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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
Gus Rasmussen, longtime local resident, died Monday at Sister’s Hospital Ashland from consumption. He had suffered long from the disease and death brings relief. The remains were brought to this city and will be buried in the Protestant cemetery today.
The article notes regular services will occur next Sunday morning and the congregation will unite in an Anti-Saloon League rally at the Congregational church in the evening. A speech and music are promised to energize attendees.
The notice asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney and bladder disease and prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken in time. It claims the medicine strengthens kidneys and supports proper function, signed by Q W Frost in support of the product.
City of Washburn passes an ordinance consolidating the First and Second wards into the First ward and renaming subsequent wards from Third to Sixth. The measure takes effect after final passage and publication under Wisconsin law, dated December 4, 1906, with City Clerk H Paxelberg and Mayor M Sweet attesting.
Northwestern Fuel Company reports a surge in activity with twenty to forty coal cars per day. Rail traffic to the northwest increases, forcing Omaha to maintain an extra train crew at the hub to manage the brisk business.
The Sowder family expresses sincere thanks to friends for support during the illness and passing of their father and husband. They vow the kindness will not be forgotten and sign Mrs L J Sowder and U O Sowder. Also an ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claiming bowel action and relief from cold symptoms.
Notices promote Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for all ages with no opiates, while Kenfield and Lamoreaux seek from one to ten thousand cords of sound wood. Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment claims pile relief. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Cascasweet are advertised. Meehan's features china jewelry and phonographs, with Edison and Victor records exclusive.
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