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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1856
Page
2
A discussion on soil cultivation traces deep plowing from early shifts in farming to modern science. It notes that deeper tillage can boost root growth but warns immediate universal deep plowing is unsafe. The piece critiques blindly adopting deep tillage without science and mentions changing agricultural terms.
Ty J. Martoin of Lexington Kentucky claims a method to estimate a horse’s eventual height within half an inch. By measuring a three week old colt from hair edge on the withers to the first joint, the colt’s height at maturity can be predicted, though accuracy is not absolute in every case. A note on experience adds that some bought for 20 dollars were later sold for 200 dollars.
Reverend H W Doecher extols borrowed capital as the sharpest form of interest while comparing crop cultivation to debt's grip. He argues farmers cannot pay interest on a farm and offers practical tomato growing guidance, advocating ground support over air raised vines and sharing his and others’ trial results.
The excerpt presents idiosyncratic farming methods including a dubious cow restraint technique, piecemeal notes on lard, perfume extraction from flowers, and a garbled claim about flowers and oils. It references an eminent agricultural writer and mentions events at Beaver Islands with two Mormons reportedly mortally struck, all conveyed in a fragmentary, period-style prose.
A village Tuesday meeting denounces Democratic leadership over Kansas unrest. Speakers condemn Border Ruffians and Russian Democrats for attacks on Free Soilers and pledge to defend a Republican government in the Territory. The rhetoric forecasts slavery’s extension and a national moral triumph once opponents are expelled.
A new grocery and provision store is planned by Messas Hoventon and Mazano on the Beatty corner. Ben is described as a determined salesman promising round-the-clock service to fight hunger, with a young partner whose name is not fully clear.
The article praises Mr Daniel Smith for presenting an excellent summer beverage, with thanks from all. It notes clerks on hand ready to receive payments or subscriptions for the drink.
The article sketches a bustling Manston area with Gen Maughs and Col J Maughs in milling and lumber, Winsors building a steam mill, Langworthy Fish and Croswell handling land and business, and local firms like Brewer and Little operating hotels and shops. It notes health updates, subscriber club efforts, and plans to grow the paper after returning from the East.
A Kansas meeting at the Brick Church on Whuradiy evening 2th inst drew a good crowd. W. Gorkian and Charles Armstrong led debate on freedom of the press and emancipation in Kansas. Resolutions urged immediate admission of Kansas as a free state and support for free settlers with funds and arms. The gathering adjourned to Tuesday with plans for further action. Also note Granan's Magazine for July arrives with new dress and engravings and strong fiction.
Editorial correspondent recounts a long transit from Madison to Milwaukee to Chicago and New York. Describes meeting Mrs Wacry injured, delegates from Wisconsin and Pennsylvania at the Cincinnati and Philadelphia Conventions, political debates on slavery and territorial expansion, and reflections on Democratic and Republican positions with hints of national tension. Ends with arrival in New York and Newark impressions.
Advertisement extols Dr N I Darw Dort as an excellent Dagnetteian artist and skilled dentist. It urges youths and all townspeople to seize the chance to have their likenesses taken before losing teeth and to avoid poor appearances.
Sasrony and Gianiapy dissolve partnership. Mr Saxyons will continue the business and move into a new store opposite the Western Hotel next week. The firm claims the stock will be the largest and best ever in Baraboo, with strong inducements offered. Mesers Lowkin praise Cront's Sarsaparious Beer as the best made.
Citizens of Sunk county invited to celebrate the 79th anniversary of American independence in Reedsburgh on July 4th. The day includes a 13 gun national salute, marching procession to the village square, a program at the grove with speakers, readings, songs, and a balloon ascension in the evening. Organizers include Ly Gay Sperry as marshal and a long committee of arrangements.
A federal murder case in a Washington hotel involving an Irish suspect sparks calls for investigation. A committee vote shows 69 Republicans and 1 Democrat in favor, with 7 Democrats and others opposing. The Racine Advocate notes Irish influence in politics and comments on Mr Warns’s rise.
The Madison Argus rails at democratic postmasters for aiding the circulation of antiwar papers like the New York Tribune. It calls for postmasters to promote home and state Democratic papers only and questions enforcement of the mail system. The Waukegan Democrat debates Buchanan’s presidential role and endorses Republican opposition to slavery expansion, citing Bresin and Herman as candidates.
From San Francisco The New York Press reports private letters from San Prangieco detailing events linked to the murder of King A vigilance committee claims over 500 members on its muster roll anticipating the execution of Casey and Cora on May 22. The committee vows to sit perpetually until San Prangisco is purged statewide.
Fragmentary opinion piece traces James Buchanan’s political shifts from Federalist to Democrat, detailing election results from 1814 to 1848, early stances on slavery and Missouri Compromise, and Buchanan’s evolving stance amid 1850s sectional tension. It cites speeches, appointments, and era debates to frame the arc of his career and party loyalty.
A newly organized Galvanic Light Company in Bughind announces an electrical light produced by machinery. An experimental unit is being prepared at the Navalny Iron Works in New York City driven by a steam engine. The design uses a magnetic current from rapidly rotating wheels with fixed magnets to generate light. The Collins Steamship Company considers a floating lighthouse using this technology to illuminate a ship’s track and detect ice or obstacles at sea.
A testimonial event is planned to honor Senaloy Sumner with a goal to raise 1400 dollars. Prominent participants include Quincy the elder, poet Langfellow, Jared Spirks, Ress Dana and others.
scattered fragments report various items from Breckenridge to Chicago wheat prices to Kansas fundraisers and tornado damage. mentions of Fapan agrarian events, the Veiled Murderess rumor, Mexico Spain tensions, and local incidents including a barber shop death and a slave-ship seizure. records also note droughts, floods, and political movements.
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