Frugal Paris Prices and a Planned Rhine Tour
The writer notes European money in francs and centimes, prices in halves of a franc, and higher living costs in Paris despite modest clothing costs. Government price controls on bread and meat show state influence, while the planned trip includes Aachen Brussels Antwerp Cologne Bonn the Rhine to Basel and Strasbourg with hopes of a forthcoming Rhine voyage. The letter ends with anticipation of travel and a cited river history.
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Paris
New York
Cam
Aachens
Brussels
Antwerp
Aix la Chappelle
Cologne
Bonn
Middle Rhine
Basle
Shuse
Strassburg
Wit and Humor Through the Ages in Quips
A jumbled display of old jokes and quips on honesty fingerprints, verb humor about teeth, misquoted Dr Johnson, a donkey remark, a turawiy reverse about children and adults, a fogey teacher exchange, and a boy spelling admittance with a comic price cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Hivm
Frankfort to Brazil Liberty voyage and secession hints
Exchangel reports Lady Franklin to Brazil and notes a mix of 1860 era items. It mentions U S presidents with blue eyes, royal visits to England, Kentucky slave escape values, and a Wisconsin Trempenleau circuit court session with citizens sworn, juries drawn, and multiple cases continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Franklin
Brazil
United States
Gen. Harrison
Grand Jury Indicts Sheldon Ketchum for Stabbing Cattle
The Grand Jury reported an indictment against Sheldon Ketchum for stabbing cattle and was discharged. Ketchum pleaded not guilty and entered recognizance of 150 dollars for his next term appearance. Court adjourned after the term's business closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Powell
J.A Daniels
Atty
Btote
R. Bann
Del
State of Wisconsin i
Jacob Melsher
J. Daniels
Teas. Atty Jr State
R. Bunn
Fey DE
State of Wisconsin
JA. Daniels
A.W. Newman
Clare Utter
Galesville
Sheldon* Ketchumm
Sheldon Ketchum
Dead Body Found in Ta Town Area in 1860 Notice
A report in North Western Times cites a skeleton found near Ta Town with clothing and papers from April 14 1860. The body is described as a middle aged white man, hair light, whiskers red, clothing including a Kentucky jean shirt and dark frock coat. The notice requests information to Calvin Morley of Viroqua Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Ihn
Ierald of
Qupid’s Food Arrows Rooted Dish Creates Witty Buzz
A playful note claims Qupid serves witty fare with arrowroot in a standout dish. The remark highlights clever wordplay and a lighthearted tone around menu creativity.
Boundaries Set for Town of Chase Trempealeau County
The Trempealeau County Board orders the creation of the Town of Chase from parts of the county. It specifies boundary lines in townships 24 north range 8 and 9 west and related sections, and sets the first town meeting for the first Tuesday of April 18ci at David Chase's house. The order takes effect as adopted November 18, 1960, with certification by Clerk J. Niguolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
County of Trempealeau
Chase
Station Nou
Said
David Chase
Clerk of Board of Supervisors
Trempealean County
Wis
Jgun Niguolls
Lincoln Town Organized From Trempealeau County Orders
An 1860 Trempealeau County order sets off township 22 north range 8 west and 23 north ranges 8 and 9 into the town of Lincoln. The town meeting is scheduled for the first Tuesday in April 1861 at Union Wood’s house, per Clerk Jowan Nicholls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
County of Trempoaleau
Coun
Lincoln
Union Wood
Board of Superviors
Trempealeau County
Wisconsin
Jowan Nicholls, Qclerk
Said Co
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Cincimnnati Gazette
War. Wanger
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Scotland
Watertown Democrat
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David Grant
James Stordy
Charles Ingleman
Prussia
James Quin
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J D. Ladd
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YE. Wealy
A. S. Uolcomb
Wm, Lee
Robi. Oliver
Prank Atwood
Michael Cullity
John Warner
J. Davidson
Nathan Cram
G. W Swift
Row. Russell
Tyrand Parker
J. W Cline
Geo Batchelder
Benjamin Brealy
Grand Jury Room
John Mc Keith
W. P Stokes
Frank Brand
M. Pyle
FW Ingalls
Lyman Bowers
J. J. Black
W. ER. Monghton
Seba Acwool
David Kribbs
Alvah Bagley
Daniel Kennedy
Sex
James Thompson
Henry Towner
Jas Adams
Geo. R. Dewey
Chas. F. Maines
Q. Towner
F. Kenson
Susan Brower
James Nicholls
Prof
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Ae Aburgage
D. &. Bates
Ptf
Benj B. Mealy
Levi Ketch
Guardian
Y Freeman Atty
John M. Levy
Robt
E. Jones
McKinney and Montgomery
Ptt
Daniels
Lacker
Tucker
Traspay
John Nicholls
Daniel Pallows
J. M. Levy
Rob
Jones
McKenney
Montgomery
Thas Qupid
Ins Trempealeau CO. Agi Society
Creme MH
Mien Prilely
Werenan
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R.A. Opunn
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