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Newspaper
Western Times
Location
Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1857
Page
4
A reflective poem praising the press for its role as watchdog and creator of opinion while warning against misuse. It extols the press’s ability to enlighten and defend the public, notes tensions with religious and political forces, and imagines a future where truth and liberty prevail through a free, principled press.
The Eleventh Annual Volume begins on the 17th of September. Scientific American is an illustrated weekly on mechanics, engineering, chemistry, arts, agriculture, patents, and invention. Subscriptions start at $1 for six months, $21 for a year, with club rates and large cash prizes advertised. Munn & Co. of New York handle subscriptions and patent guidance.
The State Journal, organ of the Republican party at the Capitol, announces a liberal patronage share to supporters. It details $4,000 to $6,000 annual material additions, names publication dates, pricing, and subscription terms, with plans to cover laws, department reports, Supreme Court decisions, and local news.
The National Era declares its mission to advocate free government and liberty, aligning with the Virginia Bill of Rights of 1776. It asserts universal suffrage with property protections, condemns despotic rule, and calls for governance by justice, moderation, and virtue. The paper pledges ongoing support for republican ideals and congressional reportage.
The Cosmopolitan Art Association offers a three year subscription with distribution of a large art collection to subscribers named by January 28. Benefits include marble sculptures such as the Wood Nymph and busts of Clay, Webster, and Calhoun, many paintings, and engravings. For three dollars a year, members receive a steel engraving or magazine subscriptions and a chance to receive a painting or statue via the annual distribution.
The Free Democrat plans to be the largest state journal, by promising civil liberty, human freedom, and reform. It will cover current events, science, agriculture, markets, and local state news, alongside daily and triweekly editions.
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