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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1860
Page
4
A Republican convention for Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District will meet in La Crosse on August 22 at 12 oclock to nominate a candidate for Congress. Each Assembly district will have two delegates. Assembly districts are asked to appoint delegates to the convention. Madison, June 23, 1980.
Republican Assembly District Convention will be held at the Court House in Galewitle on Kanlay 17th at 4 o'clock PM to select Delegates for the Congressional Convention at Tat Crosse on the 22nd. Counties entitled to representation Buffalo 7 Delegates Trempenl ewu 6 Jackson & Romanza Bunn, Ja Johnson, Jesse Bennett Committee.
The Republican County Convention will meet at the Court House in Veleoville on August 1 to select delegates for the Assembly District Convention and handle other proper business. The apportionment lists Tempe 1, Gale 9, Caledonia 4, Prevton 3, Amada 3, with Jacob T. Holmes on the County Committee.
The article lauds Wisconsin farming with abundant crops and advances in machinery. It notes a dramatic increase in harvest capacity, driven by self-taking reapers, and anticipates record yields in Indian corn, potatoes, and other crops. It warns only a premature frost could temper a strong harvest and mentions ample sowing for next year.
A fragment hints at a turn after hardship as grim memories fade and brighter prospects appear. The text references a harsh era yielding to smiles and renewed confidence, suggesting improved conditions or outlook despite lingering echoes of prior trouble.
The Galesville University faces the fall term with high expectations as supporters rally to sustain the institution. The Visiting Committee endorses its progress. a board meeting in July 1860 elected new officers and trustees, with Geo Gale as president and plans to engage the North Western Conference as agent.
The paper notes an influx of contributors and asks for shorter submissions to fit the issue. It thanks those from abroad for their interesting articles and mentions reader compliments as the page fills with content from multiple sources.
The Transcript praises Emma as a new columnist and expresses hope she will contribute regularly. It notes no current correspondents are lost, calling them a reliable and well regarded company in its community columns.
The river mail service has been withdrawn due to boats failing to stop at intermediate stations as required. This leaves us dependent on occasional opportunities to send mail to La Crosse but we will continue to do our best in hopes of improvement soon.
Mr Edward Lees has visited town to take the census and has kindly agreed to supply county statistics for publication once they are collected and organized.
A note from Trempealeau Caledonia Gale Arcadia Preston and Summer counties requests correction of delegate apportionment for the upcoming August 17 Republican Convention to be held at the Court House. It cites governor election tallies from November showing misstatements in delegate counts and asks for adjustment to the 15 votes per delegate and 8 plus for fractional votes rule.
Wilber and Parker announce the Parker House is being refitted and will continue to sell no liquor. The village remains free from establishments that promote demoralizing traffic.
Gate's Furry advertisement notes extensive use of Scovill's Compound of Syrup of Sarsaparilla and Stillingia. It claims the preparation is now official medicine with a full preparation formula and action directions. Mr Merril's opinion and May 1859 Electrk Medical Journal notice are cited. over a thousand readers reportedly used the compound.
Dr Trask offers Meenetic Ointment claiming to remove ves tages of blemishes from the skin. The preparation is marketed as powerful and penetrating, capable of destroying blemishes and restoring health and beauty with application, including removal of freckles.
A memorial poem recalling the night the speaker's mother died. It reflects sorrow and faith, noting the starry winter night, the Angel of Peace, and hope of reunion in heaven. The poem closes with longing to enter mansions of rest and memories of that grief-filled hour.
A letter from July 14 1860 describes a pleasant encounter with the North Western University campus life. The writer notes attending Adelphian society events and a Dr Edward Beecher address on Conservatism. The baccalaureate by Bishop Simpson and the graduation ceremony follow, with social交流 at a levee hosted by Dr Evana and remarks on Lincoln and Republicanism.
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