Growth in June and campus events at Wisconsin Capitol
The letter from Wisconsin Capital dated June 15 1888 notes rapid plant growth after rains and long sun. It reports commencement exercises with nine graduates, addresses by Rev J W Bushford and Rev J Bascom, and the rise of prohibition sentiment led by William Reynolds of Peoria. It mentions a Bethesda spring event in Waukesha and a Gettysburg ceremony, plus the death of Speaker Finds in Oshkosh.
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Henry Republican
Vegetable Kingdom
Capitol
Library
University
J. W. Bushford
John Bascom
T. C Chamberlin
Boston
Buffalo
N. Y
Indianapolis
Party of
Reform
William Reynolds
Peoria
Gladstone
Mion
Hete
Gov Rush
Waukesha
Bethesda
Madison
Saratoga
Gettysburg
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
BENEX
Wisconsin Capital
Prohibition Debates Split Presbyterians and Political Plans
The piece surveys temperance debates within the Philadelphia and Columbia Presbyteries, noting cautious support for prohibition as a principle but no firm backing of a prohibition party. It describes a state prohibition convention at the capital, with speakers from Williamstown and a notable brass band, and contrasts it with Democrat and Republican efforts in the same capitol. It touches on commencement events, political mobilization, and debates over free trade versus protectionism, urging practical issues for voters amid a turbulent era.
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Philadelphia Presbyterian Assembly
Prohibition Party
Synod of Columbia
Indianapolis
John Bascom
Williamstown
Mane
Manston
Wis
Ogden H. Fethera
Janesville
Farmer Support and Tariff Aims for Manufactured Growth
The passage argues a Protective Tariff benefits farmers by expanding consumer demand through growth in manufacturing and related industries. It asserts more consumers in non farming sectors like mining and mechanics enlarge the market for farm products, boosting farmers' customers and earnings.
Warner's Safe Cure Promoted For Kidney Health
An advertisement claims many ailments stem from undetected kidney issues and urges using Warner's Safe Cure as a blood tonic and purifier. It lists conditions from consumption to liver disorders and female complaints, arguing only cured kidneys restore health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Crystallization Theory Linked to Bridge Disasters
A Philadelphia Record summary explains how crystallization in iron and steel fibers from vibration and hammer blows can compromise bridge strength. It links the Tay and Ashtabula disasters to repeated shocks, arguing lifetime limits for iron bridges and the need for rigid inspection and renewals. The discussion cites Park Benjamin and a French iron founder, noting modern rail policy favors stone bridges and that the Bussey bridge collapse fits crystallization theory.
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North British Railway
Firth of Tay
Boston &Providence
Bussey
Boston
Ashtabula
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Park Benjamin
New York
France
Paris
Inno
Tay
Engineering
Ashtabula Bridge
Philadelphia
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COOK
Brush Electric Light Co
New York City
Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Piso
A. H. Dowrut
Edenton, N. C
Heawley
Tonica
Clack’s
Magnolia
Owner's
Cottage Hill
Paskell
Yesary
Annapolis
Nuce
Wm Welsh
Picot, Jr
John Morgan
Sallica Tunsell
Marin Russell
Thornton's Rattler
Miss Shepard
Stockholder
Topquallant
Imp Diomed
Imp Medley
Woodford Mambrino
Abbotaford
Indianola
tBayard
Emma
Biliss
Indiana
Mambrino Chief
Gang Aera
Strand
Filot, Jr
Alexander
Moulfair
Ely
USA
Hy Mall
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Ksyzki
N. B
Willi
Ra Soca
Flenery
Tll
L. Turner
Savas Fe
Nur
Perna Chase Ast Bros.y
N.Y
Henry.diepublican
St the Post Office
Henry,llinois
Madison, Wis
Europe
America
Free Trade
London Times
United States
Cobden Club
London
TRON
Henry
Gould Warehouse
Bath House
Duke Brothers
Hardywave
J. F. Coan, Henry, II
J. H. Jones & Son's
G. J. Hyer
C. B. Durfee
George A. Bangs
House of Painter
GEO
Barre
Baltimore
T. D. Kirk
Lacon, Ill
Madame Salisbury
B. Salisbury & Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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