Scofield Nominated as Governor at Wisconsin Republican Convention
At the Wisconsin Republican gathering, Scofield won the gubernatorial nomination by acclamation on the sixth ballot amid a raucous convention scene. The rest of the state ticket was renominated by acclamation as delegates rallied to the party’s slate.
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Oconto
Pollette
Scofeld
A. Adams
Madison
LaPollette
Scofield
Creas
Manilowoc
Baench
Appleton Convention Nominates Minot in Surprise Rally
At the Appleton convention on Monday Congressman Minot was renominated by acclamation and addressed delegates with a brief speech thanking them. The day featured a dispute over Wood county delegations with Grand Rapids winning the representation split. The chair urged voters to back honest work and oppose free trade, warning against Democratic influence and urging strong support for the party.
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Minot
Appleton
Congress
Anon
Tle
Wood County
Milne
Grand Rapids
Me. Gardner
Oly
Open Letter From Customer About F Mayers Shoes
A humorous wartime era missive from Lovan Wisconsin dated August 19 recounts a customer praising F Meyers shoes. The writer exaggerates effects including lighter sleep, reduced chiropody costs, and saved travel expenses while joking about winning his mother in law’s will.
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Charles Schmirier
Lovan
Wis
Dean Sm
Neilre
F. Mayers
Maliee
Base Ball Items and Sunday Admission Prices
The article notes admission will be 25 cents at the ball grounds next Sunday for both games of a doubleheader between Grand Rapids and Marshfield. It records Merrillan defeating the Never Sweats team 82 to 2, and McMillan beating the Maroons 18 to 10 with players Ovo Warvacke and Walter Cauapact mentioned.
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Grand Rapids
Marshfield
iMarshfield
Merrillan
Maroons
McMillan
Wis
Ovo Warvacke
Walter Cauapact
Prof Ellis Coming to Chicago for August 11–12
An advertisement from the Chicago Ophthalmic College and Hospital promotes the visit of Professor O. Ul Will to the Thomas House on Tuesday and Wednesday August 11 and 12, offering eye care treatments and guaranteed results. The note also includes a long excerpt critiquing free silver coinage and discussing William Jennings Bryan’s political plans.
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Chicago
United States
Chicago Ophthalmic College
Waleh
Thomas House
Wills
the Thomas House
Immigrant Meeting in Grand Rapids Wisconsin July 29 1806
Minutes report a meeting of the immigration bureau in Grand Rapids Wisconsin on July 29 1806 chaired by N. BP Hillis with members Bowden Nash Cady and Christengen. Secretary's report read and accepted to promote Ward County farm products at southern Wisconsin counties and state fairs. Secretary to collect produce via farmers and place notices in papers. J L Rourke elected. Taylor to continue work. meeting adjourned.
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Grand Rapids
Wis
Chiirman Dag
N. BP
Hillis
W. Hi. Bowden
L. M.nash
Frank A. Cady
P. N. Christengen
Ile
Ward
Wisconsin
T. A. Taylor
J. L. Rourke
Bel 8
Champion Binder Wins Geld Contest in Poor Field
On July 23 a Geld contest between the McCormick Harvester and the Champion Harvester occurred on Oscar Johnson’s farm near McFllville. Three judges selected by the parties ruled in favor of the Champion for superior performance and easier operation. Johnson kept the Champion on the spot. Prominent farmers attended, with judges G Brooks John Welsh and A Helms. The result favors the Champion Binder as a sound choice for farmers.
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McCormick Harvester
Champion Harvester
Oscar Johnson
Mcfllyville
McCormick
Johnson
Messrs. Dillman
Winegan
Parish
Jones
W. Tuecheck
J. Thimacseh
McCorwick
Howard
Mc. Berry
Barnes G Sox
J. Maxon
Neilsville
Marshfield
Ill-Timed Health Ads and Local Notices in a Fragment
Fragmented OCR shows a jumble of notices and ads from Omaha Nebraska region items. It includes announcements for excursions, medical cures like One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt products, weather and farming tips, and a bank of miscellaneous lines about politics and local people. The readable parts mention excursion tickets August 10-17, 18 for Omaha travel, and various endorsements of patent medicines with dubious claims. Henry Horn appears repeatedly as a signer. A criminal note mentions Bert Emsworth and a theft in Watersmuel Michigan nearby.
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Henry Horn
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the Marshfield’. Times
J. H. White
William McKinley
Ohio
G. A. Hobart
New Jersey
Unis State Hug
Greater Conventen
Tollatte
Ing
Aceucs
Pins? Bane
Dale
Goiter
Buensoh
Easterbrook
Foenri I Let
Scafeld
SHE Appleton
Prof Ellis
Milwaukee Sentint
Manitowoc
Tin Wa
Gardaba Premiium
Kew Developments
William Jennings Bryno
Avery Ste
Sule Rivers
Lureau of Immigration
Annus Trititute and Convention
Young Peoples Chedattan Union
Omahe
Neb
Omaha
Limi
Tor
Taveling
de Witt
Wenry
Bulgn
Guy
Pan
DeWin
Rulief
Patnenry Torn
Terry Horn
Bert Emsworth
Watersmuel
Mich
Clearwater Lake
Eagle River
Gay Ha
Vicinty
Vollmar
Tol
Milwateee
Binder Twine
Manilla
Williams Hdw. Co
C.s. Vedder
Marshfield, Wis
Giesea Tag
Welland
Central Ave
Marapfield Wis
Gleaga
Somerville
Horse Infirmary
B. C
J. E. Paine & Co
Nobby
TF Rogislor&Co
Horn
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