Lafayette counties discusses discovery of ores, brokers, chemists, and geologists in New York. He notes investors, prospecting profits, and large rail shipments of lead and copper expected from western Wisconsin as lead industry grows. He predicts wealth from mining ventures and new ore reports driving stock sales and Western mineral wealth expansion.
A fragmentary town scene recalls late evening plans and a warning against idle pursuits. It reports a mill fire at Shelay morning last, with 12,000 dollars worth of wheat and flour lost, and notes the gate and waterway risks. Additionally a theft case and political forecasts are touched, mentioning Brooks House, a jail arrest, and Democratic majorities in the Senate and Assembly.
Four days after Murege the fighting between Turks and Russians intensifies with multiple engagements. Turkey gains ground in Asia and Europe as Russian forces suffer heavy casualties and retreats. Reports also hint at potential alliances and British strategic considerations amid the wider war.
A fragmentary note from Mount Vernon dated November 12 1700 discusses George Washington’s view on dancing and social assemblies in Alexandria and his declining participation. It mentions Mrs Washington and shows a cautious, polite farewell to dancing by the aging patriot. A second item recounts Bath diving feats with unusual clothing and a sailor retrieving items while submerged and smoking on the surface.
Dickinson announces arrival of a large assortment of fashionable bonnets from New York. Bonnets offered at prices sure to appeal to purchasers at Gates' old stand Conant Street near Steber's Jewelry shop. Also notices Portage City Market Retail Trade and Portage City High School. The winner team to begin Monday December 5. Circular terms available Portage City November 23 1833.
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