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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
5
Neighborhood highlights from the past week list visits by Charles Lee and wife from Spooner to the Flynn residence, Al Eggan and wife from Spooner, and many local residents returning home for holidays. Reports include births, illnesses, travel to Duluth and Superior, Christmas gatherings, community events, and a notable death of photographer Arthur Bailey. Also mentions holiday shopping, store activity, obituaries, and local job ads.
An advertisement argues uric acid causes rheumatic attacks and kidneys must be healed to cure illness. It cites Mrs. M. Taberman of Washburn Wisconsin praising Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming back pain relief, improved kidney function, and restored energy. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, agents.
In Macon county Missouri a farmer and his neighbor fought over ten watermelons worth 15 cents each after vines trespassed across property. Squire Easley sided with Kain, but added 20 cents per melon for storage, noting Hopper guarded the fruit with a shotgun. Mitchell argued against storage compensation.
At Spilsby England a seed potato sale shattered price records. Six El Dorado tubers weighing five ounces fetched £56 3s 6d equating to about £402 658 13s 4d per ton. Individual tubers sold for £11 and 10 guineas, with a half-ounce tuber at nine guineas. A new Sir John Franklin variety, fourteen pounds per stone, sold at £3,000 per ton.
Advertises Dewitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney and bladder troubles with a week's treatment priced at 25 cents. Sold by Sweet's Drug Store.
A bragging tale credits a painter with extreme laziness. Neighbors recall that he paints only winter landscapes to avoid adding leaves to trees, turning his supposed sloth into a wry artistic joke.
A humorous exchange about engagements and sailing ships. The speaker notes Jack has been engaged six times before and now feels he is in the seventh heaven. The line appears in a Fliegende Blatter quote.
Molly asks about telling her father she had 500 dollars in the bank. George confirms and notes he borrowed it. The exchange portrays a family financial moment with a hint of tension.
George B Krause of 306 Walnut Ave Altoona Pa writes that Dear's Regulats produced the desired results acting mildly and regulating the bowels perfectly referencing a personal testimonial for a medical product.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
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