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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1862
Page
1
A lyrical, dreamlike scene unfolds with blue skies, high mountains, and lakes. Figures and nature mingle in fading summer hues as harvest and bells evoke memory. The piece weaves pastoral imagery with a sense of passing time and autumn’s approach.
A lengthy excerpt discusses 1837 Ho ay meteorological findings by Professor Epsy, noting rain and snow move west to east from November to March, a depressions belt travels eastward, and wind shifts with barometer changes. It cites balloon travels, storm origins, and generalizations on storm paths, urging future confirmation.
The article discusses dress as an index of an era’s taste, noting rising luxury and shifting fashion across classes. It traces influences from German and Swiss hats to burnous and mantilla, questions sleeves and cloking, and cites Eugenie de Montijo as a symbol of fashion as art. It laments the press’ role in fashion and reflects on the French preference for dress as national artistry.
A handwritten fragment discusses General Williams and Western troops. It criticizes his discipline, cites deaths from overexertion, and notes arrests of officers for camp disputes. It compares his strictness to a distant historical officer and mentions tensions within Williams brigade amid war needs.
In Dr. Lewis new work The Gymnastics the author prescribes liberty at the waist and shoulders, minimal outer skirt, and a belt held by inside buttons to allow upward arm motion. Garibaldi waist praised for gymnastics, while caution about belt position is given. Harper's Monthly comments on Ve’s Vindicate Winthrop and the publisher’s hesitation, fame, and literary fate.
An article argues that disease and unsanitary camp conditions kill more soldiers than battle. It cites the Ninety second regiment in Jamaica and Crimean era losses, urging emphasis on cleanliness, diet, and prudent conduct to reduce war risks. Also notes silver and banknote stamps shift and a Buffalo shooting incident with a mob reaction.
An 19th century note catalogs curious anecdotes of sleep and trance from Turkey, Edinburgh, and Rome. It cites cases of narcotic sleep, protracted slumber, and near death from fatigue or opium use, alongside mentions of Saint Augustine and lunar influences on vigilance. The piece blends medical anecdotes with folklore about sleep, illness, and seasonal miasmas.
The text details a cartel for prisoner exchanges agreed by Gen. Dix, mirroring the War Department system with ranks and equal exchanges. It lists equal numbers for commanding officers down to private soldiers or seamen, specifying exact man quotas per rank and vessel type.
The academy notes cases of deaf and dumb children born to first cousins and related kin in various regions. Dr Brochard cites families where many offspring were affected, with wealthier parents often having affected children. In total, consanguineous marriages show a high proportion of deaf and dumb births, a warning to cousin marriages. The sponge trade in the Bahamas grows in value, driven by new uses in France. sponge fishing involves deep water collection and processing methods, with workers paid in shares. Admiral Cockburn is described confronting a rifleman, who fled at the sight of the admiral’s gesture and shout.
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