The Saturday Evening Post Aims For Rapid Modern Growth
Curtis Publishing Company explains its plan to meet twentieth century demand with a weekly Post edition priced low through high circulation and new machinery. Subscriptions reach 250,000 weekly with 1,000 new signups daily as eight new presses and half a million dollars in equipment lower per copy cost toward a 500,000 weekly print run. A year subscription costs one dollar for 52 issues plus monthly double numbers and holiday issues.
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Wisconsin Republicans sweep state and county races in latest returns
Captain Wm. O'Neil and Nels M. Oscar closed the Republican campaign. Mrs Emma Duffy wed at St Louis Church. Infant Victor Olson died of typhoid. Dollie Olson very ill. Dr. and Mrs. Spears back from Europe with stories of Paris and Passion Play. Wisconsin votes Republican by over 115000. McCormick elected assemblyman. Lien sheriff winner. McKinley electoral vote noted. Pettigrew's ticket weakened by imperialism attack.
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Nels M. Oscar
Victor Olson
Gilbert Olson
T. R. Spears
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sweep confirms Republican landslide across region
The report declares a sweeping Republican victory with no consolation for Democrats. It notes all doubtful states solidly Republican and Bryan discouraged except in the deep south. Local Republican nominees win every precinct in the county. Senatorial nominee William O'Neil gains large majorities throughout the district.
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Bryan
The Old Man's Son and the Rich Young Man
A meditation on inherited wealth and the need for personal achievement. The piece argues that sons of fortunes gain status only after proving themselves through struggle and merit, citing Vanderbilt as an example of earned recognition beyond lineage. It warns that "old man's son" honors are hollow without demonstrated ability.
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Yellow Journal
Thut
Congress
Political realignment sparks overwhelming Republican victory
The narrative describes a decisive Republican sweep in a major election, noting gains beyond the Solid South. It highlights large Republican majorities in typically uncertain states, with Nebraska and Kentucky shifting strongly toward the party. The piece frames the result as the greatest political battle in many years.
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Ashland County Republicans Sweep Local Elections
The entire Ashland county ticket won by strong majorities. Bossman captured Assemblyman with ease. Ed Williams, Arcade owner, profits from betting and leads by about 1300. Van Sant defeats Lind for governor by 5000 to 10000. Bayfield County shows under 650 Democrats of 3100. Bryan loses in his home state precinct.
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Ed Williams
van Sant
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Lind
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Bryan
Randolph Bonanza: Rich Gold Vein Found in West Superior
Supt. Niel Berger reports a cross-cut in the Sciene River fields reveals a two foot quartz vein with gold specks and ore spanning $500 to $5000, sparking much excitement. Meanwhile the Downs welcome two daughters, with celebration and cigars for friends.
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Niel Berger
Randolph
Sciene River
Household Goods For Sale And Social Notes
Household goods for sale as the author prepares to leave town. J C Youngbluth on Third Street invites inquiries and buyers for furniture from Garland stores and chairs. A Washburn social column describes a large afternoon card party at Mrs Latimer’s with twenty five guests from Washburn and Ashland, followed by dinner and departure. Hunting parties report many rigs carrying ammunition during the week.
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