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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
6
Advertising rates set at 1.50 dollars per year for applicants. Notice states application required and lists Washburn Wisconsin as the post office of entry under second class mail matter.
The piece argues Taft will lose if nominated and praises Robert M. La Follette as the only progressive path to victory. It notes Roosevelt’s unpopularity and urges the convention to nominate La Follette. It also critiques Duluth Herald for praising Wisconsin agriculture and Bayfield County.
A proposed ordinance to prohibit spitting on Duluth sidewalks is urged as essential for public health. Advocates note dirty sidewalks spread germs and that up-to-date cities enforce similar bans. The council should pass and enforce an anti spitting measure.
In Washburn circus day with Campbell Bros despite rain. Mr P M Dalby of Chicago and Miss Vida B Commbs of Stockton Cal married in city. John Ott and family move to area to farm. builder plans dwelling. Job ad seeks three men at 1650 weekly. Mrs Walmer Erickson judged insane. taken to Mendota asylum. Ads for agency sales and Burdock Blood Bitters sold locally.
Centrally located five room cottage in first class condition with modern conveniences. Inquiries to Northern State Bank.
Pursuants to the June 4 1912 action of the Common Council all property owners must cut and remove weeds from their premises and adjoining property. City Clerk L N Clausen issues the directive under city ordinance.
The notice warns that the content cannot be republished without explicit authorization from the rights holder. It stresses legal protections and may imply restrictions on distribution or reproduction.
The Washburn and Ashland city teams had a soggy field and postponed game last Sunday. In the earlier meeting Washburn fell 12 to 2 to the Bayfield squad, while the Bayfield club also lost to the Odanah Red Skins, with Boss holding them scoreless through seven innings. Art Godfrey of this city has several fights lined up including Earl Smith in Hurley on the 24th, Mike Murphy in Houghton on June 26, and a July 4 rematch with Mahoney of Racine at Ashland.
The anecdote follows Murat Halstead who nicknamed Mr. Johnson “the brass ornament of the Cincinnati bar.” At a party he meets Mrs. Johnson who reveals she has been polishing that very ornament for fifteen years, a witty punchline about local lawyers.
Poem excerpt in reflective tone urges living year by year with a hopeful, unhurried mindset. It emphasizes facing the future with a whole and happy heart, paying its toll to youth and age, and continuing the journey with cheer.
The article notes Mountain View poultry breeders claim a new Patriot breed with red white and blue plumage. It discusses distinct feeding needs for chickens ducks and geese and the impracticality of housing all three together. It also reports a Modesto grower receiving 7000 dollars for Thompson seedless on thirty acres and cites a corn show winner from Raymond Coweta County Georgia with 133 bushels per acre.
A New Jersey minister's wife on a manses porch refuses a Bible salesman and later learns the visitor was selling Bibles. The stranger pressed for a sale, but the wife declined, then inquired later from a neighbor who identified the visitor.
Scalding water fresh air and sun shine aid farm cleanliness and animal health. Rabbits offer meat for hens when fresh meat is scarce while exercise and prey meat may spur laying. Fur prices rise. mink pelts jump from 1.40 to 7 dollars, skunk skins from .65 to 1.75, muskrat from .11 to .40.
Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg New York reports treating her child with Dr Thomas Electric Oil for burns on the face neck and chest. The medicine halted pain and the child slept peacefully. Sold by all druggists.
Public notice states the Board of Review for the Town of Washburn in Bayfield County Wisconsin will meet June 24 1912 at 10 am at the Town Clerk office to review the assessment roll and sworn statements, examine real and personal property valuations, correct errors, and perform duties by law. Dated June 18 1912. M S Miller Town Clerk.
A group of American and Canadian capitalists will establish in Brazil the largest beef producing plant. They bought 9,000,000 acres of government land in Brazil for year round cattle grazing. The project starts with vast cattle and aims for 500,000 head. Headquarters will be Sao Paulo. Murdo McKenzie of Colorado, former National Stockmen's Association president, will lead at $50,000 yearly.
The piece recounts David A. Ball of Pike County Missouri a former state senator and lieutenant governor reflecting on his political ambition and a doctor’s cautionary tale about succession. It also recalls a Strand Magazine anecdote about Partridge Almanac predicting fair weather while the hostler reveals the accuracy of forecasts by Partridge’s reputation.
Mrs Maria Ramstead of Main Street Washburn Wisconsin reports observing kidney trouble and backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She cites family members also benefiting and notes the product is sold by dealers at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents.
A brief note indicates activities in general commerce including transactions, interest-bearing deposits, and lending. It mentions farming interests and related financial services. The fragment suggests a regional financial institution outlining typical operations and service offerings to farmers.
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