Bayfield County Fair Dates Set for September
Bayfield County Fair Association reports the county fair will be held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday September 27 28 29. A new circuit including Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota will feature stronger entries and better horse events. John A Pettingill and spouse travel to West Salem then California for several weeks. Thomas Schram captured a large eagle near the city after setting wolf traps and sold the bird for a possible pet. The eagle's wings span about six feet and its front toe was injured, later removed.
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Bayfield County Fair Association
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
John A. Pettingill
West Salem
Mr. Pettingill
California
Thomas Schram
Bayfield Briefs: Services, Towing Incident, and Local Notes
Rev C J McConnell of Superior will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday in Bayfield with both morning and evening services. The Bayfield tug Bayfield built locally by Lake Superior Towing Co. had a successful test voyage. D W O Connell recovers well after hospital treatment in Ashland. The Barker and Harrow narrowly escaped collision in heavy harbor seas when tow lines tangled around Barker's propeller. boats were later sheltered. F Boutin Sr and Mrs J Boutin J traveled to St Paul. Pedro Peterson leaves for Norway. W H Fleith of Cornucopia passes through Bayfield en route to Wausau.
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C. J. McConnell
Superior
Presbyterian
Lake Superior Towing Co
Bayfield
D. W. O’connell
Ashland
Barker
Harrow
Booth Co
Wachsmuth
F. Boutin
J. Boutin J
St. Paul
Fish Creek notes and town updates in early May
Nels Ledin returned home after a two week western trip to Montana and states. Anna Ledin visited over Sunday then returned to Ashland for school. The Town Board of Pilsen met May 1 at the town clerk’s office in Fish Creek. Carl Kallgren received new books for Pilsen from Washburn Printing Co. Erick Brodin has worked at Moquah erecting buildings. Carl Kallgren visited Ashland last week. Alex Ledin did business in Mason last Saturday. Mrs Nordin has been ill and left for Ashland for treatment.
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Nels Ledin
Montana
Anna Ledin
Ashland
Pilsen
Fish Creek
Carl Kallgren
Washburn Printing Co
Erick Brodin
Moquah
Alex Ledin
Mason
Nordin
Bargain Offer For Times And Milwaukee Journal
A 30 day offer combines The Times and The Milwaukee Journal for one year at 3.25 dollars in advance, versus separate 2.00 dollar annual prices. The Journal promotes itself as independent and widely read, while The Times emphasizes local and county news coverage. Trial five month Journal sub is 1 dollar in advance. Address Washburn Pty Co Washburn Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Journal
Mail
Journal
Washburn Pty, Co
Washburn
Wis
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Washburn User
Mrs. C Dayett of Fourth Street Washburn Wisconsin urges others to try Doan’s Kidney Pills After relief from a severe kidney pain She reports the backache vanished and kidneys returned to normal No other brands are recommended by the advertisement Doan’s Kidney Pills 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States Remember the name Doan’s.
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C. Dayett
Fourth Street
Washburn Wis
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Sales Agents Wanted for Leading Picture and Frame House
Advertises permanent agent position with $36 weekly or 400 percent profit, free samples and catalogue. No experience needed. company provides training and capital. Request details, catalogue, and samples from Frank W. Williams Company at 1214 W Taylor St Chicago Tl.
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America
Frank W. Williams Company
Taylor St
Chicago
Humor and Philosophy Reflections on Money Politics and Suffrage
A wry collection of maxims on giving and keeping, blame, time and money. It mocks politicians who must please all and end up nothing to anyone, and hints that women might settle tariff debates before suffrage. The tone is playful yet pointed about public opinion and reform.
The Dollar Ties Friends That Farewell Love
A poem about a friendship strained by a small loan. The speaker recalls a dear friend who asked for a dollar and vanished, suggesting money tests bonds. The verse warns that friendships too often hinge on financial favors and future repayment.
Moving to a worse place for more money debate
The exchange questions whether relocating this spring is worth it, with one speaker arguing against finding a worse location and paying more. The other concedes the search may be necessary, expressing skepticism about a better alternative.
Townsfolk Discuss Advertising Sigs for Male Teams
A local exchange centers on hanging signs on male sports teams to advertise. The proposer claims the signs have strong pullir qualities and wonders about townspeople reaction to the idea.
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Sigs
Emancipation and Illness Talk in Humorous Exchange
The passage presents a dialogue about emancipation and a wife who does not know. Interjected are quips about a doctor advising rest and the plan to find another physician. The tone is light and observational.
Addressing Tax Assessments for Fair Valuation in County
A public letter urges assessors in multiple towns to tax all property at true cash value. It stresses equal treatment, accurate land descriptions, and inclusion of personal property. The writer cites sales data from 1907 to 1909 and warns of fines and political consequences for lax assessment practices.
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Barksdale
Bell
Cable
Drummond
Eileen
Hughes
Lincoln
Mason
Oulu
Orienta
Pilsen
Pratt
Washburn
Neil M. Oscar
Mirage Illusion Explained by Light Refraction Across Strata
An 19th century account describes mirages as light refraction between air layers causing distant objects to loom taller or duplicated. It cites Scoresby seeing his ship Fame beyond the horizon, Ramsgate castle lifted illusion, Lake Geneva double images, desert mirages mislead travelers, and Ontario mirages revealing the opposite shore.
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Strait of Messina
Brocken
Arctic
Scoresby
Fame
Vince
Ramsgate
Dover Castle
Lake Geneva
Un sociable Lot. Mr Thomas on New York crowds
In a Youth's Companion note, Mr Thomas criticizes New York as full of big buildings and schools yet cold and ignorant. He recalls visiting Brother Tom’s office near the Brooklyn Bridge, watching hundreds pass by without a single glance or recognition for him as a stranger, and laments unfriendly manners.
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John
Thomas
Tom
Brooklyn Bridge
Tarlem
Tunkett Corners
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