Washburn Post Office Second Class Mail Entry
A notice marks the Washburn Wisconsin post office as a second class mail matter entry.
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
4
A notice marks the Washburn Wisconsin post office as a second class mail matter entry.
A writer recalls a collaboration where two men produced a single dime novel story. After the first chapter, one author challenged the other to save the hero who was thrown off a thousand foot cliff. The second writer ignored the cliff event and introduced new characters, leaving the hero in suspense.
An organization follower asks a ward politician for help obtaining a marriage license arguing tax receipts are provided at elections. The pol describes the in-person requirement and offers a long, unsatisfactory explanation about the difference in procedures.
State of Wisconsin Ashland County probate announces a public auction sale of land in Bayfield County. On January 14, 1910 at 10:00 a.m. at the east front door of the Ashland County Court house Nels Woodland administrator will offer the north half of the south west quarter section 23 township 47 north range 5 west for cash or cash plus mortgage.
Bayfield County Wisconsin officers consider approving claims for sheriff justice and constable bills with the County Clerk authorized to issue orders for amounts shown. The report notes reductions to conform to 1899 resolution, disallowing one bill for 73 dollars for certificates of labor to minors.
A reflective note argues against judging by appearance and promotes advertising as a modern practice, asserting personal choices should not be constrained by ancestral dress.
A New York Tribune recipe presents baked cheese omelets using milk eggs flour butter and salt. The dish bakes half an hour in a hot oven until solid and non runny when served with cheese folded through.
A Frankford man returned from Atlantic City and showed his wife a tiny ping pong style photo he claimed depicted a man in love with her. The wife puzzled over the likeness, then identified the picture as Jim and asked where he was seen and what he told him.
A warden quips that if a prisoner becomes obstreperous they will be made umpire, as a facetious plan to introduce base ball among inmates. The remark appears in the Philadelphia Ledger.
A brief Newark Star wit prompts a joke about gendered clubs. The exchange contrasts a woman's whist club with a man's poker club noting different mealtime tones and homecomings.
A discussion on repurposing spoiled negatives and glass for framing pictures at low cost. A political note states Colorado women will push to elect a woman to Congress with Mrs Sarah Platt Decker as the candidate. An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy via Q W Frost and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health.
Safety, Convenience and Satisfaction Residence full Metallic $12 yearly plus extension phone $6. Business single line full Metallic $24 yearly plus extension phone $12. Business four party line full Metallic $18 yearly plus extension bells $3.
An advertisement notes The Times can supply all job printing needs in first class shape, inviting readers to place orders for quality printing services.
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