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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1857
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text depicts charged campaigning language urging voters to act next Tuesday in republicans versus democrats. Mentions James B. Cross as a GOP candidate, warning of villains from the opposite side and urging conscience and public duty.
The piece argues for the reelection of the Milwaukee mayor, a three-year incumbent, praising his proven leadership and business credentials. It also endorses E. D. Campieni for lieutenant governor from La Crosse, Col. Davin for Secretary of State, Haste for State Treasurer, Borex for Attorney General, and Juzn C. Sarm for judge, urging voters to support the Democratic slate in Madison with emphasis on experience and public service.
Our Assembly District Convention endorses the candidate described as honest, capable, and meritorious. The endorsement highlights his strong community ties, steady public service, and enterprise, noting his deep interest in local matters and readiness to represent the county.
Reported Chicago fire origin in upper rooms tied to a drunken scene with young men and abandoned women. Various items note Russian border currency, newspaper size cuts, New York Governor names a Thanksgiving day, Five Points as a potential government post site, and broad recession of mail transfers in New York. Also mentions Benton recovery, O Hee Department mail transfers, and remarks on prices, deaths, and political movements.
Fragments indicate a county comparison of land areas and assessments. Mentions Milwauker County and Dane, with notes on taxes or valuations and a standard from Janserills Standard. Exact details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Baltic reached New York with Liverpool dates up to the 14th, carrying £72,000 sterling and 160 passengers. The Red Jacket from Australia brought 70,000 ounces of gold to Southampton. Reported Indian dispatches note Allied actions near Cawnpore, Lucknow sorties, and mutineer defeats, while European money markets show rising discount rates amid widespread tension and bank rate increases.
A Russian vessel La Forte with 1400 aboard capsized in a squall while sailing from Revel to Gronstad. Three admirals were among the dead or missing as wives and families of crew were among the bereaved. Only about six were saved.
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a universal remedy for bronchial coughs colds and lung diseases. It asserts superior efficacy over other medicines and promises broad relief, mentioning Dr. James Cherry Pectoral's alleged restorative powers and availability through an almanac.
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