Cedar business tote established in city soon
M Maxey announced Fleet Thompson of Wausau will begin an extensive cedar business and hire many men. The firm will move managers and families to the city. Pittsburg and Lake Superior Iron Company to use part of the yards. Omaha Railroad talks on yard space continue. This arrival boosts local confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is. M. Maxey
Jacobs’ Yards
Fleet & Thompson of
Wausau
Akerly Lumber Company
Pany
Omaha Railroad
Pittsburg & Lake Superior Iron Company
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cures
An advertisement asserts healthy kidneys filter blood impurities and cites Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. The claim emphasizes overall system strength and promotes Q. W. Frost as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Will Celebrate Fourth of July Committee Chooses Washburn Plan
A Washburn citizen meeting at the Commercial Club rooms formed a committee to raise funds for a grand Fourth of July celebration. The group reports strong business community support and progress toward a landmark event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Washburn
New apportionment bill changes Bayfield districting
The proposed bill to the Legislature would give Bayfield County one Assemblyman. Currently Bayfield Sawyer and Washburn form a single district. if adopted the bill would merge Washburn Sawyer and Rusk into one district while Bayfield gains its own member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
Bayfield
Sawyer
Washburn
Sawyer and Rusk
For Sale Twenty Acres on Washington Avenue
John Walsh advertises twenty acres of good land for sale on Washington Avenue. The notice urges inquiry to acquire the parcel and provides contact details for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
John Walsh
Lang Wins Breakwater Rock Contract At Duluth Quarry
Major Graham D Fitch of the United Corps of Engineers inspected bay breakwater work in Bayfield. He awarded the rock contract to Alex Lang of Duluth at 99 cents per ton for 60 000 tons of sandstone from the Houghton quarry four miles from Bayfield. Rock measured by water displacement on scows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham D. Fitch
United Corps of Engineers of
Duluth
Alex Lang
Lang
Bayfield
Houghton
Homestead Contested Case Heard by Local Clerk
The hearing of George Francis versus O. E. Olson before Clerk of Court Bell examined many witnesses. Testimony will be sent to the General Land Office in Washington. Attorney Alvord represents Francis and F. J. Collignon of Ashland defends Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francis
O. E. Olson
Bell
General Land Office
Washington
Alvord
F. J. Colignon
Ashland
Olson
Washburn Property Owners Urged to Clean Alleys
City of Washburn issues notice to all property owners to clean up their alleys at once or be billed for city cleanup and charged against the property tax roll. Wording signed by Mike Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washburn
Mike Larson
Dean's Ointment Promise Stops Itching Instantly
Stops itching instantly and claims to cure piles eczema salt rheum tetter itch hives herpes and scabies. Advertises availability at any drug store with a direct product claim and no medical endorsement.
Rumor Circulates of Segal & Co Big Store Move
The rumor claims L Segal & Co plans a $100000 stock department store in the Board of Trade building, replacing Spicer-Fanying. Representatives may visit July 1 to study the plan while Segal Bros. assert no move is planned, noting current Bayfield and Washburn stores and their loyal customer base in Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Telegram
L. Segal & Co
Board of Trade
Spicer-Fanying Company
Bayfield
Washburn
Louis Segal
Segal
Walkway condemnations expand in council meeting
County Surveyor Hugo C. Nelson of Bayfield spent the week in the city setting grades for the recently condemned blocks. The council added blocks South side block 52 Townsite East 6 659 and others to the unsafe list. Construction of new walks will begin quickly once fill is completed on the various paths.
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Common Council
South Side
Townsite
Hugo C. Nelson
Bayfield
Local graduate James Fluck completes two year pharmacy course
James Fluck of this city, son of Mr and Mrs George Fluck, yesterday finished a two year course at the State School of Pharmacy. He may take the state board exam in July before returning home. A Washburn High School alumnus, he may study in Germany or locate elsewhere, with a bright career ahead. Dewitt’s Carbolized Hazel Salve advertised as a remedy for scratches and minor injuries, sold by Sweets Drug Store.
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James Fluck
George Fluck
State School of Pharmacy
State Board
James
Washburn High School
Germany
Dewitt
DeWitt’s
Sweets Drug Store
City to Enforce Dog Tag Law After July First
Common council adjourned Friday evening deciding to reestablish dog licensing. After July first all dogs must wear a tag or be impounded. Members vow strict enforcement to ensure compliance and avoid animal seizure.
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Common Council
Deserved the Punishment at Municipal Court
A Municipal Court session Monday evening heard nine boys admit guilt in stealing from Cramer's wares. Parents accompanying the youths were allowed private thrashings in the judge’s office, a method praised as effective for deterring future mischief. A suggestion proposed a public thrashing for a second offense.
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Cramer
Death of Charles Bailey Aged 28
Charles Bailey aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs Sam Bailey died at his parents home after an eleven year illness most of which confined him to bed Funeral was held at the home and the remains taken to Cumberland for burial The family receives community sympathy in their hour of sorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bailey
Sam Bailey
Bailey
Cumberland
Dewitt's Little Early Riser Pill Advert
A short drugstore ad touts Dewitt's Little Early Riser as a small safe effective pill to ease headaches. Sold by Sweets Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Sweets Drug Store
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Praised by Dyersburg Resident
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee reports using Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and calls it a thorough practical remedy based on his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg, Fenn
Q. W. Frost
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Jacobs
Paris
Krese
Rexall
City Drug Store
Brate
The
Times
Sweet’s Drug Store
Plete
Homestead
F. J. Meehan
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