Progress Forged in Iron

December 23, 1901, Appleton Post-Crescent

This is an indication of the importance of Menasha early in its infancy, helping to tie the valley together via passable roads and infrastructure.  Yes, Menasha's founders would have been astounded at the progress in just fifty years, likely terming it science fiction.  (By the way, that term was first used in the same year, 1851, but didn't really enter the public lexicon until the 1920's.)