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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
5
The column rails at the handful of schoolyard troublemakers and urges early parental action to reform boys before they reach court. It then shifts to advice for girls, stressing practical education, household skills, and self reliance to strengthen future generations and uplift society.
The text argues for broad business education for girls to prepare them for family duties and personal growth. It claims girls are as capable as boys when young but are kept focused on dress and amusements, causing them to fall behind boys as they age.
The passage extols home as the most delicate, sensitive place where warm words and gentle deeds keep peace. It contrasts harsh words with blossoms of kindness that brighten domestic life, shaping hearts away from tumult toward a cherished, humble shelter.
Hon. James S. Sherman argues that beyond money debts, the Civil War created an enduring obligation. He notes that Republicans enacted pension laws, paying over three and a half billion dollars to disabled veterans and survivors, calling the system unmatched in history for generosity and justice.
Colonel Bryan laments discrimination against farmers in Congress and Senate elections. He also criticizes the national failure to elect a Lincoln, Nebraska farmer to the White House. The New York Tribune reports his views on political bias against agrarian candidates.
A St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent reports Methodist and African Protestant church leaders praising Taft for Christian character. Preachers from Bishop Hartzell to Rev James Robinson, and Cincinnati lawyer Aaron Ferris, describe Taft as a broad, religiously tolerant statesman.
L G Powers chief statistician of the census bureau contends national wealth is not held by a few. In The Assets of the United States he argues the aggregate wealth, when including small-property holders and moderate incomes, exceeds census estimates, challenging the view that millionaires own the bulk of wealth.
William H. Taft offers a positive commitment to devote his abilities to constructive work by proposing to Congress the means to clinch Roosevelt policies. The statement aims to reassure Roosevelt supporters that Taft will advance the current administration's program.
Taft earns praise for measured orations while William Jennings Bryan remains a sharp yet surface skimming presence in Milwaukee Wisconsin coverage. The article contrasts Taft's deliberate tone with Bryan's witty, engaging style during ongoing campaign visibility.
Notice of a general term of the Bayfield County Court to consider admitting the will of Anna Larson to probate and appoint Charles J. Anderson as executor. The hearing is set for October 6, 1908 at 10:00 A.M. at the Washburn courthouse. Dated September 8, 1908.
Plaintiff John H Savage sues to establish title and bar defendants including U P Norton and others from any right or lien on premises in Bayfield County Wisconsin described as SE quarter of Section 13 with additional Lots 3 4 5 6 7 and all of Section 24 in Township 43 Range 6 West. Hayward attorneys Harold Harris and John F Riordan sign the filing.
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County Court in Probate notices a special second Tuesday November 10 1908 at 10 o clock A M. D M Maxcy administrator of Arnold M Hostland estate Washburn requests final account examination and allowance and assignment of the residue to rightful heirs. Dated October 6 198 WM Irish County Judge.
The New York Tribune notes Philadelphia houses widely use three mirror panels set to reflect the street from a second story lintel. The busybody lets a householder spot visitors without opening windows, aiding quick prying and timing for arrivals, except where porches shield the front.
Unity Supply Co. of Chicago seeks male workers to advertise and distribute its sample Mail Order Merchandise Catalogues. Offer pays $90 per month. Address inquiries to Dept. P in Chicago Illinois.
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