17 Apr 1851
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Newspaper
Wisconsin Tribune
Location
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1851
Page
2
The Tribune laments a late issue caused by a delivery failure from Mialivon paper, affecting subscribers and advertising payments. The report notes political correspondence from Washington and local taxation concerns tied to liquor laws and public order.
Fragments discuss line of exchanges and a push to stop exchanges if funds or support falter. References to the Lady's Book and Harper's Magazine hint at circulation practices and subscriber recruitment amid controversy and protests. The piece notes efforts to circulate among Ladies in a town and mentions Mr. Godwyn and the Wisayasia Tribune in connection with the discussion.
A late 19th century page discusses May offerings in magazines for the shy reader, listing Spring flowers and the May Queen, new illustrations, and a coin chart supplement from Clark's Bank Note Helper. It notes communications of progress and town supervision matters, with editorials on governance and bids for public work.
A reader vents about supervisors and propositions to attend the sick poor. He argues the town would pay higher physician costs and accuses officials of favoritism and hidden motives. The piece dismisses medical schemes and cites harmful consequences for the community.
Letters from Wisconsin senators protest federal preemption actions and timber restrictions affecting public lands and settler livelihoods. The officials urge the Wisconsin governor to halt perceived obstructive measures, defend pioneer rights, and promote land surveys. The document references land purchase by Menominee and settler communities, urging action to protect timber, homes, and improvements.
The article outlines rabies signs in dogs, noting initial withdrawal from the family, loss of appetite, and strange behavior. As the disease progresses over days, the dog becomes aggressive, disoriented, and at times fearful of water, ultimately dying in convulsions.
Madison Mutual Insurance Company directors met at the Court House in Madison on an April evening to organize and appoint officers. The charter was adopted, bylaws approved, and the secretary instructed to proceed with operations as the meeting closed.
Later from Celifornia New York reports the steamer El Dorado arriving from Chagres and Kingston with about 200 passengers and gold. Other vessels reach Pa nua with San Beancie passengers while Europa from Boston to Liverpool carries broken crank and a leaky Crystal Palace roof noted. historical notes on slave case, Cuba fires, Rhode Island election and Baltimore murder also summarized.
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