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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
3
Newberry edition notes Jones as editor and publisher. Published every Thursday. Annual price set at 40 dollars. Describes itself as the only all home weekly newspaper in Bayfield County.
The Washburn town board met July 22 1903 at the town clerk's office with all members present. They approved transferring 1 000 000 from the Poor Fund to the Highway Fund and considered three highway layout petitions from freeholders in Washburn. Notices fixed for July 25 1903 for supervisors to decide on the applications and posts set on town buildings and streets.
On July 6 1903 R A Heriman town clerk certified that annexed highway notices were posted in three public places in Washburn town Bayfield County Wisconsin two locations were the town clerk office and the post office bulletin board and a third on an electric light pole at Bayfield Street and Washington Avenue in front of the Northern State Bank.
Omaha notices announce discontinuation of the tourist car service via Omaha and Union Pacific to Los Angeles California. June 28 1903 to July 1 1903 shows excursions advertised from Washburn to Boston with round trip fare. Additional notices list Imperial Council annual meeting at Saratoga Springs New York and sale of tickets from Washburn to Saratoga with one fare plus two dollars for round trip.
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as the only on the market to relieve and cure consumption. Claims it uses tar and gum extracts endorsed by medical groups and improves night rest, reduces dry cough, and aids expectoration. Smal bottle 25 cents, regular 75 cents at Frost & Spies.
Notices urged for mortgagors and mortgagees with real estate to aid separate assessments under Chapter 378 Laws of 1903. Time is short and exemptions apply to certain institutions. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure and express service for Northern Express Company with delivery options at Estabrook Olson's.
A testimonial notes stomach catarrh caused by overloaded digestion and decaying food. After years of indigestion and failed treatments, J R Rhea of Coppell Texas credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, sold by Fox Bros, with relief.
The St Paul Fair and Carnival runs July 27 to August 8 1903. On July 28 30 August 3 and 5 the Omaha line offers round trip tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis for 550 dollars with good return three days from sale date.
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a blood purifier that strains out impurities and tones the body. Claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, presenting a sweeping health remedy.
The Baptist Young People Union holds its annual convention in Atlanta starting July 9, 1908, with events ongoing through July 12. An excursion from Omaha runs July 5–7 to Atlanta at one fare plus $2 for round trip, with return to Omaha after the gathering.
International Epworth League Convention set in Detroit Michigan with events on July 16 and 19. Omaha sales begin July 14 and 15 offering round trip tickets to Detroit at a single fare.
Baltimore hosts the Grand Lodge B P O E gathering July 21 to 23 with tickets from Omaha on July 17 and 18 at one fare plus two dollars round trip. Christian Endeavor unit in Denver holds July 9 and 13 events with Omaha to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip at 29 dollars thirty five cents.
The Omaha offers a round trip from June 30 to July 4 to Boston for the annual meeting in Boston Mass with tickets selling at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip and travel dates set July 6 and 10.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the medicine that enables digestion and transformation of food into nourishing blood. It claims to cure indigestion and all stomach disorders and says Nature completes the healing. Sold by Fox Bros.
An advertisement claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures bleeding and protruding piles after years of other remedies failed. H. A. Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina reports relief after two boxes eighteen months ago and no further symptoms. Fox Bros. sell the salve.
The article argues against local cosmetic treatments and asserts liver health as the key to clear skin. It promotes Green's August Flower as a liver purifier that cleanses the blood, corrects digestion, and promises better sleep, claiming even severe dyspepsia can be cured. Trial and regular bottle prices are listed.
Chairman Nels Nelson and Supervisors include Sato and others. Treasurer Nels Lee, Clerk Charles O Lowder, Assessor Thos Hughes, and Chief of Police O Wescott listed in the community notice.
W. H. Suth serves as president with Nels M. Oscar as vice president and Mrs. Wm. O'Neil as secretary. Other named officers include T. C. McWilliams Mrs. D. W. Corning D. A. Lamoreaux Mrs. Wm. O'Neil D. E. Cameron Chas O. Sowder and Chris Peterson.
Dr Frank B Hicks is listed as a resident physician in Washburn Wisconsin with professional designation and location. The entry identifies the medical professional but provides no further biographic details or dates.
Passenger trains listed for south and north routes with daily and Sunday frequency. Connections at Ashland Junction for St Paul Chicago and mail express limited services shown with times and daily notes.
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