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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
4
In a lengthy letter exchange the Washburn Times and Washburn News spar over candidate claims. The Times touts Nelson and condemns La Follette backed by Bayfield county voters while the News defends Peavey and criticizes the Times. The piece also cites Harding and national policy debates.
Bayfield County sheriff to sell by public auction the lands described as Parcels A and B from a 1918 foreclosure judgment. The sale, at the Washburn courthouse steps, lists extensive land sections in Townships 45 to 50 and Ranges 4 to 7 West, with totals around 3190 acres for Parcel A and 2176.47 acres for Parcel B, to the highest bidder on October 2 at 10 a.m. James M. Long is sheriff. A W MacLeod represents the plaintiff. The notice includes paid advertisement details and a brief political notice from John J. Fisher seeking Republican nomination for District Attorney.
On August 26 1920 at 11 A M on his farm 10 miles north of Brule Wisconsin A J Kaufman owner offers thirty head of high grade Holstein cows and heifers including 14 cows 12 high grade heifers two year olds four yearling heifers bred to a registered Holstein bull All cattle are described as excellent quality Terms cash or bankable paper Auctioneer W B Campbell with Allen T Golder as clerk
Alfred M. Warden announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Bayfield County District Attorney in the upcoming primary on September 7, 1920. He pledges to perform the duties of the office as he has in the past if nominated and elected.
The candidate announces to voters intent to seek the office of County Clerk of Bayfield County at the upcoming Primary elections on Sept 7 1920. The notice states candidacy and seeks voter support.
C F Morris declares candidacy for District Attorney on the Republican ticket in Bayfield County with a primary set for September 7, 1920. The notice invites voters to support his bid in the upcoming election.
Horace Peterson announces candidacy for Bayfield County Sheriff in Wisconsin, seeking voter support at the September 7, 1920 primaries. The paid notice states his campaign entry and asks for votes from the county electorate.
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