Usury Law Enacted by Wisconsin Legislature
A historical Wisconsin act sets interest rates at twelve dollars per one hundred for one year, with penalties including treble damages for overcharges. It details contracts voidable if usury occurs, enforcement steps, discovery provisions, and penalties for violators. The document also includes a literary aside by John G. Whitties praising Irish migrants and reflecting on home and journey.
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Wisconsin
Senate
Assembly
Dover
Beliomry
Court of Chancery
Tua
Outrageous Conduct in Baraboo Sparks Vigilante Response
The Baraboo region reels after a violent sequence centered on George Illes who faces assault and attempted coercion charges. A mob action deadline, a pistol threat, and a window attack target a vulnerable witness as townsfolk vow to enforce the law and protect witnesses. A court appearance for Illes is scheduled with further charges to follow. The publication also notes a planned railroad charter affecting Fort Winnebago and Baraboo Valley, urging support for Wisconsin progress and settlement.
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Baraboo
Econ
Liles
Lear
Uiuevray
Suferer
Citizerts
Abraham Wood
Adams Mouse
Adimitance
Br. C
Chapman
Port Winnebago
Onoc
Temperance Order Critique Sparks Debate in Sauk County
A letter to the Sauk County Standard voices strong critique of the Son s of Temperance and the Order of the Bone of Temperance. It argues the benevolence is misused by exclusive funds and secretive operations, urging alignment with true charity and lawful conduct. The writer condemns secrecy, extravagant spending on regalia, and limited aid to members, while noting political opposition to republican ideals.
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Sauk
Sons of Temperance
Mieresas, Kauries
Order of the Bone of Temperancze
Tate
Tagish
Tein Wiitten
Seripinreg
Ranéderion
Honot
Nickaesa
Fual Insurance
Aea
Virros
Pla
New Joraty Shey
Wisconsin Bridge Company
Ward Company
Prairie
A. Ostrander
Sac’y Trible du Sac
Fuereas
Losin
M. Wieson
Bec
Ballo Maroh
Benjamin
Prairie du Ste Souls
Wiecorsimon
Revjanin Labines
Sian Vaure
Adame
Pat
Avan
Chapman
Sank Co
Springfield Gk Republican
Milwaukee
Pope
Aly
Ton Go Pareuia
Beg
Loris & Tex
Sp ‘Varrax
Cave
Amor & Cran
Shok Supreme Court
Debates on Regalia and Republican Principles
A Baraboo letter argues against masonic regalia and secret societies. It claims titles and badges resemble royal prerogatives and threaten republican ideals. The writer cites gospel teaching and warns internal dissension could hurt the republic while urging open practice and scrutiny.
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Wwe
Vnst
Adam
Aimere
Passaceros
Manlaina
Christ
Eusin
Neoreny
Ehatl
J. al
Waggoner
Marsh
Rindison Book Bindery Prices Amid Local Controversy
Fragmentary OCR reports unrest over pricing and practices at Rindison Book Bindery. The garbled text hints at community reaction, accusations of slander, and a tense meeting with local officials or figures referenced as state leaders.
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John GC
Whities
Trish
Amirst
Jas
Aining
Sol
Kilkarney
Glendalough
Lellonthhin
Trainud
Praida
Phess Son
Suni
the Standard
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Waits
Fort Winnebago
Barcaboa Valley
Minnestota R
Minnestota
Green Ny
Mississippi
Fort
Winnebago
Fox River
Andes
Tle Lakes
Pennsylvania
New York
D. Panres
Milwaukee Sentinel
Congress
West
Gio
Nivnsis
Fiberty
United Sinica
Brooklyn
Court House
Adams
Waite
N. P
Spenger
G. Parriam
Ile
Parrusu
Borebco
Murch Ac
Smale
Eaunly Court
Fox
Avid Sibley
Blond Ag
Weetfield
TRI Go
Barr
Sauk County
Josiah
Pithey County
Lindhe
Tih
Gay
Marek
Dore Tear
Bette
Ebaraee
Monays
Shashon
Ader
Henry Chapman
Novary Publi
Convimvinclur
Burithow
Sankoy
U. Comeman
Pat Fay Guisman
Ives
Puro Y
Justice's
Swat Rasta
Tustice
A. EB. Sieumsen
Kyhila
T. Kellogg
J. 9
Derkins
Pipty
Kellogg
H. Dearduréf
Aureeon Tee
Bentist
Bumboond
Boon
Adams House
Adama
Barboo River
Rindison Book Bindery
Charles Wrhed
Tim
Larie
RO Daves
Cate Cork
Co. Saad Af
Liavan
Peto
Sean
Matey
Harvey
Pierre
Daniel Sehemerham
Pega
Mwodi Keatel
Ladi
Eaery
Aunthorn Wesconsin
Uye Bamboo Country
Asi
Saul Danee
Thor Pat Roars
Eaton
Lodi
Conmuhia Co
Doe
Tpauneli.t
Friend & Troll
Wholessh
Aod Vetaal
Kang St
Bettween
Taran
Wisconin. Wen
Shurife
Peter Cyper
Stephany VY
Darth West
Cangas
Kabtahora
Ailes
Sankrouldy
L. Merce
Allin
Erik Ole
Calle
Eee
B.L. Pordy
Aple
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