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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Mr. Smith Tells the Tale


June 29, 1896, Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Sometimes here at the blog we tend to get caught up in trivial stuff, making light of this pothole, or that funny birdhouse, just because they happen to be within the city limits.   But today's installment is real history.  Menasha's great benefactor, Mr. Elisha D. Smith himself authors the article above where, in the twilight of his incredible life, he records many Menasha firsts.  I found the article quite fascinating and I thought it rather endearing in the modest way he portrayed himself and the Woodenware in relation to Menasha.  Your mileage may vary, but I think you'll like it.

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