MENASHA: Humorous Take

Monday, December 3, 2018

Humorous Take

November 30, 1969, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Sometimes you just have to laugh, as evidenced by this account of humorous news items from days gone by. It seems the whimsical editors of our local newspapers put a little extra grit and forthrightness in their news accounts, hesitating to pull any punches. Se for yourself.

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DonDecember 3, 2018 at 4:13 PM
Ahhh… The truth!!! Wouldn't it be nice if we could get real news like they used to get? All we have now is fake news propaganda and the NWO proponents shoving their agenda down our throats. Nonstop. My mom always said I was born 100 years too late, and it's true.
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AnonymousDecember 7, 2018 at 5:21 PM
Miss Mary Corry is my aunt...a sense of humor runs strong in my family. As well as a love of history!
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About the Menasha book

Menasha was carved from the northeastern Wisconsin wilderness in the late 1840s. At the confluence of the Fox River and Lake Winnebago, the town’s early entrepreneurs and industrialists sought the promise of waterpower to fuel their mills and kick-start the engine of commerce. Taming the Fox with dams, canals, and a lock, Menasha initially made its mark with flour mills and lumber-based industry. At one time, the city was home to the largest manufacturer of wood-turned products in the world. In the late 19th century, however, the tides of change once again washed upon the city and industrial focus shifted to the paper industry. What made Menasha great were dependable waterpower, plentiful rail connections to centers of commerce in Milwaukee and Chicago, and a prolific labor force that coincided with an influx of European immigrants.

About the Neenah and Menasha book

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a worldwide postcard craze. This new means of communication did not cost a lot and was accessible to everyone. Its only limitation was the availability of postcards that suited one's fancy enough to purchase and send off. The Twin Cities of Neenah and Menasha, Wisconsin, were not immune to its charms. Neenah and Menasha: Twin Cities of the Fox Valley captures this era, using 200 vintage postcards from the author's own collection. From the lush green spaces of Riverside and Smith Parks to their bustling downtowns, industrial mills, and factories, this book will present Twin City landmarks that have withstood the ravages of time, while honoring those that are gone forever.

MENASHA

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Downtown 1958

Monday, December 3, 2018

Humorous Take

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