Vote on Sioux River Lighting Plant Question Next Tuesday
The city plans a public vote on building and operating a lighting plant on the Sioux River. Council, after approving a dam site and flowage rights along fourteen sorties from W A Loveland, awaits the people’s decision. An engineer’s report cites 195 horsepower continuous and 890 horsepower for 12 hours daily from a forty foot dam, valued at 10 cents per kilowatt hour, potentially earning $13 per hour if all power could be sold.
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Sioux River
W. A. Loveland
Minneapolis
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claim
An advertisement urges readers to choose Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the original trusted remedy. It touts use for eczema, tetter, boils, cuts, bruises, and bites, with distribution by M. M. Sweet.
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Dewitt
M. M. Sweet
Farm Loans Apply to L N Clausen Sec
A brief notice urges applications for farm loans directed to L N Clausen, secretary.
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L. N. Clausen
Faith Healer Draws Crowds in Washburn
The Northern Pacific reports a rush of travelers to Superior for consultations with Dr Sherman the famed faith healer. Many locals claim wonderful cures after visiting him saying he possesses a powerful method. Enthusiasts praise his approach and report returning home wholly cured.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Superior
Sherman
Bayfield County Tax Apportionment Falls Short by 7433.56
The apportionment of state taxes assigns Bayfield County 7433.56 dollars less than last year. Certified items include a common school income tax of 3992.05, care of insane 5290.50 totaling 9282.55 with two additional charges of 829.00 against Bayfield and Iron River.
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Bayfield County
Bayfield
Iron River
President Roosevelt Proclaims November 29 a Day of Thanksgiving
The proclamation declares Thursday November 29 as a day of thanksgiving and supplication. It notes unprecedented material prosperity and urges reflection in homes or churches and prayers for the continued use of blessings.
Large Orienta land tract sold to Northern buyers
The Bayfield County land boom continues as D. M. Maxcy sells about three thousand acres in Orienta to H. A. Johnson of Superior and E. A. Lee of North Dakota. The buyers plan to market the land and bring settlers next spring. Maxcy remains a major regional owner with ongoing smaller sales.
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Bayfield County
S. F. Snively
Mr. Hahn
Monroe County
D. M. Maxcy
Northwest
Orienta
H. A. Johnson
Superior
E. A. Lee
North Dakota
Maxey
Savoy Friday Night Shows Start November 9 at Opera House
The Savoy Theater Circuit brings weekly Friday performances to Chicago Duluth and Superior with illustrated songs motion pictures views and a Savoyophone concert. Tickets are ten cents with an hour and a quarter show followed by a repeat later. late arrivals may stay to finish. A post show dance is 25 cents per couple with Sousa Rosey and U S Marine Band records.
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Savoy
Opera House
Savoy Theater
Chicago
Duluth
Superior
Savoyophone
Savagophone
Sousa
Rosey
U.S. Marine Band
True and trusted friends of the family Dewitt's Little Early Risers
Rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes follow the use of these dependable little pills. They do not gripe or sicken. Best for results and best to take. Sold by M. M. Sweet.
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Dewitt
Bess
M. M. Sweet
Enrollees Grow at University of Wisconsin College
Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture breaks prior records with 135 students in the four year course and 255 applicants for the short course. County youths planning to enroll include Oscar Palm Washburn Henry Moergeli and Brynjolf Hirsch. The short course starts December 1, intended for busy young farmers needing practical winter instruction. Applications and details to D H Otis Madison Wis.
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College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Oscar Palm
Washburn Henry Moergeli
Brynjolf Hirsch
D, H
Otis
Madison
Wis
Washburn Votes on Light Works Project in November
Bayfield County election notice states the City of Washburn will ask electors to approve Light Works on November 6, 1906. Polls open with general election hours in each ward. City Clerk R. A. Hering dated Washburn September 12, 1906.
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Bayfield County
Washburn
R. A. Hering
Estray Notice Cow and Heifer Strayed Into Enclosure
A black and white cow and a red heifer have strayed into a nearby enclosure. The owner may claim the livestock by proving ownership and paying charges. PrEtTerR MoLnaa. 31-3.
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Pretterr MoLnaa
Five room house with two lots for 250 dollars
A Loveland company advertises a well located property for 250 dollars. The offer notes a five room house on two lots and invites inquiries.
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Loveland Company
The Philosophy of the Beautiful Lecture
J Lorenzo Zwickey spoke at the Congregational church on Monday evening the talk was praised as one of the citys best and drew a large attentive audience. It opens the Ladies Aid Society winter entertainment series promising more rare treats if future events match this standard.
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Congregational Church
J. Lorenzo Zwickey
Ladies Aid Society
Grassland Exhibit on Wheels Heads to Wisconsin Tour
Secretary Fairall of the North Wisconsin Farmers association arrives in Superior to prepare the Grassland exhibit for a long tour through older states. The car will stop at Fond du Lac carshows for repairs then move through southern Wisconsin and into Illinois Indiana and Ohio. The project covers more than ten million acres of North Wisconsin land awaiting settlement with active local backing.
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Fairall
North Wisconsin Farmers’ Association
Superior
Oenanan
Crandon
Forest County
Wisconsin Central
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
News Tribune
Farmers’ Association
Lake Shore
Independent bid for Bayfield sheriff by William H. Sirn
An Independent candidate announces for Bayfield County sheriff in the upcoming election on November 6. Sirn, a 20 year Bayfield resident, pledges a businesslike, attentive approach to county law enforcement.
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Bayfield County
William H. Sirn
Grain steamer Aurania loads at local elevator
Tuesday the steamer Aurania loaded grain at the elevator. A note on cloaks at the Leader Friday promises a fine display. E. E. Kenfield has been homebound due to illness. Laura Fitch, County Superintendent of Chariton Iowa, commends Mr. Zwickey for entertaining and teaching with philosophical truths. At Congregational church on Oct 29th, hides will be bought at nine cents per pound by John A. Anderson.
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Laura Fitch
Chariton
Iowa
Zwickey
Congregational Church
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Fox Bos. Pharmacy
Theodore Roosevelt
Super
Dakota
Stor
the City Drug Store
We Frost
A. B. Severson
Severson
Mason
Republican Party
Conlin
Tam Holier Than
Simonson
Paulson’s
J. Welson
Tam
Aurania
E. E. Kenfield
John A. Anderson
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