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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
A collection of satirical notes on politics, industry and society. Jokes target alimony rulings, labor tensions, high society whispers, Taft luncheon counts, and Populist candidacies. The piece closes with an advertisement for Dr Shoop health coffee sold by Geo W Posey.
Bayfield County Board of Canvassers certifies the April 1908 judicial election results. Ernest Sauve received 1024 votes and Peter J. Savage 1353 votes for the Municipal Judge term starting May 1908. The tally was confirmed at Washburn with signatures of Nels M. Oscar Nels Myhre and Wm. H. Irish on April 13 1908.
Official returns list votes for Justice of the Supreme Court John Barnes 1148 Bashford 72 Ruger 131. LaFollette delegates at large Bramder 1056 Cooper 1000 Peterson 784 Stevenson 820. District delegates Bradford 904 Murphy 775 Augustine for Taft 444. Taft at large Estes 432 Fairchild 430 Homstad 314 Winkler 344. Democratic at large Aylward 234 Hoyt 165 Manson 184 Wiesse 172. District delegates Donohue 136 Walsh 195.
The Passover festival date is set for April 16 to 21 in Nizan, with the home ritual described. Notable practices include the master of the house at the head, matzoth, roasted fowl and egg, horseradish, and charoseth. The article notes changes from ancient times due to modern conditions. Also: personnel moves include Frank Smith to Tacoma plant, I. T. Beers at the dynamite plant, M. S. Hull buying a residence, and local visits by Len Robison and Warren Robison plus other residents.
The Norwegian Lutheran Church announces services at the usual hours next Sunday. The Young People's Society will meet with Mrs. Oistad next Wednesday evening.
Ad text touts Dr Shoop pink pain tablets as a remedy that quickly relieves pain by easing congestion and balancing blood flow. Claims include pain departing in 20 minutes, 20 tablets for 25 cents, and offers free samples. Also seeks men to advertise and distribute mail order catalogs for UNITY SUPPLY CO Chicago Dept P with a $90 monthly rate.
Historical account describes how enslaved workers owned by the cave’s owner opened a long blocked passage at Mammoth Cave. In 1837 explorer Stephen and companions built a tree bridge over a 180 foot abyss, enabling exploration into extensive chambers beyond the Bottomless Pit.
A Philadelphia high school pupil collected witty mock titles for twelve fake books on a dummy shelf. Entries include A New England Pass by M E W and Thoughts On My Bed by Stead, with several puns on authors and famed works.
John Muir, the author and ranchman, entertained a guest with a lengthy tale. He repeatedly broke off bread from a French loaf as he spoke, becoming so engrossed that no orders were placed until his companion offered. He finally forgot to eat, declaring the last bread piece bully.
The New York Journal quotes Irving R Bacon on thumb size as an indicator of character. He argues large thumbs belong to natural rulers who are practical and fond of usefulness, with large thumbed individuals often seeking bread and butter security and supportive roles in adversity.
A Washington Herald quote features a debate over public effort and personal expenditure. The speaker argues the public can be separated from its money with or without effort, challenging the notion of easy tricks.
Snow has melted and warm weather brings farmers preparing spring plowing for crops. Agriculture shows steady growth with new farms opening. locals foresee the area becoming a great farming belt as land remains relatively cheap. Mrs. S A Oscar left Tuesday for Bemidji Minnesota due to her sister’s ill nephew.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, a cure must reach the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to act on blood and mucous surfaces. It is a non quick remedy, prescribed by top physicians, with tonics and blood purifiers. Includes testimonials, Toledo company, price 7 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
John Shields of Bayfield was declared insane Saturday and transported to the Oshkosh asylum by Deputy Sheriff Alfred Severson. Shields has prior asylum confinement. At Blaine High School Superior Friday, Florence Flynn won recitation with Hagar and Simon Weiner won history with Robert Emmett's Last Speech. they advance to division at Bayfield on the 24th.
Readers are urged that Boschee's German Syrup is the sole market preparation claimed to relieve and cure consumption. It contains extracts praised by medical bodies for treating coughs and colds, with claims of free expectoration and rapid relief. available in small bottles and larger sizes at Frost & Spies.
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