This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
4
The Washburn Times recalls German brutality in World War I and condemns Kaiser Bill. It notes U S forces’ sacrifices, calls for a hard end to autocracy, and foresees years of war before a vision of world peace through democracy.
The Iowa Homestead reports that reducing feed during late summer molting does not boost overall egg output. Pennsylvania trials show liberal feeding yields more eggs in September to November, though scanty feeding briefly increases September and October eggs. Best practice is steady late summer feeding to maintain weight and prompt fall laying, with high oil and protein feeds aiding feather quality during molting.
Bayfield County chapter members lead a robust Red Cross membership push, praised as among the strongest in the state. The piece also notes distrust of Germans and Austro Germans and recalls attempted Christmas day fraternization met with gunfire.
A Brown Jersey piece features a Russian blouse and skirt with vivid stitchery in yellow and red. The belt uses jer sey with a gilt buckle and the neck imitates a peasant shirt, presenting an attractively trimmed ensemble.
The article warns against trying on hats while seated before high mirrors in milliner salons. It notes mirrors over tables distort perception, urging women to test hats before a full length mirror to avoid silhouettes that appear out of proportion.
A guide notes most women miss rain marks on white kid gloves and suggests at home removal. Lift the glove, press the spot over the nail, and drag the nail beneath to lift the blemish as if by magic.
Peel and grate a cucumber and mix with two tablespoons prepared mustard. Add lemon juice and a beaten egg yolk. Serve with lettuce or other salad.
With ongoing publicity and activity in favor of pure bred poultry, a larger share of converts will start with quality stock this year. This shift will create a greater demand on pure bred poultrymen for breeding and saving stock next fall.
The text notes the first American poultry show in 1849 at Boston Public Garden and compares it to England’s Crystal Palace exhibit in London. It claims poultry shows, even small ones, have significant benefits for improving poultry raising.
A quip from a worker recounts leaving a job not by choice but due to the plant ending or shifting operations. The exchange occurs as a lighthearted remark about employment and factory work.
A Louisville Courier-Journal cartoon caption plays on diet and identity with a crab joke about Flubdub. The quip suggests crab meat as a lifelong habit shaping character in a light humorous tone.
A traveling comic opera impresario tells how Miss Winifred Richie auditioned as a soprano but proved a superior tenor when cast in male roles. After a quarrel with rival tenor O Grady she lands a punch and a new contract raising her pay, while rumors say Richie is actually a woman. Green Animals a Puzzle. What makes some animals green?
Dr Bernard Rosenzweig of the New York Medical Journal cautions X rays to rule out fractures in sprained ankles. Simple sprains use movement and massage, hot water soaks, alternating douches, and a lead and opium wash, then progressive self motion and support. If a fracture exists, immobilization with adhesive dressings or plaster follows, with gradual massage and movement after a week before walking.
A street chat in a northern Pennsylvanian town recalls a woman named Maggie who left quietly yet sparked fear through cryptic pencil marks. Neighbors recall clever coded notes about groceries and meals, hinting at a hidden theft or message system. The tale ends with a brother recognizing the hints as shorthand.
A 120 acre tract in the Town of Bayview on I. S. 50 R. 5 Sec. 34 is offered at 1250 dollars per acre. The land features gentle, low soil, easy clearing, with no ravines. Snapshot taken by M. S. Anderson of 424 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, Minn.
Dainty eight room dwelling with water lights and sewer in good location offered for 300 cash. Balance payable on monthly plan, payments like rent. Don a chance to own your home and stop renting. act now before it’s gone. W A Robinson Times office.
Wisconsin Bayfield County Court orders a hearing on Siv ert Agre as administrator to sell all or part of real estate to cover debts funeral expenses and admin costs. A four week publication in Washburn Times is required and personal service to all interested parties at least twenty days before the November 27 1917 hearing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.