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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
3
Duncan, a famed traveler, visits Mrs. Harvey for a mountain house party but remains distant and solitary. Eleanor Graydon draws him out, and he confesses a longing to swap his rugged life for civilized companionship, seeking a guiding relationship with her as the key to fitting in.
The text explains Japan’s floral calendar linking each month to a specific flower or tree. January uses pine for prosperity, February and March pair plum and peach blossoms, April is cherry, May wistaria, June iris, July water lily, August hibiscus, September azalea, October chrysanthemum, November maple, and December camellia.
A vivid 17th century supper list includes marrow bones, leg of mutton, veal, fowl, three pallets and two dozen larks in one dish, a great tart, neat's tongue, anchovies, prawns and cheese. This captures extravagant hospitality and diverse fare of the era.
Edward Hanlan recounts a misfire first win then second race in England. Crowd cheers as he is helped from a window ledge by friends, papers blown from his pocket, and reporters press for the entire manuscript of his speech.
A local tale from Liverpool Mercury recounts an old rustic who cannot say his age. A passerby probes his life through work stints, ending with the quip the man is 378 years old, yet he remains serene in his odd certainty he is a fearful age. Also included is a recipe note from the Boston Post advising apple scallops with cheese.
The Korea predated Europe with movable type printing in 1324, earlier by 126 years. The mortar and the ironclad were also developed there and used notably in the Japanese Korean war of 1592 1598.
A Chinese woman fans the corpse of her husband, explaining to neighbors that his last words urged her to wait before remarrying. The remark, made in winter, appears in a Scrap Book clipping highlighting a morbid sentiment.
A Success Magazine slogan urges constant motion with the line Do not stand still Everything in the universe moves You must either move on or be run over
The excerpt shows Pat asking if the woman is dangerous due to illness while Mike replies she is civil but too weak to be dangerous. The dialogue reflects a cautious view of the woman's condition and demeanor.
A quotation from George Washington extols agriculture as the most healthful useful and noble employment for mankind highlighting its civic value and virtue.
In a village, Rena Yeots is condemned as a thief and sent to prison before her wedding to Johan Tephold. Years pass with no mirror, leaving her hair white and face unseen, until Johan arrives with a mirror reveals a changed beauty and rekindled love when he greets her with a proud, hopeful gaze.
State of Wisconsin County Court for Bayfield County Probate In the Matter of the Will of Anna Larson Deceased notices invite all persons to present claims against Anna Larson of Pratt Bayfield County Washburn by the first Tuesday of May 1909. The six month claims period runs from October 20 1908. Court date and deadline stated.
John Walsh files a summons against Susanna Herried formerly Susanna Olson and Emandus Olson with infant Constance Olson as defendants in Bayfield County Wisconsin. Defendants must appear within twenty days after service to defend. failure will prompt judgment by the court.
Special term of Bayfield County Court will hear Jennie Gibbons request to be appointed administratrix of Orris Gibbons estate at 10 AM on December 15 1908 in Washburn. The hearing comes after a notice period from November 12 to December 3.
State of Wisconsin county court Bayfield requests all persons with claims against Angeline Clevett, late of Barksdale, to present them for examination and adjustment at the Bayfield County Court in Washburn. The first Tuesday of June 1909 is the deadline for creditors, with November 17 1908 dated as the notice time.
J R Weise pastor announces weekly worship times with Sunday services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Sabbath School at noon Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. All are cordially invited to unite.
Livingstone noted the African prison bird imprisons its mate in a tree hollow during nesting. The male seals the opening, allows air and food, and feeds the female and chicks until fledging. If disturbed, the mother and young perish. once ready, the male destroys the barrier and frees the family.
A Scrap Book note recounts how William the Conqueror halted English court proceedings and ordered Norman French as the language of business. Although English returned, the chant oyez, oyez, oyez remained as a reminder of Hastings and the Norman rule.
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