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Editorial
October 29, 1844
Southport Telegraph
Kenosha, Southport, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
The piece satirizes Mr. Frizzle of the Green Bay Republican for predicting Southport, Wisconsin, will never be populous due to its border with Illinois, mocking his logic as imagining a Chinese wall and highlighting cross-border trade.
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He is a smart young man, Mr. Frizzle is, that writes letters for the Green Bay Republican. Speaking of Southport he says: "From its locality, being upon the southern border of Wisconsin and in immediate proximity to the state of Illinois. I am led to believe it will never be a very populous town." Here is a reason for you. Mr. Frizzle probably thinks that we have a wall similar to the Chinese wall, separating us from Illinois and preventing all intercourse. He will be surprised to learn that people sometimes drive their produce across the line to a market in the territory, and take back in return the goods they require.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Southport
Frizzle
Wisconsin
Illinois
Border Trade
Population Growth
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Frizzle
Green Bay Republican
Southport
Wisconsin
Illinois
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Mr. Frizzle's View On Southport's Population Growth
Stance / Tone
Satirical Ridicule
Key Figures
Mr. Frizzle
Green Bay Republican
Southport
Wisconsin
Illinois
Key Arguments
Proximity To Illinois Does Not Hinder Southport's Growth
Absurd To Think A Wall Separates Wisconsin From Illinois
People Drive Produce Across The Border To Markets And Return With Goods