Top of page

Directory of U.S. Newspapers in American Libraries
National Endowment for the Humanities

Newspaper Wisconsin Wochenblatt (Winona, Minn. ; Wausau, Wis.) 1921-19?? Wausau wochenblatt

About Wisconsin Wochenblatt (Winona, Minn. ; Wausau, Wis.) 1921-19??

The Nord Stern was the first German-language newspaper published in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The weekly was first published by C. Halbwachs in 1856. Swiss-born John Ulrich and German-born John Fischer took over as editors in the spring of the following year. Fischer stayed on board until 1860, while Ulrich continued to publish the newspaper until 1883.

Catering to a large German immigrant readership, the publication emphasized news from the German provinces, Austria, and Switzerland and included local and national news as well.

Adolph Candrian, who had previously worked as a correspondent from Chicago for the Nord Stern, became the publisher in 1883 and ran the newspaper until it was consolidated with the Wisconsin Wochenblatt from Winona, Minnesota. Candrian added a variety of new publications to the publishing company: the Nord Stern Blätter, 1891-1906, followed by the Nordstern Blätter, 1906-1914, and the Morgen Stern, 1914-1921, all published in La Crosse.

A characteristic feature found in later issues of the Nord Stern were small illustrations, which oftentimes accompanied the first letter of some articles.

World War I led to some changes in the publication. In September 1917, following the United States’ entry into the war, a note in English was added to the masthead: “This is an American Newspaper printed in the German Language.” Later the phrase “The Pioneer Newspaper of La Crosse, devoted to American Aims and Ideals” was placed at the top of the masthead to stress the publishing company’s and readership’s loyalty and American patriotism.

Provided By: Wisconsin Historical Society

About this Newspaper

Title

  • Wisconsin Wochenblatt (Winona, Minn. ; Wausau, Wis.) 1921-19??

Other Title

  • Wausau wochenblatt

Dates of Publication

  • 1921-19??

Created / Published

  • Winona, Minn. ; Wausau, Wis. : Westlicher Herold Pub.

Headings

  • -  United States--Wisconsin--Columbia--Portage
  • -  United States--Wisconsin--Marathon--Wausau
  • -  United States--Wisconsin--La Crosse--La Crosse
  • -  United States--Wisconsin--Eau Claire--Eau Claire
  • -  United States--Wisconsin--Clark--Neillsville
  • -  United States--Minnesota--Winona--Winona

Notes

  • -  Weekly
  • -  Began with Oct. 21, 1921 issue?
  • -  On masthead: "Winona, Minn., La Crosse, Portage, Eau Claire, Wausau, Neillsville, Wis."
  • -  Added masthead: Wausau wochenblatt; -
  • -  Description based on: Jahrg. 46, no. 3 (28 Oct., 1921).

Medium

  • volumes

Library of Congress Control Number

  • sn86086892

OCLC Number

  • 14950308

Preceding Titles

Additional Metadata Formats

Availability

The Library of Congress may not have copies of this newspaper title, however it may be held by other libraries around the country. Check the "Libraries That Have It” tab for details, or, if present, select the LCCN Permalink below for more LC holdings.

Rights & Access

More about Copyright and other Restrictions

For guidance about compiling full citations consult Citing Primary Sources.

Cite This Item

Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate.

Chicago citation style:

Wisconsin Wochenblatt Winona, Minn. ; Wausau, Wis. -19??.

APA citation style:

Wisconsin Wochenblatt Winona, Minn. ; Wausau, Wis. -19??.

MLA citation style:

Wisconsin Wochenblatt Winona, Minn. ; Wausau, Wis. -19??.