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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1902

Page

4

Timber lands draw western investors to Wisconsin fields

A long analysis urges early land purchases in Bayfield county Wisconsin noting rapid price rises and large western interest. It compares past westward land booms, warns of rising opportunities, and promotes farming lands as a path to wealth for settlers and their successors.

West Wisconsin Oregon Washington Idaho Colorado Bayfield County Minnesota Iowa Nebraska

United States generosity in disaster relief is praised

The article extols America's generous spirit after Martinique's disaster praising the nation for flood relief and its role in freeing Cuba, governing Puerto Rico, educating Filipinos, and aiding Americans during Johnstown and Galveston calamities. It highlights a view of Uncle Sam as benevolent and capable in humanitarian aid and governance.

United States Martinique Uncle Sam Cuba Porto Rico Johnstown Galveston

Church Work Does Not Suffer From Individual Failures

The article argues that isolated crimes by clergy do not tarnish the Church’s overall mission. It states ministers err as humans and praises churches for actively purging evil within their ranks, maintaining commendable work despite occasional black sheep.

Neillsville

Williams Sells Hayward Republican Interest Editor Change

James H. Williams, longtime editor and publisher of the Hayward Republican, sells his stake to the Hayward Republican News Company. A. N. Sandall of Ashland is named the new editor. Williams says he is aging and leaves political pressures of Sawyer county, with friends wishing him success.

James H. Williams Hayward

Young Alfonso III Shifts Spain to New Reign

The young king of Spain reaches majority and ascends the throne while the queen mother reflects on maintaining stability during the monarchy's turbulent era. Reports describe Alphonso as a pleasant lad with hopeful prospects for the dynasty.

Spain Mama Alphonso

Judge Roberts Declared A Bid For Congress Denied

The West Superior Wave notes Judge D E Roberts will not win the congressional seat this year or any future year. It states Jenkins holds the place and Douglas will lead a contest when a representative is nominated, though this county may grant a complimentary vote to Roberts on May 29.

West Superior la Follette Jenkins H. E. Tichnor Congress Barron County la Follette County Judge Roberts D. E. Roberts Roberts Douglas

Her Point of View in Milwaukee Sentinel

A reader notes the column style in the Milwaukee Sentinel and suggests Miss King write a daily quarter column with receipts suitable for a cookbook. The remark mixes praise and playful critique of the feature.

Milwaukee Sentinel

Primaries Favor Return of Congressman Jenkins

Across the district this week primaries and conventions to elect delegates to the Congressional Convention show strong support for Congressman Jenkins's return. Delegates favor his candidacy and the district awaits the final convention outcome.

Jenkins

Arizona girl runs a ranch headline noted

A daily newspaper ran a bold headline about an Arizona girl managing a ranch. The piece wasn’t read as no unusual claim was apparent, leaving the story description unclear.

Arizona

Freed Cuba hailed as new republic off coast

The piece lauds Cuba as a liberated republic born near its shores and credits the United States with guiding its creation. It argues the young nation will smoothly chart its path without trouble.

Cuba Uncle Sam

Congressional convention set for Chippewa Falls in this district

The Iron River Pioneer notes the congressional convention for the district on the 29th at Chippewa Falls. It expects no serious opposition to Congressman Jenkins, who has served with distinction, while Superior backs a candidate and Douglas is highlighted for profiting from Jenkins’ influence.

Iron River Chippewa Falls Jenkins Congress National Capital Douglas

Candidacy debate for district republican nomination cited

D E Roberts of Superior enters the race for the republican congressional nomination in the district. The endorsement urges preserving Hon. John J Jenkins as congressman noting his past success and national reputation.

Rice Lake D. E. Roberts Superior Judge Roberts Congress John J. Jenkins Jenkins

Curb Stone Gossip and National Folly In Milwaukee

A local observer mocks a German cultural display and the erection of a Frederick the Great statue in Washington. The piece notes the Prince Henry tour in America and jokes about Congress opening with a beer pump while comment on lively Milwaukee tax sales and rising land values.

Prince Henry America Milwaukee Sentinel Frederick the Great Washington National Capitol Congress

Rice withdraws from Eleventh District race in Milwaukee

Railroad Commissioner Graham L. Rice said in Milwaukee he is out of the Eleventh Congressional district race. He stated Judge Roberts is not well known enough to win and predicted Jenkins will win again.

Roberts Jenkins

Smokeless Powder Question Sparks Household Debate

Mrs Bickers questions a new smokeless powder while reading about military experiments. Mr Bickers replies that she has long used smokeless powder, revealing a playful domestic exchange in Detroit.

Mrs. Bickers Mr. Bickers Detroit Free Press

Glasses and optical goods at Guinand's Ashland store

Ashland residents are urged to visit Guinand's for optical goods where C. A. Sweet recently from Dubuque Iowa offers skilled service and promises satisfaction to customers seeking glasses.

Guinand Ashland C. A. Sweet Dubuque, Iowa

Do you want to borrow any money and pay it back in monthly installments

A clipped advertising prompt asks if the reader wishes to borrow money with monthly installment payments and invites them to call for more details. The text suggests a loan offer or financing inquiry.

Foley’s Honey and Tar Supports Asthma Hoarseness Relief

Frost and Spies sell Foley’s Honey and Tar for asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. Convention German Catholic Benevolent Societies of Wisconsin in Oshkosh May 18 and Omaha May 17 18 19 offer round trip tickets to May 22 for 7 dollars 60 cents via agent C W Layton.

Foley Frost & Spies German Catholic Benevolent Societies of Wisconsin Oshkosh Omaha C. W. Layton

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