Big Summer Resort Planned for Wilson Island
A syndicate of Minneapolis men has bought Wilson Island of the Apostle Group, about 780 acres, to create a grand summer resort. The Loveland company transfer and ten acre platted lots precede a luxury hotel and club house. Boat service to islanders is planned with frequent stops as tourists are expected.
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Wilson Island
Apostle Groupe
Loveland Company
Lake Superior Land & Improvement Company
Minneapolis
Theron A. Loveland
Bayfield Beats Mason In Eight Inning Exhibition
Bayfield defeated Mason 13 to 3 in eight innings as Bayfield capitalized on Mason errors and wild throws. A large Bayfield turnout joined locals to watch the exhibition on Mason’s home field and the game likely ends Mason’s season.
Your Opportunities Do Not Blame Luck
An advertising notice from Northern State Bank urges readers to create chances rather than blame fortune, branding the bank as a city county and state depository and promoting financial diligence.
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Northern State Bank
County & State Depository
St Louis Congregation Fair in Delaney Building 1909
Members announce a church fair at the Delaney building from September 3 to 11 1909 inviting friends to attend and enjoy refreshments and entertainment. Rev Chr Christianson left Monday for Joliet Illinois and other points for vacation. Levi Soshea of Odanah visited with his parents in the city over Sunday.
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St. Louis
Chr
Christianson
Mon Tay
Joliet, Il
Nes Pannste Sason
Dar
Vacati Levi Soshea
Odanah
Frederick Goode
Bayfield
Joseph Saunders
Susan Baker
Red Cliff
Circuit Court
Oscar
Saunders
Harbor City
Lela Gifford
Ashland
Detroit
Herring Buys Wright Residence for Remodel at Washburn Block
Bays and G A Herring acquire the Wright residence located between Central Avenue and First Avenue East, Third Street from Dr Buzard. The house will be moved to the Hotel Washburn Block rear of the City Clerk's Office and remodeled as a modern home. Ole Severson selected for basement and sewer work.
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G. A. Herring
Labor Day preparations promise best Northern Wisconsin attractions
Labor Day committees in Washburn plan a record event with enhanced finance efforts, a keynote speech by Hon. W. F. Shea of Ashland, and a boosted music program from the Washburn city band. Highlights include balloon ascension by Prof. Leon Gage, trapeze by Prof. Johnson, a high diving dog act, Glacier’s cable fire slide, and a marquee baseball match between Drummond and Washburn for a large purse. Visitors are expected to boost the celebratory turnout in northern Wisconsin.
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Lunds
W. F. Shea
Ashland
Leon Gage
Johnson
Glacier
Drummond
Washburn City
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Proclaims Labor Day Observance
Governor Davidson issues a Labor Day proclamation designating Monday September 6 1909 as Labor Day in Wisconsin. He urges state employers to close and cooperates with employees to honor the occasion for mutual discussion of labor issues and overall societal benefit. The proclamation is signed at Madison August 17 1909 by James O. Davidson with secretary J A Prear.
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Davidson
I.J. C. Davidson
State of
Wisconsin
Capitol
Madison
Byrd
James O. Davidson
J. A. Prear
Kidnapped Players Take Field With Home Team
After a Mason game last Sunday, ashborn boys kidnapped four of Mason's top players. They are being held in the city and will play with the home team for the rest of the season. The quartet includes two pitchers and a catcher, all regarded as first class players.
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Ashborn
Mason
Church Notices and Local Baseball Game Recap
Regular morning services at 10 30 with Sunday school after. evening worship at 8. Rev George E Plant invites all. Local ball team from Merrill Ashland Drummond Mason routed Mason visitors 14 to 4, with home side dominant and nearly whitewashing them.
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George E. Plant
Merrill
Ashland
Drummond
Mason
Blueberry Crop Shrinks as Bundled Firms Close
The harvest of blueberries is nearly finished with many berries remaining unpicked. Two city firms led by Bell, Burns & Co shipped over 2000 crates mostly to Minnesota and Dakota points, and Gilbert Olson moved 700 crates to the Twin Cities. Prices were lower due to a abundant crop, and hundreds of pickers worked in three counties, including Assland County. The article also critiques tariff commentary by editors and references Payne Aldrich law impact.
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Assland County
Bell, Burns & Co
F. A. Bell
Wm. Burns
M. O. Duffy
Minnesota
Dakota Points
Twin Cities
Chicago
Gilbert Olson
Wasted Energy and Habit in Performance
The author argues against constant motion as a stimulus for performance both physical and intellectual. Habits such as fidgeting or relying on stimulants weaken rather than strengthen effort, and reeducation can reduce fatigue. The piece cites Crane and Lincoln Walton to challenge persistent efforts as sole solutions.
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Asser
Crane
George Lincol
Walton
Lippincott
Norwegian Lutheran Church to Conduct Services in Norwegian
The Norwegian Lutheran Church announces Sunday services will be in the Norwegian language conducted by Rev. Louis S. Marvick of Ashland. All are invited. Labor Day Monday the ladies will serve ice cream coffee and cake in the Kinney Building on Washington Avenue.
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Louis S. Marvick
Ashland
Kinney
Washington Avenue
Fire at Ashland destroys six million feet of lumber
Fire at Schroeder Lumber Co docks and yards destroys about six million feet of lumber valued around 135000 dollars insured. Docks and mill faced high risk during gale. mule drowned leaping from tramway boat. naptha launch burned. Fire kept under watch through the night as officials and visitors observed the scene.
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Ashland
Schroeder Lumber Co
Capt. Ellis
Henry H. Schroeder
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central
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