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Newspaper
Mineral Point Tribune
Location
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
4
Dispatches from Washington discuss Senator Babcock's tariff revision bill for iron products and its potential impact on trusts. Wisconsin Humane Society notes football's cruelty debates, with District Attorney Bennett arguing football rivals boxing and a football crowd’s brutality as a counterpoint.
The Milwaukee Free Press argues Gov Pollette opposes immoral corporate influence in politics and cites a need for a Milwaukee leader like Jerome to unite the people against business interests dominating city and state government. It positions Pollette with Roosevelt and Low against corporate political agents.
The piece compares four daily papers including Milwaukee Free Press and Madison Journal. It argues the Free Press delivers latest, accurate news with fewer sensational headlines and later deadlines, while noting editorial conservatism and private interest influence in other outlets. It discusses press dynamics and the role of outside ownership in editorial tone.
The piece argues that open discussion of football’s cruelty in higher education is unpopular yet growing, with a few advocates voicing objections to the sport’s practices and moral concerns gaining attention.
Public school pupil tuition data shows Mineral Point High School 21 pupils and Preparatory 1. Grades tuitions collected total 12 for high school and 15 for preparatory. Additional note: 24 grades total. Collection from townships for high school pupils under 21 years. Total when collected 4 6. Suit st.
Frank Jacobs brother of County treasurer D B Jacobs drowned in Detroit Minnesota after a skating accident. Two companions delayed arrived to find him in about six feet of water and could not revive him. He was unmarried aged 85 years served in the 65th til infantry in the Civil War and lived in Minnesota about 20 years. He held public posts in Detroit and was active in freemasonry and G A R circles. Remains sent to Shelbing Missouri for burial with his mother.
Obituary notices for Bai ley Stevens born 1842 in New Hampshire died Nov 30 1901 buried Dec 2 with Modern Woodmen honors. Also obituary for Sam Harris of Mineral Point who died Dec 2 1901 at his sister’s home after a long life. notes on his childless widowhood and community regard. Include local post office and rural route debates and an advertisement by James Erhart warning against credit. Reynolds and Crom announce land agency partnership with viewing trips and fare terms in Mineral Point Wisconsin.
Mr. R. Gray of Amenia Duchess County New York lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for children with croup. He says giving it at first hoarseness or after croupy cough develops prevents the attack and urges keeping a bottle at hand at Vivekan's Pharmacy for instant use.
Maple City Soap markets a laundry soap claiming to whiten clothes and remove yellowing. The ad emphasizes brightening results and a fresh wash for garments.
A long letter by assembly member H B Holland recounts a visit to the Virginia Peninsula between the James and York rivers. He notes climate, soil, crops, land prices from 16 to 25 dollars per acre, northern settlers in Williamsburg area, Bermuda grass, and booming Newport News with warship docks and ocean line activity.
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