American Watch Company details and claims of quality and manufacture
The piece describes the American Waltham Watch Company, its 1850 inception, a factory over a large area employing 700+ workers, producing about 75,600 watches annually and supplying a major share of U S watches. It contrasts American mass production under one roof with European handmade watches, touting precise machinery and uniform quality. It notes warranties and the company address in New York.
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Sevlie Ghat
Ares
Er Wnd
United States
Switzerland
Waltham
Ines
Naine” Watch
Boston
Indian Liquor Law Enforced on Menomonee and Stockbridge
The Journal notes Act of Congress criminalizing giving liquor to Indians since June 1, 1867 with a $300 fine and two years imprisonment. Indian Agent M. L. Martin offers rewards for information leading to convictions. The item also lists local notices about postage stamp losses, a village festival with prize quilts and pyramids, and various community updates from Green Bay area.
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Congress
Menomonee
Wisconsin Towns Weigh In On Fairchild and Tallmadge Majories
Election returns from counties across Wisconsin show mixed gains for Fairchild and Tallmadge. Gains include Ozaukee 687 Democratic, Dane 316 Republican, Outagamie 470 Democratic, and Washington 2,000 Democratic with shifts toward the Democratic column. several counties report Republican margins around 700 to 1,000, while Green Lake and Racine indicate modest improvements for Republicans.
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Book
Fairchild
Oye
Vrendesha
Tallmadge
Mobart
Bubeorih
Hi “Inughage County
Aantowoc County
Manitowockty
Pairchild
Iwo Rivers
Ozurkee
Outagamie
Green County
Monroe Sentinel
Racine County
Kenosha County
Dane County
Dange County
Hobart
Broun County
Wallmadge
Green Lake County
Dunn County
Pierce County
Local Clippings Report Fatal Fires and Accidents
Fragmented clippings report a daughter fatally burned after clothes caught fire in Jefferson County. Another item notes locomotive engineer J Joseph Wingsley killed in Winona by being run over. A breakman named Brown allegedly fell from a train near Qukfeld with derailment injuries. Minor collisions and property damage also appear alongside a Berlin assault at a grand will.
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Wisconsin
J. Joseph Wingsley
Winona
Vas‘hur
Green Bay
Beelin
Johns Jones
Berlin
G x Col. Dim
Me. J
Jine
The Great Phorstray Pedestrian Feats Reported Abroad
A New York World special details Weston the pedestrian reaching Sand Lakes and arriving in Sand Lakes, with conflicting times noted November 7 and 8. The piece references a satirical or critical stance toward the King and includes an appended letter about delivery of bread to red Islanders and a scene near Roxbury, reflecting varied wartime era reports and public commentary.
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New York
Nway
Weston
Sand’ Lakes
Reneallacr County
Tod Jeft
Ord
Sebenectady
Nisht
Mexico
Tkab
Republic
Juares
Board ‘of Health of
New Orleans
Nicholas
Reggio
Poston
Pontifical States
Donnelly
Assasin Joied Pag
Imposter Passing as New York Central Conductor
A man calling himself 0.1. McBride is traveling the country claiming to be a New York Central Railroad conductor and distributing conductor’s checks bearing his name. No such employee exists, and officials warn the public to disregard his false credentials.
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Shawano
Wisconsin
Waupaea
Miley
Howling Wolf
Oshkosh
Andoren
Tremont House
Juneau
Dodge Co
Beaver Dam
Beaver
Cit
Wayland University
Randolph
Aimaxt
McBride
New York Central Railroad
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Rockwell & Upham, Sproprietors
G. A. Lawton
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Bank OF Green Bay
Conrad Kruger Cahier
Europe
First National Bank, Or
Green Bay,Wis
Nauk
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Henry Strong, MD
Peak
Cashier
Strang
Cheeles
Tudlar
Bik
AL de Peak
Colburn
Fiaercet
Miss Robinson
Colborn & Westcott
Beatie
Bsoots & Shoes
Ctararaedseray
Vilidpnicy & Cos
Nevers
Wis
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Wigion
Bay
Ghouee Les 8
Reaidy Clothing
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Lirgeretars Sud Emigrant
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Drelund
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Cor- Wis
Mebwre & Zepnbeen
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Wis. Co
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America “Watch Company
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Chambers St
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FL Cuapsman
Broadway
the Journal
Court House
D. Wetherby
Geo. Gibbs
Anna W. Escort
Henry Naber
Durrin
Chris. Fink
McCord
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Aid Society
Methodist Church
Prisonau
Ducob Tugs
Guv. R. Andrew
Tobias
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Cortlandt Street
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J. A. Capy
Beaumont Mouse
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D. Nf. Puthen
Ferry’s Museum
H. B. Fuller
Washington Street
Richmond
Pelis
Belt Plaine
Waukechon
Haviland
Angelica
Woapoca Caunty
Columbia County
Washington County
Sheboygan County
Tallmadze
Hartford
State Nws
Dadison
George
Riddell
Rome
Jefferson Co
Whs
Shins
Lows
Gampad
Ius
Str
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Roxbury
Cray
Michigan
Kenosha
Wils
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Genera News
Washington
Monolulu
Edward A
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Stemoi
Earch
Axieg
Jhaach
Ali ‘Pashia
Pettis & Angelis
Tresmonty
Taxewell County
Soig
Naleke
Linge
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Julie
Rochester
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