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Newspaper

Western Times

Location

Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1856

Page

2

Temperature and crops of Russia in temperate zones

The article describes Russia's climate zones from polar to temperate and explains how latitude affects crops. It notes average temperatures, long cold winters, and limited fruit culture above 53 degrees latitude, with apples pears and plums thriving southward and rye and barley distribution varies by region.

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Bresnya Ranks Addresses Merchants on Pending Political Question

New York September 25 Bresnya Ranks spoke at the Merchants Exchange on Wall Street about the commercial effects of a pending political issue. The address lasted nearly two hours and drew attentive, sometimes enthusiastic, applause as the crowd filled the room and Wall Street’s interest intensified.

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Funds raised for suffering Free State emigrants in Kanes

A meeting in Quincy Adama eouary raised about 6100 for Free State emigrants in Kanes. John Weed, an old friend, pledged 500 and drew a check for 1000, joking that more funds might come if needed, and suggested calling again.

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Young Man's Dinner Faux Pas in Beott County

A Beott County youth visiting Cleveland for the Fourth with a young woman stays at Weddle House. He dines alone after a delayed serving then leaves his companion in the sitting room. He returns and quips about the quality of the meal. The anecdote notes the young lady went sixteen hours without food.

Geop Beott County Jorions Cleveland

Local Skywatcher Battle Ends with Beasts in Villagers Skirmish

In Kentucky villagers confronted a large hen perched atop a roof, drove it off after a brief chase, and prevented further escape. The crowd formed quickly, gathered near the peak, and then dispersed following the incident.

Missionary's Narrow Panama Massacre Escape

Rev. Mr. Selhroad of the Episcopal Church missionary to Oregon was in the Panama massacre and reported among the dead. He received four wounds, survived, and described a near miraculous escape as a ball narrowly avoided his heart, with a medical attendant noting the timing saved his life by a tenth of a second.

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Political Notices and Candidate Announcements Put in Paper

Public notice lists candidates of all parties, with names to remain visible until November elections. Advertised services include banners, hats, and circulars printed at fair rates. meeting notices and political communications offered without charge. Paid in advance for announcements calling meetings and candidate listings.

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Viroqua Town Seeks Growth With Mail Routes and Water

The article touts Viroqua as a rising hub on key routes from Prairie du Chien to La Crosse with tri weekly mail service and new lines. It highlights ample water from three new wells, a high location, fertile soil, plans for a two story school house, expanding churches, and strong prospects for trade and brick manufacturing as the valley draws settlers and workers.

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Growth of Goode Mill Expands Local Lumber Supply

News from Viroqua notes Goode brothers’ steam mill has sawn over 116000 feet of lumber this summer with about 61000 feet remaining in yard. Gilletta company has sold lumber as fast as sawed. Town hosts skilled trades, good health, and improving access to seasoned lumber next summer. Also mentions obituaries and state redistricting notes affecting the 80th Senate district with Crawf ord, La Crosse and nearby counties.

Messrs. Goode Gilletta Wisconsin Win McMichael Bay A. Brings Senate Assembly Unis Crawfin Badax Monroe Tremglean Buffalo la Crosse

Fremont Supporters to Hold Mass Meeting at Baidlax

Next Wednesday mass meeting of Fremont supporters set for one o clock in the afternoon at Baidlax. Distin guished speakers from abroad expected. Hopes C. Washburn Republican candidate for Congress will attend. A grand rally for voters is planned with ladies invited. An evening ball at E Alexanders new Hall.

Fremont Baidlax C. Washburn Congress E. Alexanders New Hall

Legislature Deliberates Appropriation and Investigative Actions

The Senate passed a bill to pay appropriation, cinema and mileage for members and to fund the school. The Attorney General reports two suits against E E Daussen for recovery of government money. hearings planned at Dane County Court. The Assembly advances apportionment and allows officials to examine the Investigating Committee report. Gray and Smith respond, with a joint committee reference. Adjournment uncertain until land grant deposition is secured.

Senate E. E Daussen Treasuer Dane County Law Secretary of State A. T. Gray Geo. B. Smith Abe Gray Smith Hull Joint Committee of Investigation

President Pierce At Home In ConcOrd

President Pierce visited Concord drawing about a thousand citizens to discuss a public reception. Mr Fogg charged the President with responsibility for Kansas troubles as the reception proposition was rejected four to one. An English journal noted a sale of a hand and thirty one lawsuits from a retiring advocate.

Pierce Concord M. H Lee Fogg Kansas Investigating Committee Kansas Ab Frank English Journal Busines WN. B

Fragmented quotation on youth beliefs and aging opinions

A truncated quotation discusses a man covering his opinions on love politics religion and belonging from youth to old age, highlighting a tangle of contradictions. The fragment hints at changing views over a long life.

Fragmentary plea for a religious peamy whistle

A reader’s garbled quotation requests a “peamy whistle” that is religious, asking a mother to remember to buy it and to allow use on Sunday, reflecting a childlike dialogue fragment.

Niagara Burns Off Port Washington Killing Many

A lake steamer Niagara caught fire near Port Washington and sank with about a hundred dead. Passengers were rescued by the Traveler and other boats. many families suffered grave losses including Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Chalmers. Captain Miller and crew acted to save lives amid extreme cold water and panic. Further details from Chicago press recount the disaster and survivor accounts.

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