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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
Edward Hines, lumberman, underwent surgery in Chicago Tuesday removing his left kidney. Reports say the operation was a success. Local news notes mention business, a minstrel show at the Opera House Friday, and a big noon parade.
The annual city school exhibit will be held at Walker High School Friday May 1 with an address on school work by President McCaskill of Superior Normal School. Music by the school. other items include local notices, travel, and community events. one case and patient nearing recovery from smallpox. many social visits and notices of sales and shipments. Safety and convenience are urged by Home Telephone installation.
A tale recalls Joe Perry storing years of earnings in a trunk, only for rats and mice to gnaw and ruin about $600 of his funds. The incident highlights the danger of hoarding cash away from banks. District Attorney E C Alvord was in Iron River. others note hospital visits, city council actions, and local notices.
Captain Sanger of Duluth holds the government contract for Ashland breakwater stone. Stone scows are being fitted and quarry machinery prepared. Work expected to begin early next week and continue about two years, employing about fifty men.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is an insidious disease and may lead to fatal illness. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. The message is attributed to W. Frost.
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