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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
1
Mrs. Louise Beaseau drank carbolic acid in a roomful of neighbors after a day berry picking. She died within about thirty minutes despite aid. An inquest found death from carbolic acid consumed in a personal crisis.
At joint Minnesota and Wisconsin health boards in Duluth the idea of burning lumber camps was discussed but experts dispute it as costly and unnecessary. They favor scrubbing camps, whitewashing, and thorough cleanliness to prevent the disease, noting old clothing and effects as primary sources. Dr Mertens warns that failing to stamp out the disease this summer could worsen cases next winter.
Bayfield visitors and locals crowd the scene including A H Wilkinson and J H Madden. The steamer S B Barker runs to Devil's Island weekly at fifty cents round trip. Smallpox cases linger in camps while talk of merging the Battle Axe Peerless and Cli max lines into a West Superior route dominates debate over industrial peace and compulsory arbitration.
Thirty four Bayfield county teachers attend a week long institute at Walker High School with Prof. C D Knipp in charge assisted by Miss Jessie Smith and Prof D KE Cameron. Miss McNeil from Madison aids library work and about eighty one teachers are expected in Bayfield schools next year though attendance is split with others in nearby counties.
Maria Parloa offers practical tips for cooling homes in warm weather. Open windows and blinds in the morning to air the house, then close most windows around nine. Use blinds or awnings, screens, and wet filters to reduce heat. Prefer cool colors and light fabrics, keep the attic skylight open, and avoid dampness in cellars by timing window openings.
Notice for bids received by August 20 for painting the school house in district No 7. Two coats of paint required. James A. Sheridan, Secretary School Board of Directors.
A new two seated survey by Flint Wagon Co of Flint Michigan unused. Offered for cash at a bargain price. Contact A W McLeop Bayfield County Bank Building Washburn Wisconsin.
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