Local notes from Washburn and region during Christmas week
Local items list residents and visitors including John Walsh, Fred Yates, Frank Yates, W A Loveland, Burt McLaughlin, Napoleon Beausoliel, John Gibson, Frank Tetzner, Ed Dorgan, Julius Peetz, Alta Wood, A H Wilkinson, and Will Sweet. Movements include Christmas visits, business trips to Chicago and St. Paul, teaching appointments, family visits, illnesses, a dog bite incident, and community happenings such as the Times purchasing engravings and faculty changes at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Yates
St. Paul
Frank Yates
Madison
Florence Shaw
Washburn
Sioux Q City
Maud Wood
Eau Claire
Fall Creek
R. G. Brown
Minnesota
Brown
Winnifred Barrett
Iron Mountain
Michigan
E. C. Stevens
John B. Stevens
Stevens
Reverend Stevens
Twin Bridges
Montana
John Stevens
Phosphorescence in Nature Reveals Hidden Light Phenomena
Naturalists describe animal and plant luminescence from glowworms to lantern flies. Phosphorescence appears linked to nervous action in insects and to atmospheric conditions in decayed matter, with glowworms, beetles, worms, and fungi noted for emitting light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Surinam
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Phosphorescence in Nature Explained
The text explains light absorption and emission in living matter. It notes that a nasturtium glows in the dark after sun exposure and that sea phosphorescence arises from a living creature emitting light when excited by movement.
Million Deaf Mutes World Population Rising Rapidly
A New York Press estimate places deaf mutes above one million worldwide and notes their tendency to marry within the deaf community. Examining 4,500 deaf marriages, 9 percent of children are deaf versus about 0.1 percent in similar non deaf marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Fay
New York Press
Hens And A Boy’s Odd Essay On Curiosity
A boy writes a quirky piece about hens describing flaws and features. He claims hens have no noses teeth or ears and swallow whittles whole while their insides hold marbles and buttons. He asserts hens dig up tomato plants and can lay eggs for plum puddings and ends with a hatchet decapitation remark.
He Has Felt Them. Leather Slippers Mentioned In Quote
A brief quotation appears in the Philadelphia Record noting that even leather slippers can be felt, as a remark attributed to a small boy. The line suggests a tactile emphasis on touch and sensation in a casual exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Accuracy is the Twin Brother of Hon esty
The fragment presents a quotation attributed to Simmons emphasizing honesty as essential. It notes the idea that accuracy and honesty are closely linked in commendable conduct, reflecting a moral maxim. No other names or verifiable details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accuracy
Honesty
Simmons
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Walsh
Chicago
Rev
Mrs. Cook
Duluth
W. A. Loveland
Sioux City
Iowa
E. C. Alvord
Clarence Duthie
Ogema
W. D. Carson
Clintonville
Burt McLaughlin
Hines Lumber Co
Clarence Bruce
Jake Segal
William O’neil
Cass Lake
Napoleon Beausoliel
Red Cliff
John W. Gbson
Mr. Gibson
Iron River
John McKay
Frank Tetzner
Ed. Dorgan
Hudson
Burt Davis
Pratt
Julius Peetz
Ashland
Mrs Hebberd
Alta Wood
Pioneer
A. H. Wilkinson
Bayfield
J. E. Jones
Will Sweet
Glenwood
Mrs. Hal
A. W. McLed
Dan McBeath
McBeath
Tue Times
Bayfield County
C. O. Stiles
Fiame
Gordon
Wisconsin
iGrand
Segal Bros, Big Dry Goods Store
Washburn Steam Laundry
G. F. Richard
Prop
Ginderson
Brovan
Chequamegon Hotel
Wis
Ron River
Orienta
Port Wing
D. M. Maxcy
Gainand Bros
Ashland, Wis
Guinand Bros
Jewelers
Tiriane
Liviglice
F. Tetzner
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