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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
8
Stock holders of the new Dayfield County bank are urged to pay subscriptions by May 10 as the institution aims to open by May 15. Promoters shifted from a $25,000 national bank plan to a $10,000 state bank, to be located in Steckbauer building.
Correspondent reports the annual meeting voters approved a 3000 loan for adding to the High School to handle growing enrollment. Iron River bridge slated for construction this season on the road to Oulu. Local activity includes banking plans and various visits and business trips by residents.
Wayne West Virginia resident S L Bowen suffered kidney disease losing strength and mobility. After using Foley's Kidney Cure a single dollar bottle and part of a second restored health completely. The testimonial claims it works where others fail and is attributed to Q W Frost.
The London Tit-Bits recounts a fall evening in October 1648 when a tired post boy stopped at the George and Blue Boar inn in Holborn. Cromwell’s spies intercepted a bag containing King Charles I’s letter to Scottish generals seeking his rescue, triggering Charles’s execution plan.
The Mary Scott summer schedule shows morning boat departures from Ashland at 6:15 and 7:15 linking with northbound trains from Washburn and Duluth. The 8:30 a.m. boat from Ashland connects with the 11:30 a.m. train to Washburn, and 2:00 p.m. from Washburn links with the afternoon northbound. Evening connections pair the 6:00 p.m. boat with southbound trains and the 7:25 boat with Washburn, while the 8:00 p.m. northbound boat connects Ashland and Washburn.
Pengreave, a lifelong merchant on Barrow Street, meets a Helping Hand Society visitor, a woman with blue eyes who helps Mrs Brady after a burn. He reevaluates his life, pledges aid, and contemplates a new home and wardrobe, inspired to seek a kinder, more connected existence.
Health notice discusses appendicitis risk from chronic constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels without nausea or gripping. Mentions Refusé substitutes and Q W Frost.
In southern Algeria camel races attract bets and prizes to foster racing camels, which are bred over generations. Racing camels differ from ordinary camels in size and temperament, with speeds of nine to ten miles per hour sustaining sixteen to seventeen hours. The start of races is fast and furious as contenders vie for the lead.
The article contrasts ancient fearsome tales of the basilisk with science, noting the creature is actually a harmless lizard that grows 25 to 30 inches. It describes the crownlike crest and winglike head expansion, explaining the name derives from a Greek word meaning king. It also includes ad copy for Dean’s Ointment and Foley’s Kidney Cure.
Church notes state regular Sunday services with the pastor in charge. All Young People's Meeting attendees should be present Sunday at 6 45 PM. The Penny Social is postponed to Tuesday May five with added program attractions and a 5 30 PM lunch, costing one cent per item on the will of fare.
Evening prayer and sermon announced for St Johns Episcopal Church every Sunday at 4 o clock. Public invited to attend.
At the regular meeting the club chose President Mrs. F A Bell Vice President Mrs E E Kenfield Secretary Mrs N M Oscar and Treasurer Mrs M A Poppe for the coming year. The club plans to affiliate with the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Also noted are John Arseneau joining Home Telephone and other brief items including local sheriff and attorney business and a bouncing boy born to Mr and Mrs Gideon Chauvin Tuesday evening.
Knights of Pythias Apostle Lodge 139 meets Tuesdays at Odd Fellows Hall. Knights of Maccabees North Star Tent 4 gathers first Monday each month at Meehan Hall. Hercules Club meets Monday evenings at club rooms. S H E Morgenstjernen No 6 meets Thursdays at Johnsons Hall. Commercial Club meets first Friday each month. Beavers Reserve Fund Washburn Colony No 360 meets second Monday at Odd Fellows Hall.
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