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Newspaper
Badger State
Location
Portage, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1855
Page
2
The Portage article describes political agitation around an upcoming election with references to Rosser, the Badger Base, and charges of fraud tied to the Democratic ticket. It criticizes supporters of the opposite side, warns readers of deceptive campaigns, and endorses the Madison Journal and Milwaukee papers. It also notes local merchants and holiday goods, including Gannivga and McCunnice, and mentions a Milwaukee fire.
A local letter notes progress on railroad work and equipment deliveries from Milwaukee to Horicon and elsewhere. It mentions multiple passenger cars and baggage cars being prepared, and invites Portage City residents to join Beaver Dam’s celebration about a month away, with the town ready to extend hospitality.
A Wisconsin controversy critiques the Supreme Court’s potential power to intervene in the governor election case involving Barstow and Beslford. The piece argues impeachment or canvass certification actions, bets, and political intrigue shape the outcome, with partisan rhetoric and speculation about unlawful betting schemes surrounding the contest. The column also comments on a fugitive slave incident and a Milwaukee charity gift associated with a Pant’s group.
The correspondent describes Council City Kansas Territory as a land encircled by creeks and rich with timber lime coal and potential rail routes. Planners discuss Benton's favored railroad line and the impact on population while Fox Lake holds a meeting urging railroad support and cooperation with the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad project.
Numerous land and property sales reported across towns including Portage Dekorra Columbus and Otago with prices ranging from 400 to 1200 dollars. Individuals such as Jabo Adler ALB March and Geo Adler appear among sellers with parcels of acres and blocks noted. a physician practice reference appears in stray text amid the listings.
H McFarlane will deliver a lecture on a complex topic at the local paper. The notice mentions Doc 2% Feretnalt and references individuals A Burt and R.& in terse, fractured OCR text.
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