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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
4
The Times laments factional strife in Wisconsin after a governor contest and lauds La Follette while criticizing stalwarts and commercial stalwarts. It argues primaries threaten rural influence, praises Whitehead opposition, and touts Curtis of the Chicago Record-Herald as a trusted correspondent.
The article notes Governor LaFollette likely to pledge the party at next week’s state convention to a platform plank supporting a primary election system in the state, reflecting arguments from proponents and skeptics.
Colonel Ames, superintendent of police in Minneapolis, has been acquitted by a jury after a trial for bribery. The broader police scandal investigations have produced striking reading and cast a tarnished light on the city’s reputation.
A reader advocates a bold irrigation scheme to lay water troughs from northern Wisconsin across the western plains. They claim abundant water and no objection to channeling it to dry regions, suggesting a cooperative regional water project.
Lake Superior reports strawberries ripening with a few already on sale. The grower notes a proven ability to excel in strawberry cultivation, claiming their berries are the largest and most luscious available nowhere else.
A tribute outlines Curtis career from 1872 in Chicago to managing editor, then secretary of the South American commission, extensive Central and South American travels, collaboration with James G. Blaine, and leadership of the bureau of American republics culminating at the Columbian Exposition.
Mrs H Johnson at the Masonic Temple in Ashland Wisconsin advertises a sale of an entire pattern line at half price. The notice highlights discounted textiles and invites readers to visit the location for purchases.
Official publication of the financial condition of Bayfield County Bank Washburn Wisconsin as of July 8 1902. The statement lists resources including loans and discounts 89786709 cash on hand 15500 and total assets 14775478 and liabilities including capital stock 29000 demand deposits 71828 and time deposits 98787 with signatory D M Maxcy vice president and notary E P Holgren sworn on July 8 1902.
The July issue features Edward S. Van Zile's Clarissa's Troublesome Baby a unique novelette rich in novel scenes and humor. Other standout short stories include Marguerite Tracy's The Discovery of Claudia James Bratch Cabell's Afternoon in Arden Guy Wetmore Carrolls Riccordo of the Gray Eyes Beatrice Heron-Maxwells The Betty Syndicate Justus Miles Formans The Vengeance of Mr Livingstone Frank Norriss Dying Fires Douglas Storys In the Days of Our Egotism Edith Sessions Tuppers The Haunted Knocker and Behind Green Portiers.
The Smart Set July number features John Regnault Ellyson and Gilbert Parker on Edward VII's Coronation, with the Duchess of Somerset on toasts past and present. It collects work by Louise Chandler Moulton, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Bliss Carman, and many others including Theodosia Garrison and Caroline Duer.
St Louis reports several grocers tried for selling baking powder containing alum in violation of pure food laws. All were convicted and fined $100. Names like Bengal IC Crown Calumet Chapman’s appear. such powders sell at ten to twenty cents a pound. Authorities urge buyers to seek reputable cream of tartar powders for purity.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic offers genuine tablets stamped C C C promising pure blood, clean skin, bright eyes, and perfect health. Never sold in bulk. available from all druggists for ten cents.
The July What to Eat features Genie Rosenfeld’s humorous A Legend of Leberwurst Emi Francis Smith’s The average Man Florence Huntly’s leading article The Greater Banquet Alice M Perry M D provides practical health tips and editors discuss A Dietary for Nervous People Doctors Disagree on Contagious Nature of Consumption Is it Sanatorium or Sanatorium The issue also offers entertainments table stories and toasts with a six dinners guide and a Schley and Main Steel souvenir included with a one dollar yearly subscription.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lury remedy and claims it cures consumption in early stages. Sold by Krost & Spies. Guinand's Ashland shop offers glasses and optical services by C. A. Sweet, formerly of Dubuque Iowa, promising absolute satisfaction.
Classified notice offering loan money with contact through L N Clausen secretary. Also an advertisement for Liverita Little Liver Pill sold by Fox Bros Washburn and Wistf with pill counts and prices.
An old advertisement touts Twentieth Century Medicine Cascarets Candy Cathartic as superior to traditional pills and liquids. It claims genuine stamped C C C and warns against bulk sales, noting availability through all druggists.
An health note extols kidneys filtering impurities as essential to good health. It claims Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and will positively cure kidney and bladder diseases, strengthening the whole system. Sold by Frost & Spies.
An inquiry invites readers to borrow money with repayments in monthly installments. It directs interested individuals to contact L. N. Clausen, the secretary, for details.
Appeal for constipation relief noting cas carets Candy Cathartic to ease bowels. Claims genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. and warns they are not sold in bulk with all druggists in stock.
Fox Bros. Washburn advertises Bellavita arsenic beauty tablets and pills for complexion a 10 day treatment priced at 50 cents and a 30 day course for one dollar.
In 1895 none, by 1900 six million boxes of Cascarets Candy Cathartic were sold marking a surge in popularity. Advertisers claim it as the best medicine for the bowels in the world and note it is sold by all druggists for a dime.
The Wisconsin Central Railway continues a daily passenger train service despite changes in schedules. Officials say reliability remains strong as riders report steady fare payments and timely departures from main terminals.
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