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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
2
A New York Herald excerpt describes how a Chinese laundry owner explains ideographic writing. The chat contrasts marks and ideas with alphabetic spelling, noting how numbers, symbols, and signs convey meaning without ABC letters. The anecdote ends with the narrator feeling wiser.
In a Kansas City Independent retelling, famed advocate Lachaud used the cathedral bells during a Christmas morning appeal to sway a jury. He staged delays all day and triggered a reverent pause as the bells rang, leading to the acquittal of a prisoner doomed to death.
A home remedy claims to cure headaches quickly using black pepper wrapped in a handkerchief saturated with camphor. The plaster is applied to the head and recharged as it dries, promising rapid relief and sleep with repeated use.
Jules Ferry fled a Paris mob by slipping into a church and descending by a rear window basket. The basket dropped to the ground and he sustained a severe jolt during the escape from the pursuers.
A Washington Star quote frames a scientist noting an assistant’s discovery of a new method to place stock on the market, highlighting inventive progress and commercial application.
A tobacconist to the wooden Indian muses that life is a continuous process of adapting to things people have not expected, as relayed by the Syracuse Herald.
Historical note credits the Chinese with the invention of paper 123 years before the Christian era, marking an early milestone in writing material development. The claim reflects early technology diffusion and ancient innovation in papermaking traditions.
A Montreal anecdote recalls Max O’Rell lunching with an Englishman, a Scotchman, an Irishman, and a French-Canadian. He gives each a discreet gesture filled opinion of their races, with no explanation, simply a sly demonstration that drew a hearty laugh and preserved his reputation.
An early Lincoln anecdote recalls a visitor remarking on fashionable officials. Lincoln quips that it seems odd not to have a postmaster in one's pocket, noting many others carry foreign ministers and collectors. The tale highlights his satire and rural wit.
The Gardeners' Magazine reports a remarkable force from growing mushrooms in a frame near an English park. Half hardy annuals sprout and cracks appear in brickwork as a block weighing about 150 pounds is pushed out. Mushrooms weigh 3 pounds 3 ounces center the wall as mycelium runs through mortar and brick faces.
The article describes a frog with a large mouth and a projecting tongue that shoots out to catch insects. The tongue is coated with a gummy fluid that makes prey stick and be drawn back into the mouth. Frogs also catch larger prey by leaping on them with an open mouth and swallowing insects, fish, mice, ducklings, pollywogs, and small frogs.
Wise counsel urges readers to actively seek companions and offer help to others. Those who reach out find reciprocation, while isolation breeds loneliness. friendship exists for those who pursue it with genuine effort and care.
A Chicago Tribune report quotes the eminent statesman as pausing to insert a reserved comment about his reluctance to discuss his early career. He indicates the chosen spot for such a personal statement and emphasizes his humility.
A fragment quotes Herr Frisch asked about kissing. The aunt directs him to “help himself to the best thing ... in the kitchen” as a humorous1940s style derisive line from Fliegende Blatter.
A concise reflection on resistance to authority across sectors, highlighting a pattern of dissent where power structures encounter pushback and calls for reform. The remark frames obedience as not universal and signals underlying tensions in governance.
A visitor awakens in the waxworks chamber of horrors to find lifelike criminals such as Burke and Hare around him. He fears the scene is real as the moonlit room, wooden scaffold, and chilling ambience spark a panic and a desperate search for escape.
In Meissen Saxony the royal pottery works were a locked fortress with a portcullis never raised and strict silence required of all workers. A foreman who leaked secrets aided a Vienna factory, spreading knowledge across Germany.
The article recounts royal gambling habits from Henry VIII who lost campanile bells to Sir Miles Partridge to Queen Mary who risked lace caps on card play. It notes Charles II as a nightly basset enthusiast and William III’s fondness for day races and late cards, while George II despised cards and money stakes, unlike the young George who squandered large sums before coming of age.
The excerpt offers compact, practical advice on survival and daily habits such as drinking small amounts of water with a spoon, boiling putrid water, and indigenous purification methods. It also includes tips on warming by fires and clothing a turned sleeve, plus a method to climb a tree using a dampened rope to brace the feet.
A London venture trains parrots in language, with several practitioners. Trainers determine the target country, charge 10 shillings weekly for a two to three month period, and offer a year of tuition promising a polyglot vocabulary from four languages.
The article traces cockfighting as a long held pastime in England. Fitzste phen cites twelfth century Londoners and Shrovetide school cock combats. By 1790 Apple cross Ross-shire schoolmaster income came partly from cockfight dues. Through 1815 Manchester grammar school held annual exhibitions.
Many shops delegate wig dressing to trained professionals, while others employ dedicated wig dressers. The craft requires a distinct knack not shared by all who style real hair.
A quoted exchange from the New York Times compares trust in engaged couples to flawless confidence. The speaker notes irony in sharing income and prospects before marriage, then being constrained by his partner's awareness of every expense.
A witty exchange on love and belief appears in Life magazine style. A suitor asks how to make love and is told to believe he is the only one, then to make the beloved believe she is the only one. The dialogue playful, charming, and romantic.
A brief line notes perseverance as a reminder that a solid hold can come just when you think you are finished. It echoes a resilient stance from the Atchison Globe.
The piece recounts General Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Julia Dent Grant discussing a joint tomb inspired by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. It notes Grants desire to rest in West Point, his wish for burial in New York or Galena, and highlights Mrs. Grants reflections on their life together from West Point to their Civil War era marriage and frontier years.
Story recalls General Ulysses S. Grant crossing a flooded Gravois creek on the way to Julia Dent’s farm. Despite the torrent he urged his horse through water to reach the Dent home where she agreed to marry him. Mrs. Grant later valued her eyes and Grant declined a corrective operation to preserve her likeness.
Dr G G Green of Woodley New Jersey advertises a mail order puzzle with a two cent stamp for postage. The new German Syrup and Augu flower puzzles are wood or glass and provide amusement and challenge for all ages. Mention this paper.
Advert says a trustworthy person is sought to manage in this county and adjoining areas. Offers $20.00 weekly cash salary and expenses paid by direct from headquarters. No prior experience required. Permanent position. Apply to Thomas Cooper Manager 1040 Caxton Building Chicago Ill.
William Olson offers dry hardwood and urges calls for customers. Dr A G Hebberd provides first class dental work with guaranteed results from Meehan Block. A parcel bearing the name L A Anderson is lost and should be left at Fox Bros drug store. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised to improve assimilation blood and nerves, with Fox Bros. name as seller.
J N Patterson Nashua Iowa a night Policeman reports a bad cold on his lungs and says after trying six cough medicines and two doctors he got relief from Foley's Honey and Tar a friend recommended it and a large portion of a bottle cured him. Sold by Frost and Spies.
An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds sold by Soldiby Frost and Spies as a reliable remedy. The copy emphasizes tried and tested safety and effectiveness.
Notice states the 1903 tax roll is in the Town Treasurer’s hands for collection. Taxes may be paid at the Washburn Wisconsin office before January 31, 1904, after which collection proceeds as directed by law. Dated December 13, 1903.
Notice from Washburn Steam Laundry states starting January 1 1904 all business will be cash only. Emphasizes cash saves time and avoids misunderstandings and errors with credit viewed as harmful. Proprieter J F Richarps pledges best effort for cash customers and timely, clean work.
One Hundred Dollar a Box. H A Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured his twenty year battle with piles after trying many doctors and medicines. The salve combines witch hazel antiseptic and emollients to relieve and heal piles sores cuts eczema and related troubles sold by Fox Bros.
The National Live Stock Association listing shows Omaha will sell tickets to Portland on January 6 7 8 and 9 1904 and return for 52.90 these tickets are valid to January 3 1904 and include the return journey to Portland Oregon and back.
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