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Wisconsin Argus

Location

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1850

Page

2

Continent Once Forested Says Wisconsin Fossil Theory

The article argues timber preceded ferns and that prairies were burned by human fires. It cites North American Aboriginals as likely fire starters and links westward forest loss to human action. It notes forests near the Atlantic collapses, expanding openings toward the Rockies and Pacific.

Prairies Mar Bat Wisconsin Ronniry Regia Min North America Epee al Paina Atlantic New York Ohio Rocky Mountains Pacife

Convention Nominates Local Officials After Ballots

The convention seated delegates and conducted formal ballots for county officers and a prosecutor. George B. Smith, A. A. Bird, and others were nominated or declared elected for positions including County Superintendent, Clerk of the Court, Coroner, and Central Committee members.

Geo B. Smith A. Bird Giles Johnson Blarks L. M. Warner L. Foster Sylvester Giles Allie Ballo J. &. Knapp Smith EH. W. Temington H. Toys Scattering Mr. Knapp Lailor Geo. B. Smith H.W. Remington HL Roys de Ballot G. F. Smith T. W. Remington T. Roya G. B. Smith OWS DB. Travis J.T. Douglas H. W. Remington Travis EE. Burdick Charles L. Wilson Richard I. Davis D. K. Butler Wm. N. Seymour X. Jordan Jonathan Larkin Carey H. A. Tiffany T- D. K. Burner

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