Lights and Shadows of Soldier Life at Grand Opera House
Col Watrous concludes a children's course lecture at the Grand Opera House Milwaukee under BE B Wolcott Post G A R. He used synopticon illustrations to present a patriotic view of the American flag and soldier life. The talk covered picket duty, camp life, marches, and the ethics of desertion including a deserter execution portrayed with coffins and firing squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Watrous
Grand Opera House
Milwaukee
BE. B. Wolcott
Republic
Americaia
North
Lincoln
Abe
Wisconsin
Jim
Henry Wis
John
Henry
Fifth Corps
Deserters buried and army harshness noted
The report recalls desertion penalties by the army of the Potomac including shootings and hangings, then describes various local incidents such as fires, accidents, deaths, and legal notices. It mentions Mount McGregor, a burned general store in Gridley Illinois, and a range of other social and crime items spanning several locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Potomac
Mount McGregor
Cucumbers and Watermelons Promoted Over Banned Diets
A heated call defends cucumbers and watermelons against claims of harm. The author extols their freshness on hot days, arguing they soothe irritated mucous and aid digestion. SaxForn's GisGER is cited as a remedy to check bowel disturbance and destroy germs in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Pence
SaxForn
Sanford's Ginger and Mishler's Bitters Ad Blast
A garbled period piece lists many wedding pairings with town names and dates, followed by an advertising blur about Sanford's Ginger and Mishler's Herb Bitters. It promotes a ginger cordial made with imported brandy and warns against inferior products, then includes a testimonial about Mishler's Bitters claiming life saving effects and urging readers to contact Mishler Bitter Co for availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santorn
Wrnters
Messrs
Otard, Dupuy & Co
Sastorn
Sixworp
Obituary notices list several Wisconsin deaths in late June and early July
Obituaries across Wisconsin record as many as fourteen deaths with ages from 16 to 81. Notable names include Elizabeth Vaughn 81 in Racine, Kate Stoker 42 Platteville, Amelia Weismaller 16 Marinette, and John Graham 74 Tomah. Also listed are Thomas Hobbins something in Depere and Myre Elizabeth Vaughn etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Kick
Lillian Boettcher
Meeme
Patrick O'Neill
Bridget Clark
Delavan
F.D. Hoag
L. Sturtevant
Lancaster
Fred.Farley
Clara Mitchell
Tomah
George Gray
Ida A. Pearson
Viroqua
E. A. Sherwin
Bay Ladd
Waupun
Graham Wallace
Hattie Gray
Silas Harris
Anna G. Etschied
Green Bay
Michael Clary
Maggie Foley
Appleton
Frank Potts
Eda L. Ward
Marinette
J. W. Slade
Sarah D. Hockridge
Lafayette
A. H. Damman
Ellen A. Graves
Otter Creek
A. J. Artis
Lillie L- Sawyer
Waupaca
William Lindon
Rose Boughton
W. R. Whitaker
Hmma
J. Chapin
Kellnersville
Patrick Cooney
Mary Hewitt
Manitowoc
J. E. Mullowney
Mary Korlzer
Sparta
Melvin Benedict
Augusta Bueckholz
la Crosse
A. B. Meyer
Mies Wilhelmine Reuner
Milwaukee
John R. Gallaway
Clara M. Barnes
Watertown
John W. Webb
Elizabeth A. Weatherly
Beaver
John Graham
Depere
Thomas Hobbins
Bertin
C. H. P. Alterton
Racine
Myre
Elizabeth Vaughn
Katharine Kissner
Fond du Lac
E. A. Burnter
Patrick Trainor
Platteville
Kate Stoker
Mary A. Goodell
Sarah Martin
Michael Brown
Martie ‘L
L. M
M. Gorman
Kate
G. W.lemmenes
Jane
Truman Merriam
John D. Woolsey
A Valuable Fiddle from Cremona Worth a Thousand
In Avreniss July 5 a Doane family relic, a violin said to be by Paolo Maggini of Cremona in 1615, was found to be genuine by experts after repairs. Valued at not less than $1,000, Doane refused Perry’s offer of $3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
N. C
Willie Sams
Avreniss
Benjamin Doane
Doane
Perry
Paolo Maggini
Cremona
Maggini
Ihpeming
Mich
Republic
Paint River
Mastodon
Menomonee Range
Lake Superior
Moxnez
Wis
Wm. Wagner
Primrose
Dane County
Frank Hyde
Hyde
Wagner
Winneconse
Julius Ulrich
Atlanta
Swift
Lem. McClendon
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Carlotta Parey
Army Life
D. L. Hoover
Gridley
Ill
Henry H. Gornixer
United States Navy
New York City
Siding Hill Tunnel
McConnellsburg
John O'Brien
Christ. McCormick
John White
Stephen B. Eveiss
New York
New Mexico Land Company
Joseph Harrison
Woodbridge
Stalin Place
Fultonville
N. Y
William van Voast
Charles Maxwell
Joan L. Hackmar
Catholic Knights of America
West Virginia
United States
Marseilles
Department of State
Toulon
Ife
White
Green Allen
Centralia
Joan Barry
Hunter Township
Ilinois
Ireland
America
Edgar County
Canava
Allan Line of Steamiers
Quebec
France
Niaz la Harpe
Charley Comstock
P. H. Ollander
Boston
Mass
Ollander
Tyere
China
Annam
Paris
Conroy
Hue
Minneapolis Masonic Association
Sixth Street
Hennepin Avenue
Oceanic
North Borneo
Sandakar
North Borneo Commercial Company
Borneo
Kewan
Fraser
DeFontaine
R. W. Little
Salt Lake City
Mormon
Wute Henry Cooney
Wiliam Connell
Back Bay Park
Connell
Cooney
Willie
Krowthyself
the Invalies’ Hotel
Addi Eacy Ress
Buffalo
Ibs
Bright
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Burraro
N. Xx
State Farm Notes
Henry Bunes
Prairie du Chien
Louis Aspersos
Sister Bay
Mar
Onrcurpr
North Andover
Grant County
Plainfield
Waushara
F. Basser
Ripon
Andrew
James
William Mckldowney
West Salem
la Crosse County
Baraboo
Mr. Morely
John True
W. M. Roblex
Outagamie County
B. Seexeu
Janesville
Spence
Tar Sharon
Hixcrox
Parks
Waubecka
Milwakee River
Hars
Sanford
Sanford’s
Drugeists, Grocera
David Claypool
New Jersey Senate
Clay Public
Cedarville
Cumberland Co
N.J
Mishler
Migsner
Mishler BeRn Bitter Co
Commerce Street
Philadelphia
Ln Crosse
O.D. Miller
Lem McClendon
Chess- Carley Company
Swifts
W. BD
Crosby
Chess-Carley Co
Atlants
Swift Seeder Co
Atlanta, Ga
WN. Y
Musets
Harter
Pullin Coe
Louis
Dr. Harter
Bone
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. Venable & CO
Petersburg
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