Major Upham Talked About
Wisconsin history column notes Major W H Upham as governor, detailing his nomination, popularity with Grand Army posts, and second choice strength for Spooner. It credits him with establishing the Home for the Feeble Minded and a large library at the university, and highlights his nonpolitical approach and limited initial recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Upham
The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Wisconsin
Ondy
Sentinel
Upham
Maj
W.H. Upham
Tole
Spooner
Sperlee
Ble
Otter
Gov. Upham
Grand Army
Syith
Republican Party
Capitol
Poth
Upkum
Inter
Marathon City bristles over flag removal in patriotic dispute
A report from Marathon City says residents reacted with shame and anger after the village president ordered down a donated liberty flag from the pole amid a wave of wartime patriotism. Citizens quickly raised funds for a new flag, while local merchants promote Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
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Wausau Lerald
Marathon
Marathon City
Sternton City
Ilyarly
Fred Peehn
Philyp Monger
Fred Prohn
Starling & Movement Co
Earliest Known Cubans in an 1843 Scotch Paper
The 1843 account describes West Indian islanders Cuba and Porto Rico as mild yet indolent, with a simple priesthood and belief in a deity. A preserved speech to Columbus shows their reverence for visitors and a warning about future rewards for good conduct. The piece notes later cruelties by Spaniards, ending with Philadelphia Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Domingo
Cuba
Porto Rico
Columbus
Philadelphia
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed In Local Ads
A Wisconsin style collage notes individual testimonials extolling DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as cures for piles and constipation. It also mentions a fire destroying the Spencer area dwelling, a kindergarten class, and local health notes, with multiple references to H Horn and public works meetings. The piece blends product promotion with civic and social brief items.
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Windom
M. L. Yurom
Cameron
DeWitt
H. Hota
Gen. Scout
Spencer
B. Horn
Floy Beattie
Band of Hope
Mile Bay
H. Horn
Henry Horn
Board of Health
Adolph Fisher
Zanesville
Board of Public Works
Fire Department
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Champberlain
D. J. Jones
Holland
Chamberlain
Camp Llargey 3
Do- Witv
Jerry Sullivan
G. R. Gustafson
E. F. Mechler
Marshfield
Marshfield Driving Park
W. A. Gething
Marsadezh
Wis
Tme
Sheerin
Milaery
Ubav
Louis Wallesen
Roessler
M, Pickett
Ed. Ahr
J, M
Pickett
Maine
Iit
Spain
C, Schinirler
TIMES
Wisconsin and the
the Times
the Marshfield Times
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