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Newspaper
Weekly Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1885
Page
4
Public notice from the June 17 1885 issue outlines advertising rates for the Weekly Wisconsin and Daily Wisconsin, with details on local notices and pricing per line. It notes postpaid subscriptions, address change requirements, and that the publishers will investigate reader complaints about advertisers.
Fragmented text describes a 19x24 inch Gall U.S. Gra portrait of Ulysses S Grant, with references to Washington, a wartime era scene, and recruitment or subscriber notices for a Wisconsin weekly. It mentions political figures, Russia’s stance during the Civil War era, Cuba’s finances, and prisoner statistics, interwoven with ad-like content and public notices.
The publishers of the Wreky Wiscoxsix invite subscribers to send private letters with opinions on the Wisconsin edition. They state their aim to be the best newspaper in the Western country and welcome commendations or criticisms. Cramer Auteys Cramer.
The piece argues a long standing friendship between Russia and the United States, noting shared history from the early republic, admiration for republican ideals, and mutual interest in expansion. It mentions Alaska, Constantinople, and the Crimean War as context, citing Allison and Secretary Marcy.
A Wisconsin pamphlet titled Defense Against Cholera and Other Preventable Diseases guides citizens and health boards in prevention. It emphasizes household duties and local board roles, disinfection steps, and practical, easily read instructions amid expectations of a probable cholera visit. Distribution should be secured from the State Board of Health Secretary in Appleton.
Cuba is described as the Queen of the Antilles with rich scenery and vast exports. Sugar dominates the economy, with annual sales abroad between 450000 and 600000 tons. Despite wealth, Cuba remains under Spanish management, plagued by chronic rebellion and deteriorating finances, raising questions about the future viability of the current order.
A diary notes General Grant’s condition over June with doctors’ updates. It records throat swelling slight change, rheumatic pains, limited mouth opening, sleepless nights, and periods of comfort after rest. Nearby reports mention cholera near Cambria and Edward’s loss of twenty five cattle.
Gen. Bragg declares a sweeping purge in his district removing eight fourth class postmasters and appointing replacements. He says Wisconsin postmasters are active political agents shaping reading matter and election outcomes. Changes listed include multiple counties and towns with named replacements. A separate report notes a Mequon murder threat over money and a Cumberland axe murder under investigation.
The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin held its annual communication in Milwaukee with about 400 representatives. Grand Master Libbey reported roughly 13 000 Masons in good standing across 205 lodges and praised finances. Several matters including Woodhull’s defalcation were tabled for next year as officers for the ensuing year were elected: Libbey, Elliot, Moran, Rumrill, Littlejohn, Laflin, Swain.
Epward Taxtor of Fall River inherits the Cavendish estate in Essex valued at £200,000. Reports say the French warship Reynard left Obock June 3 for Aden and is reported lost with all hands. A series of violent incidents follow, including a Lynn Mass man who shot himself after attempting to kill his wife, a Pa explosion that killed three young sons, and a tornado destroying the fifth story of the Iowa State Institute for the Deaf and Dumb with no deaths. Further wrecks include a fatal train collision near Norristown and a boiler blast at a Arkansas mill. Other items note campaigns, assaults, drownings, and a remarkable whirlwind of misfortunes across the U.S.
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