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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
2
The Times published weekly by J. E. Jones at 32 a year announces advertising rates. Entered at the Washburn Wisconsin post office as second class mail matter.
The piece urges a legally authorized town caucus to nominate officers, noting past weak participation since 1895 and predicting broader, representative turnout next year. It stresses the voice of the people and fair treatment across factions and calls Mayor Williams to renew paving plans amid a strained city budget and $450,000 bonded debt.
In West Superior the Republican city convention ended with a split as Dietrich won the mayoralty contest but Parker supporters bolted over a minor pretext. Two Republican city tickets formed while a Democratic ticket and several independents are also fielded. Locals lament party manipulation and poor losing.
Half breed factions push for Judge Tarrant the La Follette appointee to the circuit bench in Milwaukee but party norms favor partisan judicial nominations. The Tarrant supporters failed at the convention as pro half breed interests split the vote, and regular Republican nominee Wheeler appears poised for victory.
President Peet calls a three day North Wisconsin Press Association session in Menomonie beginning April 21. Journal of Burnett County reports the meeting will be productive and beneficial for editors and publishers in the north.
The article calls on the newspaper boys to step up their efforts and shoulder the work to ensure the upcoming meeting at Menomonie is a big success. It emphasizes community involvement and active participation to support the event.
Charles Francis Adams of Massachusetts proposes that all ex presidents become United States Senators at large for life. The idea is praised as capital and would keep worthy leaders from "grass" and provide adornment and benefit to the Senate. We second the motion.
The railroad kings pushing the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger face trouble mirroring a governor who overestimated his control. The people will not be deprived of rights, whether in railway enterprise governance or in state affairs.
CaLLy Adams resigns as dairy and food commissioner and announces a bid for Congress. He pledges independence from party factions, claiming he will not participate in Governor LaFollette’s affairs or opposition battles.
In Milwaukee voters show thorough civic inquiry before action they judged Governor LaFollette and his opposition, concluding with inaction toward the so called half-breeds.
General Miles has stopped over again and the president weighs giving him the grand bounce. Miles is described as among the most disagreeable public servants and is urged to take a tumble to himself.
A protégé of Carrie Nation whipped Mayor Parker of Topeka Kansas with a raw hide in the forepart of the week. The incident is unlikely to cause a national stir and will prompt the familiar question about Kansas.
The reader laments the absence of trustworthy inhabitants in Sawyer county as reflected in the Hay ward papers, questioning where the honest people have gone and what happened to local integrity.
The Cuban postal thieves C. F. W. Neely W. H. Reeves and Estes G. Rathbone have each received ten year imprison ment terms and ordered to repay stolen sums totaling from 35000 to 56000 dollars in fines.
Practical guidance by J C Reese of Cascade Nursery Osceola on preparing soil, digging deep planting holes, watering basins, and mulching for evergreens. Includes timing in August for root growth, maintenance, spacing for wind breaks, and hedge planting with Arborvitae Spruce and Pines.
The article extols arbutus as a delightful early spring flower and urges restraint in picking to prevent extinction. It notes the plant’s growth from cuttings, its preference for cool shade and moisture, and its potential for garden or pot cultivation to spread its beauty for future generations.
The Times offers binding services for books and magazines and invites customers to view samples showing quality and style. Submit orders for prompt attention.
The C with a tail marks Cascarets Candy Cathartic on a blue enamel box. Each tablet bears the C.C.C. stamp and is sold in standard retail packaging. Bulk sales are not offered. available through apothecaries and druggists.
An early 20th century ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring health tonic for the whole family. It claims to prevent tiredness and offers the product Frost & Spies at 35 cents.
The up to date Little Liver Pill offered in 5¢ boxes with 15 pills 10¢ boxes with 40 pills and 25¢ boxes with 100 pills. Sold by Fox Bros Washburn Wistf.
Public service style note warns readers to demand genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic with C C C stamp. It cautions against substitutes or counterfeits and notes authentic tablets are not sold in bulk and are available through all druggists.
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