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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1902

Page

5

Ashland County Transforms From Ore Docks To Verdant Farms

Ashland County, once famed for deer, ducks, trout, red sandstone, and ore docks, now hosts thriving farms and stock projects. C H Berg notes rapid settlement, fertile lands, and a climate that supports fodder crops, with land values rising and large tracts being set aside for farming and pasture.

Milwaukee Journal Ashland County Penokee Goegebee C. H. Berg Ashland City Lal Superior North Pole

Large Influx of Settlers in Wisconsin Timberlands

Milwaukee Free Press reports a surge of interest in northern Wisconsin cut-over lands as harvest ends. Wisconsin Central railroad promotes land along its line with low prices and expert guidance to attract actual settlers who will develop the land, a move described as more valuable than passive purchases.

Milwaukee Free Press Department of the Wisconsin Central Railroad United States Wisconsin W. H. Killen

Special meeting of town board July 19 1902

Town Clerk’s office notes a special board of supervisors meeting held July 19 1902 at 5 pm. Chairman Nels Neisor presided with all members present. Minutes from July 1 and 12 were read and approved followed by auditing and approving highway fund bills for Huff labor on Fish Creek Bridge and salaries for John Bergstrom and Ed Limneau.

Board of Supervisors Nels Neisor L & P Co Wee Talen W McLeod Il Trust & Savings Bank Tewc Nels Nelson Ene Wees TA Qsear U O Lowder Wescott Alex Cyr Shee Jul Hustland Police Ea Kinney Tim Manning Anton Major Poundmaster J Hughes Thos Moore Neils Hoel Jos Coenker Tus Vincent Ae Ole Westby Wim Heffner John Ward Aee Wees Bicks Peter Jenson Ashland Houghton Hook & Ladder Central Hose Co Nelson Hose Co Probert Hosé Co

Bill of John Holmlund Carried Over for Injuries

The bill of John Holmlund for thirty dollars for injuries received was laid over. There being no further business, the board adjourned subject to call. C. O. LowpDEr, Town Clerk.

John Holmlund C. O. Lowpder

Osborne House Palace Gifted by Edward VII to Britain

The Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, built in 1840, given by King Edward VII to the nation, is praised as one of Britain’s most beautiful palaces. Queen Victoria died there, and it reflects her tastes through its Palladian style, gardens, and art collections. News notes its private royal status, later sale debates, and potential tenants or purchases by Lord Rothschild and William Waldorf Astor, before Victoria’s will clause blocked disposal.

Isle of Wight Great Britain Osborne House Edward Queen Victoria New York Prince Consort Solent Showermans Eustace Mann Charles I Mann Blackford Isabella Blackford Queer Victoria Medina Brooks Copse Landseer Henry of Battenberg Sid London Lord Rothschild William Waldorf Astor Pauline

English Train's Quick Run Sets London Birmingham Record

The London Times reports a London and Northwestern Railway train between Birmingham and London broke all previous travel records. A five-carriage train completed the 113 miles in 115 minutes, five minutes inside the schedule despite three brief delays from heavy holiday traffic.

London Times Birmingham London London and Northwestern Railway

Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted for Babies and Children

A mother notes one package yields two quarts of baby medicine and endorses Rocky Mountain Tea as unrivaled for babies and children. Frost & Spies advertise the product with directions promising strong relief and safe use.

Frost & Spies

Chronic Constipation Cure Promoted by Cascarets Candy

An advertisement proclaims Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for chronic constipation. It touts genuine tablets stamped C.C. and warns against bulk sales, directing readers to druggists for purchase.

C.C Roc

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