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Herman Johnson left Friday evening for Minot North Dakota where his family has lived on a homestead for some time He will stay on the homestead until about Christmas County Superintendent Miss Smith recently returned from the Superior Normal Summer school where she was engaged Dr Lampson departed Sunday afternoon for his future home in Minneapolis Mrs Lampson and the children accompanied him Several Masonic members will attend corner stone exercises in Superior on Saturday Mrs BE W Bruce of South Dakota has been in the city for several days
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Herman Johson
Minot
N. D
Miss Smith
Superior
Dr. Lampson
Minnveapolis
BE. W. Bruce
South Dakota
Notice of General Election in Bayfield County Wisconsin 1908
Notice declares general election to be held on the first Tuesday in November 1908 for choosing thirteen electors for President and Vice President and filling various state and local offices. It lists candidates and terms for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General Commissioner of Insurance U.S. Representative for the Eleventh District State Senator Twelfth District Assembly Member County Clerk County Treasurer Sheriff Coroner Clerk of Circuit Court District Attorney Register of Deeds County Surveyor and related constitutional amendments and joint resolutions adopted by the Wisconsin Legislature.
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State OF Wisconsin
Bayfield
Norice
Wisconsin
United States
James O. Davidson
W. D. Connor
James A Frear
Andrew Dahl
Frank L Gilbert
Insurance
George E. Beedie
Congress
Douglas, Rusk, Sawyer
Pierce
Barron, Dunn, Burnett, Polk
Chippewa
Washburn
St. Croix
John J. Jenkins
Ashland
Price, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn
Albert W Sanborn
Bayfield, Sawyer and
Lorenzo N Clausen
Nels M Oscar
John Froseth
Andrew B. Severson
Herman G. Mertens
Circuit Court
Frederick A Bell
Elias C Alvard
Register of Deeds
Nels Myhre
E J Brigham
Offce
State of
Father Dunstan to Begin Canadian Mission Work
Rev. Father Dunstan Hockram leaves Tuesday for Montreal to study six months before heading to the Canadian Northwest as a missionary. He previously served at the St. Louis church in this city as pastor for a year and as assistant priest for three years.
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Dunstan Hockram
St. Louis
Montreal
Canadian Northwest
Dunstan
Runkle Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination
Bev Runkle declares Republican bid for sheriff in the upcoming primary. He pledges two years of up to date service if nominated and elected and invites public support, noting eight years of prior service in Bayfield County.
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Bayfield County
Bev Runkle
Grasses Grow from Tropics to Snowline in Years
Grasses are not limited to temperate zones but spread widely from far north regions where soil stays frosted much of the year to southern areas without frost. Even atop perpetual snow, plants beneath the snow bloom briefly each year. The grasses push hard against the eternal snows.
Holland cabbages resist maggot attack in reports
It notes some cabbage and cauliflower varieties suffer maggot damage, but Holland cabbages show little to no injury. Reports from New Jersey Experiment Station indicate Holland cabbages from both local and distant sources remain largely free from maggot attack and require minimal treatment.
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New Jersey Experiment Station
When to apply lime in farming practice
The fall is generally best for lime application but moderate amounts can be applied any time. Much fall grain sits on corn ground not plowed up or ready for lime, making early-season treatment less advantageous.
County Surveyor Candidacy Announcement by Jared Day
Jared Day announces his candidacy for county surveyor in the September primaries and seeks support from Republican voters. He signs the notice sincerely, urging voters to consider his bid.
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Jared Day
Constitutional amendment approval noted by Wisconsin Legislature
The legislature concurs with the proposed constitutional amendment and directs that the election be held, votes canvassed, and returns made per law. The document is dated August 10 1908 and signed by Nels M. Oscar County Clerk in Washburn.
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Senate
Assembly
Wisconsin
Washburn
Cal
Nels M. Oscar
The Marshals Advice and Hayes as a Student
Two humorous anecdotes from old newspapers. First, Wilbur Nesbit, finishing a novel, replies by telegram that he will marry Annie Davis and shoot Pinkney Sanger, prompting a wary warning from a village marshal. Second, Rutherford B. Hayes, as a student, meets an old farmer and is corrected by the farmer who identifies himself as Saul, son of Kish.
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Wilbur Nesbit
Indiana
Nesbit
Village
Annie Davis
Pinkney Sanger
Annie
Pinkney
Chicago
Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
Isaac
Abraham
Jacob
Saul
Kish
Washburn Citizen Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
A Washburn resident describes years of kidney pain and irregular secretions eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Sweet's drug store. Mrs. P. Doyle reports no back pain or kidney trouble now. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Washburn
P. Doyle
Third St
Wis
Sweet’s
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Deans
Bayfield County Sheriff Candidacy Announces Republican Run
A Bayfield County resident declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff, outlining aims to serve taxpayers, enforce laws, and uphold dignity. The message urges voter interest ahead of the September primary and requests support from local residents.
George S Barnes for Assemblyman in September Primaries
George S Barnes seeks the Assembly seat in the September primaries urging Bayfield County residents back a representative who understands district needs. He argues Bayfield’s population justifies a local voice in the lower house.
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Bayfield County
A Pocket Symphony Quip Inspires Literary Playfulness
An old New York Globe brief quotes a witty line about a pianist comparing a piano to trousers pockets. The remark suggests humor in music and daily life. The note frames the quote as a pocket sized aphorism from the era.
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New York Globe
Chivalrous Chicago Quotes on Beauty and Worth
A Chicago Inter Ocean essay extols women as a beauty and joy forever, claiming city men prize feminine loveliness above all, valuing it as something to live for strive for endure for and even die for.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
A Historical Mystery Solved The Man in the Iron Mask
A New York Sun report recounts the iron mask mystery with a dramatic confession. The prisoner claims he allowed his wife to cut his hair and recounts his sorrow while readers are offered respectful sympathy.
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Man In the
Iron Mask
New York Sun
Andrew Johnson seeks Bayfield County Sheriff GOP nomination
Andrew Johnson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Bayfield County to be decided in the September primaries. He has lived in Washburn all his life and served as Deputy Sheriff for two years and Under Sheriff for the past year and a half, inviting scrutiny of his record.
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Bayfield County
Washburn
Andrew Johnson
Nomination on Republican Ticket for Assembly Seat
Nomination filed on the Republican ticket for the Assembly district comprising Bayfield Sawyer and Washburn. The candidate seeks to represent the region in the state legislature, pending party approval and ballot placement.
James Albertson Seeks County Sheriff Nomination
James Albertson announces his candidacy for sheriff at the September primaries. He states long county residence and honorable conduct, invites personal inquiry into his character, and asks for voter support at the primaries to serve to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
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Wisconsin
James Albertson
County Treasurer race seeks GOP support in September primaries
The notice announces the County Treasurer bid of Charles O. Sowder and asks Republican voters for support in the September primaries. The formal appeal emphasizes party backing and election timing.
The Times Offers Printing for Candidates Cards and Circulars
The Times specializes in printing all kinds of candidates’ cards stationary circular letters etc. Northern Wisconsin has no office better able to produce such material than The Times job printing plant. Orders will be executed promptly neatly and at the lowest possible prices.
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Times
Wisconsin
Eclectric Oil Praised By Mrs Whitefcre Of Buffalo
A testimonial from Mrs. L Whitefcre of Buffalo New York extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as the best remedy for a fatal disease, noting eight years of successful use in their family.
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Thomas
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Washington
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United States Patent Office
Washington, D. Cc
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George S. Barnes
Bayfield-Sawyer & Washburn
Very Truly
Frank Hammill
Charles O. Sowder
B. Ungroot
Duluth
Stone
Northern Pacific
Omaha Junction
Northern Pacific By Co
W. B. Duffy
State Bank
Washburn, Wisconsin
M. A. Sprague
F. T. Yates
A. F. Hoffman
Washburn Printing Co
Washburn, Wis
Rogers
Mtree
Rogers Bros
The
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G. A. Hering
Meehan
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