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February 1, 1890, Saturday Evening Press

Lots of good little tidbits in here, to include the obituary of Menasha's first mayor, Orville J. Hall, as well as a discourse on the importance of the month of February.  Naturally this includes mention of the two namesakes for Presidents Day,  for which the city had a proud tradition of honoring at events held in local churches or the fellowship halls where patriotic orations and songs would be presented to an appreciative public.  Yes, believe it or not, programs similar to the patriotic pageants we put on in elementary school, entertained the general public at large.  Also, we find here some heartfelt wishes for the good of Menasha, wishes for improved school facilities as well as encouraqing comments about the city's economic progress.