Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-02
The Past and Future.


1t is now six months since we is
sued the first number of the ARGUS
aud although We have labored under
many difficulties, we have not as yer
seen cause to regret the starting o.
our little sheet, and trying to furnish
the good people of Alpcna with a,
much news each week as we were able
TO gather, from various parts of the
globe. We do not claim but that the
paper might have boon better if We
had had our health but, in the
first place our Jour has been sick
from time to time, thus leaving the
work of the whole institution resting
upon us, and by working night and
day we soon felt that we were growing
fatigued under our load still we toll
ed on and patientcly awaited the re-
covery of the sick, but before that
time arrived we were forced to absn-
don our business for a short time and
20 through course of medical treat
ment, which is still continued As
soon as our!man was able he issued a
half sheet, thus assuring our patrons
that we had not suspended business
altogether.
In the past We have furnished such
news as we thought would be of in
terest to our readers.
"From every land beneath the glowing sun
We have brought you news OF what mankind has
done;
From the far-off North, where ice5ergs ever roll,
To the bleak regions round the Southern Pole,
We have brought you news, thus holding up to
view
Something ever instructive, ever nov.
From Europc's shore tho ncws we oft have brought,
reiling o. war declared and battles fought;
Telling how Monarchs, ere they agree
Must wade through blood deep as an AEGEAN Sea;
Then polish their honor with the CT ans and cries
which ever from the battle field must rise.
when war was DER having our friends in view,
We caught the news and sent it home TO you;
And IL peace should reign upon each distant shore
We will send the news just as VIC did before,
And of may tell you what is sure to be
The purport Of each Monarchs next decree
"From many an island in the painless main
We have brought YOU ncws, and will do so again;
From South America where treasures rare
Lie buried deep, we've brought you news from there;
II ON the fair land where Mcxicaus hold sway
We have brought YOU news Of many bloody fray
"And our fair and. oh Il the closed year
Had chsonlc.ed no crimes committed here,
Had told NJ tales of suffering and distress,
Then had We been beyond all people blessed.
Then would the pages Of its history shine
With bright ha o, more than hall divine.
The sheet VIC print, like others of the age
Bears latest news upon elch ample page,
Telling Of noble deeds, and crimes a. well;
or accidents which on our lakes bcfcll;
OF railroad accidents where carelessness or crime
Have borne their victims beyond the reach Of time.
In the future we shall continue to
furnish the latest and most important
news Of the day, and shall endcavor to
devote more time to home matters
and the interests of our city and coun-
ty. The now closed year has been
one Of Importance to Alpena. Alpena
8 become city, has added ma
terially to its population, built
many new residences and business
houses, and last, but not least, we are !
now in Geographic communication !
with the outside world.
We trust that we will be able to
show good record of the present
year, have many improvements to ,
chronicle, among which we would be
happy to say that we could come and
go from Alpena on the iron rail and
we understand that there is even now :
= project on foot whereby a company
is to be formed for the purpose of
pushing the road, which is now north
Of Standish, through to this city, and
We are also informed that there is
number of business men in this city
who are anxiously awaiting the time
that they may take Il liberal amount
Of stock, and thus aid in pushing the
road through at the earliest possible
moment.
With many thanks for the favors
and support we have received in the
past, VIC now launch our journal into
the year 1872.