Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-12-19
THE INTER OCEAN.
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The INLER OCEAN, as political journal, stands con
ssedly at the head of the Republican press of the
West and.as readable and reliable newspaper has a
utation second TO none. While it has never wa
vered in the support Of party principles has never
failed to do its full duty in critic al times and hal
hestated to strike hard blows in defense of the
Republican cause, 1t has never ceased to be a good
newspaper, independent of all political and party
consderati tons.
With the record o seven years conscientious work
and efficient service behind 1t q certificate of char.
acter, the INTER OCEAN enters upon the work of a
new year; enters upon the work Of year the most
important, perhaps in its history and the most mo-
mentous in the history of the Republican barty
Lines already forming for the great battle OF
$780, and the country has felt the ueed stanch
and able supporters of principle for the sake of prn
ciple as it will in the coming year, 1t has been the
good fortune of the INTER OCEAN to lead in the forma
ton of public opinion, and to have tremendous
following 1t has maintained this position of leader
because of its unques TONED loyalty to the funha
tai principles OF the party its boIdness in defending
them and its fairness in discussing great political
questions As the INTER OCEAN has sounded the key
note of the contests in past years, Republicans will
look to it faithful guide and leader in the COM
ing year. And they will not be disappointed. The
paper will stand always has stood the organ OF
no faction or clique battling in the front RANK for
the principles that have made the country what it is
The INTER OCEAN expects to receive from enemies
and opponents hard blows. and TO return them with
interest. From Republicans and frendsit expects on
ly such consideration and fairness as any political
journal may claim at the hands of those interested in
the success of the party and in the triumph of party
side is the solid South aided by the Democratic
party the other the Republican party. Naturally
at such time Republicans will turn TO paper able
aggressive and of unquestoned loyalty. All that we
ask ia that they Judge THE INTER OCEAN by its own
utterances, and not by what Democratic organs and
envious rivals say 1t.
choose the best newspaper And in this particular The
Inter Ocean has superiors. 1t s in every sense of
the word national newspaper, presenting home and
foreign in attractive shape, ACCOMPANYING II
with intelligent CONNIE Mt.
1t will be as entsrprsing any of its contempors.
ries, accurate and discriminating For two
years it's cable dispatches have been fuller and OF
higher character than those of any other Western
journal its Washington and foreign correspondence
more readable, covering more topics of special and
general interest. and its home correspondance more
varied and more complete. All these departments
will be continued with uch improvements added "A
experience may suggest and increased facilities for
collecting news allow.
Indepenpent Of politics and news, meu want sym.
mefrcai interesting, aud wholesome journal Tor the
family and the home. They will find such paper 10
The Inter Ocean, which devotes more attention than
any other political newspaper to departments pre.
pared and conducted with the OF home and fam
lily in view. This applies to Agricultural, Domestic
THE CURIOsITY SHOP. covering answers tn
all sorts of political, scientific and general questions
will receive more attention. even than 10 past years
and will be complete encyclopedia Of information
not accessible outside the great reference libraries OF
large cities In this depai snt The Inter Ocean ha,
been without rival, and, realizing the importance
OF the department., the nave made
ments not only TO maintain its high character but tc
make it answer more completely the demands of sub.
scribers.
TRE HOME DEPARTMENT has within tbt
past year assumed new character and a new impor
lance. 1t is the outgrowth of The Inter Ocean policy
of fostering home interests and while 1t is unique ID
its freshness and its lam it is unequsled in its inter
est and in the amount Of suggestive and practical in
formation on Home topics.
THE AGRfCCLTURALDBP viii
be in charge Of one Of the most experienced agrcut
ural editors In the West, and will give each we.
timely hints suggestions and discussions of pracca
interest.
THEvETERINARY DEPARTMENT has be.
come a standard authority among horsemen and i,
republished from week week Ia many of the Farm
and Stock Journals Of the country. All questions
Subscribers to diseases and treatment Of stock ar.
answered without charge by 3 distinguished and ex.
perienced specialist. This department will be main
tanned at its present high standard.
THE WOMANs KINGDOM, devoted 10 won
ans interests and work. will be continued 10 th,
generous and conservative spirit that has made it
popular.
had reputation Tor reliability and completer ess al
its own III will remain 10 charge of the editor
and will be made up with the wants Of the readers
view.
IN FICTION The Inter Ocean viii present Sc
rial by popular Western suthor covering ground in
the We not touched upon hitherto by writers O.
fiction. and fepeie with incident and adv enture II
short stories. sketches and general literary misce
lany The Inter Ocean will pander to no low taste bu
will give the best.
In these times Of depression and scarcity OF money
people will turn to the paper that is the cheapest To
meet this demand the price OF The inter- Dean ha,
been reduced to 81 Is for The We skv AZ so for Tn
Semi Weekly and $40 for fhs Daily. In short TIE In
Ter Ocean viii be better paper than before
Will be furnished for less money.
sample copies sent free. All Communication should
be addressed THE INTER OCEAN,
Chicago, Ill.