Prespective notes on knowledge and governance debate
A Wisconsin era column surveys political issues in Madison and Milwaukee. It notes discussions on capital punishment, forthcoming Assembly measures, and an effort to clarify swamp land titles. Also covered are university leadership changes, treasury deficits, and governor duties amid a shifting political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
State Journal
Milwaukee Sentinel
Supreme Court
Assembly
County Boards of Supervisors
Mills
Grant County
James J. Knowlton
United States
Simeon Mills
Board of Regents
Trenyer
The
State University
Seymour
Anatons
Janssen
Barstow
Brate
Treasurer's warning and town growth reports in spring
A public notice from My Janssen, former Wisconsin treasurer, admits possible missing funds but pledges solvency and public duty. The piece also notes spring building activity, new markets, and anticipated growth in the village with several contractors and developers moving projects forward.
Who Struck Billy Patterson
A fragment from Prescott 1856 includes letters debating riverside confluence and a local election notice. It cites St Croix and Pierce counties, a call for a farming society meeting at Clifton Mills, and concerns over honest participation and regional unity. The piece mixes weathered editorial musings with society notices and community calls to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Patterson
Prescott
Massus
St. and
Mississippi
Junction
Lake Pepin
Pieres
St. Crodito
Clifton Ais
Samos Jetrivs
Kanes
M. Viktoy
Sirshi
Iadsen
Fdson
Clifton Mills
Pierce County
Judson
Amnion
Hudson
River Fails
Croix
Pierce
Kinmikingie Valley
Pierce County Press Formed to Serve Public Welfare
Pierce County gains a dedicated press as notes on debts are relinquished to ensure local journalism remains in Prescot. Orrin T. Maxgon and others are credited with purchasing the pioneer press, enabling the paper to publish at lower rates while promising steady county reporting and map projects. The piece invites locals to subscribe, outlines terms, and notes River Falls coverage and forthcoming lithograph maps by Powell and Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Dakota County
Wien
Ilastings
Transcript
Dakota
GB. Exmes
Green Bay
Prescott
Rebecca
Eames
Wisconsin
St. Croix
Pioneer Press
Pierce County
Croix Valley
Col. Mughes
Hudson Star
Stillwater Union
Orrin TY. Maxgon
Wm. J. Copp
J. M. Bailey
Tilton Dov
Alvah Fowler
George W. McMurphy
F. Beachemark
Partie Foy
Nas
Woois
Prescate
Artizan
River Falls
Messrs. Powell
Pierce
Mr. Wise
L’rescort, Land Office
Horticulture drive for town improvement promoted by Bailey
Mr Bailey pushes adoption of horticulture this year to beautify town lots and farms. He urges planting fruit trees flowers and shrubs to raise property values and please owners. The notice also highlights Fulton Perkins Co Chicago lumber and manufacturing firm advertising with the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Fulton, Perkins &Co
Chicago
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Prescott Nysear
Alareh
O. Gibbs
Andrew McKee
Otisand A. Young
White
G. & Young
Aoe, Young
J. Bast
Bean Rom Aene
Messrs
Alvert
Swithh
Jonathan
D. B. Bailey
G. M. Wilkie
TI. West
My. Janssen
Iit
Cas
Kangas
Bartholomew
Sufiigiant
DePuy
van Duzee
Broad Street
Mnuder
Vide Tennyson
Vey Broscott
Boreas
Dioree
Cirton Mills
Mxe
Vin Bosnn
Nilay
Geo. M. Qekley
Sy. Henry Teachout
Times
Couney
Frixcusi
Big River
Trimbelle
Missouri
Ohio
Sonig
Thistoniesn. Socrery
Prescott Historical Society
J. S. White
Old School House
Wiscossty Faraer
Madiam
Powers and Skinner
Mite Society
Mas. Bartholomew’s
Methodist Church
Dagatus
Cannon River
Sam Wheeler
Prescott Dry Dock
John R. Freeman
John L. Miller
Dr. Maxson
N.S. Dunbar
Rver Bank
Minnesota
Pewitt & Loehner
Ritam Sew
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