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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
8
The Times Newspaper and Commercial Printing led by J E Jones continues its weekly publication in Bayfield County, delivering home print news every Thursday for two dollars annually.
The Times presents a sixteen page Christmas issue and features views from leading citizens on Washburn's future. They argue for incorporation, urban development, and a manufacturing focus, urging business leaders to attract industries and create a city mindset while remembering the town's poor during the holidays.
The Sawyer County Record launches in Hayward under veteran editor James H. Williams who has long lived in Hayward and previously published the Republican. The new paper appears creditable and The Times wishes it success.
The piece surveys London around 1700 as a small city of about 600,000, noting hangings on London Bridge and Temple Bar, abundant pitchfork scenes, pillory punishment, crowded churchyards, and public spectacles. It traces brutal customs through 1820s and beyond, and recalls the Candies paying to watch hangings in Pyburn.
Russian exile Leo Deutsch recalls lenient treatment in Siberian prisons in his book. He notes governors laughed at fetters and inspections and recounts a time his fetters were tied with string to appear in full dress. A bag theft led to a new pair of fetters being issued.
The article outlines King Amraphel of Babylon circa 2250 years B C establishing a 282‑statute code. Provisions include penalties for a beverage seller, terms for divorce and dowry return, compensation for breaking betrothal, and restrictions on a widow remarrying with grown children.
A Golden Penny excerpt describes Chinese pawnbrokers as strongholds of quiet security for jewelry and wardrobes, providing loans to the needy. It notes the dramatic scene of redeemed pledges on Peking streets, where brokers employ witty sellers to describe furs and satin robes displayed on a tent platform.
The article notes aristocratic lineages dating to medieval times across Britain Scotland and Ireland with families like the Campbells and Grosvenor, plus European houses Hapsburg Bourbon and Mohamad descendants. It highlights the Mikado of Japan as uniquely continuous, with 122 emperors since Nebuchadnezzar era. It mentions Mecca records for Muhammad's descendants and old Chinese and Jewish lineages.
Lewis Melville notes in Fortnightly that Thackeray was not a great critic and often preferred second rate works of quality. He quotes Thackeray calling Milton a bore yet acknowledges his genius while praising Pope for affection toward his mother and infirmity. Thackeray judged by heart, not intellect.
The article recalls Christmas day in vaudeville houses with long hours and repeated acts. Unpaid or low paid actors chase audiences in small towns, chasing extra earnings on Christmas and New Year with short runs and a shared box office split. One group recalls a twelve-actor show and a $125 Christmas dinner share.
The article explains the old Christmas custom of barring out, where students kept the teacher from the schoolhouse until terms were won. If students held out for three days the teacher conceeded holidays and shorter lessons. if defeated, pupils faced harsh terms. The piece cites Leslie's Weekly.
Henry Irving warned an actress about dressing for a luncheon instead of rehearsal. A young performer arrived in a gown and hat, planning to dine first, but Irving reminded her to come to rehearsal dressed for work. The anecdote endures as a cautionary tale from the company.
A lyrical holiday ode describes winter scenes and family cheer. The verses evoke sleigh bells, a Virginia reel, festive decor, and the spirit of peace on earth during Christmastide as joyous imagery fills the home.
A Paris newspaper printed three unrelated paragraphs in sequence by error. The items stated that Dr X. was named head physician to Hospital de la Charite, orders called for extending Montparnasse Cemetery, and that works were being carried out with utmost dispatch.
A humorous poem from the Bloomfield Indiana Democrat notes that men drink smoke swear and have many pockets yet rarely attend church. It jokes that wearing bonnets could help and that men are more logical than women though both sexes share monkey origins with women cited as more evolved.
A detailed craft note describes making a hanging laundry list using a two or three leaf book slate bound in cloth. It covers preparing an embroidered linen panel, framing the words Laundry List, decorating with a floral design, gluing the linen to the slate, finishing edges, and attaching a ring bow ribbons a string and a pencil for hanging and use.
Humorous exchange from Brooklyn Life about a couple on a trip. The groom asks to use the smoking car and the bride declares she wants the separation to heighten the joy of reunion. The quip captures sentimental comedy and train travel era mood.
A reader cites Macaulay asserting that only a flawless person would have never erred and that such a person would likely lack other accomplishments. The remark highlights the link between error and progress.
The wonder orange hides small gifts or serves as tree ornaments. Wrap the present in coarse orange yarn, add green tissue leaves, and a loop to hang. It can also be stuffed into the toe of a Christmas stocking for a surprise.
A merry Christmas greeting invites readers to deck halls with holly and prepare song, feast, and ball to welcome the holiday. The brief verse from W R Spencer exudes seasonal cheer.
An English firm in Calcutta crafted a foot long ivory Christmas card for the ruler of Baroda as a gift to a European noblewoman. Its making killed over forty elephants, employed four master carvers for six months, and left three blinded. It featured 44 water diamonds framing a Buddha life sequence, costing about 0.5 million pounds. The tale ends with an arrest for attempted poisoning and the card’s disappearance.
The New York World advises oyster dishes for Christmas using scalloped or baked methods. Layer oysters with bread crumbs or crackers, salt pepper and butter, repeat until full, top with crumbs and butter, moisten with oyster juice, bake 15 to 20 minutes until browned, serve in the same dish or in individual shells.
A vintage recipe for Christmas Oyster Soup uses one quart oyster liquor two dozen oysters one quart milk two tablespoons butter two tablespoons flour juice of half a lemon salt pepper mace. Heat milk and liquor separately. Rub butter into flour, cook and stir into hot milk until smooth. Add liquor then oysters and cook five minutes. Season and serve with lemon juice added last.
The excerpt quotes Longfellow’s verse about Christmas bells and the refrain peace on earth and good will to men. It evokes traditional carols and the festive spirit of the holiday season.
Dr G G Green of Wood New Jersey advertises a puzzle mail offer priced with two stamps to pay postage. The item is a wood glass German Syrup and All Flower Puzzle said to amuse both young and old. It claims to be craftable though challenging.
Trustworthy person sought to manage business in the county and adjacent area. $20 weekly cash salary plus expenses paid from headquarters. Expo money advanced, no prior experience needed. Send applications to Thomas Coe Manager 1040 Caxton Build Chicago III.
A ladies astrakl coat offered for sale via office inquiry with William Olson, plus dry hardwood supply and first class dent work by Dr. A G Hebbe. Lost parcel named L A Anerson, reward for finder at Fox Bros drug store. Advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea claims to improve health with firm muscles strong nerves and quickened brain.
A Nashua Iowa policeman writes that after a severe lung cold he tried several cough medicines with no relief. A friend advised Foley's Honey and Tar and a third of a bottle cured him. He declares it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. Sold Frost & Spies.
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as reliable medicine for coughs and colds. Sold by Frost Spies with claims of safety and effectiveness.
Notice states the 1903 tax roll is in the hands for collection at the town treasurer's office. Taxes are payable at any time before January 31, 1904, after which unpaid taxes will be collected as the law directs. The notice is issued by the Washburn town treasurer.
Notice proclaims cash only policy starting January 1st 1904 for Washburn Steam Laundry with emphasis on prompt service accuracy and special orders payable in cash. signed J F Richards president.
H A Tisdale of E merton South Carolina cites twenty years of piles and claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him after other doctors failed. The salve combines Witch Hazel with antiseptics and emollients to relieve and cure piles sores cuts and skin ailments. Sold by Fox Bros.
National Live Stock Associate notes tickets sold in Omaha for a Portland Oregon event on January 6 7 8 and 9 1904 with return fare of 52.90 dollars good to January 3 1904, details indicate travel arrangements and return policy for these dates.
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