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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1850
Page
1
A compendium style excerpt contrasts urged pen use with the perils and glories of creative thought. It praises disciplined writing, laments careless phrasing, and extols enduring works, then shifts to a Scapel journal excerpt critiquing harsh early 20th century school and child rearing practices and their impact on health and lungs.
A fragment of 1850 reportage describes a young girl kept in overheated rooms with minimal nourishment and confinement, leading to fever and malnutrition. It discusses the harmful effects of overfed poor diets on children, contrasts with exercise and fresh air, and critiques abusive household routines and caregiver neglect in a damning social vignette.
A dandy offers bets on improbable feats in a Race Street hotel bar. An old Pennsylvania farmer bets a pint of molasses that he can turn a Florence hat into a solid heap of molasses. He pours the molasses into the hat, times the process, and proclaims the trick failed, claiming the hat spoiled and the bartender charges him for cigars.
The article reports rapid progress on the plane road led by AER Conklin with contracts let and sections from this place to the Falls and possibly to Plymouth near completion in weeks. It notes Taycheedah roads advancing with expectations the road will be usable next season and highlights the economic benefits of improved interior access. It then cites cholera anecdotes from the Savannah Republican and Welland Canal traffic figures showing monthly vessel movements and connections to American and Canadian ports.
The Daly Wisconsin Industrial Convention met at the Count House with Win Simpson of Chicago presiding. C G J Allen of Fond du Lac and Wauscosin was chosen Secretary, and a committee on permanent organization plus credentials was appointed for reports tomorrow. Sessions adjourned to 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, with limited market notes and political summaries from Washington.
Washington reported a Cuban crisis as Gen Campbell demanded the surrender of American captives held after a suspected expedition. Spanish authorities threatened fire if a U S sloop approached Havanna, while dispatches urged redress and warned of war with Spain within days. Reports cited large prisoner contingents, naval movements, and possible reinforcements in the Caribbean.
New Orleans reports steady business and rising prices in California and San Francisco. Steamers carry large gold shipments and emigration to mines increases. A Detroit Advertiser note describes a counterfeit silver coin plated with gold and a local quip about knowledge of Hell. Also a curious anecdote on manual dexterity in punching glasses and threading hair.
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