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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
4
The Washburn Wisconsin brief notes advertising rates for 12 a year and states rates are available on request. The item is entered for postal purposes as second class mail matter.
A bill in Congress proposes a one million dollar loan for the Jamestown exposition planned for next year in old Virginia near the Cauca sian site where the first settlers landed. Advocates say Congress has long aided major expositions and this event ranks with the era’s greatest milestones.
A suggestion urges forming a new society to host the county fair in Washburn as Bayfield County Agricultural Association dissolves. The writer notes Iron River should not be deprived if interested, and points to developing agricultural lands and a central population hub to attract crowds and possibly operate on a paying basis.
The PrrrsBurG Gazette-Times reports a plan to address fuel shortages by storing atmospheric air in the basement as a ready supply when the furnace needs fuel. The piece remarks on the idea without endorsing it and notes it as a contemporary proposal.
The Richmond Times Dispatch debates whether phonetics is or phonetics are, noting the dead deserve peaceful rest and prompting reflections on language usage in the column.
The text notes Speaker Cannon earns 12000 dollars annually, three thousand dollars less than the American Baseball League president. It suggests the public assigns higher value to the baseball leadership and sport.
A tale describes a millionaire facing a crisis who alerts the police to surveil suspects, then hires detectives from a different town to monitor the police, creating a layered surveillance setup.
An unstable man in New York shot a policeman claiming it would bring companionship on the journey to heaven. The incident raises questions about his motive and beliefs regarding police travel after death.
A contemporary labels Mark Anthony as one of the greatest grafters, while Cleopatra deemed him an easy mark. The remark contrasts Anthony's reputation in the era with Cleopatra's assessment of his susceptibility to deception.
Twenty five large business houses in Pittsburg are said to have adopted reformed spelling, signaling a regional shift in typography and branding for the city’s commerce and communications.
A remedy recommendation notes that a gentle movement is preferred to violent catharsis for bowel relief. It promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the recommended product sold by M. M. Sweet.
The notice promotes sale of dry bardwood and dry mill wood with contact for L N Clausen and Wm Olson. It mentions life of imported china exhibit in the city and easy terms offered by Raarup Bros. for wood buyers.
Notice claims Moley's Honey and Tarfe coughs and lung trouble remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law and contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by W. Frost.
The Philippines uses several tree oils as varnishes. Supa dries slowly to a hard film and can burn in a lamp. Balao or oil of apitong darkens and yields a tough varnish. Panao lags in drying. All three oils were found to consist solely of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons.
An old Paris lawyer trained a young client to sob whenever he struck the desk. The lawyer struck at the wrong moment. the client cried. The judge asked why, and the lawyer quipped about crime and candor, addressing the jury with confident veracity.
Meehan's showcases a fine line of clocks, highlighting traditional and modern designs. Shoppers can compare craft, mechanism, and finish as they browse in a period-tilted shop setting.
Wanted by Chicago wholesale ale and mail order house an assistant manager position in this county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars weekly plus expenses paid with expense money advanced. Work is pleasant and permanent, no investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write for full particulars and enclose self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 Lake St Chicago.
An advertisement for Dr. Shoop's Preventics claims the candy tablet stops a cold early. It urges taking Preventics at first symptoms and promises prompt relief. Sold in 5 and 25 cent boxes by M. M. Sweet.
Exclusive agents declare availability of Edison and Victor graphophone records and attachments listing Tue F. J. Meehan Co as the contact for orders and inquiries.
Don't fail to call at Meehan's store and look over their fine and complete lines of jewelry, silver ware, sardineres, phonographs, and related goods.
An early medicinal bottle labeled Cascasweet markets a vegetable corrective for babies and children with plain English ingredient names on each bottle. It claims no opiates and compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law, listing E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago as the producer for the Baby Book, and M. M. Sweet as the seller.
A New York detective recalls a Guatemala city pickpocket ring that swiped watches rings wallets and a tie pin from multiple victims in minutes. The operator offered to work in New York and asked how to ply the trade there before police recovered the items.
The article notes mosquitoless towns in Europe and only a few in America, including Denver and Grand Rapids Michigan. It explains that Grand Rapids sits on drift sand hillocks that absorb moisture, preventing stagnant water accumulation and mosquitos.
Jedediah Buxton described as England’s greatest mathematical prodigy with limited schooling. He could determine exact acreage and square rod measurements by mental calculation, and resume complex problems after breaks of days or months.
A dentist tortures a patient and lavishes praise on female composure while noting a naval officer who “howls” under pain. The woman quips about the officer’s bravery in battle, and the dentist counters with a line about nerves and courage. The exchange pits gendered pain responses against bravado.
In the Kansas Pacific era Major E D Reddington arrives by pay car in Wallace to a warm welcome. At a local boarding house the Irish landlady asks for tea or coffee but he requests tea, triggering amused reactions from regular boarders as coffee is poured instead.
A caller asks lawyer Sharpley to sue a streetcar company after hitting his jaw on a moving car. Sharpley delays, saying he is busy for days. The caller insists, noting the lump is shrinking and time is running out.
The piece reflects on quiet marriages, noting many weddings lack fuss or expense. It contrasts past tokens like posy rings and broken coins with modern trends, mentioning discarded keepsakes and grand displays while lamenting changes in sentiment and attire. It cites George IV as example of sentimental relics.
A historical note recalls Maria Lee a large Boston boarding house keeper nicknamed Black Maria. She aided police by aiding arrests and often carried prisoners to the lockup. Her strength and presence led to the prison van being nicknamed Black Marta.
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