10 Jan 1857
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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1857
Page
1
The Baraboo Republic proclaims a broad reform journal in support of Universal Suffrage and Republican ideals. It outlines editorial aims, literary content, and a bid for national reach through subscriptions, with plans for extensive sections on state and local topics, railroad news, and a large exchange network.
Local notes indicate strong Portage support for a Baraboo Baraboo road and bridge across the Wisconsin River, with estimated total cost near two hundred thousand dollars. Residents expect a majority of the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad directors oppose the plan, hoping to secure funds by local stock subscriptions and use of existing land grants.
Our paper presents seventeen columns of reading matter this week. We apologize for typographical errors in a column aimed at both young and older readers. The proof was rushed, and advertisements have expired terms. We seek reader and contributor support to improve future issues.
A New York physician writes on December 31 predicting hardship for doctors amid a drought of practice. He notes many physicians in the city have vanished from directories while others seek support for a Hospital for Inebriates, as a snowstorm intensifies and a new year nears in bridal white.
Home Tournal This Weekly appears this year in a new dress with increased attractions for refined literature lovers. The first number is rich in original matter and features poets Monnis and Waris. Prospectus to follow next week. Terms 2, or three copies for Ro-address Monnis and Waintts 107 Multon St. N.Y.
A condensed 1854 NY article lists notable deaths during the past war including Viscount Larpixan commander in chief of the British army Gen Loruz of Culain notoriety and Sawizz Tos of Massachusetts. It notes Sam ten Hoar and Prthor Marry venue among contemporaries and cites Thompson's Bank Note Reporter on warrants and suspensions.
A village paper laments local distrust in public works and urges pressing improvements. It argues a telegram line to Portage would pay for itself quickly, linking the community to the wider business world and stabilizing prices for farmers and merchants. It calls for a telegraph as the cheapest option to connect Portage with global markets.
A Brooklyn observer Mr E Manian argues hourly meteorological notes over twenty years prove no human can predict a single day ahead. He claims practice and data do not guarantee accurate weather changes, reflecting on observations and corroboration from elsewhere. The Milwaukee Free Democrat praises the paper for readability and notes about the Times prospectus and related items.
A reader letter from Secretary Hunt to Judge Wheeler discusses the Swamp Lands issue noting that the time of use has not been fixed. The dated Dec 23 letter, references Mount Vesuvius eruptions and Naples concerns, while the Reedsburgh Herald is irregular in delivery.
Our Home Circle notes Baraboo's population around 2800 with twenty three deaths in the past year, under one percent. Three accidents and one circus employee among the deaths are cited, plus an early death after arrival. Eighteen deaths in a year for 2220 residents suggest low life expectancy if not misinterpreted, due to fluctuating population and fewer children. A table compares Wisconsin 1855 deaths to census and US rates, highlighting healthfulness but cautions on aging population and child share.
Mr P A Bagserr owns large flouring mills reporting fifty three thousand bushels ground in the first year with two run of stone. Two more runs soon to be added, total investment for grist and saw mills and water power estimated at twenty thousand dollars. The Baraboo flour is praised as top quality in the state. Separately, notices invite a Donation for Rev Wilcox and a visit by Rev Connan of Newport on the 14th. The village stays lively despite deep crusted snow hindering travel. wood costs two dollars per cord, and the Board of Supervisors of Sauk County meets on the 19th.
The paper prints a full list of county officers including Ants M. Crank Register Jonx Ti Donovan Sheriff E W Oxy Clerk of Board Gunner Mmmrens Clerk of Court Herr Octienen Treasurer N W Wuerrrr Dist Attorney Sostan Dare Surveyor E P Newman Coroner. It notes the legislature meets Monday the 14th, and mentions Governor Tyerrow in the Senate and A. Wusr in the Assembly. It reports a snowbound Madison rail line and a slow clearance by hand, with 8 weeks typical. Also covers Alabama and Tennessee figures, editorial opinions, and local notices about papers, magazines, and various public figures.
A scattered collection of brief items notes topics from slavery in Oregon to telegraph links Detroit Montreal. It cites Know Nothingism in a state, Webster's spelling copies, New York dry goods imports, India missions, rail and river transport plans, and local population shifts. Also reports a murder bail, typhoon losses, hog cholera, and a Cosmos volume release.
The article examines how eyes express feelings and mind in humans and animals, noting eye size, cornea, retina, and color reveal temperament. It links eyelid shapes and eye positioning to traits from warmth to cunning, and compares eye traits with ancient opinions. It ends with references to rhetoric about Canada and a note on Kissin army doctors.
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