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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
4
Washburn Printing Co editor W A Robinson announces advertising rates. December 22, 1910 Washburn Wisconsin edition notes post office service as second class mail matter.
The piece criticizes Republican funding in the LaFollette Senate primary, calling it a waste of money and urging legislative limits. It also discusses the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling affecting Sunday newspaper advertising and questions how papers will recoup ad revenue. Ashland school costs per pupil spark council disputes as city figures compare with other locales.
Senator La Follette, noted as the Independentest in the United States, declined a White House invitation for consultation. He wrote to the President that he would approve Supreme Court appointments only if they have clean records, warning he would oppose confirmations otherwise.
The proposal urges the Secretary of Agriculture to eliminate middle-men and unite farmers cooperatives and consumer co-ops to shorten the route from farm to table, a plan deemed worthy of study and action.
Wisconsin displays a wide range of products at the Chicago Land Show including farm goods building stone ores woods graphite cannery and cheese samples. Pure Wisconsin water was served from a cooler and drew praise though some farm products were gathered hastily and not fully representative.
Wisconsin Day drew residents and potential relocators to the main floor exhibit displaying dairy leadership and corn yields with Prof Moore noting strong northern Wisconsin corn potential. Officials stressed northern settlement, rail access and modern services while stereopticon views shared farm and city scenes. A LaSalle Hotel smoker gathered Badger leaders, bankers, and Chicago ties for conversation and song led by Angus Hibbard.
S A Oscar invites all interested in a night school course to meet at the Commercial Club rooms on Monday evening December 26. Attendees must be present to decide study options and enable ordering of necessary books.
The Bijou theatre will run free matinees for children every afternoon next week at 40 o'clock. Admission will be charged for the regular Saturday matinee.
Emil Scantland, who has run the West End Billiard Parlors, has leased the Orpheum Theatre and will open Saturday evening December 24 with a first class show and solicit audience patronage. Separately, a public letter from Ashland Wisconsin dated December 20, 1910, from G N Risjord announces his candidacy for circuit judge, recounting past votes and urging support while pledging to rule by law and economy.
Jos Meisbauver of Steckbauer farm three miles from Iron River built a concrete silo last summer filled with corn silage and coated with clover. Last week the silo opened and the silage is fed to stock. Meisbauver says every animal on the farm, aside from the dog and cat, eats silage with relish and calls the silo one of the best improvements. He adds farmers in the section should investigate this paying investment.
The county board proceedings resume from last week with continued discussion and rulings. Members review prior motions and outline next steps, including potential actions by committees and anticipated voting dates.
Notice is given that within six months creditors must present claims to the Washburn county court for examination and allowance. Funeral and last illness expenses and federal-preference debts must be filed within sixty days for adjustment at the May 1, 1941 term. Additional claims will be examined at the June term. Dated November 29, 1910. County Judge Wm. H. Irish.
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County Court issues notice to all creditors of Mrs S J Evinger deceased. Claims must be presented for examination and allowance by June first next year at the Bayfield County Court House Washburn. Six months from December sixth, 1910, is the deadline to file claims. Dated December 6 1910 by County Judge Wm H Irish.
John Corry and others pursue foreclosure. Max Happle, Sheriff, schedules public auction of Lot 12, Block 59 in Washburn Townsite, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, on January 28, 1911 at 10:00 AM at the courthouse front door. Attorney John Walsh represents the plaintiff.
Washburn High School defeated the All Stars 22 to 21 at the Washburn Opera House Friday night in a tight, exciting contest. A large audience witnessed the rivalry and locals praised the town’s steady progress amid hard times.
A Washburn citizen John Sands recounts kidney deterioration from backache to urinary issues, diabetes and Bright's disease. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after use began in 1907, urging others to follow the remedy, with Festern Milburn Co in Buffalo as US agents. Price listed at 50 cents.
Mrs D Dilkeson of Youngstown Ohio reports using Foley's Honey and Tar for her daughter's severe cold and persistent cough. She praises immediate relief and recommends keeping the product on hand with no opiates.
An advertiser pledges to refund money on a 50 cent bottle of Green's warranted Syrup of Tariff if it fails to cure cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded, by Fox Bros.
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