Colonel Wings Benevolence Shapes Washburn Progress
In Washburn Wisconsin Col Colonel Wing is praised for donating land for public use and funding schools scholarships and war expenses. The Times contrasts Wing generosity with political factions, urging Bayfield County to back conservative stalwart candidates and resist La Follette aligned policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Washburn
Col. Wing
Wing
West Superior
Bayfield County
Town Board Proceedings and County Convention Notices
May 16 1902 town board special meeting minutes record filing Birch Street opening and fund transfers plus audited taxes and bills including poor and highway funds. Also notices of Bayfield County Republican convention July 3 1902 and June 21 caucuses with town by town delegate counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Nels Nelson
Cudmore
T. A. Oscar
Fred T. Yates
Oscar
Birch Street
A. A. Bigelow & Co’s
Washington Ave
General Fund
Highway Fund
Republican Party
Bayfield County
Court House
Washburn
Wisconsin
Madison
Bayfield
Town Hall
Town
Port Wing
Mason
Pratt
Drummonde
L. I. Clausen
J. E. Jenks
Republican County Committee
Bay County
Wedding Tour Incident Reveals Old Flame Encounter
An 18 year old bride recounts a wedding journey in which a dining table at a hotel was suddenly shared with her former fiancée and his wife. The moment of recognition caused awkward silence, followed by the groom’s attempt to locate the rival couple, who had already left.
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Ohio River
Missy
Theotel
Baltimore Sun
Mount Pelee Rumor Sparks Local Backbiting Plea
Readers speculate Mount Pelee may erupt again as Hayward papers hint at renewed activity. The writer urges residents to stop infighting and focus on the hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Papers
Mount Pelee
Agen Elected Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic Leader
Honorable James H. Agen of West Superior is elected department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for Wisconsin. Agen has many friends across Bayfield County and northern Wisconsin who will congratulate him on this honors-filled election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Agen
West Superior
Grand Army of the Republic
Wisconsin
Agen
Bayfield County
The Value of Thought and Mental Discipline
A London Spectator quote extols thinking as essential for mental vigor. It contrasts thinkers who train with contemplation against those who avoid serious thought, likening the latter to a body fed on soft food. It emphasizes that disciplined thought yields a far stronger intellectual instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Spectator
Milk Frauds In Athens Exposed By Clever Goats
An Athens scam story describes milk sellers with goats led through streets. The goat milking is done publicly as housewives watch, but a hidden water tube mixes water with milk in the pail. The trick hinges on simultaneous pressure on the udder and water sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Journal Des Debats
Three in Mythology and Nature’s Triads
The text notes the prominence of three in myth and nature. It cites the three graces, Cerberus with three heads, Neptune with a three tined fork, and the nine muses as built from threes. It also mentions the third wave of destruction and triads in day parts, plant groupings, and other natural sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerberus
Neptune
When the Cat Was Sacred in the Middle Ages
The text notes that animals played a major role in devotional rites, comparing to ancient Egypt. It mentions the cat zyrus being embalmed after death and buried in Bubastis, citing Herodotus on the goddess Diana Bubastis transforming into a cat when gods fled to Egypt.
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Egypt
Zlurus
Bubastis
Herodotus
Diana Bubastis
Plae
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Advertisement
A promotional health note highlights kidney function and urges Foley's Kidney Cure to improve kidney and bladder health. It claims systemic strengthening and cites Frost & Spies as sellers. The fragment ends with an inquired loan offer and contact prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Frost & Spies
Bowels Strong Promise from Cathartic Candy Cure
Advertisement notes Cas carets Candy Cathartic to relieve constipation or diarrhoea. Claims the pills make bowels act naturally. Genuine tablets stamped C C C sold by druggists for one dollar. not sold in bulk.
Notice for bids on stumping grubbing and plowing land
Bids will be received for stumping grubbing and plowing 40 acres of land located one fourth mile south of Houghton road. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by E C Stevens.
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Houghton Road
E. C. Stevens
Chicago
Milwaukee
Manitowoc
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashand
Duluth
Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
Marshfield
Hurley
Ironwood
Bessmer
Wisconsin
Pullman
Wisconsin Central Ry
Jas. C. Ponp
Gen
Atg
Milwaukee, Wis
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Gains Popularity in 1900
In 1895 there were none and by 1900 six million boxes of Cascarets Candy Cathartic were sold. The ad proclaims it the best medicine for the bowels in the world and urges readers to buy at all druggists.
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Roc
Wisconsin Central Railway Maintains a Daily Train Service
The Wisconsin Central Railway continues its daily passenger and freight service, maintaining regular schedules and routes to connect key regions. Officials report steady demand, with minor adjustments to timetable efficiency and on time performance.
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the Times
J . E. Jones
Soraras Bayfield County
LaFollette
John C. Spooner
Robert M. LaFollette
Spooner
Republican Party of
la Follette
Town Board Proceedings
Emeline Nelson
Norgren
Legacy
Gertrude Mosinak
M Mosinuk
Mary Sharrow
Pane Tae
Nichols
Christ Nelson
Krause
Wescott
Ole Flottum
John Peterson
F B Hicks
Enterdee Tees
Henry Cadmore
Pest House
Pete MolInaa
Seta Sibeg
Barney Huffs WiSan
Eceteese
John Bergstrom
John Friberg
Bernt Olson
Prather
Geo. Anderson
Board On Motion
O. Lowper
Guinand
Ashland
C. A.weet
Dubuque, Iowa
Washburn Times
Wis Telephone Co
Nels Palm Flushing
Sowder Loopy Bryant
Wis Justice
Seawereed
Pete Jensen Livery
Frank Kowalzek
Es Ed Simnean
F. Tarboli
Joe Bushie
Ewes
and Johnson Abe Eoensves
J Fish
John Holmludd
JD Arsoneau
Seb
Wen Eres
John Bolt
Frank Day
O Holman
A Halvorson
J Olson
Christ Lund
Henry Halvorson
Arnt Hanson
Austin & Westin Co Ltd
Cramer & Co
A Jacobs Lumber
Akeley & Sprague Lumber
Dr. Gossom
Wolfic
Bright
Brazelton
Conservatory
Ashland, Wis
Bellavita
Fox Bros., Washburn’ Wistf
The
Wisconsin Central Railway
Ron River
Orienta
D. M. Maxcy
Washburn, Wisconsin
Lombaer
Northwestern Store
Masonica Temple
Adee
Summery
Mother Hubbard
Dimity
McBrides
Ashland, WS
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