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Newspaper
North Star
Location
Hudson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1855
Page
4
An 19th century farming article discusses underdraining, soil moisture effects, and weighing crops to monitor dryness. It references experiments on soil weight changes, weight of plant matter, and the impact of water content on crop quality, with remarks on underdraining and soil conditions over weeks.
A long proclamation declares a new Northern Umpire Territory with Madison as reference, appoints leaders, limits jurisdiction over Chippewa River, and orders relinquishment of power by Barstow. It names tax and militia directives, education efforts, prison measures, and plans for ports, railroads, and foreign postings, while warning officials and legislators against corruption and indulgence.
A long satirical proclamation from Hudson in 1855 outlines Minnesota expansion through land grants, railways, and governance. It jokes about a national bank, mint, education, and slavery issues while detailing plans for Stillwater annexation, fake copper coins, and a mock independence day. It also notes a Cincinnati assault case, a tailor joke, and miscellaneous local items in a fragmented OCR page.
Record shows D Seelay as maker with two yards of black cloth at two dollars per yard. Includes trimmings cost 175, cutting, travel to manufacturing, and various expenses. Profit margin listed at 25 percent after adding commission and freight percentages.
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