Visions of Urban Squalor and Calls for Decentralization
A reflection on misery in congested cities noting how sickness unemployment and death threaten working families. It cites Philadelphia 1909 news on slum conditions including a starving girl and hunger prosecutions and urges decentralizing trade and population to rural areas with schools training youth for rural industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Papers
Philadelphia ‘‘Evening Times
Hannah
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Steamship Mary Scott Summer Months 1909 Schedule
The steam ship Mary Scott shows June through August 1909 sail and train connections. Morning and afternoon routes link Ashland Washburn Duluth Omaha St Paul and Hurley with multiple boats daily. Evening trains connect with 7 25 boat to Washburn and 8 pm boat to Ashland. Whistle signals alert departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Washburn
N.P
Omaha
Duluth
St. Paul
Hurley
W. C.C
N. W
N. P
Hidden Dangers Warn Washburn Citizens Kidney Health
An old warning notes two danger signals from the kidneys and back indicating illness. Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as a permanent cure with a testimonial from John Sands of Washburn Wisconsin and a nationwide sales claim by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Washburn
John Sands
Third St
Washburn Wis
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Try Cascarets Candy Cathartic Tonight
Advertisement urges readers to buy Cascarets Candy Cathartic laxative in tablet form stamped C. C. C. and sold by druggists. It promises no regret from using this genuine product and notes it is not sold in bulk.
Gardena to Open Agricultural High School in September
Gardena in Southern California plans an agricultural high school unique to the region. Trustees redesign courses to emphasize agriculture gardening fruit growing soil study and domestic science with outdoor work as a core adjunct to learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peblie
Gerdene
Southern California
Los Angeles Express
Gardena
J. H. Boisser
Agriculture Department
California
Early light sources before matches refined by 1836 patent
Before 1833 people relied on flint and steel for fire. The first US phosphorus match patent went to A. D. Philipps of Springfield in 1836. By 1845 many dismissed tinder boxes as obsolete and kept them only as curiosities like snuff boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A. D. Philipps
Springfield
Mass
Theism Debate Echoes in Boston Winded Exchange
In a brief exchange, Wendell asks about a score while a reader questions whether Clement and Athanasius offer a stronger basis for rational creation theory than Augustine. The Chicago Tribune notes the contrast in theological viewpoints.
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Wendell
Boston
William
Clement
Athanasius
Augustine
Chicago Tribune
Irate Passenger Gripes at Driver Over Road Stops
A Boston Herald item quotes an irate passenger accusing the driver of running over every store on the road in a tense exchange. The driver retorts that only a skilled driver can manage such a feat.
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Waal
Boston Herald
The Real Trouble
A theatrical dialogue snippet from the Boston Tran script jokes that marital strain stems from ignorance about cooking. The line contrasts a woman’s cooking knowledge with self awareness in a witty exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Kindness Converts Sinners More Than Zeal Says Faber
A compact quotation style note credits F. W. Faber for the idea that kindness converts more sinners than zeal eloquence or learning. The line underscores moral approach over forceful rhetoric.
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F. W. Faber
Kidney Pills Help Danville Man’s Health Improve
Danville Illinois resident Jacob Sehrall, 432 South St, reports eighteen months of kidney and bladder trouble treated by several doctors and kidney pills. He began Foley's Kidney Pills seven weeks ago and says his health improves daily and recommends them to others. Q. W. Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Jacob Sehrall
South St. Danville Ill
Foley
Q. w.Frost
Wanted Success Magazine Subscription Collector in Washburn
Success Magazine seeks an energetic responsible man or woman in Washburn to collect renewals and solicit new subscriptions during full or spare time. Experience required. Start among friends and acquaintances and grow a paying permanent business without capital. Outfit and instructions free. AddressVon Success Magazine Room 103 New York City NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Washburn
New York City
N. Y
Fox Bros Guarantee on Tar Syrup Refunding Purchase
A local notice states Fox Bros offer refunds on Green's Syrup of Tar including a 50 cent bottle and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. The undersigned agree to repay the money if the remedy fails to cure coughs or colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Bros
Fotev’s flower and Tar touted as best child cough remedy
An advertisement praises Fotev's flower and Tar as the safest cough remedy for children. It claims quick relief at first cold symptoms and protection against croup bronchitis sore throat cold in head and stuffy breathing. It warns against substitutes and notes opiates or other drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fotev
Q. W. Frost
McClure's seeks agents in Washburn vicinity
McClure's Magazine offers a profitable permanent business opportunity to attend to subscription interests. No experience required and liberal guaranteed compensation. Complete outfit and instructions provided free. Write now to start this flexible role in your area.
Urine Remedy Ingredient Promoted by Foley Product
An item notes hexamethylenetetramine as a component of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boks
Q. W. Frost
WASHBURN ATTACHMENT WARRANT ISSUED IN 1909
State of Wisconsin justice court Bayfield County issues an attachment against Albert Johnson for 171 dollars 47 cents. Judge August F Hoffman of Washburn schedules appearance December 14 1909 at 9 am. failure may lead to judgment and sale of Johnson's property to satisfy the debt to Marshall Wells Hardware Company.
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State of
Wisconsin
Justice Court
Bayfield County
City of
Washburn
Albert Johnson
Marshall-Wells Hardware Company
August F. Hoffman
Said County
Appointment of F M Marion as administrator in Jay Smith estate
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County Probate notices set for December 14 1909 at Washburn Courthouse. Special term of County Court will hear F M Marion request to be appointed administrator of Jay Smith late of Washburn. Wa H Irish County Judge E C Alvord attorney for petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
F. M. Marion
Jay Smith
Said County
Wa. H. Irish
Ocober
Washourn
Iayfield County
Wisconsin
Mort- Eugen
Medibliencu
JuWuship Nodl
Dorth
Township No 50
Haney No 7
Range
FR. J. Wildner
Wanted first class solicitor for city and district
Classified appeal from THE TIMES seeking a first class solicitor with an attractive salary or commission offer. Also features a testimonial about Burdock Blood Bitters restoring health from Mrs. Chas Freitoy of Moosup Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicinity
the Times
Burdock
Chas. Freitoy
Moosup
Conn
Untitled Notice Adjourns Sale to February 1 1910
A. W. McLeop attorney for the plaintiff notes the sale is adjourned until February 1 1910. F. J. Wildner serves as receiver and John Walsh represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McLeop
Washburn
F. J. Wildner
John Walsh Plaintill
John Walsh
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Royal Grape
Mary Scott
John E. Doherty
New PhoneNe
Fifield Place
Washburn Commercial
City Dock Dock
McClure’s. Magazine
Washburo
McClure Magazine
State OF Wisconsin County Court
E. C. Alvord
Petitioner
John O. Bergquist
Mary Bergquist
Franklin Investment Company
F. J. Colignon
Ashland County
Loveland Company
L. D. Goodnough
George F. Cross
Washburn, Wis
State of Wisconsin
John L. Dawson
Emil H. Bauch
Mary J. Irish
Gustav BE. Beerly
Gustav E. Beerly
Sanborn, Lamoreaux & Pray
P. O
Ln Circuit Court
B.C. Cook
Wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company Et al
Washburn Loan & Building Association
L. Willey and
Mary A. Willey
Circuit Court
Max Happle
Wis
Bay
George Anderson
Jennie Anderson
N. Cramer
Office of the Register of Deeds
National Farm Land Congress
Chicago
United States Land and Irrigation Expo
Northwestern
M. C. Lincoln
Agt
E. A. Thayer
St. Paul, Minn
T. W. Teasdale
The
Pioneer Store
Goodness
PD. W. Corning
Prop
Clausen
Sete
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Pacific Colonization Company
West 2Nd St
Martin Holvick
Trust
CL. Willey’s
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