Connor for Governor Likely Nominee in Wisconsin GOP
Marshfield resident W D Connor, a lumberman and county board member, emerges as a likely La Follette era governor candidate. The Marshfield Times lauds his integrity and local service while the Marshfield News praises his candidacy. Tribune voices cautious backing, noting business interests and potential statewide impact.
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Polish bishop movement stirs Green Bay diocese
Local church members in the Green Bay diocese push for a Polish bishop to succeed Bishop S. G. Messmer. The notice notes other items including visits by Richard Schiebe of Nekoosa and Alfred Grignon of Minnesota, and the death toll in Marshfield.
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S. G. Messmer
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Helen Sutor
Recollections of 61 Letter from Civil War comrade recounts redent memories
Rockford Illinois September 13 1893 Sergeant Gardner remembered by Captain G Wilson of the 9th Iowa Cavalry. The letter recalls General Logan Libby prison Vicksburg Missionary Ridge Champion Hill Big Black River and a daring escape by Gardner after a captured party. Wilson notes Gardner’s riding skill and speed and preserves a revolver and saddle as relics while praising Iowa comrades Sam Gilbert and Major Mabley. The veteran laments aging soldiers and hopes for news from Gardner.
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Foley. Honey and tar positively cures all throat and lung diseases
Advertisement claims Foley products cure throat and lung diseases and urges readers to refuse substitutes. Johnson and Till listed as suppliers.
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Johnson & Till
Tramp Printer Folly Weighs Down Old Trade Myth
A comic tale from a bygone era describes a wandering street character asking for work and whiskey, then fading into a saloon after a failed hustle. The piece contrasts old Knights of the road printers with modern tramps, noting liquor’s ruinous effect and the decline of skilled, reliable journeymen in the printing trade.
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Tree Bluffs
Knights of the Road
Electric Bitters Claims to Halt Revolt With Quick Cure
A promotional note touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness stomach upsets and other ailments tied to unrest. It promises to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and clarify the blood with a guarantee requiring 50 cents back if unsatisfied.
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John E. Daly
West Side Letter List Notables Named for Photos
Miss Emma Wasson Miss Bertha Reinert Julia Schelt hout Filla Stiner Frances Iveach John Pearson W Rounds Albert Meyer G B Rotheseby Daniel Hansen William Wilkens Vera Vladisavijevic Pred Go to Hebert's for fine photos.
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Emma Wasson
Bertha Reinert
Julia Schelthout
Filla Stiner
Frances Iveach
John Pearson
W. Rounds
Albert Meyer
G. B. Rotheseby
Daniel Hansen
William Wilkens
Vera Vladisavijevic
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