Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-06-08
] he Inter Ocean For 1881
Daily, Semi-W eekly, and Weekly.

In presenting the prospectus ofThe Inter Ocean
Tor Tie year 1851 it is scarcely necessary to re-
mind the people ofthe Northwest that the paper
has BEEN from the date of its establishment, pre-
eminent as an exponent of stalwart Republican,
ism, and i'll advance of all others in promulgat-
Ing that system of political ethics which has
its foundation the idea of humanity in politics.
1t is not the advocate of coldly conceived theo-
lies, but the champion of ideas warm with the
L.ood OF struggling and bleeding humanity. AS
such il is read and known of all men.
1t is not necessary to say that The Inter Ocean
has never deserted the platform or principles on
which itbegan the fight for the rights Of the cIti
its work in the interests of the people, butt
j. gratifying to know that the Republican party
Eascome finally to stand squarely this stalwart
platform, and that in thus moving forward the
PARTY leaders have acknowledged that the posi-
ton OF The Inter Ocean, taken years ago, was
correct. This is, to The Inter Ocean, the hearth
Est and most emphatic Endorsement of its policy
aud the most effective testimony as to the value
OF its influence, and the quality of its leadership
The influence of this leadership was never
more apparent, nor the hold The Inter Ocean
| has on earnest Republicans was never more fore
IDLY illustrated than during the last Presidential
| campaign. Through the campaign the earnest
| ness, loyalty, and enterprise of the paper were
| everywhere recognized as important factors in
determining the result, and its status the
| leading Republican journal of the Northwest
| vas liked beyond dispute.
| III view of these facts, it is only necessary to
| say that The Inter Ocean will maintain this posi-
ton by contnuing.iu the straight forward course
that has made it so many friends among Repub-
| licans everywhere, and that has given it repu-
| tation for courageous fairness and journalistic
| zeal and enterprise.
1t will insist on party policy essentially stall
Wart, believing that the interests of all sections
and the welfare of all classes will be best con-
| served by close adherence to the fundamental
| principles OF Republicanism,
1t viii maintain its present attitude in favor OF
| protecting American industry against the pauper
labor and concentrated capital Of the old world
and will be foremost in the fight on any new
9IcStI0DS that ifn
laIty.
The Inter Ocean will discuss all public ques-
tons fairly and feaTlessy; it will give the news
accurately and fully supplementing 1t with in
telllGent and talrmlnded comment it will main
Tain Its high standard iii State, Washington. and
foreign correspondence, and will continue to
devote special attention to departments having
reference to home affairs.
The Curiosity Shop" "Womans Kingdom.
and Farm and Home" have grown better with
each succeeding year, and the conscientious eff
fort that gave them their Improvement.
The Veterinary department, IN charge OF
practical veterinary surgeon, will be made of
special value to hOrsemen and tOck-grOWerS.
In the department of fiction the best serials
lave been secured, and these will appear in con
noctiou with short stories and sketches.
The market reports taking in financial and
commercial news and discussion of trade topics
will be made full and reliable giving special at
tention to matters in which the merchants,
StOCk-grOWerS, and farmers Ofthe Northwest have
a direct interest.
The Weekly Inter Ocean will give the news of
each weak complete, preventing important mat
tiers in detail and condenSing MINOR news in
such way as to not obscure or weaken anv
statement Of fact. The weekly will be, in short,
more comprehensive in character and scope
than any other political or general newspaper in
In addition to all other departments mention
ed in connection with the weekly, the semi
weekly will continue its educational department
under the present able editor
Believing that The Inter Ocean contributed
not little to Republican success in the last cam
paign. the proprietors have no hesitation in *
ING the stawarts of the country to aid them in |
widening its field of influence. The wholesome |
ness and effectiveness of the influence of such |
paper have been demonstrated beyond dispute |
Republicans interested in maintaining the integ-
rity and esprit de corps of the party interested
in increasing the circulation of those papers that
contribute most to the desired ends. Among all
such papers The Inter Ocean stands first.
There is no variation in the prices Of the vari-
Gus editions. The Inter Ocean is the cheapest
the amount of reading mat
ter furnished and its high character as a journal
published in the country.
Daily Inter Ocean, One Year, Pos
tage Paid ----------$ $40 90
oemi-Weekly Inter Ocean, One
Year Postage Paid 2 so
Weekly Inter Ocean, One Year
Postage Paid Isl
Sample Copies Sent Free on Application.
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