Bayfield County Notes on Residents and Local Politics
Mrs Roy Southmayd sails for Virginia Minnesota to join her husband. Mike Bartlemete returns from two years on the Pacific coast. School board elections see light turnout and an adjournment in one district. Theodore Wieland elected in another. Harbor City may skip Fourth of July celebrations this year. Frank Hammill, Spooner Advocate editor, seeks assembly seat amid strong local support. Bayfield enjoys warm summer weather easing May rain.
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Mike Bartlememe
Bayfeld
Pacific Coast
Theodore Wieland
Frank Hammill
Spooner
Frank
Bayfield Peninsula
Monster Pike Lake muskellunge nets 43 pounds near Iron River
The Pike Lakes catch near Iron River records a 43 pound muskellunge measuring four feet three inches. Couture captor plans to mount the head as town observers note the trophy.
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Pike Lakes
Con. Couture
McDonald
Nelson
Washburn
Chippewa Falls
Ashland Junction Projects Move Forward This Summer
Foley and Cornell have a contract to build four stone arch bridges in the German settlement once they finish the six foot diameter culvert at Benoit. They will also perform mason work for Hileen town this summer. Mercer of Chicago visits Agert Rounsavell’s home. Searing resigns School District No. 4 clerk role, to be replaced by O Scott Tompkins. Muir of Ashland scouts land near the Junction for potential purchase.
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Foley & Cornell
Benoit
Messers Foley & Cornel
Hileen
Mercer
Chicago
Agert Rounsavell
Searing
O. Scott Tompkins
Muir
Ashland
Dr Shoop's Night Cure Promoted for Women Health
An advertisement urges weak women to try Dr Shoop's Night Cure suppositories described as soothing healing and antiseptic. It promotes a free Book No 4 For Women and offers confidential questions to Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The product is said to be sold by all dealers.
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Dr. Shoop
Ashland Washburn steamboat and train connections timetable
Morning to Ashland connects to N P Duluth trains and Washburn boats and afternoon N P links at Ashland. Evening trains from Ashland and Washburn connect with 7 25 and 8 p m boats. Captain John E Doherty announces New Phone No 41 No 7 Fifield Place Ashland Wisconsin.
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Ashland
Washburn
N. P
Omaha
Duluth
W. O.C
N. W
John E. Doherty
Fifield Place
Wisconsin
Annual commencement honors three graduates at Opera House
The eighth annual commencement exercises were a success as three young ladies Hattie royal Kathryn Ellen O'Brien and Cora Theresa Swenson received diplomas from A Knowles. Prof Royce of the Superior Normal delivered the chief address Have a Look. Community notes show fishing at Pike lake Washburns victory over local team and a fined offender for dynamite use.
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Steckbauer
Opera House
Hattie Royal
Kathryn Ellen O’brien
Cora Theresa Swenson
A. Knowles
Prof
Royce
Superior Normal
W. R. Rood
Pike Lake
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsement Proof
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies using Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and states it is a thorough practical remedy. The endorsement is offered with pleasure and is a conscientious reference, signed Q. W. Frost.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Q. W. Frost
Local visits and legal business noted in city entries
Geo S Barnes a business visitor, Attorney Shields and Sauve conducted legal business in Superior on Monday and Tuesday. Dr A J Patterson and Mr Clu bine traveled to Cable and Drummond last week. Mrs P B Stewart confined at home but now out. Geo Pellingill made a business trip to Ashland Tuesday.
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Wm. F. Young
Washburn
R. B. Patton
Hughes
Henry L. Moreland
Patton
Superior
Geo. S. Barnes
Attorney Shields
Sauve
A. J. Patterson
Mr. Clubine
Cable and Drummond
Nobody Knows But Mother Poem Fragment
A fragmentary poem questions a mother about the many tasks and cares she bears daily. It paints a portrait of a mother's endless toil and devotion through questions about missing buttons, toys, burns, hats, mended aprons, muddy shoes, and the countless acts of love guiding her children.
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Mother
The Cow and the Cars Speech in Court Over Cow Fatality
An Irish barrister argued for the plaintiff in a court case about a cow killed by a train. He contended that proper running of the train and correct bell and whistle signals would have prevented the fatal injury.
Man in perfect health finds relief with Foley's Kidney Cure
A Branchton Pennsylvania man, once unable to work and unable to bend to tie his shoes, credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health. He proclaims, Success to Foley's Kidney Cure, after taking six bottles.
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IL. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Army canteen revival eyed to boost troops morals and health
Secretary Taft warns banning beer and light wines at posts drives soldiers to bad pre and post drink habits and worse moral decline. Adjutant General Ainsworth notes many officers and men favor restoring the exchange, citing improved sobriety health and fewer desertions as a result.
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Army Canteen
Congress
W.H. Taft
Army
F. C. Ainsworth
Growth of Thuringian Dollmaking From Wax Heads to Wool wigs
Rene Bache traces how Thuringian toymakers evolved from wooden dolls to wax headed figures after a London origin doll inspired a dipping wax process. Movable eyes, closing lids, and Angora wigs followed, with ornamented dresses made by many women and girls.
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Thuringian Mountains
Sonneberg
London
China
Thuringian
Rene Bache
World Record Prices for Seed Potatoes at Spilsby Auction
At a Spilsby sale in England seed potatoes set records for value. Six El Dorado tubers weighing five ounces fetched £56 8s 6d, equating to £402,658 13s 4d per ton. Other tubers sold for 21 shillings and nine guineas, with a half ounce tuber commanding a high price. A stone of the Sir John Franklin variety, new to market, sold at £3,000 per ton.
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Spilsby
England
London Mail
Sir John Franklin
Doan’s Regu l ats Claim Constipation Relief
Doan’s Regulats are advertised as a cure for constipation without griping or nausea and without weakening effects. The ad invites inquiries at 25 cents per box and touts revelations about kidney or bladder troubles. Also mentions Foley’s Kidney Cure as a reliable option.
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Doan
Foley
Q. v. Frost
Local fraternal lodge meeting schedule summary
The notice lists monthly and semi monthly meetings for several groups. Knights of Maccabees North Star Tent No 4 T and A Oscar Com. Free and Accepted Masons Washburn Lodge No 240. Hercules Club. Morgenstjernen No 6 Vile Markateds. Sons of Norway Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity Washburn Colony No 360. Catholic Knights Wisconsin Branch No 102. Women's Catholic Order Foresters St Placidus Court No 297. Meetings occur at various halls on specific Mondays and Thursdays.
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Knights of Maccabees
North Star
A. Oscar Com
E. Bryan Kee
Meehan Hall
Washburn
A. W. McLeod
M. A. Lincoln
Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity
Washburn Colony
G. A. Calder W. B
Buzard
Sec
Odd Fellows Hall
Women's Catholic Order Foresters St
Sping Fever and a Quick Boost from Dr Shoop's Restorative
Readable ad copy describes spring lethargy as a winter-after effect, urging Dr Shoop's Restorative as a rapid tonic. It claims 48 hours to reveal benefits, with improved vim, appetite, digestion, and energy, and notes druggists endorse the product.
Foley's Honey and Tar Praise Cited in Letter
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes Foley's Honey and Tar is best for coughs colds and lung trouble and has cured consumption in its early stages. Q v Frost notes many users satisfied. John Grieffy of Cornucopia transacted business in the city Tuesday.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
Q. v. Frost
John Grieffy
Cornucopia
Skater Boat Sails Apostle Islands Weekly and Sunday Trips
The Skater offers regular Thursday tours from Ashland to Bayfield via Mission and La Pointe docks with daytime returns, plus Sunday evening excursions from Ashland at 8 p m returning 10 30 p m weather permitting. Lunch served on board. Also an ad for Dr Shoops Pink Pain Tablets priced 25 cents.
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Apostle Islands
Ashland
Washburn
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