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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1860
Page
2
A VERDAM ARGUS analysis on secession talk and Union preservation. The piece critiques divisions, emphasizes loyalty to the Union, and warns against disunion tactics while weighing political tensions, tariffs, and regional loyalties amid postwar discourse.
An 19th century style guide advises comfort in the field with breeches and long stockings, light boots, and sturdy vests and coats with ample pockets. It emphasizes a reliable gun, appropriate ammunition, and a shooting wagon with ice storage to keep birds fresh, plus a well trained dog, preferably a Satter or Pointer, for efficient field work.
The Milwaukee People's Press and News merge with a double title. Beriah Brown moves to editorial columns. Mr. La throp remains business manager. J. B. Sharpstein retires to law. Milwaukee Free Democrat passes to A. D. Smith and Geo. W. Chapman. Smith’s State rights views clash with prior party stance. The piece also notes Southern secession, Union value, and a Canadian decision on delivering a runaway slave.
A civic piece condemns overuse of saleratus in bread and heavy meals that reduce nutrition. It argues well prepared foods, proper cooking, and avoiding cheap shortcuts save money, flavor, and health, urging women to demand quality at home and in kitchens. It notes broader concerns on economic strain, plucky politics, and public notices.
War era dispatches report resignations in government offices, a southern manifesto urging separate secession, and expected state withdrawals from the Union. It notes Me Cass’s sudden resignation likely due to health, the impending Georgia session, and multiple state conventions set to depart the Confederacy in December and January.
The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal notes observations on tobacco use and its possible protective effect against follicular inflammation of the throat known as cler gyman's sore throat. It cites cases where smoking appeared to ease irritation and suggests tobacco might counteract spasmodic neck muscle strain contributing to the condition.
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