Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-01-13
g.zE TgTER OCEAN FOR 1881
DAILY, SEHI-WEFRLY, AND
WEEKLY.

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IN presenting the pros pectus Of the Inter
Ocean for the year 1881, ii is SCARCELY necessa-
~ TO remind the people Of the northwest that
Inc paper has been, from he date of its estab-
l-hincn,, pre- emilcnt as an exponent Of stall
sart rcpublicansEi, and in advance of all
OTHERS in promulga,ing that system Of political
ethics which has as lis foundation the idea Of
humanity in politics. 1t is not the advocate
Of coldly conceived theories, but the campaign
al IDEAS warm with the blood of struggling and
bleeding humanity AS such il is read and
known OF all men,
II is not necessary TO say that The Inter
Ocean has never deserted the platform or pFin-
ciples on which il began the fight Tor the
rights of the citizens or It's work in the inter-
ests of the people but it IS gratifying TO know
that the republican party has come finally to
stand squaccy on the stawart platform and
il thus moving forward the party leaders have
acknowledged that the position Of The Inrr
Ocean, taken years ago, was correct. This Is,
- The Inter Ocean, the hcarliest and most
emphatic endorsement of its policy and the
most effective testimony as to the value Of its
influence and the quality Gifts leadership.
The influence of tins leadership was meyer
more apparent, H1r the hold The Inter ocean
has on earnest republicans was never more
forcibly illustrated than during the last Pres
idrniEd campaign Through the campaign
VIC tdihONtllN9NN lbf NtIl 'iN NA' t'llHN ~ ''.C
paper were everywhere recognized as impoi-
tant factors in determining the result, and its
status as the leading republican journal Of tie
Dorthw, st was NXeo beyond dispute.
In view OF these facts il is only necessary to
say that The Inter Ocean Mil maintain this
position by continuing in the straight forward
course that has made it so many friends among
republicans everywhere, rad that has given il
reputation Tor courageous fairness and jour
ualislic zeal and enterprise,
1t will insist "a party policy essentially
staiwsrt believing that the interests of all
sections and the welfare of Al classes will be
best conserved by Il close adherence 10 the
fundamental principles OF rcpUolicansm.
Il VIII maintain its present attitude in favor
Of American industry against the pauper labor
and concentrated capital the world, and will
be foremost in the fight on any new questions
that may be sprung on the republican party
The luter Ocean will discuss all public ques-
tions fairly and fearlcssy; it will give the
news accurately and fully. experimenting it
'gilh intelligent and fair minded comment: 1t
will maintain its high STANDARD in state, Wash
ingt0n aud foreign correspondence, and will
continue TO devote special attention TO depart
ments having reference TO home affairs
"The Curiosity Shop Wuman's KingpoIu,n
and Farm and llomcn have grown better
with each succeeding year. and the consccn-
tiors effort that gave them their popularity
will be devoted to their improvement,
practical veterinary surgeon will be made Of
special value to horse men and stock growers
In the department OF fiction the best serials
have been secured, ana these will appear IN
connection with short stories and sketches.
The market reports, taking in financial and
commercial news ard discussion of trade top
les will be made fun and reliable, giving spec
iAl attention to matters in which the merchants,
stock growers, ana farmers Of the northwest
have O direct interest.
The Weekly Inter Ocean Will give the news
cf each week complete, presenting important
matters in detail and condensn4 minor news
IN such q way as to not obscure or weaken any
statement Of fact. The weekly will De In
short, more comprehensive ii character ana
tcepe than any other political or general news
paper in the country,
In addition to all other departments men.
li1ncd in connection with the weekly, The
semi.wee,ly viii continue its educational de-
partmcut under the present able editor
Believing that The Inter Ocean contributed
not little to the successes IN the lest cant
paign, the proprietors have no hesitation ~
asking alWarts Of the country to aia them IN
widening its Geld Of influence. The whole
someone's and effectiveness of tho Influence oi
such paper have been demonstrated beyond
dispute krTaclilaus Interested m MAINTAIN
iu- The integrity and ESPRIT DE CORPS OF In,
Marty interested in increasing the circulation o.
those papers taa, contribute most 70 'he de
sired ends. Among all such papers I'll: ln.e'
Ocean stands first.
There IS no variation in the prices Of tue &c
-irous editions. The Inter Ocean Is ths
cheapest papcr-consdering the amount o
reading matter furnished and its high charac
ter rs e iournaI-publshed in the country.
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