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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
4
The Washburn Printing Co editor Nels M Oscar notes weekly publication from Washburn Wisconsin dated August 23 1906. Advertising rates are made known on application and the issue is entered as second class mail matter at Washburn post office.
Republican candidates for sheriff and District Attorney are active in a county wide canvass as voters anticipate a light turnout for the rest of the slate. Judge Sauve and Attorney Alvord visited the city while McDonald Olson and other local contenders toured the area, expressing confidence ahead of the one week until the primary.
Deputy State Game Warden Hoken Lund of Iron River toured the city this week warning violators as the open season for all kinds of birds approaches September 1. Several southern wardens arrived to assist and urged hunters to secure licenses now for partridges and grouse.
Sample ballots for the primary to be held on the fourth of next month have been issued to candidates. Each ballot contains six tickets and a voter may vote one. Citizens are urged to study the ballot and the election provisions.
Local reports show a severe labor shortage with Washburn Brick Co. running half crews and eastern dynamite plant needing workers in all departments. Managers fear production slows, while political speaking tours by Senator LaFollette boost Lenroot support as labor shifts and sentiment grows in the region.
Fox Bros Pharmacy promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty and grace enhancer. The ad targets readers seeking improved appearance and charm through a health tonic.
John J. Kempf Wisconsin state treasurer and Republican candidate for renomination highlights his tenure. Under his watch receipts rose from 4 to 10 million annually, new accounting system, higher interest on deposits, larger trust fund loans, and a $2.5 million surplus aimed at state improvements. He claims no payroll growth and a revenue gain of nearly 20 thousand dollars annually. He advocates business methods, honest receipts, retrenchment, public reports, and a square deal for all.
Excerpts lampoon aging marriage lists arrogance and self doctors. It notes hatreds of rich fare poorly against biblical judgment and mocks doctors philosophers. Aged figures advise on love and protection, with biting wit from the Atchison Globe.
The description details a czar’s crown with a domed form akin to Byzantium’s arches. A five-diamond cross sits atop a polished spinel ruby, supported by an eleven-diamond foliated arch. Pearls, leafwork, and diamond-inlaid silver fill the sides, set on a gold base with twenty-eight diamonds.
The Troy Kansas Chief urges young men to buy a farm, small or large, and prepare it to provide a livelihood. It predicts future independence for landowners as factory expansion cannot continue forever and farming will be the sure occupation when demand declines.
The text describes Rome awarding a laurel crown to a victorious general. He entered the city over a demolished wall section rather than through a gate. At burial, the crown was placed on his bier and interred with him.
In the Somerville Journal a poet suggests two final verses may be omitted if desired. The editor replies that he will omit the entire poem, sparking a brief exchange about editorial decisions.
National effort to curb tuberculosis the white plague is highlighted as Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds permanently and prevents consumption. The advertisement urges use of Foley’s Honey and Tar over unknown remedies and notes availability from Q. W. Frost.
Promotional note for Dr Shoop's Green Salve sold by M. M. Sweet claims to soften lips and rough skin to velvet like condition.
The Kansas City Independent reports a suitor faces stern parental opposition and a cautious view from the daughter who, he says, would not consider him without their disapproval. The snippet captures a classic family objection to romance.
Advertisements tout DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the famous pills that ease distress without sickness or griping. Sold by M. M. Sweet.
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