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Newspaper
Chippewa Current
Location
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1895
Page
2
The piece argues against scrapping a joint library building for the State Historical Society and the University. It cites the Milwaukee Sentinel and urges vigilance if an appropriation is refused. It warns of danger to valuable books documents and records without a fireproof home.
A garbled excerpt argues independence and real republics as war factors. It notes China with 100 miles of railroad versus Japan with 2,000 miles, hinting at a division of modern progress. It mentions a procession of twentieth century progress and admonishes the mossybacks to align.
A Chippewa County corruption dispute centers on county printing bids for tax lists and public notices. Editors accuse multiple newspapers of a bid-rigging scheme, while Eau Claire officials press to curb plunder and seek lower bids, with calls for legislative reforms.
An old time advertisement page shows Nolan’s price list for staples such as flour 49 pounds at 90 cents and sugar at 20 pounds, plus various canned goods and household items. It also promotes Electric Bitters for kidney and liver troubles with testimonials, and notes printing services and wedding stationery offered by the CURRENT office.
The text advocates using Quer Line to boost state business by highlighting fast delivery, passenger comfort, and strong freight operations. It notes abundant timber, ores, and quarry materials nearby, inviting manufacturers to relocate and invest, with correspondence sought through managers Wellington Warren, and Innes.
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