Mighty Longfellow puffed by a village booster
An older writer extols Longfellow in praise of Captain Wheeler and a grand poem, claiming the poet’s genius inspired by muses and Parnassus. The narrator credits Webster’s spelling guide for elevating language and vows Western Wisconsin readers should read the celebrated work and its author.
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Leland
Utter
Longfellow
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Diz
Parnassuy
Appollo
Tiawatha
Geneva
First Locomotive Trial Trip on Western Hemisphere
Speech recounts the first locomotive trip in 1830s era rails. Engineer Horatio Alien describes awakening, trial run along a tunnel canal section, the curved trestle, and the crowd’s cheers as the iron monster completes five miles of travel before returning safely.
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New York
Exie
Volasare
Wadson
Umir
Gazelle Office Destroyed by Fire in Waauke
A private dispatch from Waauke reports the Gazelle office in that town destroyed by fire last night. The brief item notes the blaze occurred overnight with no further details on casualties or cause.
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Milwaukee
Waaukee
Gazelle
Earthquake Devastates Jed du City On November 11
A violent earthquake struck Jed du at 10 PM on November 11 destroying about 100000 dwellings and 54 temples while fire erupted in 30 districts. The disaster reports claim the earth swallowed many inhabitants and left profound ruin across the city.
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Jeddu
Local Press Devonues New Dress as Village News Reaches Readers
The Hepress announces its continuation to serve Geneva and surrounding county with literature, news, agriculture, and general intelligence. It pledges to be a free, nonpartisan paper advocating truth, justice, and local interests while supporting farmers, housewives, and merchants. A spring feature discusses community events, a new job printing service, and a burned frame dwelling.
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Geneva
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Navy
Village Church Aims to Raise Funds for New Building
In a Vestry meeting dated Tuesday the 25th, the Episcopal Society appointed a committee to purchase a lot to build a church and to raise funds for construction. They plan to complete the church in about a year from now.
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New Coonen
Episcopal Society
Barnum on Advertising and a Geneva Visit 1858
Barnum argues for liberal advertising to gain public support and credit in business. He attributes part of his success to the public press and encourages thorough promotion. A traveler’s note from Geneva, Washington Territory about public houses and the Geneva Hotel praises Hammond and Delaware for guest comfort and hospitality.
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Geneva Express
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Geneva Hotel
Hammond & Delaware
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Rise of the Anglo Saxon virtue and civilizational growth
The author argues that mankind's progress depends on experience and justice, tracing civilization from ancient oppression to the rise of the Anglo Saxon race. It cites Jefferson, slavery’s impact on society and education, and the link between wealth, labor, and oppression, urging reforms in northern common schools.
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Receipt of Public Documents Acknowledged by Home C Washborne
The public records note acknowledges receipt of documents from Home C Washborne. The fragment indicates a formal filing or acknowledgment of materials, but provides limited context on scope or authority. Further details are unclear in the available text.
A Turbulent Early Morning Journey to Chicago
A first rosy sunrise over clouds frames a village journey to Springfield and Chicago. The writer notes rough ground, bleak hills, and a bustling rail corridor with steeped praise for Chicago as a fast town, recounting stops at Racine Waukegan Evanston and Lake Michigan views.
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Springfield
Switzerland
Racine
Waukegan
Hess
Bro. Bradbury
Democrat
Bro. Brundags
Evanston
Bibbicle Institute
The Winter at the North and an Ouster Judgment
The piece notes a milder Mackinaw winter and early strait opening, with Lake Superior reports from Marquette. shipowners may prepare for ice-free routes as observers remark on unusually warm conditions. It also reports the Supreme Court ruling Bashford vs Barstow, recording Barstow ousted and Bashford's claim upheld.
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Mackinaw
Lake Superior
Kansas
Lake Superior Journal
Marquette
Chicago
Madison
Supreme Court
Bashford
Barstow
Governor Bashford Takes Office as Court...
Madison reports the governor’s oath of office and move to possess the duties. Hull refused to receive the message from the Assembly, a decision was appealed, and the chair sustained. Ages 38 Noes 34. Bashford’s counsel seeks costs from the court.
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Pesker Hull
Bashford
Costa
Wisconsin House votes on Bashford acknowledgment at 37 to 9
The Wisconsin House passed a vote acknowledging Governor Bashford with 37 yeas and 9 nays. Both chambers plan to adjourn on March 31 until the first of September according to the report.
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House
Bashford
Gepviater
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