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Wisconsin the Empire State of the Union claim
A Wisconsin promotional piece argues the state will rival eastern powers, citing latitude, climate, health statistics, water power, rivers, lead and copper mines, and vast land for farms. It praises growth, rail access, and future population gains, urging immigration and investment to fulfill a promising, prosperous role.
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