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Newspaper
Ripon Weekly Times
Location
Ripon, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1863
Page
2
An April issue fragment from the Ripon Weekly Times shows a partial page with garbled text and missing details. The readable portions provide little context or dates, hindering a clear summary of events, people, or notices.
The document recounts a 1864 political gathering in Dayton Green Lake County urging support for the Union, denouncing Copperhead groups, praising President Lincoln, and detailing speakers and a pledge to uphold free institutions. It notes large attendance, ardent speeches, and a call to sign the Union League constitution.
A garbled 19th century voter text questions press behavior and war reporting. It discusses McDowell's push toward Banu and predicts draft observations, amid partisan rhetoric and claims of manipulated public opinion. The piece blends editorial critique with historical battle framing and cites Abraham Lincoln amid editorial confusion.
Fragmentary dispatches discuss mud on marches and camps, soldier life, and the challenge of moving forces toward spring campaigns. The piece honors Lieutenant George W. Root, laments wartime hardship, and includes a Wisconsin soldiers’ protest against treason and calls for unity under President Lincoln.
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