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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1906

Page

6

Ghost and Haunting in the Red Wing House

In rural England a mansion known as the house with the red wing draws a sale to Saunderson who reports nightly apparitions of a man carrying another dead man from the cellar. Witnesses testify to gliding figures and a moonrise haunting, prompting ghost theories and a legal suit as the case draws crowds and press speculation with no clear solution.

I. D. Marshall West Counties England Squire Henderson Saunderson Scovill Red Wing Mr. Saunderson Law Press of England

Care of the Eyelids Bathing Massage and Astringents

An eye area health guide notes that eyelid and under eye skin tone greatly affects visible appearance. It explains diagnosing lid inflammation, suggests salt water and boric acid solutions, and recommends zinc and ten grain boric acid mixtures for toning. Massage techniques and eyelid care are described, with advice to consult a physician if puffiness persists, then shifts to fashion on embroidered linen cushion tops.

Novel season cover shows linen embroidery with ribbon braid

The passage describes a fashionable linen cover decorated with embroidery in ribbon braid or net. An accompanying illustration presents a striking example of this elegant design.

Clam Chowder and Apple Butter From A Historic Recipe

A colonial style recipe details clam chowder with potatoes clams milk eggs and butter cooked in clam liquor, then adds flour as a thickener. Also included is a method for apple butter from cider simmered with apples, peppers and cheese then set to mature and finished with egg yolks and whites.

Campaign to Protect Animals and Birds Across Schools

The Minister of the Interior urges school heads to back a campaign against animal cruelty and to educate children on humane treatment. He notes bans on horse and dog abuse abroad and outlines plans to distribute plates and pamphlets illustrating birds’ role in controlling pests and aiding agriculture.

Europe Holland Belgium Hague Baas Creation The Eas

What became of the money you saved on coal

In a terse exchange a bill asks about coal savings from using an oil stove instead of the furnace. A witness replies that the doctor got it, implying medical costs consumed the savings. The quip reflects era concerns about fuel costs and medical expenses.

Notice to Contractors Washburn public works seeks bids on sewer project

The Washburn Board of Public Works invites sealed proposals by August 23 1906 at 7 30 PM for construction of the sewer on West Third Street between Washington Avenue and Third Avenue. Bids must state per foot pipe and per manhole costs including connections to existing sewers. Plans and contract forms are on file in the city clerk office.

Board of Public Works City of Washburn Wisconsin West Third Street Washington Avenue Third Avenue Common Council Onaf M. Olson T. L. Dukelow T. A. Oscar

Was Wasting Away

Robert R Watts of Salem Missouri describes five years of kidney disease and ineffective treatments before Foley's Kidney Cure cured him in under two bottles. He warns that summer kidney irregularities come from excess drinking or overheating and urges prompt use of Foley's Kidney Cure sold by Q W Frost.

Robert R Watts Salem Foley Q. W. Frost

Wisconsin State Horticultural Society Summer Meeting

The summer meeting will be held in Baraboo on August 29 as a one day session focusing on native shrubs vines and flowering plants for cultivation. A landscape gardener will discuss village park systems and liberal premiums will be offered for native and cultivated flowers in bloom. F. Cranefield

Wisconsin State Horticultural Society Baraboo F. Cranefield

German Syrup touted as sole consumption cure by Frost and Spies

The advertisement claims Boschee's German Syrup uniquely relieves and cures consumption. It lists ingredients and endorsements from medical congresses, urges rest, fresh air, and nourishing meals for consumptives, and promotes easy morning ex pectoration with lasting relief. Small 25 cent bottles and larger 75 cent bottles offered.

Boschee Frost & Spies

Steamer Mary Scott Details Ashland Wisconsin Voyage

Captain John E. Doherty as manager guides the steamer Mary Scott on an Ashland Wisconsin route. The brief notice lists the vessel and leadership without additional voyage specifics.

John E. Doherty Ashland Wisconsin

The Times Job Printing Service

When you want anything in the line of job printing The Times can supply your wants in first class shape.

The Times

Fox Bros Guarantee Tar Syrup Refunds for Cough Remedy

The undersigned offer to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Green’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfac tory or money refunded. Fox Bros.

Fox Bros

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