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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
3
Public notice from Washburn Wisconsin dated December 26 1900 lists advertising rates and letters about U S political figures. It comments that Senator Spooner would be re elected with little opposition and predicts William Jennings Bryan will run a newspaper based campaign.
The plan to carve Ashland County to form La Follette county appears to gain traction. residents show division over the proposed rearrangement and its impact.
The Rivers and Harbors Committee of the National House of Representatives recommends a 25000 dollar appropriation for Port Wing harbor of refuge. This follows Congressman Jenkins long pushing for the project as much needed work.
A Bayfield man received a five dollar bill in the mail with no explanation. He recalls losing the same amount years ago at an ice cream social, suggesting remorse may have prompted its return. The Times notes it has lost several five dollar bills among subscribers and hopes for conscience.
The article notes Cleveland has spoken clearly against modern Democratic ideas, confirming long held views. After a period of waiting, Grover Cleveland’s piece in the Saturday Evening Post provides the ex president’s direct expression, welcomed by the nation.
The Milwaukee Journal defends Jere C. Murphy of Milwaukee as qualified for the private secretary role, noting he is an editorial writer for the Milwaukee Sentinel and prominent in state politics while suggesting opposition stems from personal feelings rather than merit.
W. A. Henry recalls warnings to settlers eyeing northern Wisconsin lands. He praises pine country potential for corn dairy and sheep farming while urging careful inspection, avoiding poor soils and drifted land, and resisting agent promises before purchase.
A historical quote notes the legislature faced no prosecutions when proof of deer hunting with hounds existed. It compares past patriotic cries to the year 1900, endorsing the sentiment against the Milwaukee gun club and reflecting Northern Wisconsin concerns.
The Mondovi Herald editor Walter Houser argues for a primary election law to curb the power of political bosses. He cites the Australian ballot as ending boss control and predicts secrecy at the ballot will free voters, improving elections even if not perfect.
An advertisement for Virtuma Improved Tablets from Kidd Drug Co claims to cure nervous diseases and restore vim and vitality. It promises mailed delivery for $2 a package or $5 for three, with free medicine until cured, and lists multiple druggists and stores as sellers in Ashburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron River, Superior, Duluth.
Fox Bros. of Washburn and Wistf advertise Bellavita beauty tablets for complexion a 10 day dose at 50 cents and a 30 day treatment at one dollar.
The St. Paul Dispatch announces an exclusive telegraph service delivering updates from cities worldwide for 25 cents per month to subscribers at their home.
By judgment of foreclosure in Bayfield County Circuit Court dated December 21 1897 Alice McCully sues John Wilde and others for 344 50 principal and 74 54 costs plus 75 solicitor fees The sale is January 5 1901 at 10 am at the Washburn court house front door The property described is the north half of the southeast quarter section 30 township 46 north range 6 west Sheriff John O Sullivan attorneys Cate Sanborn Lamoreux Park
Northern Wisconsin shows broad growth with affordable timber lands and ready markets. Timely roads schools and rail service boost settlement as iron ore clay kaolin and timber resources attract buyers. Maps pamphlets and contacts at Milwaukee offices offer potential investors details and terms.
An advertises Geneva Improved Tablets from The Kidd Drug of Egin Illinois claim to cure all urinary diseases and inflammations. It offers free medicine until cured if guaranteed, priced at $3 a package or two for $5, with wholesale and retail listings of several druggists and stores across Wisconsin and Minnesota.
A gray and brown one year old steer came to the claimant's property around July 15. Owner may reclaim by paying advertising and keeping charges. Cart Hirscu.
Dr A G Hebberd provides premier dental services from an office in the Post Office block. Contact options and appointment timing are available through local directories.
Prof Houton reports in ten years of travel meeting many users of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach disorders and constipation. He says it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and that sample bottles are free at Owen Frost & Co with Green's Prize Almanac sold worldwide.
Mrs T Briddleman of Parshallville Michigan suffered salt rheum for thirteen years and tried many doctors. After three applications of Banner Salve her hands improved and soon were completely cured. Sold by Owen Frost & Co.
A home paper urges readers to subscribe to the St Paul Dispatch for twenty five cents per month, signaling a promotional push to increase circulation.
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