Wisconsin Advertising Rates and Notices in 1885
The notice outlines advertising rates for the Daily and Weekly Wisconsin publications, including terms for local and reading notices, plus a price method by line and space. It lists mail subscriptions, address instructions, and a disclaimer about advertiser accountability, dated Milwaukee June 3 1885.
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Wisconsin
Mail
Daily
Mail Daily
Mai
Abc
Chamer, Atkens & Cramer
Milwaukee
Emancipation debates and local notices from Milwaukee
A Milwaukee paper item reports on census-driven white versus black population growth, notes Emancipation in Brazil and its gradual abolition plan, and lists local deaths, crimes, and civic news. It mentions Bragg, Wells, and city officials along with drownings, bank suspensions, and a federal courthouse mood.
Portrait of Gyatit by Bacardas in World Tour Era
A rare photo portrait titled Con. Graal 19x24 Inches presents Gyatit as a nationally celebrated figure. Descriptive prose praises his summit health and heroic acts, promising a lasting historic portrait that embodies national gratitude. The text outlines subscription details for the Wisconsin weekly and related framed options.
Wheezeby Wise subscription appeal and sample offer
Copies of the Wheezeby Wise are sent to readers who request them for themselves or friends. Recipients are reminded they may judge the paper on merit by reading a single free copy, while the publisher asserts every issue is good and urges subscriptions.
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Wisconsin
The Negro in the South prophecy sparks debate
A Presbyterian Assembly address by Rev. R H Allen on the future of the negro is criticized as alarmist and false. The article labels Allen a deceitful speaker who overstates black population growth and predicts a white decline by 1985, contrasting with corrected census figures and noting the high risk of misrepresentation by clergy before national religious leaders.
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United States
Allen
R. BH
Freedman’s Aid Society
Presbyterian General Assembly
Cincinnati
South
United Belnt
Reverend Allen
North
Honest DoNar: Sherman Outlines Bi metallic Plan
Senator John Sherman advocates a bi metallic monetary system in which silver and gold coinage are freely minted and interchangeable. He calls for a market rate exchange and Treasury deposits with paper money issued, aiming for a globally accepted silver dollar and genuine value even if it requires a full pound of silver.
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John Sherman
United States
Treasury
San Francisco
New York
London
Sherman
No Cholera Yet in France Despite Precautions
The article discusses how French cities are taking precautions to prevent cholera, noting prevention as the wise course. It warns that cholera can spread rapidly once it starts and reflects on French and American republican ideals, mentioning Paris red flag restrictions and potential U.S. congressional action as a cautionary measure.
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France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
United States Congress
Wandering 15-Year-Old Girl Refuses Food for A Month
A year ago a 15 year old girl was found wandering in Luzerne Warren County New York. Authorities took her to Warrensburg poor-house. She would not reveal name age or origin. About five weeks ago she began refusing all nourishment for thirty days, drinking only water occasionally.
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Ind
Manilla
Rush County
William Riley
Bertie
Riley
John Holbrook
Luzerne
Warren County
N. Y
Warrensburg
Two Fatalities After Mill Altercation
In Prrrvestine Pennsylvania Michael Gleason and Martin Sommer quarreled at Graff Bennett Co.'s mill. Gleason struck Sommer with an iron bar, crushing his skull and causing his death. Gleason was arrested. Meanwhile New York reports the City of Rome sank the French fishing vessel George John in fog near the harbor, with all but two crew rescued.
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Prrrvestine
Michael Gleason
Martin Sommerly
Graff, Bennett & Co
Sommerly
Gleason
New York
City of
Rome
George John
Sale of a Paper Mill in Wisconsin Division of Interest
Kavtxacsa Wisconsin May 29 Col H A Frambach sold his one half interest in Frambach Paper Company's mill to the other three stockholders the Van Nestricks of Batavia Illinois and H J Rodgers of Appleton. Consideration $60,000.
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Kavtxacsa
Wis
H. A. Frambach
Frambach Paper Company
Dr. John Mitchell Dies at Age in Janesville Obituary
Janesville Wis May 25 Dr John Mitchell physician and poet died here Saturday afternoon at the age of St He was the father of W L Mitchell of Chicago and had been a resident of Janesville forty years He recommended reading Science of Life for young and middle aged men
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Janesville
Wis
John Mitchell
W. L Mitchell
Chicago
Drunkard's End Reported Near Eldorado Farm
Last night Gardner Wolcott found an old German man’s body on his Eldorado area farm about four o'clock. He lay for two to three weeks with torn clothing. a fur cap and a white mitten were on him. A purse with $30 a silver watch and a whisky bottle were found. No name identified. Coroner’s jury ruled death due to exposure and drunkenness.
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Furoy, Awis
Gardner Wolcott
Eldorado
Saluting the Old Man on Decoration Day
New Year observes Decoration Day with banks and offices closed. The Seventh Regiment marched from their armory to their parade position and passed Gen. Grant's horse, marking a ceremonial moment in the city procession.
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Exnang
How Thomas Gipson Died Explorer dies in bear attack on Little Missouri River
Letter from Deadwood dated May 20 1885 recounts Wisconsin native Thomas Gipson once of Chicago. Gipson joined a companion at Fort Pierre in 1882 and drifted west through the Black Hills. In 1884 he moved onward then in 1885 while rafting down the Little Missouri River he was killed by a bear during a hunting excursion near an explored cave. Owner of the letter, L N Frane, notes Gipson’s Wisconsin parents and invites friends to contact Deadwood for details.
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Thomas Gipson
Wisconsin
Deapwonn
Dak
Juan
Chicago
Fort Pierre
Black Hills
Northern Pacific Railroad
Little Missouri River
Deadwood
L. N. Frane
Wisconsin Singers Invited to State Festival in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin State Musical Association invites all state singers to a Milwaukee festival starting June 16. Circulars and details will be sent to interested participants via secretary Mrs. W. H. Starkweather. The Thomas Orchestra, with noted artists, will perform at two concerts and a Saturday matinee by Mr. Tomlins' class. Handel selections companion the second concert. Program details will follow.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Musical Association
Milwaukee
W. H. Starkweather
Thomas Orchestra
Fursch-Mach
Frau Materna
Emma Juch
Clapper
Winch
Heinrich
Tomlins
Handel
Thomas
Appointment of Wendell A. Anderson as consul general
The President appointed Wendell A. Anderson of Wisconsin to be consul general at Montreal. Anderson, former chair of Wisconsin’s Democratic State Central Committee, earned about 9,000 dollars yearly including fees. Also named was Charles Denby of Indiana as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to China succeeding John Russell Young, with a 12,000 dollar salary.
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Wasuivetos
D. C
Wendell A. Anderson
Wisconsin
Montreal
Anderson
Democratic State Central Committee of
Cleveland
Wasundtos
Charles Denby
Indiana
China
John Russell Young
Died at Sea on Nevada Passenger List
Rev. Dr. R. L. Stanton died aboard the steamship Nevada after arriving at Queenstown from New York and was buried at sea. He was in poor health and had undertaken the voyage hoping for restoration, with ties to Washington, D. C. The report notes surprise at burial at sea and mentions other unrelated notices about Studebaker lumberyard losses and a medical advertisement.
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Lowboy
R.l.stanton
D. D
Nevada
Queenstown
New York
Nevada State
Stanton
Washington, D. C
Radiat Ada
Fate by Hattie Till Growdold in The Wisconsin
Poem recounts a doomed farewell as lovers embrace beneath an overhanging wall. A Titan-like moment ends in tragedy with one clinging to safety’s estate while others fall. Destiny, cruel or compassionate, is questioned in final lines.
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Hattie Till Grewold
Multiple calamities and crimes distress towns across states
A sprawling collage of incidents: a Indiana burglary steals Br Bo toe se eee from a haste station. Elkhart child fatally scalded in a kettle. Michigan farmer Hiram Colbats hanged amid poverty fears. Brooklyn woman Jaizzie Spinler commits suicide after rejected marriage. Kansas towns suffer structural damage from Cycnosts with casualties. Illinois cattle destroyed by pleuro pneumonia. Durand barn attackers poison two horses. Paxton tax collector swindled by three card monte. New York fire burns Mrs Exam Derser and infant with first responders injured. Fire derailments near Mount Vernon, Ohio. U S vessels ordered to Key West. mountain miners killed in W Va. unfit Plymouth water. a crippled pensioner robbed of $800. A Dallas-like train crew protests with revolvers aboard a Coolidge show train. A Missouri widow sues rail line for death, later husband swears he is alive and wants divorce. Russian war mobilization intensifies toward Central Asia and Black Sea fortifications. A Centralia woman finds a rich Arkansas father. Grant’s Philadelphia home sold for 22,500 to Frank K Hess after years of ownership by Vanderbilt and a citizens’ committee.
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Vincennes
Bazook Minroy Ranspeuw
Elkhart
Ind
Hersas C. Colbats
Rome Township
Adrian
Mich
Jaizzie Spinler
Brooklyn
Nortonville
Goffs and
Frankfort
Kas
Jersey
Illinois
Somerang
Mary McDonald
Durand
Hiam Bess
Paxton
Mass
Exam Derser
East Fortieth Street
New York
Lieby
William McConnell
Mount Vernon
Panhandle
Whitney
United States
Aspinwall
Tennessee
Key West
Admiral Jouett
Charleston
W. Va
Plymouth
Lymouth
Girardville
Thomas
Coolidge
N.M
Sweet Home
Arkansaw
Mme. Materna
Marian Thorgeone
Linn County
Chicago, Burlington & Kansas City Railway Company
John Thornburg
Grand River Bridge
Sumner
Notary Mont Crandall
Brookfield
Martha
John
Notwaras
Central Asia
Transcaucasian
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Sebastopol
Centralia
Arkansas
Christopher Heynolds
Mamathood
Gen.Grant
Philadelphia
Mr. Vanderbilt
Frank K. Hess
Gen. Grant
Grant
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Hleekly
the Weekly
Brazil
Russia
Dars
Africa
England
Penn
Gry
Braga
Owen A. Wells
Brage
H. M. Kutchin
Fond du Lac
Gen. Bragg
Prank Morawerz
Twelfth Street
North Water Street
Chanes F. Kleistevber
Passavant Hospital
Kleinsteuber
Henry Gross
Charles Oldenburg
Oldenburg Furniture Company
Elin
Josnen Wot
Dox
Brexter
Otto Riemer
Fourteenth Street
George Schuster
Vliet
Sixteenth Streets
Mann
William Lacey
Milwaukee Horseshoers’ Union
Menomonee River
Mitchell
D. T
Bank of Mitchell
Elijah Butterfield
Butterfield
W. C. Metcalf
J. Reussehyers, Jr
Geue
St. Paul
F. J. Reuschlein, Sr
Burlington
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Reuzehlein
Young Reuchlein
Grorce Chase
Ashford
Graal
Imany
Gyatit
Bacardas
Stwart
Thasdeks
Aer
Baleen
Wascunnin
Iutll
Ist
Wascoxsiy
Tramos
Jase
Hha
Custos
Douglass
Sands
Shrady
Studebaker Bros
South Bend
Ayer
The
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