10 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
Beloit Crescent
Location
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1872
Page
1
The Beloit College issue extols Beloit as a thriving manufacturing town with mills woolen works wagon shops and a soap factory. It highlights an upcoming university event including music performances and a valedictory. It urges residents to share copies through Hobart Bros. and support local enterprise and talent.
The article notes Beloit emerging as a railroad hub with significant freight flows in June. It cites 750 pounds of freight forwarded, 2 830 390 pounds received, totaling about 1.25 million pounds of shipments. Western Union Road movement reaching 2 015 770 pounds sent and 9 252 640 received, totaling over 6.1 million pounds. Earnings near nine thousand dollars for the period.
Beloit is extolled as an attractive inland city with broad streets, grand spires, and ample shade trees. The piece highlights Medaing industries including paper mills, rail access, religious and educational institutions, Beloit College standing prominent among rivals, and a thriving social scene with hotels, libraries, and early public notices inviting settlers and investors.
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