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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
Notes From Washington discusses delays in federal building projects due to rising labor and material costs and inadequate appropriations. It notes a possible Taft presidential bid, his health, and recovery, plus a Mississippi lumber project and promotion of Dr Shoop products by local merchants.
T. F. Mackmiller repaints Wallace saloon Chas Sullivans barber shop and liquor store as town records show orderly compliance with a Sunday jd. Rev John Gibson buys Gregg residence and 200 acres nearby wests of Bayfield. Land dispute over Beames warehouse site sparks fence removal and court risk. Fatty Felix opera and Iron River band entertain as Congregational and picnic plans unfold. Temporary logging camps planned by Mark Hessey with large timber harvest. Gearney workers prep. visits from Dr A J Paterson and Prof R A Moore noted. Senator Latta and wife visit Bayfield area exploring soil, with Nebraska Row ties and possible summer home interest.
Lily Kallgren returned home from Ashland on Tuesday. Nels Ledin and O. Smith work hay for Jonas Person in Mason. Carl Kallgren visited Ashland Thursday and returned Friday. Ester Westberg came home Friday from Sisters' hospital where she visited her father. Mrs Westberg remains in Ashland at her husbands bedside. Gust Englund started for Ashland Saturday to see Mr Westberg in hospital. Alex Ledin has joined Hines Lumber Co of Mason for a year. Andrew Peterson pays for Kailgren. Hans Peterson is unwell but expected to recover. John Nordin traveled to Benoit on business Monday.
Bayfield reports Mrs. Charles King returned to Oregon after visiting in the area. BR. F. Smith moved to Red Cliff for work with Red Cliff Lumber. John Baker and family returned from Muskegon after a month away. Frank Boutin Sr. and son arrived from the West with plans to return. Wanles of Duluth began laying the new intake pipe at Wilson avenue and First street, expecting completion in about a month. Merchants hotel owner Adam Winter advances extensive improvements including a fresh paint job.
An advertisement promotes Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup promising bowel cleansing without irritation. It credits Q w Frost and notes summer kidney irregularities from excess drinking or overheating, recommending Foley's Kidney Cure to attend to the kidneys.
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