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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
A faulty breakfast scene unfolds as A Nice Hash demands ready meals. Mrs. Perkins explains a fish dish ruined by a cat, then a chicken, then eggs vanish. The exchange escalates to a request to cook the cat so all items can be served at once.
A destitute scribbler who mocked Diderot but wished to dedicate a lampoon to the Duke of Orleans received help from Diderot. Diderot wrote the dedication and secured a pension of twenty five louis d or, saved the man from famine, and inspired swift gratitude.
A note on Shakespearean slang with examples from The Winter’s Tale and Measure for Measure. The cited lines show playful terms like gallimanfry of gambos and a critique of grand public admiration.
In Ireland near Belfast a romantic well called Barnas gap sits in a hollow. Barnas well is filled with white stones and rags cover the surrounding heather. A nearby mound of stones is said to hold a holy friar's bones and visitors add stones for an unknown reason.
William E. Curtis criticizes how strict U S customs regulations catch travelers who fail to declare goods bought abroad. He argues fines follow those who try to evade inspectors and stresses duties apply to every item. He notes inspectors’ duty to prevent smuggling and cites suspicion of travelers, especially women, as a flaw in enforcement.
A new coupling is being tested on German railways reducing space between cars to 7.8 inches, potentially increasing train stability and reducing gap-related hazards during coupling.
In Berlin a new rival to pingpong, Chuck-chuck, gains attention as a competing pastime. The scene hints at growing interest in a sport described as a quirky neighbor to pingpong, attracting curious spectators.
A private Cadette of the Third U S Infantry recounts a tale from General Llanera about Manila and Caloocan fighting. Corporal Leon tests an infernal machine, places a lit cigarette in its hole, and is killed with others hanging from a mango tree during Meycuayan camp aftermath.
A playful verse recalls a doctor advising a tonic on a rocking chair railway. The dolly rides in a palace car of willow with Engineer Harry guiding the engine. She tips and falls, ending in a dreadful scene as the rocker passes over.
Steamer 8 Barker leaves Washburn for Duluth and intermediate points Monday Wednesday Friday at 9 30 am. Leaves Duluth Tuesday and Saturday at 9 am. Bon Ami leaves Washburn for Duluth Monday and Thursday at 9 am returning Duluth Tuesday and Friday at 9 am. Steamer Argo leaves Washburn for Duluth Wednesday and Saturday at 9 30 am returning Duluth Monday and Thursday at 9 30 am. Also leaves Washburn for Ontonagon Houghton and Hancock Mondays and Thursdays at 5 30 pm.
The schedule lists daily and Sunday passenger trains from Ashland with connections at Ashland Junction for St Paul Chicago and Ark Departure times include 8:45 pm 8:40 am for Through Mail Express and Limited service. Tickets available from Q W Frost, Druggist, Washburn, Wisconsin.
The Times announces binding services for books and magazines with a display of binding samples. Readers may select quality and style and place orders for prompt completion.
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