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Geneva Weekly Express

Location

Geneva, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1855

Page

6

Proclamaitou Governor of Wisreinan Designates November Day

The proclamation by Governor Wellsam A. Parstow designates Thursday November day for a day of prayer to the Supreme Being. It urges religious societies to invite congregations to their places of worship for solemn observance. The document, signed in Madison, notes the public prayer and the arrangement of churches for the occasion.

Proclamiatou Wesgarsin Velms Peare Pos Pers Terefore F. Wellsam A. Parstow Wis Rein Penih Eleney Wisco Lliam A. Lars Tow Atszasonun Th Cttar

Wisconsin Parmer and Publication On Agricultural Payee

A midtown style notice discusses Wisconsin Parmer and Mars Minton in relation to agricultural payee publications. It notes editorial emphasis on agricultural topics and claims a monthly publication turnover of 1600 dollars per year.

Sadia Mars Minton Pawnay Ma UN

Codley's Lady's Book for November and December advertised

An old advertisement touts Codley's Lady's Book for November and December as a premier magazine. It touts over 100 pages of original writings, printed in fine type, with a price of £2.00 per year and mentions a promotional offer tied to a boy with a wax pat.

Ineengray Iy Bbe Beery Lady Prouhl Godly

Wilweaukee Daily American and its Wisconsin Origins

A battered clipping discusses the Wilweaukee Daily American as a prominent state paper noted for its typography and high paper quality. It claims the paper carried timely news and positions itself as the original force behind the Knew Nothing Party in Wisconsin.

Raspeety Desrest Daly News Avis Wisconsin

Governor Election Rumors Stir Milwaukee Politics

Reported vote totals from Milwaukee Sepunel show 647 votes with La Vointe and Douglass counties counted for supporters of Governor Barstow. The Republican editors in Madison plus church groups express hope for his continued leadership for two more years as legislative sessions begin.

Milwaukee Sepunel Dachtortsbend la Vointe Douglass Barstow Hetta Lunper Milwaukee Columbia Chippewa Dane Dodge Dunn Douglas Graal Green Lowy Jallerson Jackson Steve Fay Lafayte Manitowoc Washington Wakesha Waupaea Wanara Winnebago Gashford Tngate Bashford Cogones Polk, Douglas Te Puinte

Know Nothingism and Mr. Golder in Whitewater Gazette

The Whitewater Gazette is accused of a Know Nothing stance as it claims Mr. Golder charged Republicans 74 cents or nothing to naturalization papers. The writer defends Golder, says the editor hates former foreigners and dodges on naturalization, and urges the Gazette to advocate principles rather than hide in a cave of personal attacks.

Whitewater Peres Gonven Elkhorn Me. Golder Gagette Golder Colder

Forlorn Hope: Barstow and Barstow for President and Vice President

A fragmentary 19th century political note urges William A. Barstow as Vice President and a Barstow ticket with General Houten praised. It extols Barstow as a capable National Statesman and calls Wisconsin voters disunited yet proves Barstow’s appeal among Americans, urging continued rallying cries and unity.

Tlestiseron Columbus Gen Samous Audur Barstow Wisconsin Tie

Wisconsin Election News Across Papers Comment on Governor Pick

The Columbus Reporter notes Gay Barstow’s AML majority surpasses the required margin, while the Madison Patriot and Madison Argus also report Barstow’s election with varying confidence. Messages from Minnesota travel and church plans amid local grocery and turkey advertisements appear in the Geneva Market listings.

Columbus Barstow Madison Anya Basnory Wisconsin Mukwanago

Saving the cost of tobacco for the ambitious youth

A front page admonition in a 19th century Express edition warns young men against daily tobacco and smoke expenses. It calculates three cents daily growing to about one hundred fifty dollars in ten years and over three thousand in fifty, urging prudent investment rather than waste. It labels the piece a friend of reallocation.

Hia Willa

Waukegan then and now a growing lakeside town

A correspondent writes from Waukegan describing a growing lakeside city north of Chicago. He praises its pleasant setting overlooking Lake Michigan, bustling commerce, and notable buildings including the Court House, Dickinson Block, and a large mall used for lectures and concerts. He highlights the daguerrean gallery, local newspapers the Democrat and Gazette, and the Academy under Mr. Twombly. The letter ends with a courteous sign-off and plans to write again.

Gan Chicago Gils Waukegan Dielkinson Academy Yander Nees Congregational Society Dickinson Daguerrean Thurston Que

Pioneer and Democrat Merge to Form Pronecedad Democrat

The Coxsouparion edition notes the Pioneer and the Democrat of St. Paul Minnesota have joined to publish as the Pronecedad Democrat under former editors and proprietors. It wishes success to their cause in Minnesota.

St.Paul Minnesota Coxsouparion the Pioneer the Democrat St. Paul Pronecedad Democrat Cause

Vermont Legislature Selects State Officials in Joint Session

In a joint session on the 19th, the Vermont legislature chose Co. W. Willard as Secretary of State, Isaac P. Readfield as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Pierpont Isham as First Assistant Justice, and Milo Ly Bennett as Second Assistant Justice.

Wool Statistics of England and France in Trade Debate

London correspondence reviews sheep counts and wool values for England, Scotland, and Ireland, comparing France and the UK. It notes English farms yield higher returns, discusses merino shares, and cites tariff impacts on wool trade and cloth prices amid shifts to Saxony and potential Australian wool imports.

England France London National Intelligencer United Kingdom Scotland Ireland British Isles M. Petit Jowrnelles Pranve Saxony

Catastrophic train wreck near Boston Corners claims lives

A severe wind gust toppled a passenger train near Boston Corners on the Harlem line, killing the tender and injuring many aboard. Brakeman Caytoroa and a Boston Corners passenger were rescued. several more passengers are reported in serious condition. Weather and relocation details follow, with broader notices on trade, furniture, and local governance mixed in the page.

Bost Corners Harlam Albany Ponaisthy Chathau Sweloek Boston Boston Corners Thiteiry Robert White

Prospect of the Armies in and around Sebastopol

From the Crimea no major news. French retire from Albat to hold the Belbeck ridge. British forces at 38 000. Russians defend positions with central focus near Sympherpoul. sea attack risks and need for coordinated moves. Both sides prepare for a potential campaign after Sebastopol. Also notes Nicaragua politics and Milwaukee land sale actions.

Crimea Albat Belbeck Bandar South Sebastopol Onse Eupateria Sebastopol Nodenbe France England Sebastopoli

Various World Notices and Local Items From Washington Star

A garbled Washington Star column summarizes seeds from the Bum ya bunvyaa tree in Australia, Emerson’s England work in progress, divorce filings in Perry County, Venice to Vienna visits, and other assorted notices. It notes a San Francisco auction of Muriata’s head, legal actions in Mobile, hydrophobia cures, and upcoming Thanksgiving observances across several states with dates and regional notes.

Offley Sea Australia Washington Star

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