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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

4

Advertising Rates Set for Washburn Area

Washburn Wisconsin on February 6, 1908 lists advertising rates issued by A YEAR. The notice outlines pricing for local advertisers and may indicate rate changes or new terms for print space use.

Notice to Subscribers in Arrears Under Postmaster General Order

The Times warns that subscribers in arrears must renew their subscriptions to remain on the mailing list. Dailies must renew within three months and weeklies within one year to keep mailing eligibility at standard rates. Unrenewed accounts drop from the legitimate list and copies may switch to higher postage rates if not renewed.

The Times Old Stand

Quack Meaning Through History and Carlyle’s Gigs

The piece traces the word quack from quacksalver to quack doctor with 1696 slang usage, notes Sir Edward Clarke’s definition, and cites Carlyle who reuses gig as a symbol of smug respectability. It includes the Tower Hill speech and Thurtell trial dialogue illustrating quackery and social critique.

Edward Clarke Henley Tower Hill Prester John Boolmape Grand Cairo Morocco Sir Edward Clarke Carlyle Thurtell Hertford Assizes Mr. Weare John London Tatler

The Dream Hill of David at the Ozarks

David clears a small plateau and cultivates a hillside garden as he imagines a dream woman. A visiting girl arrives, sharing his visions and calm content as they walk the hill and discuss life. After weeks apart she returns, affirming his dream with a soft confession.

David Tim Coezen Ozarks

How to bathe house plants to fight red spider

Eben E. Rexford advises two or three thorough plant showers per week to wash dust and thwart red spider damage. For severe infestations, dip baths or 120 degree water immersion for about 30 seconds ensure the pest is killed without harming delicate plants.

Eben E. Rexford Outing Magazine

A Watchman’s Precaution At Cleveland Plant

An official near a Cleveland factory found the watchman on duty armed with a revolver and electric searchlight. To avoid awkward meetings in darkness the guard strapped a large bell to his ankle, signaling his presence during nightly rounds.

Cleveland Cleveland Plain Dealer

German Syrup Promises Relief for Consumption

Readers are urged that Boschee's German Syrup is the only on the market today that relieves and cures consumption. It uses pure tar and gum extracts endorsed by medical congresses for coughs colds and consumption. The ad notes rest for the consumptive at night and easier morning expectoration with permanent relief. Small bottles 25 cents and the larger bottle 75 cents sold at Frost and Spies.

Boschee Frost & Spies

Quarters Move Tensions Amid Flat Share Dispute

A tense exchange between Citiman and Subbubs reveals plans to relocate a servant girl from a shared flat. Citiman asserts the need to move her to avoid losing her. Subbubs objects to changing their current residence.

Citiman Catholic Standard and Times

Widow’s Suitor Repeats Blunt Eulogy of Late Husband

In a terse nod to a social mismatch, a man meets the widow of a man who wed for money. When asked what kind of husband he was, the reply implies he was merely an expense, underscoring a clever, cutting social jab reported by the St. Louis Republic.

St. Louis Republic

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VHE Times Washburn Printing Co Nels M. Oscar Washburn, Wis Mr. M. Cunningham Rogersers International Silver Co Meriden, Conn W.G. Maxcy D.M. Maxcy O. Lowwder Bayfield County Bank Washburn Wisconsin Hotel S. E. Swanson Bayfield County D. M. Maxcy Ware Washburn Plumbing & Heating
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