Buffalo County History and Court Scene in 1850s Ink
The article recounts early Buffalo County settlement from 1843 with I A Holmes and Henry Gerke, describes Upper and Lower Fountain City, county seat disputes, and river trade. It notes a 1853 survey, a new county, and a 1857 town layout, plus a vivid reminiscence of Judge Gale’s first court in a log house with a rustic courtroom and German spectators.
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United
Wolmes
Fum
Minnesota
Eagle Cap
M. Smothers
Wagle Cap
I. A. Holmes
Louis Kentley
James Green
Buffale County
Hagle Creek
Almna
Mississippi
Buffito County Advertiser
Mississippi Tver
Nagle Creek
Dixon
Circuit Court
la Crosse
Galesville
Trempealeau
Winona
H. F. Cook
Lord
Ua Crosse
G. ¥. Freeman
F. A. Titer
Gale
Guales
Knowlton
Judge Gale
Buffalo County
County Returns Show Sloan Wins Big in Wiscon sin Vote
The April county tally reports Judge Sloan winning the Supreme Court Chief Justice race by a 322 vote margin, the largest tally yet in this county. Town by town results are noted, reflecting a strong Republican showing.
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Galesville
Dear Transeript
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Jackson the Young Man at Twenty in Portrait
In James Parton’s Life of Andrew Jackson the twenty year old shows tall, erect grace and skillful horsemanship. He is a bold, quick, enduring athlete and a keen hunter who loves camping and frontier life. His blue eyes and eager intelligence mark a striking, if not handsome, face that foreshadows his later daring.
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Jackson
Salisbury
Jefferson
General Washington
George
Andrew Jackson
James Parton
The Battle of Life and Its Uphill Struggle
The author argues life’s battles require effort and struggle to gain honor and success. Without difficulties there can be no victory, as true achievement rests on overcoming obstacles and challenges.
Overcoming Difficulties Through Steady Resolve
The excerpt argues that obstacles in life can be overcome by steady good conduct, honest zeal, activity, perseverance, and a determined resolution to surmount misfortune. It emphasizes that difficulties may deter the weak but motivate the resolute to press forward.
Moray Paragant’s Povoiva Recipe Fragments
A fragmentary note describes assembling crumbs of butter and bread with stewed apple and ginger Repeat until the dish is filled. A custard made from three eggs to a pint of milk is flavored and poured over then baked in a moderate oven for about thirty minutes.
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Moray Paragant
Tribune
Tea from Boston Harbor voyage found in Hartford collection
A fragment of the identical tea dumped into Boston harbor in 1770 is held by Mr. Charles Hosmer of Hartford Connecticut. The specimen was recovered from Dorchester beach the following day and joins a noted historical trove.
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Boston Harbor
Charles Hosmer
Hartford
Conn
Dorchester
New Discoveries on Explosive Gas Reactions
German chemist M Boettger reports that carburetted hydrogen inflamed by saliva solutions and nitrate of silver forms explosive compounds. Friction can trigger detonation. Torrey notes laminated gas from copper pipes may produce surface detonation. Copper pipes are now avoided for gas piers to prevent fulminating compounds forming.
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M. Boettger
Torrey
New York
M. Bostiger
Do Not Muddle Talents Young People Should Use Them
A reflective exhortation urges youths to understand and apply their talents correctly. It argues that success comes from proper direction of abilities, not merely possession of brilliance. Readers are urged to study themselves, identify real gifts, and strive to use them wisely to avoid living in vain.
Ledger Denies Blood Gift in Dark Ledger Phrase
A thin pale ledger tells his landlady he has no blood to spare, quipping that he should not care for bugs. The remark frames a grim, grimly comic moment as the ledger speaks in bleak cadence.
Goose Egg Trick Through Bat and Glue Surprises Audiences
A street side magician demonstrates a curious stunt by inserting a live bat into an eggshell after opening and cleaning it. The bat is glued to the top so the shell moves, creating astonishment for onlookers and a dramatic display of illusion.
Wedding Notice in Wanchetville Wisconsin
In Wanchetville Dane County Wisconsin on the 5th of April by Reverend Win P Wurrineron father of the bride Rav Law Pallows of Galesville University and Nire diver B Torrmoroy of Hanchetville joy to the professor and his wife welcomed back by citizens
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Wanchetville
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Sloan
Arcadia
Caledonia
Preston
Ninner
Sumner
Banner County
Alex. A. Arnold
Galesvilde
Ronmanzo Runn
Golostilte
Trempoalesa County
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