New Year Notes From Wisconsin Press and Legislature
The January issue sums 1880 in Wisconsin reporting deaths and editorials. Letters praise The Republican’s journalists, note long mortuary columns, and reminisce about friends and clergy figures. The Wisconsin Legislature opens with oath, Governor Smith’s address follows, and the piece reflects on public life and religious faith.
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China
Daily Democrat
Wisconsin
Justhorel
Adulteration of food and clergy open sessions debated
From Madison Wisconsin January 14 1861 a correspondent notes two resolutions in the assembly addressing adulteration of food and inviting resident clergy to open legislative sessions, reflecting moral concerns of the era.
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Johk Winn
Madison, Wis
Temperance Alliance Holds First Annual Springfield Meeting
The State Temperance Alliance held its first annual meeting in Springfield January 19 to 21. J C Pepper of Aledo was elected president. Rev W B Matthews of Sheffield gave the welcome, with Mrs L G Hibben of Peoria and Pepper responding. The assembly backed temperance education, opposed alcohol as a beverage and its manufacture, and pledged support for enforcing laws. Third party and women suffrage resolutions were adopted. An officers election and endorsement of a constitutional temperance amendment closed the session for a year.
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J.C. Pepper
Aledo
Prof Foster
Chicago
Senator Rice
Ogle County
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Mra
E.G. Hibben
M. L. Wells
Miss Willard
Alliance
Peoria City Council Criticized Over Saloons Licenses
Peoria residents attend a council meeting where the mayor and "city dads" face criticism for granting licenses to two saloons on Adama street opposite the courthouse. Merchants fear near by liquor outlets hurt dry goods business while reporters note the event's significance. The piece also mentions a fire at Ft. Clark elevator, a local liveryman’s 71st birthday, and Adelphi theater crowding.
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Journal
Peorla
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Repubblican
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George Gubto
Itiemann
Spring Blossom remedy sale ad by Dr Kalb
An old time sale note advertises Sprenkine by signs te nover with no impurities speaking in the blood. Prisco 60 cents, trial bottles 10 cents. Sold by Dr Kalb.
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