Advertising and notices in Milwaukee paper 1885
A dense page from the Milwaukee Weekly Wisconsin lists subscription options for Daily Wisconsin and Weekly Wisconsin, including durations and postpaid rates. It also outlines advertising rates and policies for reading notices, local notices, and space calculations, with contact and postal details for Cramer, Aikens & Cramer. The notice closes with clerical reminders about submissions, address changes, and manuscript copies, dated Milwaukee August 10, 1885.
Wisconsin crops shift from wheat to diverse farming
Wisconsin farmers report a diversified, profitable mix of livestock, dairy products, and grains. Strong yields in oats and barley contrast with thinner wheat due to heat and drought, while corn and potatoes show promise. self-binding binders dominate harvests, boosting efficiency and signaling a modernizing agricultural economy.
Portrait of Grant as Future History Image
A promotional note extols a photo portrait of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant by Bogardus taken after world trip, claiming it will outlast Washington images as the defining likeness. Subscriptions to the Weekly Wisconsin and Evening Wisconsin offer the portrait with a one dollar payment for a year or two months, plus framing options and home delivery from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Gen. Grant
George Washington
Grant
Bogardus
Washington
Stuart
Gen.Grant
Wisconsin
Wisconsix
Wrexley Wisconsin
Express
Cramer, Aikens & Cramer
Milwaukee
Apple-Growing in Wisconsin a Persistent Failure
The article reviews Wisconsin apple growing noting widespread orchard decay from harsh winters of 1884-85, rapid summer growth, improper wood ripening, and frequent tree death. It cites nurseries, alternate-year yields, high prices, and farmers’ discouragement, contrasting with more favorable regions like Ohio and the East.
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Wisconsin
Wiew
Northwest
Obio
Cholera and Debt Paying in Spain and New York
An 1832 cholera discussion warns that Spain cannot pay 4 percent Spanish bonds in London due to pestilence halting tax collection and urges U S households to guard against plague impact. It contrasts past New York bank closures with today’s demand for prompt debt payment and extensions if needed.
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London
Spain
United States
New York
Death of Henn Huxt Jackson Prominent Poet Writes as H H
Died on the 12th in San Francisco Henn Huxt Jackson known as H H authored poetry and prose for magazines and monthlys Her work was praised as worthy of book form In other notes the report mentions chaos in Tonquin Christian deaths in Biendinh and Phy gen fires France civilizing Tonquin beet sugar works planned on Puget Sound and its suitable soil and climate for beet cultivation
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Henn Huxt Jackson
H.H
San Francisco
Tonquin
Biendinh
Phygen
France
Puget Sound
The
Sound
Widow of Gen Grant Secures Income of 15000
The widow of General Grant has an assured income of at least 15000 per year. The news she is left independent and even opulent will gratify many readers.
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Gen. Grant
Enormous Funeral Costs for Gen Grant in 1885
The Grant funeral expenses in New York reached 162600 for decorations, 75000 in Brooklyn, and nationwide totals to 512000. Actual funeral costs were 10655, temporary tomb 7000, four physicians 6000, decor work 110000, parade watching 1068700, monument estimate 500000, totaling 2214445. Additional items like hotel stays, train fares, badges, programs, parade logistics, troop transport, and other cities’ ceremonies will raise the final sum, likely far beyond five million dollars.
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Grant
New York
Gen. Grant
Brooklyn
Merritt
Mt. McGregor
Tobias clothing store closed by sheriff at Oshkosh
Osuoshoss Wis August 12 The clothing store of Louis Tobias was shut by the sheriff on executions totaling 2300 The largest claim is 1590 money Tobias borrowed to cover hard times He values his stock at 6000 though other claims exist whose total is unknown
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Tay
Roscoe Conkling
Gen. Grant
National Congress
The
Philadelphia Times
Gen
Grant
Blaine
Garfield
Chicago
Conkling
Oshkosh
Osuxoss
Wis
Louis Tobias
Tobias
Train hits wagon near Blue Bonnets kills two men
In Moxrigan Quebec on August 10 a Grand Trunk train struck an express wagon carrying George Walsh James Miller and a boy. Walsh and Miller were killed while the boy sustained serious injuries.
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Moxrigan
Que
Grand Trunk
Blue Bonnets
George Walsh
James Miller
Wisconsin game laws and hunting seasons update
The Wisconsin open season runs August 15 to January 1 for quail partridge pheasant prairie chicken and other fowl while woodcock season starts July 10 and lasts to January 1. Deer otter mink and muskrat seasons span November 1 to December 15 and May 1 respectively. Additional statutes impose fines up to 100 dollars for illegal hunting or possession with lengthy penalties and forfeiture of gear. The notice lists postmaster appointments across multiple Wisconsin counties.
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Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Dodge
Green Lake
Ratine
Wisconsin Central to Build Chicago Outlet via Schlessingerville
The New Central Line trustee Abbot confirms plans to construct a new route from Schlessingerville to Chicago. The Wisconsin Central system will gain an outlet to Chicago as Milwaukee & St. Paul negotiate no longer for use of MS P tracks. Directors and other financiers plan to acquire franchises of the Chicago and Wisconsin routes via Waukesha and will build forthwith.
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Abbot
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Schlessingerville
Chicago
Wisconsin Central Road
Wisconsin Central Railway
Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wisconsin Central System
Abpoteford
St.Paul
Waukesha
Chicago & Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago, Wisconsin & Northern
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Notes From August Crowded Briefs
The Fourth Battalion Wisconsin National Guard camped at Whitfield Bay starting August 14 for six days. A Milwaukee foundry fire on Cedar Street caused 150 in building losses and 600 in stock. Coroner records show 233 Milwaukee County deaths by self harm in ten years, 10 percent women. Customs collector Cou. Coyrap Krez took office August 12 and appointed deputies. A youth, James Mower of Boston, is believed to have drowned in Milwaukee Bay on August 12 after leaving a life note. Light Horse Squadron armory cornerstone laid August 15 with a Mas on parade. SaLo SELTEN jailed briefly, then discharged after settling a case for 110 against a check. American Legion of Honor officers elected in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee steamer suffered walking beam failure early morning, causing 10,000 damage to machinery and 2,000 to cabin, no injuries. Property appraisers valued depot-area property at 254,000 amid Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul land talks. Milwaukee brewing firms hold 5.9 million in real estate and gear with 969,220 barrels beer produced and 6,054,339 beer value. 1,405 workers earned 729,632 last year. Cranberry frost warnings began August 14, distributed from Milwaukee to several stations by telegraph and phone.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Whitfield Bay
Milwaukee Brass Company
Cedar Street
Milwaukee County
Cou. Coyrap Krez
Milwaukee
Jefferson Knehn
M. A. Aldrich
M. J. Hogan
Chas
Noonan
James Mower
Boston
Mass
Milwaukee Bay
Mower
Light Horse’ Squadron
Henry C. Porth
M. G. Bloch
Charles Law
Elizabeth Runkel
Henry Steel
H. ©. Runkel
H. H. Dodd
George Bach
Grand Haven
William Edwards
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Rhode
Berlin
New Lisbon
Necedab
Tomah
Lafayette
Wisconsin Valley Junction
Mather’s
Dexterville Junction
Centralia
Cranberry
Valley Junction
Hitchcock
Millsonia
Norway Ridge
Shipleys
Beaver
Dexter- Ville Junction
Remington
Bear's Marsh
Caroline Islands
Spain
Germany
Green & Blackwell
New York
Philippopolis
Roumelia
Massachusetts
Hor Kee & Co
San Francisco
Grovet
Henry Martels
Aren
Hoboken
N. J
Metcalf
Kingston
Ont
Rockwood Asylum
Daniel Abagh, Jr
New Philadelphia
Mary C. Harein
Syracuse
N.Y
Cleveland
Sturtevant
Columbus
Greenwood Iron Works
Parrott Iron Company
Greenwood
N. C
Atchison, Topske,and Santa Fe Railroad
Wyandotte, Kas
United States
Tar
Chicago
Lima
Trujillo
Sarco
Monteneros
Shenandoah City
Shenandoah
Thomas Williams
Eppie Stewaart
South Haven
Kas
Bismarck
D.T
Chapman
Central Pacific Railroad Land Office
Idaho
Utah
Malt Lake
Boise City
McKinney’s
Maxwet
C. Arthur Preller
St. Louis
Maxwell
Preller
Breller
Miss Curve Lann
Bhe c
Fatal Accident Claims 19-Year-Old in Wauzeka
John Gross aged 19 killed by train cars at Wauzeka while allegedly under the influence. Discovered early morning, body found on the tracks, home listed as Boscobel. Local authorities investigate the incident as a road accident and note preliminary reports of intoxication.
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Pram du Cues
Wis
John Gross
Wauzeka
Boscobel
Global news bits mix of fires murders and trials
A roundup of incident reports includes a $50,000 loss from shop theft in New York, fires destroying a plant and a storehouse, a deadly wagon crash near Chicago, and a landmark personal damages verdict in Kansas. Also noted are multiple battles, disappearances, and a major book sales note involving Miss Curve Lann.
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Wia
Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Commonwealth
Spanish Peninsula
Paris
Paria
U.S. Grant
Wasurscox
D. C
Cassius W. Lathrop
Haney
Crawford County
Seymour Taft
Herman F. Jahnke
Stoneville
Shawano County
M. J. Hand
East Delaware
Walworth County
Silas O. Rockwell
Ambrose McGuigan
Bay View
Joziah Parker
Racine County
Evan 4. Owens
Emma. Reeves
Sandesky
Sauk County
Harvey W. Reeves
August Best
West Bloomfield
Waushare County
F. G. Keeler
Wisconsin Central
Burlington
Duplaine
Milwaukee Matters
Krowtnyself
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