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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1860
Page
4
The piece debates Western migration versus eastern comfort, arguing happiness comes from a good home wherever located. It rebuts claims of Western social decay, noting talent and refinement exist there, and dismisses fever fears as localized myths while praising Western enterprise and growth.
The writer contrasts Western landscapes with New England, praising clear cold springs and good wells in the locality, but noting the absence of lofty evergreen mountains. He describes broad, cultivated vistas, oak groves, and a sense of stepping over a historyless, forgotten race while marveling at nature and cultivation side by side.
A hasty Trempealeau town tour on Wednesday notes promising crops and dull business hours. A new brick school house foundation shows progress while Mr Batchelder and Mr Utter display fine gardens and apples from the county fair. The Representative office visit finds Editor absent but Booth keeps the printing machine busy amid duties.
A village committee seeks accreditation for starting an instrumental band for a duty celebration. They plan to recruit two fifers and a drummer, highlighting abundant native talent and the need for energyand enterprise to establish the institution and enhance local reputation.
The article argues Galesville can succeed in nearly any venture when its people are united. It warns that natural advantages fade in quarrelsome communities where neighbors oppose neighbors. Harmony costs little, needing only kind consideration and forbearance as a duty and privilege among individuals.
The article critiques Judge Gale for allegedly attempting to corrupt Impartial drummers and mocks the Trempealeau celebration remarks. It notes a wish to see him and the drummers perform patriotically at Galesville on the 4th, urging peaceful, constructive conduct.
The Jackson Co Banner reports a flood on the 4th that sent a large quantity of lumber and shin gles over the falls with losses around 5600 dollars. Bridges between the Falls and Neillsville were swept away, Black River bridge six miles from Neillsville partly gone. Emigration flows through Melrose with a 4th celebration planned. Scarlet fever cases reported, five fatalities.
On Saturday June 16 Trempealeau Caledonia Tam arack and Galesville schools gathered at Wright's Grove. The day was fine, attendance good, fare ample, and speakers included Rev. D Wing Rev. Mr Gross Rev. Mr Rice Rev. Mr Fallows Rev. J.M. Hayes Rev. D.O Van Slyke and BD. W. Gillfillan.
Publications of A. Barnes and Burr touts educational books for schools academies and colleges. The works are praised by national authorities and adopted by universities as textbooks. The firm offers catalogues gratis and advertises selling to school districts at New York retail prices from 51 and 53 John Street New York.
The June number of the Educational Journal and Musical journal is issued by Smith Woodman and Co at 596 Broadway New York. It focuses on Educational Intelligence and the interests of schools teachers and pupils and merits reader attention.
The notice invites all interested in educational progress to a Cotillon Party at Parker House to be held on the evening of July 4 in the village. It notes neighboring towns will likely attend, ensuring a general turnout.
The Rutland Herald notes fort y workers at the Plymouth diggings are active and faring well, indicating solid progress at the site with multiple laborers present.
A notice on the eighth page calls attention to an upcoming agricultural meeting. Details specify date, location, and organizers, inviting growers and stakeholders to attend proceedings and discuss relevant farming topics.
Fragmentary poem style lines express a romantic vow to remain lovers. Repeated phrases to address a beloved, with imagery of light, smiles, and shared future, interwoven with affectionate terms love and youth. The text reads as lyrical verse about enduring devotion and hopeful union.
The piece recalls pleasant memories of cheerful elders who stayed youthful in spirit despite frost on their heads. It celebrates their resilience, memories of old tunes, and the desire for new music with fresh words rather than reviving past songs.
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