05 Feb 1885
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Newspaper
Mineral Point Tribune
Location
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1885
Page
1
A dense column lists a Beneficial Department for property matters, sale notices, revival meetings, train and railroad notes, real estate offerings near Mineral Point, weather and fog humor, church services, a soldiers monument pledge, and local civic chatter including postmaster politics and a theater report. Notable names include Stevens Point, Madison, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Platteville, and Janesville.
A Warren Street family in the second ward kept a tobacco box for 38 years, averaging two pounds of tobacco weekly. Calculations estimate 118,560 pipe-fulls and 8,290 pipes used, with tobacco and pipe costs totalizing about $1,717. A note from the Janesville Recorder is cited.
A moralistic tirade condemns petty gossips who lack public spirit and generosity. It portrays such individuals as judgmental, malice driven, and eager to stigmatize others for trivial or distorted motives, disregarding any harm caused by their conduct. The passage ends with a note on their callous indifference to the misery they cause.
The Beaver Dam Argus argues that free book access would ease burdens on poorest families, reduce delays by sourcing wholesale, and teach care for texts. It suggests extending to state support for boarding and clothing to ensure every child attends.
A historical summary argues the Ohio and Mississippi mound sites mark a vast ancient system commemorating events. It describes religious enclosures, advanced arts of war, mining in Lake Superior and Mexico, textile production, coinage, and copper casting. The piece suggests a Scythian origin and notes absence of wheel use while noting sun worship and a powerful priesthood.
A resident recovered from a lingering lung ailment that caused irritation and coughing. Confined to a room for several weeks, he now shows signs of improvement thanks to medications and rest as reported by the Star.
The Academy of Music crowd enjoyed John Dillon in States Attorney as Pilgrim Boggs with Mrs. Walters delivering lively school marm and tender scenes. Critics note the play’s extremes provide a pleasant, recreational evening and announce Mineral Point showings Friday and Saturday with reserved seats at J. J. Hanscom & Co.
A Milwaukee Sentinel editorial argues that even with free books and tuition the schools remain not truly free institutions in the strict sense. It contends that education carries inherent costs and societal obligations beyond monetary charges.
DIED. COHER Mr and Mrs Dan Coher mourn loss of an infant child with funeral on Sunday. MILLER In this city John Miller eldest son of Joseph Miller about 20, throat and lung disease. JENKINS At Banburn Iowa beloved wife of A P Jenkins sister of Thos Gundry and Mrs Chas Thomas interment Monday. MARTIN At Belmont January 22 1845 Mrs Thos Martin mother of Mr Robert Martin and Mrs John Kennedy aged over 80. Remfrey wagon shop services and Akron products advertised.
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