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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

7

Real Farm Fantasy Brings Love On Both Sides Of The Fence

Ted Barrion and Nella Fenway critique a fancy society farm party and dream of a genuine country life. The house party uses electric jack o lanterns and a polished floor while real farmers watch. they imagine living truly on both sides of the fence with shared affection.

Ted Barrion Nella Fenway Barrion Ted Rita Farnum Heaven Nella Joel Fenway Bess Nell

Meek learns elopement danger as mother-in-law nags

In a London Answers tale Mr. Meek smiles through the prophecy of his prospective mother-in-law who warns that she only consents to the marriage to avoid scandal. She jokes of temper and household weapons, and Mr. Meek escapes by claiming he must see a man about a dog, hoping tomorrow never comes.

Mr. Meek London

The Wisdom of Karma a River Bridge Tale

Karma the pundit watches a river crossing. A man asks if the bridge is safe and walks across despite warnings. The rope bridge fails. the man falls in. Karma reveals he tested the bridge twice before, then the man throws a stone, missing Karma.

Karma

Parroted War Jokes Echo Parade of Shell Fire

An old soldier compares shell bombardment to theatergoers munching peanuts in the gallery. A younger man asks if he has served in war, and the exchange ends with a sly aside about spectatorship, in a Detroit Tribune tone.

Detroit Tribune

Appointment of Joseph Denning as administrator in Michael Denning estate

In Bayfield County Wisconsin probate matters the county court will meet March 3, 1908 at Washburn. Joseph Denning of Beaver Dam is applying to be administrator of the estate of Michael Denning late of Iron River. By order of the court dated February 4, 1908 Judge Wm. dH. Irish.

Statte of Wisconsin Bayfield County Washburn Joseph Denning Beaver Dam Michael Denning Iron River Said Wm. Dh. Irish Mathias Hastland D.m. Maxcy Arnold M. Hastland Said County W. H. Irish

Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Promised Safe Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy to stop coughing for all ages. It claims use of green leaves and stems from a mountain shrub and asserts the medicine soothes bronchial membranes without opium or chloroform and urges mothers to choose it.

Help Wanted Advertisers for Mail Order Catalogues

Unity Supply Co seeks men to advertise and distribute sample mail order merchandise catalogues in Chicago Illinois. Earn $90 per month. Dept P address listed.

Unity Supply CO Dept. P Chicago Ill

Official Directory Listing for County Officials

Official directory lists county roles with names including County Judge W H Irish Municipal Judge A M Warden Sheriff A B Severson Clerk N M Oscar Treasurer John Fressth Register of Deeds Nels Myhre Clerk of Circuit Court EVA Bell District Attorney E C Alverd Superintendent of schools Miss J Smith Coroner H G Mertens Surveyor Hugo Nelson.

A. B. Severson N.M. Oscar John Fressth Nels Myhre Eva. Bell E.C. Alverd Miss J.smith H. G. Mertens Hugo Nelson

Dr Shoop Cough Cure Promises Safe Relief

A historic ad touts Dr Shoop cough cure made from a sacred mountain shrub. It claims to stop tickling coughs quickly, is harmless for all ages, contains no opium or harsh chemicals, and calms bronchial membranes with a resinous plant extract.

Help Wanted Assistant Manager for Chicago Area

Wanted by a Chicago wholesale and mail order house an assistant manager for this county and adjoining territory. Salary 26 dollars weekly plus expenses. Position permanent, no investment or experience required. Write for details with self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 E Lake St Chicago.

Chicago Wholesale and Mail Order House E. Lake St Chicago

Green's Syrup of Tarif refund pledge from Fox Bros

The undersigned agree to refund money on a 50 cent bottle if Green's Syrup of Tarif fails to cure a cough or cold and offer a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee. Fox Bros.

Fox Bros

Wild Animal Trap Guide and Fur Catalog Offer

An illustrated 40 page catalog titled How to Trap Wild Animals features 46 species with natural-color pictures. It includes a fur calendar, gun and trap listings, hides and furs prices, and a postpaid offer valid for 10 cent silver stamps. Free to those who ship to or buy from N. W. Hide & Fur Co. Minneapolis Minnesota.

Fur Dept N. W

Church Schedule With Weekly Meetings Listed

The notice lists Sunday services at 10 45 a m and 8 pm Sabbath School at noon Epworth League at 7 pm Thursday prayer at 8 pm and Tuesday class at 8 pm at the houses.

N. Epworth League

Congregational Church Schedule Announced By Pastor Weise

Pastor J R Weise leads Congregational Church services with Sabbath School at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m A 7 30 p m evening gathering invites all parishioners to attend spiritual programs and fellowship at the church.

Congregational Church J.r.weise Christian Endeavor

Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law

Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Q. W. Frost.

Foley Q. W. Frost

Norwegian language church services with bilingual Sundays

Rev. Chr. Christianson presides over a church offering Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday school at noon Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 00 p m and Ladies and Helping Hand societies meeting on alternating Wednesdays The sermons on Sunday evenings are in English every third Sunday to accommodate bilingual worship

Pallifer Chr. Christianson Ladies Aid Society Helping Hand Society

Dr Shoop's Restorative for weak nerves and organs

A promotional note arguing that weak nerves cause stomach heart and kidney ailments, not the organs themselves, and that Dr Shoop's Restorative directly addresses this. It claims the remedy helps many sick people and invites readers to test the product from dealers.

Shoop

Druggist Offer for Foley’s Honey and Tar Refund Policy

Certification states all druggists may refund your money if Foley’s Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims stopping coughs, healing lungs, preventing pneumonia and consumption with no opiates, genuine yellow package, and warning against substitutes attributed to Q. W. Frost.

Foley Q. W. Frost

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Times Editor

The Times editor of Memphis Tennessee endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble noting many permanent cures seen personally. The notice warns to refuse any but the genuine yellow package. Q. W. Frost.

Memphis, Tenn Times Foley Q. W. Frost

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E. C. Parcells LEGAL State OF Wisconsin County Court State of Wisconsin Washburn Loan & Building Association Louis Fuge State of John Walsh P.O Official Directory W.H. Irish A.M. Warden M. M. Sweet Co. A. Lamoreaux H. P. Axelberg J.N. Kinney O. Wescott L. M. Uausen E. E. Renfield Washburn Public Library Board N.N. Oscar Bryan Charles Peterson Wm. O'Neil A. Oscar F Bryan James A. Sheridan Bam Washburn and Iron River Express United Age Canada Alaska China Japan M. Cleland Paul Minn B. Duffy Pine Street Seventh Ave Department of the Interior Wausau Wis Gjert Gjertson Circuit Ole Liam Lingren Stewert Jackson Peter Larson John W. Miller Father Dunstan Benedict O. Ry Canto Passengei wmVou Ashland Junction St. Paul Ashland Northwestern Methodist Episcopal Rev Pengilly West Fifth Street Epworth League WIS. Central Trains Mail and Exess Daily Limited DEPT C. Gutekunst M. E. Rev N.S. Hanson 505 Seventh Street Washington, D.C Kidney Cure Bright Metropolitan Magazine West Twenty-ninth Street New York City Josephine Tueck Baker Evanston, Il Tua Menominee New York Washington, D B. Ungroot
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