Wisconsin Marks 74th Anniversary and Founding Figures
Wisconsin observes its 74th anniversary marking the 1848 establishment as a state. The article highlights Jean Nicolet as the first white explorer, early French trading, and rapid 19th century growth through migration and expansion in agriculture, lumber, and industry, with population rising from a quarter million in 1848 to 775,000 by 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Iso
Pres Dent Salk
Cougrass
Givines
Joseph Sebater
Wisconsin Historical Socily
Jean Nicolet
Cavairy
United States
Ter
Schafer
Green Bay
Prairie du Chien
Green Bay Intelligencer
I8sa
Ireer
Senate
Lincoln
Sebi Fe Saya
Sehafey
Missing Boat Safe Near Pensacola After Storm
A damaged fragment reports the pleasure boat Swan went missing during a late storm over the bay. The craft, with an unknown number of passengers, later surfaced intact on the opposite shore and was towed back to safety. The incident prompted search efforts by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacula
Sumlay
Dual-role star James Kirkwood shines in The Great Impersonation
The article reviews James Kirkwood in The Great Impersonation at the Majestic, highlighting his demanding dual role as German and Englishman and a plot involving espionage before a great war. It notes dramatic thrills and a finale that may top previous thrillers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkwood
Majestic Theater
Mr. Kirkwood
Britain
Kirkwood
Riviera Theater
Wilson
Isabell Vane's Turbulent Marriage and Flight to Canada
Isabell Vane endures orphaning and marriage to Archibald Carlyle at Fast Lyyne. Barbara Hare seeks Carlyle’s aid for Dick’s murder case, while Francis Levison corrupts Isabell. She deserts husband and child, flees with Levison to Canada, returns after a year, learns the truth, and ends with the man she truly loves at Host Lynne, broken. Badger Lumberman Dead in Waukesha George H L Wilbur, 82, a Wilbur Lumber leader, dies suddenly at home after heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabell Vane
Archibald Carlyle
Canada
Levison
Isabel
Lynne
Badger Lumberman
Waukesha
Wis
George HL Wilbur
Pioneer
Wilbur
Wilbur Lumber Company
Milwaukee
Fragmentary note on rubber removal and soap use
A clipped Chicago Tribune fragment recalls a nephew being reminded to remove his rubbers before entering a house and favoring soap and water over towels. He explains plans to go home on Saturday, mentioning a hose and auntie in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eWell
Chicago
Zemo Promises Quick Eczema Relief and Heals Skin
Advertises Zemo as a 35 cent or 1.90 large bottle treatment from any druggist. Claims to remove eczema quickly, stop itching, and heal skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing. Describes Zemo as a clean dependable antiseptic liquid that penetrates cleanses and soothes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Badger State
Polk
Nigolet
Nicolet
Sclonen
Sorini Tarare
California
Washington
State Normal School
Winona
Lys, la Crosse
la Crosse
Cmfus Steamboat Line
Tri-State
ICE Cream Corp
Wtheodora
Theodora
Rivoli
Justinian
Andresa
Lea Als
Europe
Continents
Itas
Riviera
Strand
Norma Talmadge
Eugene O’brien
India
Casino Today
Ast Lynne
Casino Theater
Matinee
Chiron
Addalts
Armerica
Rox News
Gy Cooper
Castoria
Beara
Ulea
Broadway
Sardau
Beyerstedts 12
Joseph M. Schenck
Norma Fin
the Safety
Axp— Pathe News and Digest
Mon
Chear
George Whites
Seediginal
New York
Lou Hotz
VicTasia Herbert
Chas. Howard
Olive Vaughn
Gorge Bickel
Pivra Cullen
Wade Booth
Jocelyn Leigh
James Puller
Peggy Dolan
Saat Ledner
Bure
SAVOY
Edwin ME Grath
Mike Kiorris
Fanxie
George
Gris
Udeicellath
Illinety
Indiana
Zemo
Joseph Dowling
Niles Welch
Claire Adams
Robert McKim
Wall Street
Marthe
Winter Garden Follies
East Lynne
Edward Earle
Mabel Ballin
Norma, Talmage
Onalaska Road
Onalaska Car Line
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!