Telephone limits at Cannon house become Washington joke
An Illinois man fails to reach Speaker Cannon by phone and learns private numbers are restricted. The White House and Secretary Morton answer, while the general manager explains strict instructions block calls to Cannon. The caller eventually notes the paradox of public access versus private lines. Senator Julius C Burrows receives a Michigan floral testimonial. President Roosevelt abandons riding for long and short walking routes in Washington. Representative Charles Curtis recounts a breakfast joke about a lazy waiter on a Chicago train.
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Illinois
Uncle Joe
Burrows
Michigan
Charles Curtis
Joe Cannon
Washington
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Joe
Speaker Cannon
Cannon
White House
Morton
Senator Cullom
Julius C. Burrows
Lansing
Senate
Washington Post
Roosevelt
New York World
Tenallytown
Naval Observatory
Georgetown
Potomac
Kansas
Chicago
Congress
Four Letters Reveal College Life and Temptations
A student, Percy Walker, writes four letters to family and fiancee detailing study focus, athletics, and temperance. He balances sports with classes while hinting at financial strains and social temptations. Uncle Samuel and Ruth react with concern and humor as the tale closes with a check and a warned caution.
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Percy Walker
Samuel Walker
Caroline
Percy
Ruth Stevens
Scott
Goodby
Alma Mater
Howard B. Turner
Notice to Members of Commercial Club
The annual meeting of the Commercial Club will be held on the first Friday evening in December. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and a financial report for the past year will be presented. Members in arrears for dues should mail a remittance. payment may be made at the Times office. Nexs M. Oscar.
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Times Office
Nexs M. Oscar
Dangerous Dances Linked to Fatal Pneumonia
A note reports that many men assist women at dances, leading to colds that progress to pneumonia and consumption. It claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures colds with no serious risk and warns to avoid any other venomous product in a yellow package sold by Q. W. Prost.
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Foley
Q. W. Prost
Foley & Company
Chicage
A Woman's Complexion and Liver Health Remedy
An advertisement argues against cosmetics and local treatments for complexion. It promotes Green's August Flower as a liver tonic that cleanses and enriches the blood, cures constipation and biliousness, aids digestion, and promises better sleep. Trial size sold for 25 cents, regular 75 cents by A Prost & Spies.
Woodbury man offers German Syrup puzzles by mail
Dr G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey advertises new German Syrup and August Flower Puzzles made of wood and glass. Send a two cent stamp to pay postage to receive one by mail. The puzzle amuses and perplexes all ages though it is difficult to master. Mention this paper.
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G. G. Green
Woodbury
New Jersey
Liversta Pills Sold By Fox Bros in Washburn Wis
Fox Bros in Washburn Wisconsin offer Liversta the up to date Little Liver Pill in 5¢ boxes with 15 pills a 40 pill 25¢ box and a 100 pill box sold at the drugstore.
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Liversta
Fox Bros Washburn
Wis
Northern Pacific offers fast travel across main and branch lines
The notice promotes Northern Pacific service as the fastest and safest travel option with 5 325 miles of main and branch routes joining all major points. It invites readers to ask W B Duffy, Agent, about rates before planning a trip.
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Northern Pacific
W. B. Duffy
Rev O B Bordahl Services Schedule
The notice lists weekly services for Rev O B Bordahl with Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 123000 and a Thursday prayer service at 3 30 p m.
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O. BE. Bordahl
Religious Services Schedule Highlights
Rev Father Ulric Pauri conducts first Mass at 8 a m and 10 30 a m with baptisms at 2 p m and instruction at 2 30 p m Vespers on Friday at 7 30 p m Stations and Benedict on. Methodist Episcopal Rev Eugene Cook on West Fifth Street holds services Sundays at 10 40 a m and 7 30 p m with Sabbath School at noon Epworth League at 6 30 p m All are invited.
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Ulric Pauri
Benedict
Eugene Cook
West Fifth Street
Babbath
Epworth Lessue
Church Services and Schedules for Local Faiths
German Evangelical Lutheran services at 10 09 a m except last Sunday each month Bauday School every Sunday 11 00 C Guterans pastor Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal services 10 45 a m and 8 09 p m Sabbath School noon Epworth League 7 00 p m prayer Thursday 6 00 p m class Tuesday 8 00 p m at houses Congregational Church J R Weise pastor Sabbath School 12 noon Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m all invited
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John’'S Episcopal Church
la Pua Smith
Fternoon
Bauday School
C. Guterans
M. E
H.S. Haver
N. Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
Office over Bayfield County Bank Washe Burn
A fire reports damage to an office building over the Bayfield County Bank in Washe Burn Wisconsin. Local responders contained the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigators will determine a cause.
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Bayfield County Bank
Washeburn, Wis
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Wescots
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KR. E. Kenfield
Washburn Public Library Board
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C. VU. Lowder
Ww. H. Trish
Charles Peterson
Wm. O’ Neil
D. E. Cameron
K. Bryan
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China
Japan
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