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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
6
A communal exhortation urges youths to respect their parents who funded their education and clothing. The speaker warns against snobbery and high rolling attitudes, insisting parental love remains despite perceived mistakes. The piece cautions that later generations may mirror current disrespectful behavior.
A reflective passage honors the steadfast wife who bears the burden beside her husband, enduring danger and toil while remaining loyal and unseen by the world.
A tale of a tall ship moving by a hidden steam tug and a vigorous exhortation to self effort in study. The passage emphasizes personal effort over reliance on others and cites persistence leading to mastery and pride in achievement. It concludes with a sculptor's call to seize the tool and shape fate.
An advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure claims to stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach. Authored by Q. W. Frost, the note presents a medical patent remedy as a universal solution.
A four year old named Robert brings home a large bag of party goodies for his mother Mrs B after attending a party by herself for the first time. The child’s generosity leads to embarrassment as the mother must explain the surplus treats to the hostess while keeping Robert from thinking all parties are for giving away candy. The piece shifts to a health ad for Green's August Flower claiming liver health improves complexion and cures various ailments with a Frost & Spies offer.
A country clergyman sends a servant lad to borrow tripe on credit from neighbor David. During the sermon the clergyman asks what David says and the lad, thinking he is being addressed, answers from the pew that David says no money means no tripe.
Professor Schwarz led a German choir studying Mendelssohn Elijah. During the chorus the conductor corrected the vowels changing Bal e to Ball. The men mispronounced Hear us Bawlhear us Bawl and laughed, while the conductor and German maestro remained puzzled.
An old Harper's Bazar recipe describes flat frying codfish balls until brown then poaching eggs in rings and placing one on each ball. Serve egg balls as a breakfast or luncheon dish with white sauce and toast rounds topped with a ball, then more sauce poured around.
A mother questions Edith about a tea party asking if she behaved and played nicely. Edith answers she did not take liberties and there was none on the table.
A New York Tribune report explains Philadelphians use three mirror pieces set on a lintel to spy on street activity from the second story. The busybody lets housekeepers see who approaches the door, reducing interruptions and aiding preparation.
A 40 page illustrated trap book listing 46 wild animals in natural colors, a fur animal calendar, gun and trap catalog, and prices of hides and furs. Free by mail with a 10 cent stamp or silver. Fur Dept. N. W. Hide & Fur Co. Minneapolis Minnesota.
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