Origin of Names in Wisconsin and Red River Regions
The article traces how streams in Wisconsin gave rise to the state's name and nearby place names. It notes French and Indigenous influences, mentions the river codenamed "the gathering of the waters," and details landforms, lakes, and notable figures tied to naming honors. It references Governor Dodge, President Wilson era tones, and local places like Lac Courte Oreilles and Lac de Superior.
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Wiscon
Sin
A. Bruneon
Bat
Howeser
Hal
St Ons
Wee
Fomon
Gem
Brown
WLU Cras
Columbus
Lta
Gov. Dodge
Via Loke
Take Superior
Grrey
Gen, Green
Hilton
Tris
Iffy Unm
Jeffrane Li
Feyette
Letayert
Pion
Migs Leone
Taliban
Pete Hanor
Aglowuheem
Rome
Dodian
Tiaceh
Donna Sorse
Biunek
Phaisesane
Agemat
Tureb
Lac Umbe
Lac Courtecrele
Chappowa
Stir Dara
Staraomra
Diunitell Aes
Tha Atmre
New Volume of the Wisconsin Tribune Adopts Cash System
The issue announces a new enlarged format for the Wisconsin Tribune with a price cut and cash system. It urges readers to pay ahead, outlines subscription terms, and notes a shift to a larger paper size to boost reading matter. It also mentions local notices, a telegraphic Polk death despatch, a snake bite remedy column, and civic items like a new daily starter and a school-house plan in Dodgeville.
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Wisconsin Tribune
Aalarded
Otarr Wise
Tribune
Otinfariarly
Cus
Remarkable tongue pickling tale and violent duel report
A bizarre note describes a tongue pickling process using a strong pickle that thickens the tongue over hours and may be repeated nightly. The report also covers a fatal duel in Madison County over a pistol confrontation, Cassius M. Clay mortally wounded, with later dispatches indicating possible recovery for Clay.
Iowa County officials battle county finances in 1849 report
A June 1849 Iowa County Board of Supervisors session records scrutiny of county finances, noting derelict ledgers, unpaid road taxes, and misused funds. It cites failures by the Clerk, Treasurer, Circuit Court, and District Attorney, urging accountability and publishing the resolution in the Wisconsin Tribune. The Iowa County Bible Society reports growth via branch networks, funds, and Bible distributions, with officers listed and plans to continue annual support and publishing outcomes in the Mineral Point Tribune.
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Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Tia
Wisconsin Tribune
Iowa County Bible McIety
The
County Bible Society
Phabyorion
Mineral Point
J. B. Trary
Neer
John Bracken
Mineral Point Tribune
Lewis
Sharp
Lord
A. Loan
Treasurer's Report for Town Bible Society 1444
Summary of receipts and payments for the year ending June 17 1444. Cash on hand at year start and additions from various Bible society sources total 661.04. Payments include Bibles from Milwaukee Society 36, two blank books 35, postage 15, transport from New York 339.12, agent services 19.97, American Bible Society Bibles 312.80, and donation 230.00. Depository accounts show on hand at year start two Bibles and sixteen Testaments. yearly intake 560 Bibles and 1068 Testaments, with 562 Bibles and 1094 Testaments actually added. 393 Brbtea and 700 Tentareate withdrawn.
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Town County Bible Society
Tilley
Dodgeville Bible Society
Linden Bible Society
Pranklin Bible Society
Wyoming Bible Society
Milwaukee Bible Society
N. York
Pau E. W. Town
American Bible Society
Brbtea
CANADIAN ASPAIRS Montreel 1619 June 0
Chronicle of mid June 1619 with scattered notes on city life. Reports mention English papers, political factions, cholera at New York and Boston, diplomatic appointments, and maritime incidents. Includes cholera counts, postal treaty talks, and a long stylized colonial era narrative.
Cholera, Strains and Suffering From a Civil War Era Letter
A fragment from a St Louis newspaper detaches a personal wartime letter dated May 15 1849 describing fever and cholera sweeping a route. The author notes many deaths a diminished camp and dwindling supplies while detailing harsh conditions and ongoing fatigue. The message conveys distress and uncertainty about wider reports.
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Dang County Bible Society
Polk
Galena Gazette
Nashville
Aheo
Lucas Seaver
J. W. Gunne
Richieschol
Phe
Lowa
Sons of Temper
Dodgeville
Haul
Tuomas
Linden
Syd Wasley
Groner
Lowaville
I Madi
JSON
Cassius M. Cy
Joseph Turner
Partis
Mr. Clay
Mr. Turner
Cassing M. ‘Clay
Mundiwon County
Carren Wistos
Larus
Wisconsin
Countie Ines
County Camriestantis
Teveral Jowrs
Theer
Panty Earos
Board of Supervisors of
Iowa County
Eport
Iowa County Bible Lavity
Iowa County Bible Society
Town
la Fayette
Todaine
Mach
Ing Fonds
Ord
W.pown
Own
Richland Co
Town Co
Bleekman
Word of Life
Joan Tray
Soty
Jews Co. Bible Society
A. B.S
J.T Trew
Prevdent
Juan Posy
Fite Peecrdent
Wuitney Suita
Josefa Smrrh
Trassu
Joan Bracres
Comey
Thos
Renoyer
Contis Bercar
Taos
Davey
Milwaukee Sentinel
Hudson
Saratoga
Maurport
P. Q
Buffalo
Montreel
Contanimyr
Tory
Mor Hlinds
Boston
Haine
Mr. Palfrey
Mirsachus
New York
Tres Atotton
Jessup
South Western Division
Gaines
Twiggs
Philadephia
Tone
Prossit
Lawravelle
Enphasey
Giton
Chancellor
Evanamile
Kimbassay
Pittsburg
St. Louw
Innepenpance
Zanenwille
Burrows
Nealy
Masy
Neely
Tyre
Imoonligut
Bypides
P. Mash
Congreas
Vermont
R. Worte
Ventaneli
M'Clany
Wiesiseippi
Iran
L Crittenden
Kyy
Casmul Tolarpool
Lorenzo Draper
Paris
Havre
Edward Went
Maine
Corsul Tu Ito Dengiro
New Orleana
Krench Navy
TBO
Gwen
Ively
Tty
Peamutine
Atua
Teasports
United States
Janay
Goleta
Dee Piller
Abdeeraan
Bag Pica
Atherk
Mies Tego
Dia
Bya
Varias
Idina
Ananivia
Milade
Konson
Misa
Rother
Ratond
Sault Ste Marie
Dem
Conmerrial
St. Lowa
Stueny
Missouri
Washington
Seoax Yorne
Commieeo
Tir Ganseat Landome
Taker Effet
Borron
Indiana
Gua Road
Lena
Ign
Wayons
H. Bw
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