Get Together for Washburns Upbuilding and Growth
Editorial argues for community unity to attract new industry and residents to Washburn. Advocates beautifying streets, fostering private initiative, and forming a business men association to lure factories. Proposes incorporation for city charter, improved governance, and county-board influence, with emphasis on women’s role in civic improvement.
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Washburn
Atlantic Manufacturing Company
Lake Superior
Ashland
More Manufacturing Plants Needed in Our Town
Opinion piece argues for united business action to attract factories. Highlights local advantages including rail access and water competition, noting proximity to hardwood raw materials and market routes to spur new plants. Calls for a Board of Trade style organization to secure manufacturing investment.
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Pony Board of Trade
Indifference and Civic Spirit for Washburn’s Progress
A speaker urges Washburn citizens to abandon indifference and selfishness. Emphasizing community pride, the text argues that active, positive support from residents advances the town’s moral, intellectual, and economic welfare. It warns against chronic complaint and calls for more constructive, hopeful engagement.
In Favor of Incorporation for Washburn
Article argues for Washburn to become a city rather than a village citing conditions and the desire to align with similarly populated communities. It notes spring election outcomes are often influenced by outsiders not invested in Washburn’s welfare.
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Washburn
Wisconsin
Washburn Growth Through Civic Unity and Industry
A lawyer urges Washburn to unite citizens in promoting a New North vision. He cites Washburns harbor, rail, fertile lands, and healthy climate, and calls for an Advancement Association to lure manufacturing plants, box factories, and woodenware makers, diversifying beyond lumber reliance.
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New North
Washburn
Our Public Schools Elevate Washburn Education Standards
Washburn has long shown interest in strong public schools with free textbooks and rising teaching qualifications. The district employs 37 teachers, serves 1200+ students, and features a high school accredited for all University courses except classical. a growing grade program aligns with secondary work, and the manual training department gains popularity with planned expansion.
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Washburn
Washourn
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A. W. McLeod
Bayfield County
Ashland Creamery
Iron River
Cellent General Charter Law
Holland
By O. O. Lamoreaux
Ness M. Oscar
M. A. Sprague
John Walsh
Great Lakes
Devel
Antigo, Rhinelander
Wausau
Merrill and
Marshfield
Vancement Association
D. E. Cameron
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