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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1900

Page

4

Advertising Rates Made Known in Washburn Wisconsin

Advertising rates announced for a Washburn Wisconsin publication. The notice includes postal matter details and a December 19 1900 date.

A Little Talk on China Discussion Divides Readers

The piece urges moderation in the China crisis while criticizing missionaries. It notes public sympathy for missionaries faded amid calls for harsh measures and questions the aim of religious zealots. It cites Wu Ting Fang comparing Christianity and Confucianism and argues heaven is not exclusive to one faith.

China Orient Pekin Rome Washington State Department Wu Ting Fang

Peck to Head Funny Man's Department at New York Sun

Grorak W. Peck ex governor and ex editor takes charge of the Funny Man's department of the New York Sun Sunday World beginning last Sunday. The piece notes Peck's hunting trip and his history as a writer and politician while praising his potential as a columnist.

Grorak W. Peck Wisconsin Peck Sun Funny Man’s Department New York Sunday World The Sunday World

Ephor Hoffstead Returns to Grantsburg Sentinel

Ephor William Hoffstead resumes active management of the Grantsburg Sentinel after a months long health absence. He has fully recovered and is back guiding the paper.

Ephor Wm. Hoffstead Grantsburg

Reform by reform praised by La Follette supporters

The Merril Advocate argues that Robert M. La Follette leads Wisconsin Republicans toward adopting a primary election system as reform. It notes his long advocacy, endorsements by the state convention, and warns that if the reform fails it can be repealed, while disputing claims of corruption.

Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin McKinley LaFollette Republican Party Grant Merril Advocate

Cable Schools Closed Allegedly Due to Smallpox Epidemic

A Bayfield County notice quotes the Hayward Republican claiming Cable schools closed last week for an indefinite period because of a smallpox outbreak in Washburn, 45 miles away, while criticizing the newspaper for misinforming residents.

Hayward Republican Jim” Williams Washburn Cable Bayfield County

Five Doctors Fail Kidney Troubles Then Foley's Cure

Mrs Frances L Soles of Missouri Valley Iowa writes she suffered long with severe kidney trouble despite five doctors. After taking three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure she reports relief. Sold by Owen Frost & Co.

Frances L. Soles Missouri Valley Foley Owen, Frost & 0

Banner Salve Promised Piles Cure by Owen Frost Co

An advertisement touts Banner Salve as the top healing medicine for piles with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Owen Frost & Co.

Owen, Frost & Co

Foley's Honey and Tar for infants now promotes pneumonia cure

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive for pneumonia or croup in infants and children. Claims dramatic baby-savior results. Sold by Owen, Frost & Co. Also touts Banner Save healing ointment for chapped hands and cracked lips with sales by the same distributor.

Foley Owen, Frost & Co Banner Save

Foley's Honey and Tar Proclaimed Best for Throat and Lung

The advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar as the top remedy for throat and lung ailments with dealer guarantees of satisfaction.

Endorsement for Foley's Kidney Cure by J A Lambert

J A Lambert of Rachel North Carolina endorses Foley's Kidney Cure, praising its effectiveness and urging acceptance of no substitute. Product sold by Owen Frost and Co, with Lambert thanking the cure for its benefits.

J. A. Lambert Rachel, N. C Foley Owen, Frost & Co

Bright Eyes and Health Claims Advertisement

An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a bright eyes remedy and Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for colds, claiming prevention of pneumonia or consumption. It urges buyers to avoid substitutes and lists Owen, Frost Co. as the seller.

Foley Owen, Frost Co

Brazilian Balm Said To Cure Asthma In Winter

J R Niblo former Rochester Pa school superintendent credits Brazilian Balm with a splendid winter after years of asthma. A Cincinnati woman of 17 years’ duration reports complete relief and the ability to lie down following treatment.

J. R. Niblo Rochester Cincinnati

Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement Card

If the average man would look himself squarely in the eye he would see he needs Rocky Mountain Tea. A priceless boon to men. 35 cents. Sold by Owen Frost and Co.

Owen, Frost & Co

Dr Te Dne's Feminine Regulator Promoted

Advertised cure claims for monthly female troubles from Paris with guarantee and free trials if not cured. Marketed by Kidd Drug Co in Elgin Illinois with price 2 dollars per package and 5 dollars for three. Listed retailers include Owen Frost Co Washburn Bayfield Pharmacy Gille Miles Iron River and others with rubber goods carried.

Kidd Drug Co Elgin, II Owen, Frost & Co Washburn Bayfield Pharmacy H. G. Gille Ashland A. H. Miles Iron River Lignell & Sodergin W. Superior Max Wirth Duluth

Virtuma Improved Tablets Offer for Nervous Debility

An advertisement touts Virtuma tablets from Kidd Drug Co for nervous diseases and run down health. It promises vim, vigor, vitality, and youth, with mail order availability at $2 per package or 3 for $5, and free medicine if cure fails, listing multiple druggists and stores across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Kidd Drug Co Ilgin Iil Owen, Frost & Co Washburn Bayfield Pharmacy

Bellavita Arsenic Beauty Pills Ad

Fox Bros. of Washburn advertises Bellavita arsenic beauty tablets for complexion. A 10 day treatment costs 50 cents and a 30 day treatment costs one dollar.

Bellavita Fox Bros Washburn Wissees

St Paul Dispatch Offers Global Telegraph Service

The St Paul Dispatch announces a new exclusive telegraph service delivering news from every city on earth for 25 cents per month to subscribers.

St. Paul

Foreclosure Sale Ordered in Bayfield County

By judgment in Bayfield County Circuit Court dated December 21 1897 and entered December 22 1897 Alice McCully sues John Wilde and others. The sale of the north half of the southeast quarter section 30 township 46 north range 6 West is set for January 5 1901 at 10 am at the Washburn courthouse front door to raise 344 50 principal 74 54 costs and 75 solicitor's fees. Sheriff John O Sullivan leads with Cate Sanborn Lamoreux Park as plaintiffs’ attorneys.

Bayfield County Alice McCully John Wilde Charles Wilde Robert Harrass Evander M. Lawrence George BE. Lloyd Emma Lloyd Washburn Bayfield Towit State OF Wisconsin Andrew W. McGeorge Joseph Wisconsin Township John O’sullivan Wis J. B.alexander A. W. McLeod

Expansion Drives Northern Wisconsin Growth

The region sees broad expansion with settlers and manufacturers benefiting from affordable timber lands and improved roads. Rich resources including iron ore clay kaolin mural and timber support growth as cultivation and transit services expand. Maps and pamphlets are available from Wisconsin officials in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin W. H. Killan Colby & Abbot Bldg Milwaukee, Wis Bunton Johnson Jas. C. Pond

Be Your Own Physician Urgent Urinary Cure Claim

Advertises Geneva Improved Tablets from The Kidd Drug in Eigin Illinois, promising to cure urinary diseases and related conditions or return medicine free until cured. Claims unique combination remedy, availability through multiple druggists and wholesalers across several towns with rubber goods stocked.

Missing steer found near July owner to claim

A gray and brown steer about one year old wandered to the speaker’s place around July 15. Owner may reclaim by calling, paying advertising and keeping charges. Caru Hirscu.

Caru Hirscu

First-Class Dental Work Offered by Dr Hebberd

Advertisement for Dr A G Hebberd inviting patients to seek top quality dental care at his office located in the Post Office block.

A. G. Hebberd

Fordville editor cites Foley’s Kidney Cure remedy

In a postscript to a business letter the Fordville Kentucky editor claims personal cure from kidney trouble after taking Foley's Kidney Cure. The note is printed as a testimonial ending with “Solid by.”

Fordville Foley Owen, Frost & Co

August Flower touted by travelers as remedy

Professor Houton notes in ten years of travel meeting many who used Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach upset and constipation. He praises its gentle effect for travelers salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Free sample bottles at Owen Frost & Co. Store distributes through dealers worldwide. Get Green's Prize Almanac.

Boschee Green Prof. Houton Owen, Frost & Co

Parshallville Woman Healed by Banner Salve

Mrs. T Briddleman of Parshallville Michigan suffered salt rheum for thirteen years and tried many doctors without relief. After three applications of Banner Salve her hands improved and soon were completely cured.

T. Briddleman Parshallville Mich Owen, Frost & Co

Subscribing to St. Paul Dispatch at Twenty-Five Cents

First take your home paper they subscribe for the St. Paul Dispatch, twenty-five cents per month.

St. Paul

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. BE. Jones Washburn, Wis Mr. Wu Heaven Cupid Rocky Mountain Tea Munn & Co Scientific American New York Washington, D Cate, Sanborn, Lamoreux & Park Plaintiff's Attorneys Wood Washington Avenue Downs Bros Eigin Geneva America H. G. Gielle Lignell & Sodergren Superior Max Worth Fox Bros. Washburn, Wistf Salm Bruess & CO. (Inc Chicago, Ils Owen, Frost & Co’s Mr. Major Major Major’s Cement Major’s A. Pointer Ben. Ungrodt Win. Goedeke’s
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