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Newspaper
Mineral Point Tribune
Location
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
2
In a special session message Governor La Follette announces his resignation at the session's end while planning to continue involvement in Wisconsin affairs. He pledges to work actively for representative government, insisting no office or honors could deter him from his lifelong political duty.
Governor La Follette urges definite action on a bill to authorize a new state capitol, tax reforms, railroad and bank investigations, and reform of primary and ballot laws. He presses for restrictions on railroad court actions, clearer accounting, and protections for homeseekers, students, and veterans. The message also covers fishways, patent medicines licensing, and a broader push for government probes into salaries and lobbying.
Readable fragment lists several tonics and remedies including Dr. Fowlers Meat and Malt Duffy's Malt Whiskey Hostetters Stomach Bitters and Lugrippe Specifie. The note suggests a broad array of medical cures common to early 20th century advertisements.
The Northwestern questions the source of Governor La Follette’s $30,000 Lake Mendota farm near Madison. The Milwaukee Journal defends the governor, arguing the criticism hints at graft and ignores his long record, condemning partisan prejudice.
Rich Drillings reports on Graber land leased by GC W Methon where drillers struck what appears to be a large sheet of blackjack. The find lies about 500 feet from the Slack mine now being stocked, supporting a strong range of roughly 1100 feet with the Slack mine near center and the lease running along the trend.
Praises for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy highlight prompt relief and croup prevention. While lauded for safety and pleasant taste, a testimonial from B. A. Humphrey of Alice Cape Colony endorses its use. Sold at Ivey's Pharmacy.
Notice of lands and city lots in Wisconsin sold for delinquent 1902 taxes with redemption deadline May 22 1906. Describes tract ownership across Town of Arena Dodgeville Highland Linden Mineral Point Moscow and Dodgeville including lots and fractions and amounts due. County Clerk Gribble directs tax deed if unpaid by deadline.
Thisbe Latch, a sharp eyed schoolteacher, courts both Carlton Cross and Tom Redding in a rural town. On their shared porch at sunset she intrigues and unsettles Tom while Cross pursues a quiet estate plan and possible matrimony.
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