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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

5

Marsh visits. Schindler family arrives for summer on farm

Walter Marsh and family visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A Marsh over Sunday. The family of R L Schindler of St Paul arrived in the city Saturday to spend the summer season on their farm east of the city. George

Walter Marsh Mrs A. Marsh R. L. Schindler St. Paul City J. B. Young and Son of Eau Claire Eugene Schultheis Clarence Wright Duluth Wright The Steel Corporation Morgan Park Washburn Chicago Loyal Order of Moose William Farnum

Community Notes Highlight Local Events And Movements

A Bayfield area roundup covers a Clarisse Tourville shower with gifts, an upcoming marriage to George Terriault, a Minnesota Law School graduate Leo DeMoully, and a variety of visits from nearby towns. The Bayfield County Road and Bridge committee inspects roads as several residents travel. News on linotype changes at the Times office includes a playful comparison to a circus. The column also notes citizenship deadline reminders and a reflection on aging with quotes from Longfellow.

Clarise Tourville Miss Tourville George Terriault

George Lee Family Enjoys Pleasant Ironwood Trip

George Lee and a family motored to Ironwood Michigan Sunday and report a very enjoyable trip.

George Lee Ironwood Mich

Wisconsin College Dean Visits Bayfield County

Dean Russell of Wisconsin Agricultural College spent several days in Bayfield County last week as guest of County Agricultural Agent W. E. Brubaker. He promotes northern Wisconsin farm lands and urged strong advertising for the Times.

Dean Russell Wisconsin Agricultural College Bayfield County W. E. Brubaker Wisconsin

Bayfield County Assembly Candidate Promotes Honest Legislation

Paid advertisement by Jacob Yderstad of Mason Wisconsin announces his Republican candidacy for the Bayfield County Assembly. He emphasizes a farmers square deal and aims to serve all residents with efficient local interests, urging unity to keep Bayfield County prominent.

Jacob Yderstad Mason Wis Bayfield County Assembly

Incorporation of the Standard Oil Company in 1870

On January 10 1870 the Standard Oil company was incorporated in Cleveland under Ohio law. John D Rockefeller was elected president with Henry Flagler Samuel Andrews Stephen Harkness and William Rockefeller as incorporators. The capital was one million dollars.

Standard Oil Company Cleveland Ohio John D. Rockefeller Henry Flagler Samuel Andrews Stephen Harkness Willam Rockefeller

Mexican War Casualties and Forces

The American side fielded 42,545 regulars and 73,776 volunteers in the Mexican War. Regulars suffered 536 killed, 2,102 wounded, and 408 died of wounds. Volunteers lost 513 killed, 1,818 wounded, and 100 died of wounds, not counting deaths from disease.

Naples Tourists Cook Egg in Volcanic Sand at Solfatara

A Naples area hotspot called Solfatara intrigues visitors as a nearly extinct volcano crater where steam and brimstone odor issue from ground crevices. Guides offer to let tourists cook eggs in the hot sand for a fee.

Naples

Dust From Horse Mouth Smiles Up Frosty Morning

A four year old girl, Little Marjorie, watches a horse and buggy on a frosty morning and calls to her mother to see the dust coming from the horse's mouth. The charming scene captures a child's wonder at a simple rural moment.

Marjorie

Knights of Malta and the first dukes

The Knights of Malta trace origins to the first Crusades around 1070 to 1090 and arose after Jerusalem’s capture with founder Gerard dying in 1120. The title Duke emerged in 1327, with Edward III’s son as the first duke of Cornwall.

Knights of Malta Order of the Knights of Malta Jerusalem Gerard Black Prince Edward III of England Duke of Cornwall

Try Us for Honest Battery and Wiring Service

A local shop advertises battery work and electrical repairs promising honest service. They claim skilled workmanship and experience to extend battery life and fix electrical troubles.

The Iron Heart Big Steel Romance Sparks Industrial Strife

A tale of romance set against fierce industrial competition. The story highlights massive steel furnaces and molten metal as iron workers clash with magnates in a power struggle over industry and labor.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ike Berman George Fox Pete Leo N. DeMoully John DeMoully Minnesota Law School Leo Minnesota Law Review Jake Segal Ashland Bayfield O. A. Lamoreaux Chris Peterson Elk Mound Amos Hansen Bayfield County Road and Bridge Committee Baily Hutchinson D. Me Maynard Times Indiana Yellowstone National Park Leo DeMars Studebaker Dean Carson DeMars Brothers the Times Longfellow FOX Bros Alfred Earson Sam Veno FOX Brothers Nyal Tire & Battery Exchange P. O Washburn, Wis Order of Moose J. B. Spitzer Mooseheart West Bayfield Street F. J. Brandl Estabrook Downs Co Amos M. Hansen Diamond Well Drilling Co W. A. Gustafson Mgr Art Anderson Holmgren’s Andr. Berge Federal Farm Loan Agency W. Bayfield St Larson Liberty Flyer Airplane Arden Rapid Fire Gun Washburn Bakery L. T. Larson, Prop Temple Theatre Madeline Jack Dempsy In “Daredevil Jack Zasu Pitts Orlalaa Broadway New York City A. I. Lien Clothier
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