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Newspaper
Ripon Weekly Times
Location
Ripon, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1863
Page
1
Poem in period style urging loyal support for the Union during war. References to banner, fire, cannon, rebellion, and vows to uphold the Constitution. Appeals to loyal hearts, justice, truth, and the God of Battles as the nation stands against traitors and defends the union.
A long satirical and moral piece critiques intemperance, contrasts sober and drunken states, and calls for pity and reform. It recounts a young man named Wanetseton, warns about the effects of strong drink on families, and urges abstinence and virtue amid societal tensions. It includes medical notes on diphtheria and a physician’s treatment method, ending with a moral note on youth and trust.
The article denounces dead-heading by preachers, editors, and others within the press and cites the pulpit, bar, and theatre as intertwined vested interests. It argues papers are pressed to bolster weak institutions, inflate unworthy figures, and placate varied powerful groups for pay, praise, or rhetoric.
An assorted reading includes a reflective piece on child funerals and angels at dawn, followed by an odd chart listing various crops and weights. The text juxtaposes mourning imagery with agricultural data, using period tone and staggered OCR quirks.
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