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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
4
The Mora Tribune comments on Congressman Heatwole and a Times editor aside. It notes the Venezuelan boundary commission’s potential unanimous report and its anticipated acceptance regardless of its conclusions.
Congressman Keisex declares bid for renomination with Col. F C Stevens also in the field. The contest pits two named politicians as they seek party support and voter backing to win the nomination.
A call to Amnesota residents to express their choice for president rather than leaving the decision to a few designers and scheming politicians. The message emphasizes now is the moment to speak up.
The administration calls for a poplar loan and Grover and John are set to raise the national debt by another one hundred million dollars, expanding interest bearing obligations.
The text warns that opponents plan to portray Gov. Clough as fighting Berg to trigger Berg supporters against him. It notes the public is quick to see through the scheme and doubts it will succeed.
The passage asserts Non Tams Bixby as chairman of the Republican State Central committee has full confidence of the entire Republican State ticket and calls attacks on his honesty unwarranted.
A Minnesotan public rights debate centers on Governor Clough's potential bid for a second term. Supporters argue experience and public service, while critics call for fresh leadership amid ongoing state issues.
The Martin County Sentinel notes critics in the eastern press mock Senator Nelson for his silver-leaning stance while his rugged constituency backs him for championing local interests. It argues political cash influence should be challenged and applauds his courage.
A discussion on widespread tax reduction calls in Minnesota. The piece notes St Paul’s recent investigation by high earners, critiques on officers and laborers, and warns Kanabec County’s reliance on a few large landholders. It argues for needed road and bridge improvements amid immigration and rising local taxes.
Hillman dispatch notes most wells in the area are dry. Several locals, including Jack Moire and Kenry Whipple, were seen in nearby town last Tuesday. O'Neal Bros. began log hauling on their railroad last Saturday as two inches of snow fell last week and lumermen smile. Thomas Kehoe of Mora helps Solomonson brothers on the M. C. landing. Mrs. Carmichael of Stillwater visits son David at Poplar Lodge. Miss Bessie Quick vacationing with parents will return to school on the 22nd. Trapper Thoms Gogan of Wisconsin lost his house in a fire last Saturday.
Frank Smith arrived about a week ago and is living on his claim. Frank Hawkinson appeared after a three month absence. Mrs J O Johnson of Onstead visited with her parents the Wicklanders. Dr H S Wilson returned from Milaca after Christmas. Peter Sehlin of Upstead traveled home via Brunswick. Alfred Anderson of Maple Ridge visited Aitkin county and returned last Friday. Late last week Charles Wicklander left for Mora after securing a doctor for Mrs Butler and met Lisk traveling from Lawrence toward Mora.
Edward Naslund, P. E. Sellstedt, Tians Johnson and others make regional trips for business and visits. Community updates include school terms, health notes, church activity, and a Friday visit by Alexia Ramgren. Emigration plans, land purchases, milky cow shipments, and local industry shifts are reported along with a note on Mrs. Edstrom’s illness and a Brookpark New Year dance.
The Tribune argues for shifting from timber to agriculture as the region loses its pine belt and timber wealth. It urges landowners to enable rapid transition by investing in improvements, roads, bridges, and schools while taxing lumbermen to fund development. It warns non-resident pressure must end to advance progress.
The report notes a surprise party at Harry Riesland's residence on December 14 with a good time. P Johnson of a Lake City firm is in town taking orders for fruit trees for spring delivery. William J Blakely sold pine on his claim to O Neal Bros and claims he benefited by waiting.
Igoe Lord and family are now keeping house. A W Taft toured Hinckley on Monday while C A Pierce flew there this week. The saw mill will reopen next Monday. Lettengarver Bros. hosted a small party at New Tone. Engineer Mr. Miner has a house ready to move in. Mr. Goodspeed plans a 16 by 24 wagon shop. The settlement needs it. Fred Baucher visits relatives.
Fred Waber visited from Hillman while James O Neal tends logging interests. The first train of logs arrived, averaging 2500 feet per car. Engine 23 was repaired after a breakdown. David Lewis suffered a bruised foot in a coupling accident when a car passed over his foot.
Grass Lake notes Oscar Selvin traveling to Mora for a social dance at John Peterson's last Saturday. Mrs. Ole Anderson improves after illness. Christine Westin of Mora visits local friends. Ida Pearson returns home from Pine City. Annie Johnson, staying with L. E. Dennewith, leaves with Ida Smith taking her place. County Commissioner Peterson attends the first annual session for three days. Writer toured Mora Hincksey and Sandstone, praising Mora as a growing town with two thriving newspapers and a dirtier railroad depot in Milaca Times.
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