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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
8
The Washburn Times cites criticism from Cumberland on Hogan and endorses a stronger navy. It lauds Lenroot and Jefferson, noting Stalwart ties and editorials targeting Democratic and Republican figures as campaigns heat up.
Congressman Irvine Lenroot of the 11th district endorses a naval program featuring two dreadnoughts and six battle cruisers. He says his focus is on preparedness and the overall strength of the defense rather than the count of ships.
A lively note criticizes government seed giveaways sparking frustration and questions about policy. It features a playful rant on free assistance and public skepticism regarding motives and impacts.
The record laments government seed programs yielding little growth outside lettuce while seed houses benefited. It cheers the end of the free seed bureau and notes White Rose Creamery’s strong ice cream demand. Merchants shifting to Washburn reduce outside shipments, expecting McKinney and Maxcy to supply cream locally, keeping profits in the district.
The piece argues Wisconsin Republicans are more focused on personal rivalries than party welfare. It contrasts La Follette, McGovern, and Philipp, noting La Follette’s past progressive impact but questioning current loyalties and strategy within the party.
The Superior Telegram urges Wisconsin Republicans to attend a Racine led convention and nominate a candidate responsive to progressive and other Republican voters. It condemns old leaders as self serving and insists they withdraw, letting the people decide and “go way back and sit down.”
Port Wing booster T N Okerstrom returns from tours in Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Syc amore with a bushel of wheat he challenges the world to beat He offers one of his Bayfield county lands to any who can surpass his crop and grain men say his sample outshines all others from millions observed Reward $25 for a missing team of bay mares north of Topside last seen May 22nd Fred J Kopplin Iron River Wis adv
The Romans had three applause forms the bombus imbrices and the testae. Bombus was a decorous hum not an explosion the other two involved hand claps. The text notes that Romans clapped but certainty is uncertain.
A pompous Mrs Newrich asks if the sunburst was seen. The poorer neighbor retorts no and jokes the sunburst would provoke a reaction if he ate another bite. Dialogue from Ladies Home Journal reflects social friction and wit.
Miss Mary Delone daughter of Mr and Mrs John Delone and Mr William Goslin were united in marriage at St Louis Catholic Church with Rev Fr See officiating. Miss Alice Goslin was bridesmaid and Walter Arseneau best man. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home. Relatives and friends attended and extended congratulations.
Waldemar Kaempffert notes in American Review of Reviews that a boatlike fuselage reduces air disturbance, allowing airframes to plow ahead with less wake. The shift stems from scientific measurement of wind resistance, revealing that bulk closed into a streamlined shape outperforms a collection of small parts.
A reflective piece urges careful judgment before making any life choice. It compares living to passing through doors in a corridor, where only one latch can be opened and no turn back is possible. The article cites a Persian proverb about paying for choices and emphasizes personal responsibility in the final reckoning.
Canon Horsley declares snails edible and nutritious in a book on British land and fresh water molluscs. He notes Helix pomatia is prized by connoisseurs in southern England and various species are eaten across France Italy and Spain. Snails are easy to rear, require lime for shells, and feed themselves on plant leaves, and are most delicious when well prepared.
The dialogue indicates Maud, Helen, and Jack have reconciled their quarrel and plan to marry soon. Ethel confirms the reunion is temporary, suggesting future developments in the romantic triangle. The piece reads as a serialized relationship tease typical of gossip columns.
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