Pioneer John Nichols Expands Into Northern Wisconsin Sheep
Iron River reports John Nichols of Iowa expanding land holdings near Leniwee ten miles northeast of town and plans two car loads of sheep within weeks. George Pettingill, Iron River Bank cashier, is recovering from a fall from a cheese. he would not care to be so close to danger again. Peter Jacobson leaves for Duluth to join Columbia Clothing Company after spring term ends. he will move his family later. James Tomilson and Eddie Bousley bought a runabout auto, the second car in Iron River Forties. Iron River Lumber Company begins night shifts after resuming operations, keeping the plant busy day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nichols
Iowa
Leniwee
Wisconsin
G. L. Pettingill
Iron River Bank
George
Peter Jacobson
Duluth
Columbia Clothing Company
Mr. Jacobs
Bayfield Briefs From the Press
Saloon keepers agreed to close at midnight on Saturday and stay closed until Sunday afternoon. Bernard Holtman won the navigation opening guessing contest with April 16 as his close estimate. James Harpert, once a Bayfield resident, was elected mayor of Kalispel Montana in the spring election. T. J. Stevenson of Minneapolis visited Bayfield for real estate matters and will tour Bayfield and Cornucopia weekly in summer. R. E. Russel of LaPoint survived a near drowning when crossing in a rowboat tied to drifting ice. the tug Arthur rescued them and brought them to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Holtman
James Harpert
Bayfield
Kalispel
Montana
Harbert
T. J. Stevenson
Minneapolis
Mr. Stevenson
Cornucopia
R. E. Russel
LaPoint
Arthur
Residents and local shifts in Fish Creek and Mason
Carl Kallgran painted the new residence of Mr. Fleck at Benoit. Mrs. Jacob Ledin and Mrs. Norden drove to Mason. E. Brodin does carpenter work in Mason this week. Gust Englund, recently ill, is out again. Alex Ledin and son moved their camp outfit home for summer. Nels E Ledin bought land from D. M. Maxcy in Washburn. returned home Monday. A Larson conducted services in the schoolhouse Tuesday through Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Smith attended the funeral of Mrs. Smith’s brother in Washburn. Mrs. Smith returned Monday. John Olander drove to Mason. A party from Ashland plans Real Estate business here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kallgran
Mr. Fleck
Benoit
Jacob Ledin
Mrs. Nordin
Mason
E. Brodin
A Larson
Mrs. Smith
Washburn
Mr. Smith
John Olander
Kidney Cure Restores Wayne Man After Illness
Me S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia writes of kidney disease suffering and inability to stand. After using Foley's Kidney Cure one dollar bottle and part of a second, he says he was cured entirely. He claims it works wonders where others fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. S. L. Bowen
Wayne, W. Va
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Local notices and social items from Bayfield and surrounding area
County Treasurer Froseth traveled to Bayfield last Friday to post notices of sale of lands for taxes. James Fluck of Hayward and Robert Fluck of Minneapolis visited their parents over Easter in this city. Masons attended Knight Templar services at Asnland Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon. Gus Bowers reportedly caught the season’s largest rainbow trout in the Sioux River, weighing 2 pounds dressed. District Attorney Alvord returned from the Pacific coast after legal matters, noting Washburn residents and others he met in Spokane and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froseth
Bayfield
James Fluck
Hayward
Robert Fluck
Minneapolis
Masonic Fraternity
Knight Templar
Episcopal Church
Asnland
Gus Bowers
Sioux River
Alvord
Pacific Coast
Washburn
C. B. Simpson
Spokane
P. A. Oscar
Roy Hull Thos. Daly
Seattle
River Boat Schedules Tied to Ashland Trains
Captain John E. Doherty lists morning and evening boat connections at Ashland Wisconsin linking the N P and W C C N W schedules with trains from Duluth and Washburn. Noting 6:15, 7:15, 8:30 and 11:30 arrivals and 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. departures, the item outlines how boats align with daily rail service. It closes with contact at Fifield Place Ashland and a phone number for Nectal No. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Washburn
N.P
Omaha
Duluth
W.C.C
N. W
N. P
Nectal
Fifield Place
Wisconsin
Tobacco Tags Bring Fine Presents and Stocked Offers
Reports from local tobacco dealers show a surge in tag saving as the American Tobacco Company lists valuable presents in exchange for tags from popular brands. With offers like an English Steel Razor for 50 tags, dealers prepare to meet demand as the program expands nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Offerig
Standard Navy
Minstrels Coming at Washburn Opera House
J C Crorkwell s New Sunny South company, a large colored troupe, opens at Washburn opera house Friday evening April 24 featuring music, quartets, solos, and humor with no vulgarity. The finale shows The Reception to the Black 400 with elaborate costumes. Seats at Fros drug store priced 25 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crorkwell
New Sunny South Company
Washburn Opera House
Dixie Land
Fros’s
Local News Briefs and Social Notes
F R Preston brings buyers to the city. Mrs Sweet moves into Bestler house with daughter Mrs Hull. W A Fenton adds a residence extension on East Fourth Street. Beavers Grand Colony delegates expected in June with about four hundred attendees. Jake Stark of Minneapolis visits with family. Adelbert Homes of Superior visits relatives. Delinquent lands list published in the Press of Bigfield. last week first publication. Nick Kerener, formerly of this city, now in Baronett near Cumberland, seeks Bayfield summer work. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised as household remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Fenton
East Fourth Street
Grand Colony of the Beavers
Bigfield
Four States Meet at the Four Corners Point
An old article notes the unique Four Corners where Colorado Utah New Mexico and Arizona touch. A government survey marker sits atop a Carrizo Mountains spur near Mancos Colorado, far from rail access. The site was damaged by Indians long ago and replaced only in 1904 after a long delay.
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United States
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Carriso Mountains
Mancos
Colo
Four Corners
Heart’s Contraction Power Measured In Foot Pounds
The weight expelled per contraction from the left ventricle is about four ounces, yielding two and a quarter foot pounds of work. With about seventy-five contractions per minute, and the right ventricle contributing one third as much, the daily heart work could lift about 120 tons one foot high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American
What am I doing teased in London dialog
A witty exchanges script from London Tatler where Smith and Jones banter about saying a phrase rapidly. Jones repeats the question What am I doing three times as Smith interrupts. The moment highlights humorous wordplay and social banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
London Tatler
Strong Language by Proxy Dialogue Reminder
London Punch notes Vicar and John discussing toned speech and directing John to visit the plumber to settle a bill with a casual, personal approach. The exchange preserves a comic tone about language use and social duty in a narrow scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
London Punch
Costly Nap at George and Blue Boar Changed England
A tired post boy near Holborn fell asleep at the George and Blue Boar inn. Cromwell’s spies seized his post bag and found a letter from King Charles I to Scottish generals planning Charles’ rescue and an attack on London. That same night Cromwell decided on Charles I’s death.
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Holborn
Blue Boar
England
Great North Road
Cromwell
Charles I
London
Charles
Mutual Help Breaks Up a Quiet Evening
A lighthearted exchange unfolds as a husband plans to visit a friend to cheer him up while admitting he needs cheering himself. The dialogue hints at social visits and mutual support in a small group setting.
Meeting of a Man and a Lion Quote
The piece cites Tom Hood humorous line about a man fleeing a lion, noting the pun that the man ran with all his might while the lion did so with its mane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hood
Manner Is Much Better With Self-Presentation
A succinct aphorism suggests a man appears stronger when he carries himself with confidence rather than relying on friends to lift him. The idea contrasts personal bearing with group assistance.
Fur Lined Garments Widespread In Winter China
In winter across China people from all classes wear fur wool or hair lined clothing. Even workers wear animal skins while officials have multiple fur lined outfits. Homes are rarely heated to European or American winter levels, so fur lined garments are worn indoors as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
He Got It. Wise Warns About Groucher Borrowing
In a brief exchange from the Philadelphia Press Wise warns not to lend to Groucher. Huskie replies that Groucher was around yesterday and is now in the hospital. The tone is cautionary and local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huskie
Philadelphia Press
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Eddie Bousley
Iron River Forties
Iron River Lumper Company
Puteg
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FISH
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Alex Ledin and
Son
Nels E Ledin
D. M. Maxcy
State Bank
Washburn, Wisconsin
M. A. Sprague, Pres
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O. P. Swanby
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Frank Smith
West
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M.naver Tarvox
A. R. Taylor
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Andrew Smith
E E. Kenfield
Cass Lake
Grace Swain
Ashland Junction
F. R. Preston
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Bestler
Mrs. M.S. Hull
Jake Stark
Adelbert Homes
Superior
Nick Kerener
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