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Wisconsin War Funding Debates and Recruitment Notices
Wisconsin officials face accusations of war expense mismanagement while defending the Commissary and Quarter Master Departments. The piece covers contractor contracts, troop movements, and state-wide distribution of goods from Green Bay to Milwaukee as leaders urge public support and expose alleged editoral deception. It also includes a military secretary note warning Beaver Dam recruitment handbills promising pay and expeditions, clarifying enlistment procedures and pay rates.
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Green Bay
Osikosh
du Lac
Waupun
Beaver Dam
Watertown
Milwaukee
Whitewater
Racing
Janesville
Beloit
Monroe
Madison
Flaud
Wisconsin
Daar
Watson
OL. W. Lander
T. W. Langer
Esa
Beaver Dem
Star
Beaver Dim
Dodge County
Fremont Guard
Decker
Clark Tase
Uie
Deker
Tip Sit Reginent
W.H. Watson
Gisch
Hank
Tanetol Denesk
Barre
Etale
Aril
United States
Chanbers
Hanny
Madson
Mhwankee
Singer
Hank Romptroiler
Lyty
Sreeyker
Compans Vist
Turfeit
Lantear Bank
Ar Hawking Association
Wieco
Dadze
Sheriiff
George W. Brower
Sheri