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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1866
Page
2
A fragmentary social commentary laments excuses for uneven news variety. The text mentions an editor with a “rich child on our lap” as a playful justification for choices and distractions in coverage. It implies questioning editorial advantage without presenting concrete events or dates.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes the annual message as not stirring public sentiment. It criticizes Johnson for not widening views, mocks his reliance on past arguments, and questions Congress's role while predicting minimal impact on policy. Meanwhile the Council Bluffs line update shows progress toward completing the Northwestern railroad to Council Bluffs with trains expected before the new year.
Captain Jerome AL Watrous of the Old Iron Brigade and editor of the Jackson County Banner claims his campaign exposed his past. He recounts violent acts and murders from early life, including family deaths, arson, and killings, then notes his wartime killings and postwar bounty. He asserts opposition to railroad interests and local projects, framing his record as a harsh but honest confession.
Fragmented text recalls political scandal and public apologies, with references to Madison and Watrous. It cites Advocate on Green Bay trade growth, steamer traffic, and imports, plus extensive 1860s freight and lumber data. Mentions Crapo and Williams governor race, New York mayoral result, Tennessee Hermitage offer to West Point, and Virginia Governor Vierpoint urging Constitutional Amendment.
Excitement spikes in Madoc as news spreads of gold found on 400 acre lease held by DF partners. L D Gregory of Chicago reports a sample dust yielding about 100 dollars in gold from a single pail. He invites brokers to send workers on shares, with one old miner offering two thousand dollars for a day’s privilege to work the hole.
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