Superior History

History quiz

QUESTION: The first high school football game on record in Marquette County was held on October 27, 1894, between Negaunee and Marquette. Negaunee won 18 to 0. What was perhaps one factor in the Negaunee victory? a. The field was laid out east to west, and in those days before teams changed sides at the half, Marquette was forced to play heading into the sun. b. A few of the Negaunee players had improvised cleats on their shoes, which gave them better traction on the slushy field. c. The Negaunee coach, a former U of M football player, played quarterback. d. Negaunee had ...

Step on the gas, part 2

MARQUETTE — Last week’s article discussed the emergence of gasoline powered vehicles as well as other uses for the fuel such as lighting lamps and as a dry-cleaning solvent. As gasoline powered vehicles came into common use, fuel could initially be purchased at almost any general ...

U.P. Moments in History

History quiz

QUESTION: In 1822, Lucius Lyon reported that 1,600 barrels of what were exported from Sault Ste. Marie? a. Fish b. Rye whiskey c. Fox, beaver, marten and wolf furs d. Vernor’s original ginger ale ANSWER: A, fish.

Step on the gas, part 1

MARQUETTE — Summer is often a time for road trips. As electric vehicles become more common, owners need to plan their routes to consider the locations of car chargers, particularly in rural areas like the Upper Peninsula. A little over three years ago, the Upper Peninsula Energy Task ...

U.P. Moments in History