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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
3
The Times, published weekly in Washburn Bayfield County, proclaims official status for Bayfield County city and school board, with J E Jones as editor and publisher. The paper charges $2.00 annually.
A desolate ride ends with a stagecoach robbery as a politician confronts highwaymen who demand his watch and diamond ring. The narrative contrasts danger and relief with musings on victory and embarrassment. An advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure for heart failure accompanied by patient testimonials.
A collage of testimonials and quotes touts Dr Miles heart cure as a digestion aid that strengthens weak hearts. It promotes sale by druggists with guarantee from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana. Additional notes mention Foley’s kidney cure and Foley’s Honey and Tar with patient anecdotes and humor from Puck and Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
A Bermuda artillery drill ends without tragedy when a time served orders Paddy Jackson to fire a flawed 38 ton gun. The sergeant confirms ready personnel and the officer proceeds, ensuring no lives are risked. The shot lands safely with no fatalities reported.
G. H. Hansen of Lima Ohio reports that after suffering chronic back ache he tried Foley's Kidney Cure and was completely relieved by one bottle. He recommends it to others, especially train men. For sale by Frost & Spies.
A collage of quips from Harlem Life and Life magazine plus medicine ads. Poles Honey and Tar praised by Frost Spies while Little Liver Pill packaging offers 5, 10, and 25 cent options from Fox Bros. and Washburn Wisconsin dealers.
A playful promo urges readers to elevate personal style with Dame Fashion's woolen creations. It likens clothing craft to Shakespearean polish and invites readers to resemble Prosperity Ave's refined resident through a sharp new model outfit.
Endorsed by users in Indiana New Jersey and Pennsylvania the Foley remedy is advertised as stopping a cold if taken promptly. Testimonials claim it eased membranous croup and coughs and praises note it as the best similar remedy in use.
Train and boat connections detailed for Ashland Washburn and Bayfield with daily departures and arrivals including Madeline Island runs. Timetables show arrivals at 11:05 am 2:30 pm 5:05 pm 10:45 pm and departures at 8:50 am 11:20 am 3:00 pm 6:15 pm. Additional Madeline Island trips listed at 7:30 am 11:30 am 1:15 pm 8:00 am 12:00 noon and 5:50 pm.
Train leaving Washburn at 7 15 am makes a connection at Iron River with the Northern Pacific for Superior and Duluth. Arrival and departure times given include 9 00 am 5 30 pm and 10 85 am 6 05 pm for certain legs, with return to Washburn at 12 35 am 7 50 pm.
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