Milwaukee Road Plans Stir in Wisconsin Rail Debate
Milwaukee advocates urge a linked railroad from Milwaukee through Fond du Lac to this county seat, arguing rapid construction, improved trade, and regional growth. They warn against routing via Valley Road, seek charter amendments, and foresee connections to Green Bay and Stevens Point to bolster Milwaukee’s economy.
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Phiea
Patlot
Yeuscinay
Thesa Road
Milwaukee
Aliwaskee
R. RY. U
Gauttel
Bute
Fond Do
Chicago
Fond du Line
Watertown
Janesvill
Acreos
Chieage
Fod du Lac
Pond du Lac
Iron Ridge
Grafton
Trantidge
Oud du Lac
Bhwieukes
Cawkosi
Mond du Lac
Clar
Fond du Lac
Valley Noad
Rond
Mufwaecee
Tie Giete
Kiukwoa
Wanpoen
Stauno
Dha Weal
Green Bay
Steven's Point
Winconsin River
Fond du Lec
Lake Superior
Fratton and
Pond du Lar
Farm in need of wood and oats for sale and barter
The notice requests 160 cords of wood and 300 bushels of oats offered for barter or payment in kind. It mentions we will pay the highest price and welcomes oats wood flour butter and other goods. References to brisk sleighing and town activity appear, with names and numbers indicating local figures and markets.
The Charivari custom on Liberty Prairie described
A long critical account condemns the practice of charivari serenades at weddings as degrading and dangerous. The reporter recalls a recent Liberty Prairie wedding where serenaders caused fear and nearly harmed horses, noting respectable locals, including young men and farmers, participated in or tolerated the nuisance. The piece laments the decline of public decency and calls for restraint.
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Charivari
Castor
Heather
Pennsylvania
Ohn
Thia Place
Howe
Liberty Praiie
Mer
Opinion on a Barbarous Custom in Society
A writer denounces a cruel societal practice, accusing parents who condone it of encouraging boys to join. The piece argues such acts ruin families and should be rebuked, calling for accountability of those who enable the custom.
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Napoleon III and the Bonaparte Legacy in France
A commentary on Napoleon III and the Bonaparte name in French politics. The piece argues that public devotion to the Bonaparte name shaped leadership choices and that Napoleon III leveraged that legacy in multiple elections and ambitions. It notes contradictions in succession and the enduring influence of the Bonaparte myth.
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Napoleon
New York
Louis Napoleon
France
Repubtic
Lovie Napoleon
Jasney
Hia Euecesani Fron
Bonaparte
Heia & Mies
Napoleon Boheparse
Mahomet
Tonia Napoleon
Tacs
Iiaperer
Napoleon Iil
Appleton Improvement and Local Developments
A fragmentary report surveys Appleton progress with a growing town, busy stores, and a 100-student school amid plans for college building improvements. It notes road pledges to Steven’s Point, a defunct Green Bay paper being considered for revival, and local temperance and education meetings, with details on teachers’ gatherings and public notices.
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Appleton
Ovmin
Steven's Point
Appleton & Mankanna Road
Steven’s Point
Tey
BE. A. Cooley
Green Bay
Green Bay Spectator
Thomas Hanna
National Eote
Senate Committees Stir in Debate on Healthy Politics
The December Senate session heard speeches by Chase and Bright on committee appointments amid a clash over party influence. Wisconsin and Indiana figures attacked Republican and Democratic allegiances, praising independence while warning of outside pressure. The Boston paper notes political fights and a purge of committee roles affecting John P Hale and others, signaling tension in the new administration. The piece also mentions a mail robbery arrest in Illinois and California election results showing Pierce’s narrow California victory.
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Senate
Fr. Chase
Hate
Bright
Als. H
New Hampshire Sanator
Eny
Indiana
Denverage
Democratic
Aiden
Navas
Travington
Walker
Wisconsin
Hide
Ompanenfon
Herstofyra
Thas
Fanationlal
Perkans
Ufo
Siarch
Wisennaia
Fia
Weller
Chase
Heme
Saul
Vehidud Democrat
Ile
Ohio
Moticu
Waa
Freeman of the Frog
Cleveland
Johan P. Vale
John P. Hale
John BP
Boston Commonwealth
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Uleeta
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Vato
Milnein
Gmcial
Free Democratic
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Free Democracy
Madison
Villa County
Wall
Friends of Temperance
Friends and Sons
Sanford
Menasha
Ramsio
Milwaukee Sentinel
Maine
New Beonswick
Wausaw
Magana, Bonsaine & Co
Schoal House
Ing
Iing
Wrantax Hk. Masveno
BE. Bodewsk
Sanuney
Hyde
Tica
Messrs. Roundy
Sureke
Skinner
Nekimi
Bailey
Berlin
Vintriet No. 1
Mies Steele
Baraka
Jewatt
Batley
Arr
Drachers
Adr
Ceifaan
Mosars
Jawert
Wiley
Mirser Stevle
Maoning
Bhat
Oshkosh
Wor
R. Masso
Chin BK
Bb. Jews
Ferenda of Temperance
Congregational Church
C. Coveuaccea
G. W. Mowna
Millar
Messrs
Jord, Markham
Gary
G. W. Mower
Miusaachusetts
Francia B. Fay
Lorenzo Sabine
Prairie
Sac 4
Sauk City
Mix
Post Office Department
Matehadl
Steubenville
Ailwaukee
Henry Richards
Kaikauna
Ouragimie County
Wik
Harrison County
Cleveland Democrat
Pierce
California
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