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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
4
The Times Weekly announces advertising rates and related information. It notes its post office mailing status in Washburn Wisconsin as second class mail matter.
The 1901 year ends with McKinley’s assassination and a nation in prosperity under Theodore Roosevelt. The editorial highlights imperial leadership, economic gains, and a hopeful 1902 with peace and progress. It notes Christmas and religious reverence as part of the season’s reflection.
The Tiimes wishes readers a Merry Christmas and notes how the season recalls friendships and kin. It denounces the Milwaukee Free Press for attacking Henry C. Payne, the new Postmaster General, calling it small minded and partisan shyster journalism.
The North is proud as Honorable R. L. McCormick of Hayward is chosen to head the Wisconsin State Historical Society. Colonel McCormick, a cultured retiree and successful businessman, is regarded as modest yet capable and a fine exemplar of northern Wisconsin progress.
J J Hiway once known as Jim Hill returns to Minnesota and promotes his views on the merger of Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroads. He claims to aim to help the people, but his past as a blueberry-picking train operator in Minnesota colors the reception.
The text notes Henry C. Payne will become postmaster general on the sixth day of next month. It praises his abilities and familiarity with the post office department, and asserts he will perform well, succeeding Mr. Smith and maintaining a strong pace.
The president censures General Miles for remarks on the Sampson Schley controversy and orders historian Maclay dismissed for calling Schley a coward. The executive asserts direct control, signaling a hands on approach to military matters. Santa Claus curiosity ends the note.
Educate Your Bowels advertises Cas carets Candy Cathartic train your bowels to do right with genuine C C C stamped tablets. Never sold in bulk and available at all druggists.roc.
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