There was a moment in history when people went crazy for Sousa. He, with his professional band, would barnstorm all over the world and everywhere would be met by huge, adoring crowds. Little Ishpeming, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, was even treated to a few visits by the biggest act of the era! Here are some headlines from the local press:
March 10, 1906 – Headline from Iron Ore Newspaper: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA AT ISH. THEATER NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT
March 17, 1906 – Headline from Iron Ore Newspaper: SOUSA Concert filled to capacity & “Was up to Expectations”
October 19, 1912 – Headline from Iron Ore Newspaper: Sousa’s Band here on Wed. at Ish. Theater. 25 cents to a dollar cost.
May 31, 1919 – Headline from Irone Ore Newspaper: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA’S BAND TO BE AT ISH. THEATER ON JUNE 22
Brandon Nelson 
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