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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

4

Curious Privileges of Ambassadors in European Courts

A look at ambassadorial rights and rituals as seen by Western observers. The text notes unique courtesies such as backward or sideways bowing, door ushering, and access at any hour, plus the symbolic sword. An anecdote from London Tit-Bits follows about a sentry and a clever excuse for boots off to avoid waking horses.

Abdul Hamid Turkey Constantinople Corps Diplomatique Europe Harper’s Weekly Marchin London

The Widow’s Dimples And A Train Lunch Mystery

A New York Press remark on mourning and dimples contrasts with a grim Atchison Globe column about a woman who feeds five children on a train. By afternoon, two boys have died of hunger, highlighting stark contrasts in care and sorrow.

New York Press Atchison Atchison Globe

Washburn user touts Dean's Kidney Pills in 1907 ad

John Sands of Washburn Wisconsin reports kidney pain dizziness and fatigue improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy as effective and urges readers to buy from City Drug Store. Doan's Kidney Pills are priced 50 cents and distributed by Fostern Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.

Washburn John Sands St. W Wis Dean City Fostern Milburn Co Buffalo New York

Water delay hilarity and a household lesson

A Kansas City Star joke recalls a husband helping his wife with bath time during a water shut off. The mischief ends with the man red faced and head downtown as his wife laughs at the unintended flood from a still connected tub. Also included is Stopford A. Brooke’s brief verse on earth and man.

City Directory of Officials and Ward Committees Listing

Local directory lists Mayor Gustav A. Hering and clerk Hart P. Axelberg with treasurer Nels Lee and assessor Nels Westerlund. It enumerates aldermen by ward and notes standing council committees including Finance and Claims and Sanitary Affairs, alongside district clerks and officials for many towns.

Gustav A. Hering Hart P. Axelberg Nels Lee Nels Westerlund Boyd Cameron D. W. Corning John O'Sullivan Olaf M. Olson F. A. Bell Andrew Nelson Hans Ambly Chas Taberman Andrew Peterson D. J. Estabrook Barker Thompson Wm Potvin Angus Ross John Walsh T. H. Robinson George Mertz Ole Aune Andrew I. Lien Ole Ramstead

Notice to creditors in Augusta Alfregren estate

From the date hereof until six months the time for creditors of Augusta Alfregren deceased of Mason town in Washburn County to present claims for examination and allowance. Funeral and last illness expenses and US priority debts due examined May 1 1911 in Washburn court house. Further claims to be examined June 6 1911 at Washburn county court rooms. Dated November 29 1910 Wa H Irish County Judge.

Agusta Alfregren Augusta Alfregren Mason United States Washburn

Notice to Creditors in Bayfield County Probate

State of Wisconsin Bayfield County court to receive examine and adjust claims against Mrs S J Evinger deceased of Washburn to be heard at general term of the Bayfield County Court at the Washburn courthouse on the first Tuesday of June 1911. Six months from December 6 1910 is the limit for creditors to present claims for examination and allowance. By the Court dated December 6 1910 Wm H Irish

Wisconsin Bayfield County State of County Court of S.J. Evinger Washburn S. J. Evinger John T. Walker Carrie Walker H. B. Elder Circuit Court Office of the Register of Deeds Max Happle Wis John Wash

Corry Lawsuit Emerges in Wisconsin Circuit Court

A state court filing in Bayfield County Wisconsin spans December 15 to January 19 and names John Corry as a party in a circuit court action.

A Junction Newsdealer Hears a Slow Trains Joke

An old branch line joke circulates at the junction station after a traveler delays two hours, asks for a joke book, and buys a time table instead. The tale highlights the long simmering humor around the rail line and its delays.

The Highest Court at Altman Surprises Appellant

Tomi Bagnell, as justice of the peace in Altman, fined a disorderly character $10 and costs. The arrestee vowed to appeal, but the court declared this the highest court in the United States and blocked any appeal.

Tomi Bagnell Altman United States

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed by Family

Mrs Charles Kivnn of Easton Pennsylvania reports that Foley's Honey and Tar cured several family coughs and colds. She keeps a bottle at home and says it soothes throat irritation and loosens the cold.

Foley Charles Kivnn N. 8Th St. Easton

Wanted Assistant Manager for county and territory

Wanted in Chicago area by wholesale and mail order house for assistant manager position open to man or woman. $2 weekly and expenses paid with expense money advanced. Pleasant permanent work with no investment or experience required. Write for full particulars and enclose self addressed envelope to Superintendent at 132 Lake St Chicago.

Chicago

Banking house advertises general services and savings

Transacts four general banking business lines including paying interest on time deposits and offering loans on farm mortgages. A savings department is provided for customers.

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