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Newspaper
Weekly Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1847
Page
1
A scrambled OCR text fragment blends political commentary on civilian virtue with Civil War battle reportage and distant notices. It references figures like Lincoln era statesmen, the Intelligence from Mickeco, and a chaotic mosaic of events, interspersed with oblique personal anecdotes and scattered place names.
Reports from Europe indicate Bank of England rejections and widespread caution on acceptances. United States dispatches discuss Mexican political figures and proposed terms, while New York markets react to peace prospects and treasury notes. A Milwaukee suicide and local crime are briefly noted amid broader economic jitters.
Frank Belmont and Henry Weston attend a social gathering where the belle Fanny Ashton captivates the room. Belmont woos her, admiring her beauty and wit while Ashton flirts, tears bouquet petals, and hints at a future dance and conversation that leaves Belmont hopeful but unsure.
Fragmentary report mentions yellow fever, deaths, and health concerns across cities, with scattered names and places. The garbled text references months September and October, discussions of fever severity, and public health observations, but lacks coherent events or identities.
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