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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1865
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads like a notice list from a 19th century periodical praising magazines and literature. It references American Literature London and a Verdian theme, with scattered phrases about monthly circulation and notable pieces.
A truncated notice describes a subscription service for magazines delivered weekly from the publisher. It mentions pricing, postage, and the option to receive single volumes, with references to subscriptions and postal costs. The readable text is garbled but centers on distributing magazines and pricing per issue or volume.
The piece outlines a plan for the largest and best newspapers to publish weekly issues, emphasizing faithful political coverage and strong alignment with party principles. It notes editors will favor public interest stories and a steadfast stance on issues to engage readers and maintain influence.
Gpislemus of Chae Dross praises the press quality and freshness in journalism. The writer commends Dan Gantry for reliable daily news and the paper’s clean presentation, noting strong editorials and steady devotion to timely reporting from Humson & Robusta in Janesville.
The Wisconsin State Journal proclaims itself the sole Capitol newspaper in English and vows to be indispensable to every state household. It highlights national Union support, full army news, casualty lists, and early reports from the Legislature and governor. Daily, weekly, and six month rates are listed, touting superior breadth and timeliness.
Announcement promotes a new monthly magazine for women, with January issue ready. It will cover literature, fashion illustrations, patterns for hats and headwear, embroidery, receipts, music, and other topics for ladies, edited by Mrs Henry Petereon, listing numerous contributing writers.
The magazine promises a handsome steel engraving and a colored steel plate illustrating stories of love, war, and broken engagement by Eleanor C. Donelly. It also notes well executed wood engravings and numerous mentions of various topics including stories, parturis, and more.
A period advertisement invites readers to send thirty subserviigns to receive a free sewing machine, with sixty dollars paid by the subscriber and club terms for combined subscriptions to The Saturday Evening Post and The Lady's Friend. It notes machines are new, shipped from New York, freight paid except for freight, and outlines various subscription tiers and distribution to British North America with prepaid postage.
The Godey s Lady s Book announces Marion Harland will supply stories this year driving its appeal. The publisher thanks readers for thirty four years of broad circulation and notes Harland writes exclusively for the magazine. Other favored authors will contribute throughout the year.
The Lady's Book touts its status as the best and cheapest magazine for families and clergy readers alike. It boasts original music, superior steel engravings, and Godey fashion plates ahead of European trends, with extensive fashion, drawing lessons, recipes, and household guidance featured in every issue.
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